He decided on the field goal, and after an intentional delay penalty, Kenny Stadlin kicked a 22-yarder with 7:17 left that proved to be the game winner. Veteran center Bob Lanier finally gave in to chronic knee problems and retired, and in late September, veterans Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman and Harvey Catchings were traded to the Clippers for forward Terry Cummings and guards Craig Hodges and Ricky Pierce. And we've done the gentlemanly thing by asking the court to tell us which side is right" Stern said that "a successful Clipper franchise is vital to the NBA" and he is pleased that the club's attendance has increased by almost 4,000 over last season's figures at San Diego. The Cavaliers drove to the Purdue one yard-line, where on fourth down, Welsh took the delay-of-game penalty and settled for Stadlin's game-winning kick. With three minutes to go, OSU forward Debbie Dalluge tied the game, 27-27, on a driving layup.

"Overall, we just have a little dispute as to what our procedures (for moving a franchise) are and how they should be applied. Walden's views are pertinent because his Cougars were the only common opponent for Ohio State and USC during the season The Buckeyes routed WSU, 44-0, Sept 15 at Columbus, Ohio USC held on to beat Washington State, 29-27, Oct 6 at Pullman, Wash. "If those people know anything about the game of football and football teams and the talent of those teams and how they play Oklahoma has the opportunity to be the No 1 team in the country" Switzer told a press gathering. Connors was fined $2,000 for three incidents during his loss to Mats Wilander, and McEnroe was openly critical of the court condition and the timing of the final. . The town had a scar on its cheek and a gun under its shoulder, and the Bears were like the town-they came straight at you and crippled you and sent flowers later The Bears were not given to finesse They tried to run football the way Capone ran the Loop Line you up against the garage wall and open fire.

In other words, they didn't just hand the ball to Fuller-the sixth quarterback they've had to use this year-and say, throw it, Buster, we're paying you to throw it They gave him the help he had to have to get the upset. By the time the second quarter had ended, the Hawks had made 12 of 15 shots and were holding a comfortable 44-33 lead Wilson never recovered. Dirt was all but stitched to his arms; reddish-purple swelling testified how often his helmet had been driven against his forehead" Said Theismann: "I felt like it was rush hour on the freeway out there, with a convoy of trucks heading south to Richmond There was little me, trying to get across the street. MIAMI — They're playing the Poll Bowl here tonight, but Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer had his game face on a day early.

Ohio State is the only Big Ten team to hold an all-time advantage over USC, 9-8-1 The Trojans are 48-18-2 against the conference The Buckeyes have lost only 8 fumbles this season USC has lost 23 In total turnovers, it's 18 for Ohio State, 34 for USC. then, McMahon was backed up by Steve Young, and Young by Robbie Bosco. The Golden Hawks made 21 of 31 shots in the first half to open a 44-33 lead and held on for a 68-56 win over Hacienda Heights Wilson at Wildcat Gymnasium. Besides having to deal with a head coach (Howard Schnellenberger) who abandoned ship at the 11th hour, Miami had to play four games in the first 19 days-against Auburn, Florida, Michigan and Purdue The 'Canes won three of four. WASHINGTON — For His Royal Sweetness, Walter Payton, a new world began opening its doors last Sunday as his Chicago Bears won their first playoff game in 21 years. The only hurdle he had to overcome was finding his consistency and concentration" For one day, for Mike Witt, it all came together Freedom's Just Another Word.

If Stute has a Kentucky Derby hopeful, it is Right Con, since Private Jungle, who finished a half-length behind the undefeated Saratoga Six last August at Del Mar, has a knee injury and isn't likely to return to the races until this summer Right Con, who was bred and is owned by Texan William R. I know one thing: I wouldn't advise anybody to run out on that field in front of Ditka Sunday-and that might include the San Francisco 49ers. . WSU Coach Jim Walden says that Ohio State quarterback Mike Tomczak (a 58. 5% passer for 1,662 yards and 9 touchdowns) complements tailback Keith Byars "He would be a good quarterback for us" Walden said "He's got mobility, a good throwing arm and lots of spunk". "But if USC beats Ohio State, 16-7, I'd be the most shocked dude in America" Rose Bowl Notes This will not only be the rubber Rose Bowl match between USC and Ohio State-each team has won three games-but also the tiebreaker in the overall Pacific 10-Big 10 series that began in 1947 It's even now at 19-19. Among them: -Laguna Hills' Edwin Moses (men's 400-meter hurdles. But suddenly, as the overcoated inebriate began running playfully through the Chicago end of the field, one of the Bears stepped out of the knot of players and stationed himself in the path of this onrushing civilian. When it happened to tight end Bruce Hardy, the 235-pounder was knocked unconscious.

