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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
5
Texas coach Abe Lemons kept his stance on a rule about dunking in practice. A Mississippi State dunk during warmups earned Texas a free throw, which was missed, contributing to a 91-89 loss. Lemons laughed off the rule while Mrs. Lemons commented by phone.
OJ Simpson rushed 171 yards to top Walter Payton with 1,503 yards this season. The Bills, however, fell 58-20 to the Baltimore Colts in a 2-12 campaign. Simpson praised the team’s effort but lamented the season’s overall disappointment.
Spain's Manuel Orantes steadied from 1-4 down in the fourth set to defeat Wojtek Fibak 5-7 6-2 0-6 7-6 6-1 for the $40,000 first prize at the Masters Grand Prix in Houston. An on-court Kirk Douglas interview intensified Orantes' comeback as Fibak faltered late, with 19 service breaks marking a dramatic final.
Houston Coach Tom Nissalke led a 96-92 victory over Seattle to halt the SuperSonics 29 game home win streak. Moses Malone sealed the win with key rebounds and late free throws as Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston with 22 points. Newlin added 18, Malone 20 rebounds. Other scores: 76ers 107 Bucks 102. Lakers 112 Nuggets 83. Pistons 110 Kings 104. Suns 106 Hawks 91.
Manuel Pinero and Seve Ballesteros led Spain to the team championship at Mission Hills as Jerry Pate and Dave Stockton faltered on the 17th hole. The United States finished as runner up, with Ermesto Perez Acosta taking the individual title with 282. The victory earned $1,000 and a spot in the 1977 World Series of Golf.
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