Braves pull off last second 24 foot layup to beat Lakers
In a dramatic NBA roundup Buffalo guard Bob McAdoo hit a 24 foot jumper at the final buzzer lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 114-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Randy Smith added 24 points as Atlanta erased a 13 point deficit in the fourth quarter.
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Landry praises Staubach shotgun offense in Cowboys win
Coach Tom Landry defends the shotgun offense as a productive weapon for the Dallas Cowboys. He cites its success, including a 37-7 win to clinch the National Conference title, and notes Roger Staubach’s role as the key to their attack. Opponents like Isiah Robertson critique the scheme, while Staubach asserts his passing effectiveness.
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Razorbacks spoil Houston debut in SWC rout
Arkansas defeats Houston 92-47 in Fayetteville as five Razorbacks score in double figures led by Sidney Moncrief with 17. Houston's Otis Birdsong scores 20 but the Cougars suffer their worst defeat. Baylor, Texas Tech, and Texas meet in SWC action with Baylor winning and Tech routing Rice.
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Baseball meeting among friends in Scottsdale aims to address MLB woes
NEW YORK AP Major league baseball plans a January 14 gathering in Scottsdale Arizona with American and National leagues to discuss players relations a possible Giants sale and franchise issues Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced the meeting as Oakland moves and other franchise concerns swirl Hank Stramm former Chiefs coach is a candidate for SMU football job amid NCAA investigations and coaching changes
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Colorful Turner buys Atlanta Braves in landmark deal
Ted Turner, 37, confirmed purchase of the Atlanta Braves from the Atlanta LaSalle Corporation. He aims to build a World Series champion in five years, with attendance at 534,672 last season and a rumored price around 10 to 12 million dollars. Turner may rename the team the Eagles to align with Atlanta’s Hawks and Falcons.
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