Immaculata Edges Past Upset Bid in AIAW Tourney
Immaculata rallied from a threatened upset to beat an opponent 83 to 73 in the first round of the AIAW tournament in Minneapolis. Coach Cathy Rush credited a pregame visit by evangelist Oral Roberts with lifting the Mighty Macs.
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Association of Intercollegiate Athletics For Women
AIAW
Pennsylvania
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Mighty Macs
Evangelist Oral Roberts
King Struggles Past Baily as Richards Dominates
Billie Jean King fought through a slow start to beat Carol Bailey 6 4 6 4 at the McFarlin Cup, while Renee Richards powered past Pat Medrado 6 2 6 1. Latham and Louie advanced to quarterfinals, with other seeds winning in the opening round.
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Richards
Brazil
Pat Medrado
Marcie Louie
San Francisco
King, Latham
Palo Alto
Calif
Nancy Ornstein
Louie
Bunny Bruning
Mrs. King
Baily
Miss Bailey
Evert Armor Faces Chinks Amid Rising Challenges
AP analysis notes growing pressure on World No 1 Chris Evert as rivals Martina Navratilova and others sharpen their attacks. Observers say fatigue and mental strain are evident, while Evert remains dominant with a string of titles and high prize money. The Virginia Slims Championship at Madison Square Garden looms as the next test of endurance and edge.
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Chris Evert
Rosie Casals
Billie Jean King
Kristien Shaw
Martina Navratilova
Chris
Miss Evert
Madison Square Garden
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
U.S
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Casals
Virginia Wade
King
Yvonne Goolagong
Britain
Miss Wade
Joe Garagiola alive and kicking for another season
New York AP interview with Joe Garagiola highlights his ongoing NBC roles including Saturday play by play and hosting duties. He discusses reviving The Baseball World with specials, the sport’s shift to free agency, and the evolving influence of lawyers and agents on contracts and playing time.
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Joe Garagiola
Joe
Garagiola
NBC
Malone powers Rockets to playoff clinch with 48 points
Moses Malone scoring 24 points and Calvin Murphy adding 25 led the Houston Rockets to a 109-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers to seal a National Basketball Association playoff berth. Portland faded late as Bill Walton fouled out with 1:15 left.
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Tesa Townsend
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Marnie Dacko
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Tigers
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Denise Erstag
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Calvin Murphy
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Rockets
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Murphy
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Houston
Trail Blazer
Bill Walton
NCAA probe looms over Rebels title bid
Nevada-Las Vegas coach Jerry Tarkanian brushes off talk of an NCAA probe, saying it may not affect his team’s chances as they face North Carolina in the semifinal at Atlanta. Dean Smith’s Tar Heels defend a 27-4 record while Vegas sits 28-2, with Charlotte and Marquette meeting in the opening game.
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NCAA
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Carolina
Dean Smith
Smith
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Tar Heels
Las Vegas
Charlotte
Marquette
Namath agrees to Rams after Jets split
Joe Namath, longtime Jets quarterback, reportedly agreed to join the Los Angeles Rams after a deal with New York. The injury prone star led the Jets to the 1969 Super Bowl title and would sign if a trade is worked out. Namath earned $450,000 last season and would face a $495,000 option year if the Jets exercise that clause.
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Joe Namath
New York Jets
Los Angeles Rams
New York Times
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Jets
Baltimore Colts
Rams
Jim Walsh
the Times
California
NFL
Hartman Reconsiders K-State Move to OSU
Former Kansas State coach Jack Hartman, after resigning to take the Oklahoma State job, reversed course amid campus and state reaction. He cited personal reasons and time for reflection in announcing he would remain at K-State.
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Jack
Cowboys
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Atlanta
Jack Hartman
K-State
Hartman
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