St Louis, Weber State win to reach Far West Classic semis
St Louis University defeated Texas A M 87 77 in the first double overtime game of the Far West Classic. Weber State toppled Oregon State 61 49 to set up a semifinal meeting with St Louis while Oregon, North Carolina and Oral Roberts earned potential spots in the later rounds.
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Rodney Allison Raises Tech To Southwest Title Contender
Odessa native Rodney Allison survived snake hunting and a Nebraska offer to join Texas Tech. He avoided red shirt status and stepped in when Tommy Duniven was hurt, guiding Tech to a 10 1 record and a share of the Southwest Conference title before Friday night’s start.
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Man Watchers list names O J Simpson among top 10 most watchable men
A group led by Suzy Mallory surveyed 2000 members in the US Australia Britain and Canada naming O J Simpson Kris Kristofferson Chevy Chase John Davidson Nick Nolte James Garner Henry Winkler David Hartman Richard Harris Don Meredith and others as the world's most watchable males with comments praising appearance charm and versatility.
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Walton lifts Trail Blazers past Bulls in Chicago thriller
Bill Walton scored 29 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to spark Portland to an 84-79 road win over Chicago as Walton sealed the game with a late bank shot and a free throw. Gilmore limited to 10 points. Portland improves to 23-10. Other NBA scores included Seattle over Atlanta 120-119 and New York over Houston 111-99.
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Lambert named Defensive Player of the Year
Pittsburgh Steelers middle linebacker Jack Lambert won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award with 42 votes from 84 ballots. Other notable nominees included Wally Chambers, Tommy Hart, and Monte Jackson as Lambert led a defense that helped Pittsburgh surge from 1-4 to the playoffs.
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Haynes Warns NFL Rookies After Defensive ROY Win
Patriots cornerback Mike Haynes, AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, vows to improve next season after a standout 1976 campaign. He posted eight interceptions, led the AFC with 45 punt returns for 608 yards, and scored twice on punt returns as New England nearly toppled Oakland in the playoffs.
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Maryland Terps quiet rise to Cotton Bowl showdown
Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne recalls a smooth spring as his fifth team sharpened into self motivated winners. The Terps posted 11 straight victories earning a major bowl bid for the first time in 20 years while curfew rules relaxed amid mutual trust. Mark Manges notes the turning point was last year's Gator Bowl win over Florida.
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Iselin dies at 74 after jets presidency and track helm
Phil Iselin, 74, president of the New York Jets and Monmouth Park, died at the team's office in New York after a third heart attack in 32 months. He previously collapsed at Mile High Stadium during a Jets game on September 19 but was revived. Jets players lauded his contributions to the sport and the team.
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