Longhorns face NC State in NIT final showdown
Texas coach Abe Lemons jokes aside as his 25-5 Longhorns meet NC State 21-9 in the NIT final. NC State relies on 7-foot-2 Glenn Sudhop and 6-8 Tiny Pinder after shocking Georgetown in semis. Lemons dismisses scouting, stressing self motivation as the key.
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Will Grimsley Nicklaus defies golfing obituary
Jack Nicklaus wins third TPC golf championship and leads money list with 157065. The piece suggests older headlines claiming Nicklaus was finished and notes lingering speculation about his career and rivals.
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Finley Eyes $1 Million Offer To Exit A's Oakland Lease
San Francisco AP reports Oakland A's owner Charles O Finley declares no bluff on leaving the Oakland Coliseum for $2 million to aid a sale to Marvin Davis. Giants would split home games between the Coliseum and Candlestick, with Finley contesting the price and role of other clubs in the deal.
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Golden Gloves to Fill Three Rings at New Mexico Arena
About 350 boxers are arriving for the 51st Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Albuquerque. The four day event starts Wednesday at the University of New Mexico Arena with 120 fights and uses three rings for opening bouts, two for later rounds, all championship bouts in one ring. Regional winners from 32 clubs across the U.S. and Canada, ages 16 to 26, will compete from 112 pounds to heavyweight. Pennsylvania leads last year’s team standings and seeks another title.
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Cubs Prospects Bring Hope to Franks in Arizona Sun
Cubs manager Herman Franks in Scottsdale expresses optimism for 1978 season. He highlights added power with Dave Kingman and Hector Cruz and the arrival of multiple left handed pitchers. Franks credits young arms for future success and notes division rivals Phillies and Pirates remain strong threats.
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NMMI Judo Cadets Shine in Texas and New Mexico
Cadets Richard Levitt and Lance Quick lead NMMI judo results with multiple top finishes in Odessa and Albuquerque while Captain Ann Stacy earns state AAU honors as Judo Player of the Year and Athlete of the Month. Gilmore and Terry also competed with solid showings.
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YMCA forms Roswell youth soccer program
The Roswell Family YMCA and City Parks and Recreation Department form a youth soccer program. Volunteers are needed to coach or assist, with a coaching clinic planned. For information contact Drew Owens at the Roswell YMCA 623-3010.
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