Spurs benefit from big trade
The Knicks without Bob McAdoo lost 106-97 to the Pacers, while the Celtics were crushed by the Spurs 149-119. McAdoo struggled in a turbulent night, admitting he felt lost on offense as Leonard commented on post trade dynamics.
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Opening round today in tough women’s golf classic
Debbie Austin, defending champion, faces a strong field in the LPGA Classic at Country Club of Aventura in North Miami Beach. She battles an unexplained shoulder ache that has troubled her since 1977, planning an eight month comeback to prove she can compete. The field includes the LPGA top money winners Nancy Lopez Pat Bradley Jane Blalock JoAnne Carner Donna Young Hollis Stacy Sandra Post Sally Little Amy Alcott and Penny Pulz.
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Heiden Siblings Set to Vie for World Sprint Titles
Eric Heiden, 20, and Beth Heiden, 19, of Madison Wisconsin, sweep all round titles and head to the Bavarian Alps for sprint championships. They aim to become the first brother sister pair to win world sprint crowns, after Eric claimed Oslo all round titles.
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Longhorns roll past Baylor 102 83 behind Branyan
Tyrone Branyan scores 41 as Texas defeats Baylor 102 83 to widen its SWC lead over Arkansas. Abe Lemons hails Branyan as rare and extraordinary while Vinnie Johnson injures his knee for Baylor. Other SWC results include Texas A M beating Texas Christian and Arkansas, SMU, Rice, and Houston in action.
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Wednesday College Basketball Scores Across Regions
East region results show California over Slippery Rock 82 76 with Carnegie Mellon beating Thiel 84 5 and Army edging George Washington 87 84 4. Lehigh downed Delaware 48 44 while New Haven beat American 98 45. Pittsburgh lost to Penn State 54 58 and Providence defeated Brown 62 60 in OT. Rider topped Bucknell 94 89 Rochester beat Clarkson 86 75. St Francis New York 70 66 over Baltimore and St Francis Pa defeated James Madison 90 80. South results include Alabama State 86 63 Huntington and Alcorn State 98 81 over Bishop. Appalachian State 68 64 over Citadel. Duke 66 62 at North Carolina State. Georgetown DC 69 59 over Stonehill. Marshall 88 66 over VMI. Awards note: Ron Guidry named top pro athlete, Chuck Fusina top amateur. Lamar 95 beat McNeese State.
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Scoreboard Summary of NCAA Basketball Games
Morehead State 99 over North Carolina Asheville 75 Newberry 75 over Coker 65 Norfolk State 86 over St Pauls 68 North Carolina 85 over William and Mary 60 North Carolina A&T 78 over North Carolina Central 55 North Georgia 82 over Shorter 67 South Carolina 66 over Furman 61 South Carolina State 100 over Benedict 77 South Florida 59 over New Orleans 56 Virginia 72 over Clemson 68 Virginia Union 116 over Shaw 60 West Virginia State 66 over Morris Harvey 63 Dayton 69 over Toledo 68 DePaul 85 over Ball State 76 DePauw 77 over Valparaiso 75 OT Detroit 106 over St Bonaventure 101 OT Eastern Michigan 87 over Defiance 78 Evansville 78 over Butler 76 Iowa State 68 over Kansas 66 Kansas State 59 over Oklahoma State 50 Southwest Arkansas 71 over SMU 55 Cameron 98 over Texas West 89 Texas 79 over Texas 102 Baylor 83 Texas A&M 61 over Texas Christian 56
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SMU Signings Rally Around Ron Meyer Amid Star Talent
SMU led by Ron Meyer drew fierce buzz on signing day as Southwest Conference schools inked top high school players. Eric Dickerson and Craig James weighed SMU moves amid rumors of NCAA scrutiny while SMU secured star backs Char les Wagoner Mike Charles Lott McIlhenny and Pete Collins. The era’s first pro game history note concludes the piece.
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Eagles fall to Monahans 66 64 to close season
Pecos Eagles finish the 1979 basketball season with a 5-21 record after a 66 to 64 loss to Monahans. Gary Rogers led Pecos with 20 points, followed by James Montgomery 15 and Dewayne Walker 13. Monahans led 22-14 after one, and 39-34 at halftime as Pecos rallied, but could not overcome the Lobos in the final period.
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Giants name George Young GM after Miami can help
New York Giants appoint George Young, 48, from the Miami Dolphins as their general manager after protracted owner cofounder squabbles. Young, introduced hours after signing a five year deal, replaces prior failed regimes and aims to bring disciplined front office leadership to a troubled franchise.
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