First Round Action in American Airlines Golf Classic Begins
The 54 hole best ball event at McCormick Ranch starts with 32 two man teams one football one baseball star. Joe Namath was to pair with Reggie Jackson but Jackson withdrew. Thurman Munson replaces him. Pro am results highlight Jim Rice Phil Villapiano and Golden Richards as teams shine. Proceeds go to the Boys' Club of Scottsdale.
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Pro tennis boom and the big contracts stir debate
Bjorn Borg, fresh from a $100,000 Boca Raton win, exits to an awaiting lure of $1.5 million from World Team Tennis as Connors and Nastase loom as rivals. The sport surges with huge purses, television stages, and shifting allegiance amid rising fame.
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Tennis Boom Sparks Wealth and Criticism Worldwide
The Will Grimsley Challenge Cup final heads to Las Vegas as tennis explodes into a money rich sport. Promoters, television, and a growing tour drive prize money into millions while critics warn of a bubble. Stars like Connors Nas tase Borg top earnings with hundreds of thousands, and young players chase spots amid lavish excess.
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Lee erupts for career high as Suns topple 76ers 111 94
Phoenix rookie Ron Lee scores a career-best 28 points with 15 rebounds and eight assists to lift the Suns over Philadelphia 76ers 111 94. Lee adds 12 points in the fourth as Phoenix pulls away. coach John MacLeod praises his defense and effort while Gene Shue cites late turnovers and rebounding as turning points. Floyd Free and Julius Erving lead early scoring for their teams, with Westphal and McGinnis contributing for Phoenix and Philadelphia respectively.
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Runners refuse move as Roadrunners reassign players
The Phoenix Roadrunners resend Gary Kurt Lauri Mononen and Juhani Tamminen to Oklahoma City for playing time. Tamminen and Mononen refuse to report threatening suspension. Kurt to six games in nine days to regain timing. recall planned February 6. Howie Young also to Oklahoma City on a 10 game tryout.
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Beavers Hit pivotal showdown in Scottsdale prep basketball
Scottsdale seeks a lift after back to back losses to Westwood and Coronado. McClintock leads the Central Division B as Scottsdale hosts the league leader, aiming to rebound with guards Dave Schultz and Jim Schaller providing outside fire and Chris Palmeri inside.
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