Davis Cup final caps Sweden's record tennis year
Sweden hosts Czechoslovakia in the Davis Cup final at Stockholm as Bjorn Borg and Jiri Herbec lead the opening singles. The nation rides a year of Open and Masters events, seeking Borg's first major victory in his former hometown, with Kodes and Bengtson set for the decisive doubles.
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Bjorn Borg
Jiri Herbec
Sweden
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Chile
Baastad
Borg
Blond
Monte Carlo
Ove Bengtson
Connors to Open Davis Cup Match vs Marcelo Lara in Mexico
Tony Trabert selects Jimmy Connors to face Marcelo Lara in the first of two singles on opening day of the 1976 North American Zone semifinal. Brian Gottfried meets Raul Ramirez as Mexico seeks early 3-0 lead with Rafael Osuna Stadium crowd of about 3,500 anticipated.
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Mexico
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Arch Griffin Receives 1975 Maxwell Award
Arch Griffin of Ohio State, NCAA's all time rushing leader, was named recipient of the 1975 Maxwell Award for outstanding college football player.
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Archie Griffin
Ohio State
Willoughby Delivers First NBA Dunk In Hawks Victory
Atlanta rookie Bill Willoughby, 18, became the youngest starter in NBA history and electrified Omni with a late dunk as the Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-98. He finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, his final basket coming with 50 seconds left. Tom Van Arsdale added 21, John Drew 20, Kareem Abdul Jabbar led the Lakers with 32 points and 20 rebounds. The Hawks moved two games up on Washington and Houston in the Central Division. In other action, the Virginia Squires beat the New York Nets 94-90 in OT and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Kentucky Colonels 115-102.
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Virginia
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New York
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Oilers face changed Browns in season finale at Astrodome
Cleveland coach Forrest Gregg says his Browns are a changed team after a late surge, while Bum Phillips credits Houston’s improved attitude and defense. The Oilers aim for a 10-4 finish, their best since 1962, in an AFC Central clash that could cap a solid season.
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Gophers stun Marquette in overtime upset
Minnesota outlasted third ranked Marquette 77-73 in OT as Mike Thompson delivered 29 points and 16 rebounds, repeatedly denying Marquette star Bo Ellis. Ellis tied late regulation but Thompson controlled inside play to seal the win. Marquette coach Al McGuire praised Thompson as a standout.
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Oliverian Named Manager of Richmond Braves
Johnny Oliverian was named manager of the Richmond Braves of the International League in a recent league announcement. The veteran coach takes charge of a team seeking to improve on last season's standings and build on the Braves' strong farm system.
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Johnny Oliverian
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Eagles eliminated from Reese Air Force base cage classic
The Pecos Eagles opened with a 1 p.m. loss to Morton, a Class AA champion, by a wide margin and later lost 52-50 to Lamesa. With a 1-6 record, coach Charles Pattillo’s squad faced an uphill battle to stay alive, ending the Reese event and planning a return to Pecos for Christmas holidays and a December 29-30 tournament in Lamesa.
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Texas schoolboy football finals loom at three stadiums
Championships at stake as Class A and 2A decide titles tonight with Schulenberg vs DeLeon in Temple and LaGrange vs Childress in Abilene while Odessa Permian meets Port Neches Groves for the Class 4A crown at Texas Stadium Saturday. Big Sandy already clinched Class B with a 28-2 win over Groom.
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