Evert Named AP Female Athlete of the Year for 1977
Chris Evert, top ranked American woman, wins AP Female Athlete of the Year for the third time in four years after 11 of 14 titles and 70 of 74 matches in 1977. She plans a January February rest and hints at future marriage plans with Jimmy Connors.
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New York
Chris Evert
Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
U.S
Evert
Virginia Wade
Palm
McClain steals ball to doom Lakers in closing seconds
Ted McClain stole an inbounds pass with 10 seconds left and rookie Ran dy Smith sank two free throws for Buffalo to stun Los Angeles 94 93. West said he felt held up as the decisive turnover turned a Lakers win into a Braves victory.
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Associated Press
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Julius Erving
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Cleveland
Doug Collins
Warriors
Bulls
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Golden State
Chicago
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Salukis Fall In Close Battle At Indiana State
Saluki basketball hurt by Bird limited to 21 as Southern Illinois Carbondale ties Indiana State 47-47 for 27 minutes before losing 66 58 at Terre Haute. The crowd of 9 380 saw Indiana State extend home win streak. Salukis drop to 5-5 and face a tough Missouri Valley slate.
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Salukis face Valley rival as postseason berth looms
Southern Illinois eyes an NCAA bid as the Salukis visit Bradley, then host Drake in a key Missouri Valley showdown. Indiana State features 7-foot Richard Johnson and 6-11 DeCarsta Webster with 6-9 Larry Bird guarding the paint, while 6-2 freshman Steve Reed fuels pressure defense that sparked a late rally against Salukis. Morgan scored 23 for the Sycamores, who topped Salukis 59 49 and hold momentum heading into the weekend.
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Vilas Rules First Round at Grand Prix Masters
Vilas defeats top seed Orantes 6-4 6-1 in a first round at Madison Square Garden. Borg Connors and Gottfried also win their opening matches in the $400,000 Grand Prix Masters Tennis Tournament.
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Jimmy Connors
Brian Gottfried
Madison Square Garden
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Raul Ramirez
Connors
Eddie Dibbs
Gottfried
Roscoe Tanner
North Carolina Edges Clemson In ACC Opener OT
Duke beat Maryland 88-78 while Virginia toppled Wake Forest 67-60. Arkansas crushed Hofstra 95-70 as No 3, Indiana State topped Southern Illinois 66-58 and Cincinnati overwhelmed Tulane 102-67. Tar Heels rally from Romo miss to beat Clemson 79-77 in overtime.
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Associated Press
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Klondike Open Golf Tourney Heads For Jackson County Club
More than 50 members and guests signed to compete Saturday in the Jackson County Club's first Klondike Open golf tournament. Tourney director Ray Burroughs said it may be Southern Illinois first winter golf event with 9 or 18 holes depending on temperature. Entry is $10 covering greens fee breakfast lunch and trophies. Reservations due Friday.
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Ray Burroughs
Illinois
Meade begins 22nd SIU season eyes NCAA title
Southern Illinois University Carbondale gymnastics coach Bill Meade starts his 22nd year at Ball State Friday aiming for his 200th dual meet win and a fifth NCAA title after four prior crowns. He was named Honor Coach of the Year by fellow coaches and cites Florida training as boosting his squad's prospects while addressing freshman Mark Sterle’s serious neck injury. Meade relies on Rick Adams, Scott McBroom, David Schieble, Tim Tangney, Kevin and Dan Muenz to carry the Salukis this season.
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Merle Jones
Southern
Meade
Indiana
Kurt Thomas
Florida
Mark Sterle
Mark
Saluki Elite team opens home meet vs LSU at Squaw Valley
The Elite team at the Olympic training center in Squaw Valley California plans its first home meet next Monday night against Louisiana State, the sixth place NCAA finisher last year. The meet will be followed by the Saluki-Drake basketball game.
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