WFL Tries to Rebuild Amid Financial Woes and Losses
The World Football League faces a March 1 deadline to find eight to 10 solvent franchises as losses mount. Key players like Larry Csonka Paul Warfield and Jim Kiick remain as hopeful signs while others seek NFL contract releases. Public optimism is scarce as creditors press for payments and back salaries.
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Jenkins Chosen Top Pro in Texas Sports Writers Poll
Texas Rangers star Ferguson Jenkins edged Jeff Burroughs and Mike Hargrove for the Pro Athlete of the Year in the Texas Sports Writers Association ballot. Burroughs led in first-place votes but Jenkins won by total points. Others honored included Nolan Ryan and notable athletes from various Texas teams.
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Hawks finally rally past Cavaliers in overtime
Atlanta beats Cleveland 113-112 in OT behind rookie Tom Hendersons career high 30 points. Henderson hit a 15-foot buzzer beater to force OT and added four more in the extra period as Fitzsimmons praises the late lift for morale. Nearby NBA results show Warriors rout Jazz, Bulls top Rockets, Braves top Lakers, and Blazers top Knicks.
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Jaycees rout Palacios 71 to 50 in basketball win
Calhoun Jaycees defeated Palacios 71 50 behind 16 points by Joe Barefield and 75 percent free throw shooting 21 of 28. Coach Don Montier used 16 players as Calhoun led 32 29 at halftime and stretched the margin in the second half.
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Cunningham Pharmacy Climbs in Port Lavaca Ladies Bowling Standings
Cunningham Pharmacy won three of four against first place Cain Real Estate to narrow the gap to one game. Bank of Commerce also won three from Don's Dist. Jo's Coiffure swept Weavers Grocery and Pharmacy beat Kut & Karl. Individual high scores included Pfahl 168 and 442 for Cain Real Estate, Valentine 175, DeShazo 479 for Cunningham, and Wehmeyer 212 and 524 for Weavers. Splits converted featured several 3-10 and 5-6-10 shots by listed players.
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Kut & Karl
Laverne Pfahl
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Lucy Askew
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Theresa Tanner
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Anita Gonzales
Mildred St. Clair
Judy Thedford
Delores Canion
Doris Nichols
Mr Smith
Tommye Tims
Lou Partlow
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Tarkenton blasts critics sparks Super Bowl mood
Fran Tarkenton criticized Ken Stabler and Paul Warfield after they questioned the two top teams, stirring New Orleans as the Vikings prep for Super Bowl IX against the Steelers. Pittsburgh battles lingering illness and an injury to Charles Goodrum as Tulane Stadium awaits.
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Celtics land four in All Star lineup for 25th game
Four Celtics earn Eastern Conference All Star berths Cowens Silas and White join starter Havlicek as reserves joining Wes Unseld Phil Chenier Rudy Tomjanovich and Steve Mix only Celtics in 1962 fashion with four team members in the East lineup coach KC Jones leads East Attles coaches West for Phoenix game January 14.
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Jo Jo White
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Charlie Scott
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Elvin Hayes
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Earl Monroe
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Rick Barry
Golden State Warriors
Spencer Haywood
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Milwaukee
Gail Goodrich
Nate Archibald
HEW Official Addresses NCAA Convention On Title IX
Gwen Gregory of HEW Civil Rights Division speaks on final enforcement regulations for Title IX at the NCAA annual convention. She aims to send rules to Secretary Weinberger by January end, with White House action anticipated mid February. Critics note funding gaps for women’s programs despite support.
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University of Houston
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Miller Confident At Open Preview In Phoenix
Johnny Miller refused to predict victory in the Phoenix Open but warned that rivals must challenge him in the $150,000 event opening the 1975 tour. Miller, 1974 Golfer of the Year with eight American titles and a record money total, spoke before a practice round at Phoenix Country Club as the tournament nears.
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Rookies of the Year Named Woods and Jackson
The Sporting News names Don Woods of the Chargers and Wilbur Jackson of the 49ers as NFL Rookies of the Year. Woods led the American Conference with 1 162 rushing yards on 227 carries, while Jackson topped the National Conference with 705 yards on 175 carries. Richard Abraham abandons 45000 seat Charlotte stadium plan after failing to secure a lease with the Hornets.
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