Sports headlines for Wednesday January 2, 1980:

• And The Winner Is. . . Alabama In Both Polls
• Reactions Mixed On 3-Point Play
• Vilas Gets $50,000 And Sadri Gets Fined
• Switzer On Job In NFL: I'm Not Too Interested

• Flyers purchased Jack McIlhargey from Canucks
• Maple Leafs signed Carl Brewer as a free agent

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F Colorado Rockies (12-22-3) 1 1 0 2 Chicago Blackhawks (13-13-12) 1 2 2 5 Att: 8,326 at Chicago Stadium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Los Angeles Kings (18-12-6) 0 1 3 4 Detroit Red Wings (11-18-7) 1 0 1 2 Att: 14,195 at Joe Louis Arena Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Hartford Whalers (9-16-10) 2 0 1 3 Edmonton Oilers (9-19-8) 1 2 0 3 Att: 15,423 at Northlands Coliseum Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Boston Bruins (20-11-5) 0 0 1 1 Minnesota North Stars (19-9-7) 1 0 1 2 Att: 15,732 at Met Center Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Montreal Canadiens (18-15-6) 0 1 2 3 Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-11) 1 1 3 5 Att: 13,309 at Civic Arena Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F New York Rangers (17-15-6) 2 1 0 3 Quebec Nordiques (15-17-6) 2 1 0 3 Att: 11,898 at Colisee de Quebec Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F New York Islanders (14-15-6) 2 1 0 3 Toronto Maple Leafs (16-17-4) 0 1 0 1 Att: 16,485 at Maple Leaf Gardens Game Summary