Sayers backs Payton to set more records
Former Bears great Gale Sayers, SIU athletic director in Carbondale, says Walter Payton should break many records if healthy after Payton’s 182 yard rushing game gave him 1,231 season rushing yards, surpassing Sayers 1966 mark. Sayers praises Payton in context of Bears division race and notes era differences.
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Salukis edge Redmen 63 61 in late thriller at SIU Arena
Northeastern Oklahoma State pushed SIU to the limit before 4,923 at SIU Arena as Richard Ford and Corky Abrams led a late surge by the Salukis. Glenn scored 24 to spark the comeback while coach Paul Lambert criticized defensive effort and tempo.
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Kentucky Guards Shidler and Johnson Rout Indiana Hoosiers
Kentucky guard duo Jay Shidler and Larry Johnson combined for 40 points to lead the 66-51 victory over No. 13 Indiana at Bloomington. Indiana peers Kent Benson top-scored for the Hoosiers with 21 as Kentucky built a 38-21 halftime edge and never trailed.
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Knicks near deal to acquire McAdoo from Braves
The Knicks are close to acquiring Bob McAdoo from the Buffalo Braves in a 6 million package. New York would send 2.5 million in cash and forward John Gianelli, plus a five year 500000 per year contract and assume 1 million in Buffalo deferred payments starting 1988. Seattle had offered Leonard Gray Tom Burleson and 2.0 million.
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Gottfried Tops Vilas In U S Pro Tennis Clash
In the $40,000 first prize event Gottfried, invited after Connors declined, defeated Guillermo Vilas of Argentina 6-3 2-6 6-4 on Monday night. Fibak, Poland’s top new face, beat Manuel Orantes 7-5 7-4. Eddie Dibbs defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-4 7-5 to stay alive.
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Millikin basketball returns to SIU Carbondale schedule
The Salukis revive games with Millikin after a 20 year gap. Joe Ramsey leads Millikin alongside 6-2 freshman Keith Clark, while SIU Carbondale honors past eras under Lynn Holder and William McAndrew. U.S. Davidson and North Dakota State figures appear in regional prep circles.
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Kuhn Delays Matthews Purchase as Braves Face Investigation
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn withholds approval of Gary Matthews' 1.75 million contract with Atlanta pending a probe into the Braves wooing ex-San Francisco star Matthews. Braves owner Ted Turner had faced a 10,000 fine for tampering after a lavish party for Matthews.
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Steelers reach playoff door with Houston clash
The Steelers need a win over Houston next Saturday to secure a playoff berth even if Cincinnati and Cleveland win Sunday. A tie or loss opens the door for the Bengals or Browns depending on other results as the AFC Central title and wild-card spots hinge on final weekend outcomes.
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Grand Prix Masters Tennis Tour Creates Heat With Underdogs
The event features lesser known players Brian Gottfried and Wojtek Fibak driving competition and adding tension to the Grand Prix Masters Tennis Tournament. Both players push established favorites and deliver competitive rallies, keeping fans engaged.
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