51-Point Night Lifts Warriors Over Suns
Phil Smith exploded for 51 points as Golden State routed Phoenix 129-113. The guard, who had never before hit 50 in a pro game, scored 20 in the third quarter and 16 straight Golden State points, including 13 straight field goals.
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John Nelson
Phoenix
John MacLeod
Golden State
Phil Smith
Smith
National Basketball Association
Suns
NBA
University of San Francisco
al Attles
Permian JV Rallies To Beat Pecos In Odessa Tourney
Permian junior varsity overcame a slow start to edge Pecos 69 62 in a local Odessa tournament tilt. Pecos led by 12 at halftime but Permian surged in the final period to clinch the win.
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Permian
Pecos Quint
Odessa
Pecos
Odessans
Rowdies
Dub Smith
Bobby Mosby
Kevin Dean
Eusebio Turin
Dewayne Terry
Fort Stockton
Odessa High IV Cagers
Panthers
Eagles
Andrews
Texas Amends Water Safety Act Titles Boats and Engines
Amendment requires titles for new or unregistered motorboats over 14 feet and outboard engines 12 horsepower or more, issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Pre 1976 purchases are exempt unless transferred. titles cost 4 dollars initially, dropping to 1.50 in 1977. Manufacturers statement of origin required for new titles. affidavits allowed for older or homemade craft. Registration remains required for all motorized boats. title and registration are distinct.
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West Texas
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Mexico
P&wd
Miller sinks dream run with watery finish at Tuscan Open
Johnny Miller’s long Arizona streak ends after a costly water hazard and triple bogey at the 18th hole of Tucson National. He signs for a 70 opening round, four back of Gibby Gilbert, as Tom Weiskopf and others chase the lead in the 1976 Tuscan Open.
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Tucson
Ariz
Johnny Miller
Arizona Desert
Miller
Tucson National Golf Club
Gibby Gilbert
Blue
Tom Weiskopf
Gilbert
Dave Hill
Phil Rogers
Curtis Siffer
Larry Nelson
Frank Conner
Jim Simons
Tom Watson
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Bruins Hold Off Rodent Ducks In Narrow Road Win
UCLA survives a frenetic Oregon attack 62-61 at Eugene as Ralph Drollinger and Andre McCarter spark the Bruins in the second half while Oregon’s Stu Jackson, Mark Barwig and Greg Ballard rally late. Oregon’s Dan Mack, Lee, and Ballard miss late baskets as UCLA preserves the close victory. Nevada-Las Vegas tops Seattle 90-89 and Minnesota defeats Illinois 77-68. Oregon State shocks Southern Cal 80-70 and Michigan drubs Wisconsin 106-81.
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Ken Rappoport
Oregon Ducks
UCLA
Gene Bartow
Ducks
Bruins
Ron Lee
Oregon
Bartow
Nevada
Las Vegas
Seattle
Minnesota
Illinois
Oregon State
Southern Cal
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ralph Drollinger
Andre McCarter
Wild Ducks
Stu Jackson
Mark Barwig
Greg Ballard
Drollinger
Lee
Drummond
Robert Smith
Nevada-Las Vegas
Ray Williams
Flip Saunders
Williams
Gophers
Rocky Smith
Phil Hubbard
Joel Thompson
John Robinson
Houston Leads Own Swim Meet At UH Invitational
Houston men swimmers built a 50 point edge after opening day at the UH invitational at Cougar Pool. The Cougars scored 171, with LSU second at 121, Texas A&M 88, Oklahoma 44, and Midland College 31 in the standings.
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Houston
University of Houston
Louisiana State
Texas A&m
Oklahoma
Midland College
Razorbacks Nosed Out by SMU 82 81 on Turnovers
Arkansas loses 82 81 to SMU in Fayetteville as turnovers and late free throw misses decide the game. Ira Terrell led SMU with 32 points while Marvin Delph had a career high 38 for Arkansas, and Ron Brewer added 17. Arkansas drops to 8 2. SMU to 6 5 overall, 1 1 in SWC.
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Fayetteville
Ira Terrell
Arkansas
Marvin Delph
Hogs
Ron Brewer
Joe Swedlund
Jeff Swanson
Mustangs
Delph
SMU
Sonny Allen
Sutton
Steeler Mel Blount Wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Pittsburgh cornerback Mel Blount, starring for the Steel Curtain defense, was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press. He led with 11 interceptions this season, including a six game streak, and earned 30 of 78 votes.
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Bruce Lowitt
NEW York (Ap
Mel Blount
Pittsburgh
Steelers
National Football League
Associated Press
Southern University
NFL
Blount
Sports Writers and Broadcasters
Curley Culp
Houston Oilers
John Dutton
Baltimore Colts
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McCarter
Dan Mack
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Pizza Hut
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Pecos Enterprise
Lynn Webb
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Chicago Bears
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Dallas
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Los Angeles
Otis Sistrunk
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Jack Lambert
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