McEnroe Fleming lead U S past India in Davis Cup opener
John McEnroe and Peter Fleming powered the United States to a 3-0 lead over India in Davis Cup first round play with straight-set doubles victory. McEnroe dominated and kept his composure after a talkative point in Friday’s singles. The U S advances to face Sweden in the second round at an upcoming U S site.
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Minnesota Wins Big Ten Title Clinching Victory Over Ohio State
Randy Breuer scored a career high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as seventh-ranked Minnesota beat Ohio State 87-75 to claim the outright Big Ten championship. The Gophers finish 22-5 overall and 14-4 in the conference, with Ohio State at 21-9 and 12-6. Illinois topped Northwestern 85-65 and Michigan beat Wisconsin 91-84.
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Cubs Rivalry Deepens Over Trade and Media Tactics
A Tribune owned Cubs face Cardinals in a rivalry framed by a trade dispute and cross ownership. Whitey Herzog calls Cubs pitcher Krukow a “sack of garbage” after a five for two deal, while Cubs GM Dallas Green and manager Lee Elia defend moves. The piece notes other ex-Cardinals in Chicago, a Dominican pitching prospect Rafael Pimental, and an emerging national feud over advertising leverage amid spring training.
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Leon Durham
Mike Tyson
Ty Waller
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Valenzuela
Purdue Upsets No 11 Iowa On Final Free Throw
Purdue freshman Dan Palombart hit the winning free throw after time expired to lift Purdue to a 66 65 upset of Iowa in the season ending Big Ten game. Iowa finished tied for second with Ohio State and Indiana and ponders NCAA bid fate while Purdue gains momentum led by Mike Scearce with 19 points and Keith Edmonson with 17.
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Arnold
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Eifert
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Greg Stokes
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Dan Palombizio
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Indiana
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Keith Edmonson
Illini balance crushes Northwestern in Big Ten finale
Illinois, led by Craig Tucker with 19 points and strong support from Perry Rouge, James Griffin and Derek Harper, rolled to an 85-65 victory over Northwestern. The Illini finished 17-10 overall and 10-8 in the Big Ten as coach Lou Henson eyed an NIT bid. Northwestern suffered 13 turnovers and never recovered after a 41-28 halftime deficit.
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