Strength, speed clash in Super Bowl VIII preview
AP Sports Writer Bruce Lowitt outlines the Dolphins offense led by Larry Csonka Morris and Kiick facing Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings. Griese to Warfield uncertain with hamstring, Shula aiming to protect key players as Miami seeks its ninth straight win.
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Bruce Lowitt
Houston
Larry Csonka
Fran Tarkenton
Csonka
Miami Dolphins
Tarkenton
Minnesota Vikings
Dolphins
Mercury Morris
Jim Kiick
Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid
Morris
All-American trio gives North edge in Senior Bowl
In Mobile Alabama a North team led by David Jaynes John Cappelletti and Lynn Swann holds a slight edge over the South in the 25th Senior Bowl kickoff at Ladd Stadium NBC televised debut for some players. The game features new rules including a 35 yard line kickoff and no two point conversions.
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North
Mobile
Ala
David Jaynes
Kansas
John Cappelletti
Penn State
Fleet
Lynn Swann
California
NBC
Ladd Stadium
Ren Schuessler
Las Vegas golfer leads Raleigh Cup in Mexico
Tom Storey of Las Vegas Nevada shot a six under par 66 to lead after day one of the Raleigh Cup in Monterrey Mexico. He holds a one stroke edge over Mason Adkins of Austin Texas Fausto Garcia and Juan Galindo of Mexico tied for second at 67 with Ramon Cotorra alone at 68. Garcia scored a first hole in one on the 166 yard second hole.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Tom Storey
Las Vegas
Nev
Mason Adkins
Austin
Tex
Dan
Mercer Upsets Manhattan In New York City Thriller
Mercer College, led by Leonard Hardin and Billy Smith, upset Manhattan 81-71 in a dramatic game. Hardin scored 25 and teamed with Smith for 27 rebounds as Mercer overcame a 42-42 tie to pull away late. Manhattan, fresh off the Holiday Festival win, saw Jasper Bill Campion post 28 points and 15 rebounds in a strong showing.
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Ken Rappoport
Manhattan
Southern Comets
Mercer College
Mercer
Joe Dan Gold
Macon
Hawaii
Long Beach State
University of Pacific
Leonard Hardin
Billy Smith
Hardin
Smith
Jasper
Bill Campion
Campion
Jaspers
Kings
New York City
Larry Haralson
Drake
Memphis State
Bulldogs
Haralson
Tigers
Eagle Lobo clash in Monahans tonight
Pecos cagers travel to Monahans for a district clash with the Loboes as the Eagles seek to move closer to the lead. Seminole sits atop the district at 4-0 while Pecos stands 2-1. JV starts at 6 45 p m with main game at 8 30 p m.
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Wendell Terry
Pecos
Seminole
Terry
Eagles
Indians
Monahans
Loboes
Eagle-Lobo Clash
Pecos Cagers
Lobo Crew
Seminole Indians
Obscure pro tour sophomore shares Phoenix Open lead
Artie McNickle tied for the first round lead with rookie Mark Hayes after a four under par 67 at the Phoenix Open. The field included eight of last year’s top money winners, with Johnny Miller at 69 and Trevino at 75 in his year debut. Nicklaus and Palmer did not compete.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Artie McNickle
Mark Hayes
McNickle
Hayes
Oklahoma City
Miller Barber
Fred Marti
Paul Purtzer
Bob Wynn
Larry Wood
Johnny Miller
Billy Casper
Tommy Aaron
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Phoenix Country Club
Tom Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Bulls top Hawks as Bucks pull clear in Midwest
Chicago beat Atlanta 116-104 but trail Milwaukee by three games in the Midwest Division. Motta praised Cliff Ray and the team’s effort while lamenting Chicago’s divisional placement. Other NBA results included Golden State routing Seattle 125-89 and New York beating San Antonio 105-93. Kentucky edged Carolina 101-98 and San Diego defeated Indiana 109-107.
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Fred Rotehnberg
Chicago
National Basketball Association
Bulls
Milwaukee
Dick Motta
Atlanta Hawks
Bucks
NBA
Golden State Warriors
Seattle SuperSonics
American Basketball Association
New York Nets
San Antonio Spurs
Kentucky Colonels
Carolina Cougars
San Diego Conquistadors
Indiana Pacers
Boston
Wisconsin
Motta
Warriors
Supersonics
Ricky Barry
Cazzie Russell
Golden State
Seattle
NETS
SPURS
Billy Paultz
New York
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Howard Twilley
Bris
Dexter Reed
Gary Link
al Eberhard
Missouri
Leonard Gray
Long Beach
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Roscoe Pon
Dexter
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Weber State
Denver
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Boise State
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Bradley
St. Louis
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Tulsa
Fort Stockton
Ector Eagles
Odessa
Kermit Yellow Jackets
Andrews Mustangs
Kermit
Pecos Enterprise
Lynn Webb
Chicago Bull
Hawks
San Antonio
Julius Irving
Larry Kenon
John Roche
James Silas
Louie Dampier
Kentucky
Carolina
Dampier
Dan Issel
Jima
Pacers
San Diego
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