Hayes Takes Buckeyes to Gator Bowl With Own Officials
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes brings in Ohio high school officials for practice sessions at the Gator Bowl. He says the move helps players learn penalties, notes healthy squad and a light practice schedule while Clemson’s Danny Ford tightens drills in Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. Reserve linebacker Greg James suffers a bruised shoulder but Hayes stresses rest and lighter work ahead of Friday’s game.
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Malone proves veteran grip with Rockets 109 102 win
Moses Malone, still a young pro, dominates for Houston with 32 points and 26 rebounds in a 109 102 victory over the Kansas City Kings. He extended his streak of 20 plus rebound games to seven as he pushes to be the top rebounder in the league.
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Rookie Nancy Lopez Captures LPGA Championship
In Mason Ohio during June 1978 Happy Times event Nancy Lopez waves her cap amid cheers for her first major title as a rookie pro. Darnell Hillman, the replacement, fouled out with three fouls.
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Oilers Coach Phillips avoids repeat New England plan
Houston Oiler coach Bum Phillips says he will not reuse the earlier game plan after a 26-23 playoff win and vows no crisis tactics for his team. He notes the challenge of facing the Patriots again and reflects on past collapse before rallying for victory.
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Meet Set for League Teams in Pecos Basketball Program
A meeting of coaches and players is planned for Thursday December 28 at 7 p.m. at the Pecos community center for all teams registered in this year's men’s basketball program. Each team must send at least one coach or manager as stated by Jim Edwards. League schedules will be handed out at the gathering.
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West Pecos Gym to close for New Year holidays
The West Pecos Gym will close Sunday December 31 and Monday January 1 for the New Year’s Holiday, reopening Tuesday January 2. Community recreation director Jim Edwards announced the closure.
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New York golf voice on gendered ball sounds
AP notes Peter Dobereiner of Golf Digest says listeners can tell gender by a golf ball strike. He cites a woman’s swing producing a whoosh and plop sound while a man’s swing goes whizz and tok for discernible auditory differences.
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Peter Dobereiner
Golf Digest
Sports in brief roundup from AP reports
Lawsuit seeks over 20 million from former Indianapolis Racers owners WHA and related entities. Chris Evert holds top US ranking for five years with Billie Jean King and others in top positions. Washington Huskies dominate International Rowing Regatta with Leander Club failing to reach finals. Ron Guidry named Sporting News Man of the Year for 1978. Jack Patera Coach of the Year for Seahawks.
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Duke Leads AP Poll After Illinois Upsets
Duke remains number one as Illinois jumps from 15th to sixth after a 2-0 week that included wins over Syracuse and Texas A&M to claim the Kentucky Invitational Tournament title. Notre Dame moves to second and UCLA rises to third in the weekly rankings.
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