Dolphins over Redskins in Super Bowl VII 14 to 7
Miami completed a perfect 14 0 season defeating Washington 14 7 in Los Angeles to claim the NFL title. Bob Griese led the offense with 88 yards passing in the first half and Larry Csonka powered the running game as Miami forced key Washington miscues and held on for the victory.
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Dolphins Heroes Shine in Super Bowl Victory
In Los Angeles AP reports that experts struggled to name a single hero from Miami's 14 7 Super Bowl win as a swarm of Dolphins stood out in the celebration.
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Yepremian Should Have Eaten Ball After Blocked Kick
Miami kicker Garo Yepremian admitted he should have fallen on the ball after his field goal attempt was blocked. Washington return man Mike Bass intercepted and ran 49 yards for a Redskins TD as the Dolphins won 14 to 7. Griese directed the offense in his first start since a broken ankle, with Larry Csonka rushing 112 yards.
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Davis recovering after car crash injures USC standout
In Inglewood California Anthony Davis USC sophomore and leading ball carrier for the national champions. He is reported to be progressing after surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon from a car crash when his sports car struck a light pole. Passenger Sharon Lyles 19 was treated for shock.
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West Leads Lakers to 102 100 Win Over Hawks
Lakers guard Jerry West, at 34, shone in a 102-100 NBA victory over the Atlanta Hawks. West stole a ball from Pete Maravich and scored on a goaltended basket to seal the win as Atlanta led 95-94 late. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 35 for Los Angeles while Gilliam of the Hawks praised West’s sustained play. Other NBA results featured Milwaukee over Chicago 100-95, Baltimore over Phoenix 95-94, and New York over Seattle 86-84. ABA results included Carolina over Memphis 104-100 and Kentucky over San Diego 100-97.
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Australian sinks birdie to win Phoenix tournament
Bruce Crampton, 37, capped a five under par 65 final round at the Arizona Country Club to finish 268, one stroke ahead of Lanny Wadkins Steve Melnyk and a packed group at 269. Crampton, in his 17th pro season, valued victory over second-place money and reflected on a year of near-misses.
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NC State Edges Maryland 87 85 In Thriller
NC State topples Maryland 87 85 as David Thompson banked in the winning tip with three seconds left after Maryland coach Lefty Driesell tried a late freeze to protect an 85 81 lead. UCLA stretched its record to 12 0 with a win over California, while other top teams posted varied results in weekend college basketball action.
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