Kentucky Faces Williams in Invitational Showdown
One of the nation's top scorers Freeman Williams of Portland State challenges Kentucky, top-ranked in the nation, as the Lexington event opens. Coach Joe Hall notes Kentucky aims to win rather than stop Williams, who led the country with 38.8 ppg last season and now averages around 25. The event also features St John’s vs Seattle, Utah vs Texas Tech, and Tennessee against Dartmouth, with other early tourneys nationwide.
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NFL Season Ends With Frustration for Some Teams
NFL Week wraps as Bengals clinch AFC Central and Chargers face Steelers while Patriots seek to rebound against Ravens. Dolphins gain crown as Miami’s hold on East fades. A handful of cities see the season end quietly after a 7-7 week, with Cincinnati favored 23 17 over Houston in a playoff push.
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South Africa and United States advance to Sunshine Cup semifinals
In Miami Beach, South Africa led by Robert Venter and Rory Chappell defeated Italy 6-4 6-1 and 6-3 6-0 to reach the semifinals. The United States earned a semifinal spot after Mel Purcell and Andy Kohlberg beat Spain in a tiebreaker 6-1 6-4, with Purcell later defeating Eduado Osta 6-2 3-6 6-4 and Kohlberg losing to Alvaro Margets 6-4 6-4. Argentina and France won their quarterfinals, eliminating West Germany and Sweden respectively.
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Birmingham Bulls Move Out Of WHA Cellar
Birmingham Bulls beat Cincinnati Stingers 5-3 to exit last place in the WHA. Paul Henderson and John Garrett starred with Henderson scoring twice and Garrett making 28 saves. Indianapolis Racers and Houston Aeros tied 3-3 as Parizeau scored late for Indianapolis.
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Steelers edge Chargers as Engles signs as punter
Pittsburgh signs Rick Engles as a potential replacement for Bobby Walden in San Diego. Walden, 39, is doubtful with a knee injury after Cincinnati, while Engles, a Tulsa alum, played for Seattle in 1976 and averaged 38.3 yards per punt.
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