Cavaliers End Slump With 110 97 Win Over Rockets
Cleveland fueled by Cam Russell's 25 points and late third quarter surge, beat Houston 110 97 to snap a four game skid. Rockets missing Rudy Tomjanovich and Mose Malone, led by Calvin Murphy with 26.
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Connors Takes First Round At U S Indoor Tournament
Jimmy Connors, riding a recent win, arrives in Memphis for the $225,000 U S National Indoor Championship. He faces Dick Stockton in the opening round while Vitas Gerulaitis, seeded No 2, waits to learn his foe. First round victors include Gottfried Dibbs Ramirez Orantes Fibak Gullikson and others as Taroczy meets Lutz and Mayer meets Masters.
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Houston Livestock Show Rodeo bulls and bronc leaders
Dusty Quails of Twin Falls Idaho scored 77 in the bull riding second go round as Jody Tatone of Boardman Oregon led with 78 after the first ride. Bob Marshall of Chowchilla California led steer wrestling with 6.4, while Texans Terry Chapman Haskell Monty Henson Mesquite and Brady Crumpler Wichita Falls tied for first in saddle bronc with 71. The rodeo runs through Sunday.
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Packers Meet Redskins in Polo Grounds Championship
The 1936 NFL title game features Green Bay Packers versus the Boston Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York, a decisive showdown for league supremacy.
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Cathy Lee Crosby Stars as Coach in Crown International Film
A triple A performer Cathy Lee Crosby rounds out her career starring in Crown International's Coach. Her athletic background suits the role as coach of a boys high school basketball team. Crosby is USC graduate and formerly part of a 440 yard relay that held the U.S. intercollegiate record. she once ranked seventh in USTA singles.
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Drury ranked No 1 in final NAIA poll for 1980
Drury College of Springfield tops the final NAIA coaches poll with 346 points and 22 first place votes earning an automatic berth to the national tournament in Kansas City March 13-18. Winston-Salem and Gardner-Webb tie for second with 275 points. In other notes, Ned Irish will have the NIT MVP award named after him, with semifinals and finals set for Madison Square Garden March 19-21.
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Bribery Allegations Mark NCAA Investigation Hearings
Former NCAA investigator J Brent Clark testifies that enforcement staff routinely coerced and bribed student athletes for information. He says athletes face loss of eligibility if they refuse cooperation. Hearings feature Dems and Republicans clashing over NCAA practices as probe expands.
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Baseball and hockey and football transactions list
The Associated Press details player signings recalls and hires across leagues. Indians manager appointment at Portland Beavers alongside several outfielder signings. Pirates sign Milner and Easler. Wings recall Cloutier and Capitals recall Labre. Bulls name John Brophy assistant coach. Rams sign Lionel Taylor and 49ers hire Frank Gansz for special teams.
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Top amateur loses in tournament in Harlingen
Curtis Person the nations top ranked senior amateur golfer lost in the Life Begins at 40 Tournament in Harlingen Texas. He was upset by Andy Manning 2 and 1 in the opening round. Defending champ Jack Williams won over Bill St Clair 3 and 2. The 26th annual event features 256 over 40 and 32 fourhandicap or better. Other Monday results included Maurice Wilson beating Jim Cason 1-up Billy Bob Coffey defeating Bill Lowe and Roy Peden advancing 4 and 3. Tuesday pairings included Peden Coffey Williams Detmore Manning Bennet.
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Olympic points up for grabs at Laredo meet
UT sprinter Johnny Jones withdraws with a pulled hamstring reducing Texas hoped 30 point haul. Fellow quarter miler Cole Doty also misses race as SMU sits out to take dental exams. Texas A&M and Baylor emerge as co favorites in university division. Curtis Dickey’s 60 yard dash noted as possible showdown notional.
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My Pop's Toughest NFL Player Wins Banquet Moment
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey, named one of the toughest in the NFL, invited a six year old to answer who is the league's toughest. Jason Bergey, Bill's son, replied My daddy, prompting applause at a sports banquet where Bergey met Conrad Dobler.
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Pecos A team second in Hobbs tourney
Pecos golf team A finished second in a Hobbs tournament. Richard White carded 72 and Dan ny Flores 90 while Jerrial Wafer 82 Eugene Morales 80 and Mike Daniels 84 contributed. Robert Abila tied for medalist with 79 as Pablo Rivera 87 Benjie Garcia 83 Jimmy Dutch over 89 and Paul Kirkwood 95 rounded out Pecos scoring.
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