Cavaliers Practice Continues As Braves Miss Games
The Buffalo Braves could not reach Cleveland for Sundays NBA match and did not attend practice due to travel issues. Meanwhile the Cavaliers practiced over the weekend, using the weather shutdown to acclimate newcomers Elmore Smith and Gary Brokaw, with Smith adjusting to a larger role after a storied career. Smith spoke of past challenges and learning, while coach Bill Fitch stressed patience as Cleveland prepares to resume play tomorrow night in San Antonio.
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Watson Captures San Diego Open in Record 269
Tom Watson rode a hot streak to win the $180,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open with a 72-hole total of 269, 19 under par, setting a tournament record. He led by two after 54 holes and finished five strokes ahead of Schroeder and Nelson. Watson earned $36,000, boosting 1977 earnings to $86,700 and career to $615,009, as attendance set records at Century Club. He eyes Hawaii and a possible third win in a row.
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New Era for Indians Reliever Jim Kern Emerges
Cleveland should see a stronger pitching staff with Jim Kern embracing a larger role after a 10-7 season with 15 saves and a 2.36 ERA. Kern praised his improved readiness and versatility, while manager Frank Robinson highlighted his value as both reliever and potential starter. The Indians added Wayne Garland and Al Fitzmorris to bolster rotation depth as they push for pitching and defense to carry the lineup.
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Prep tournaments press on amid Ohio energy crunch
Ohio High School Athletic Association officials seek to run the state basketball playoffs on schedule despite energy shortages that may close many schools. Commissioner Harold Meyer says district eliminations could start late February and games might shift to alternate sites, with regional and state rounds still planned to finish by March 12. District officials meet to decide heating alternatives as the Columbus State Fairgrounds Coliseum faces closure due to dwindling gas supply.
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Black Hawks explode past Barons in 9-3 win
Chicago's Stan Mikita and centers Jim Harrison and Ivan Boldirev each scored twice as the Black Hawks crushed the Cleveland Barons 9-3. Chicago raced to a 5-1 lead, with a 3-goal burst in 77 seconds late in the second period, moving within two points of first place St. Louis in the Conn Smythe Division.
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Sixers edge Nuggets 107 101 in Denver on TV
Philadelphia guard Lloyd Free poured in 33 points and George McGinnis added 31 with 12 rebounds as the 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets 107-101 at McNichols Arena. Philly shot 66 percent in the first half to build a 61-53 lead, overcoming Dan Issel’s 26 and Bobby Jones’s 25 points.
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Barons Secure Ice Hockey Duel in Cleveland Victory
In a charged hockey night, Chicago defeated Cleveland 232 to 129 in a messy scoring game. Penalties marked the action as Chicago’s Korot, Logan, and Boldirev led with goals, while Cleveland’s Fidler and Roberto replied. The event closed with a Panther Club meeting at Elyria Catholic for armchair horse race planning on February 12.
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NBC NBC in Moscow talks over 1980 Olympic TV rights
Soviet officials resumed talks with ABC as NBC claimed a deal with Moscow for 1980 Olympic telecast rights. NBC's Robert T. Howard asserted an IOC agreement would be signed, while Soviet officials and ABC challenged any award and noted IOC approval required.
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