The NFL is still heading for a Marino-Joe Montana Super Bowl showdown in which their extraordinarily different styles would make it a memorable football day. He recalled the 1977 Orange Bowl game in which Oklahoma had a chance to be No 1 with a victory over Arkansas. National team, which recently went to Trinidad for the qualifying round of the World Youth Cup. . Delisa Carter scored 17 points and had 13 rebounds for the Panthers. And in Clayton he has an attacking receiver who will cheerfully go get the ball where it should never be in the first place. What could have been an explosive confrontation turned out to be as bland as the entree that was served.

It was guys like Ditka who gave NFC Central teams the nickname "the black-and-blue division" Before Ditka, the Bears were mostly blue They approached the game like polo. "He's like Superman" said Redskin defensive end Dexter Manley "He's got his motor going 125 miles per hour on every play. In place of senior tailback Danny Andrews, who is out with a broken leg, will be a flashy freshman named Gaston Green. Mauch brought the Angels to within one victory of their first World Series in 1982, but resigned after what he felt was lukewarm support from players and management. Sophomore quarterback Don Majkowski directed the Cavaliers ball-control option attack to the second half comeback.

"I have talked extensively to presidents of many universities" Foote said. threatened to withdraw the company's Davis Cup sponsorship unless the United States Tennis Assn adopts a code of conduct for U. S players in Davis Cup competition. But in 1984, a second-year running back for the Los Angeles Rams named Eric Dickerson came along and made O. J passe On the afternoon of Dec. Three times, the Redskins got the ball in the Bears' territory-starting at the 36, 40- and 45-yard lines-and only once was the ball given to Riggins.

If Stute has a Kentucky Derby hopeful, it is Right Con, since Private Jungle, who finished a half-length behind the undefeated Saratoga Six last August at Del Mar, has a knee injury and isn't likely to return to the races until this summer Right Con, who was bred and is owned by Texan William R. Some of them took it in the nature it was intended, putting a sign that said "Roach Hotel" above the Cougars' dressing room door Others took it personally. The Titans started slowly, splitting their first 10 games, and Garrido decided to revamp the infield at midseason. In 1984, the Monarchs discovered the price of such achievement.

BOSTON — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Doug Flutie of Boston College will be taking the plunge with his high school sweetheart, but the time of the play hasn't been called, says Flutie's fiancee, Laurie Fortier. And there's still a big undecided vote, which is where tonight's game comes in Yes, the game does count. Only LSU's Dalton Hilliard, a 5-8 tailback who rushed for 1,268 yards this season, qualifies for recognition from the Fighting Tigers, although quarterback Jeff Wickersham strong-armed his way to an LSU season passing record with 2,165 yards. I mean, what if he started to get on Butkus' nerves" Mike Ditka was one of the toughest football players to come out of Aliquippa, Pa, and I bring this whole episode to hand because, watching the Chicago Bears fight their way into the conference championship game Sunday brought it all vividly to mind The Bears looked like 40 Mike Ditkas out there. The Chapman College women's basketball team saw its streak of 24 consecutive wins at home, the longest in Division 2, snapped Monday night as the Uniuersity of Portland upset the Panthers, 59-58, in the Hutton Sports Center. Quarterback Tim Green, who replaced injured Sean Salisbury earlier in the season, has been programmed to throw safe, medium-range passes while mixing in the running of tailbacks Fred Crutcher or Ryan Knight. And finally, there was the game itself, with Iowa quarterback Chuck Long passing for 461 yards and 6 touchdowns in a 55-17 Hawkeye victory in the rain at Anaheim Stadium.