Georgetown Wins 1984 NCAA Title Ending Hoya Paranoia
Georgetown defeats Houston 84 to 75 in the title game at the Seattle Kingdome. Coach John Thompson praises his players and dismisses Hoya Paranoia as the team celebrates its second NCAA championship. Olajuwon struggles with early fouls and Houston’s bid ends after key mistakes.
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David Wingate
Reagan and Gutierrez Gate Rough Ninth In Orioles Sox Tilt
Ronald Reagan attended the Orioles vs White Sox game in Baltimore and threw a ceremonial first pitch. Jackie Gutierrez botched a bases loaded ninth inning grounder that cost Boston a 1-0 lead to California as the Angels beat the Red Sox 2-1.
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Fred Lynn
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Pacers Clinch First Place With 13 12 Victory Over Morris
USC Aiken Pacers improve to 8-1 in District 6 after a 13-9 win over Morris College and earn sole possession of first. Ralph Edwards earned the win on the mound as Tim Hofferth, John Toth, Kenny Kirkland and Ron Fix led the offense with multi hit performances and key RBIs. Coast Carolina also beat Winthrop to solidify the top spot in district standings.
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Reds win opener as Milner homers over lowered wall
Eddie Milner hit a three run homer over the reduced Riverfront Stadium wall in the Reds 8 1 victory over the Mets on opening day. Dave Parker received a warm welcome with a bases loaded single and Driessen added a run producing force out. Darryl Strawberry leaped over the wall for a catch.
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NL Roundup Opens With Blowout And Big Names On Opening Day
The roundup notes seven hits and eight strikeouts for the NL, with Mets rookie manager Dave Johnson praising Soto after a tough start. A 46,000 crowd at Riverfront sees two of last season’s worst NL teams. Dodgers start Valenzuela against LaPoint, while Lasorda narrows lineup until Tuesday. Giants vs Cubs draws about 50,000 in San Francisco, Carlton faces Barker as Phillies chase early momentum. Carlton, the 3 709 strikeout leader, faces a Braves without Niekro and Perez jailed in the Dominican Republic. Pete Rose pursues hits for Expos against Lea, while Rhoden meets Shaw for the Padres.
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Phil Niekro
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Pasqual Perez
Braves open 1984 season as rain possible dampens opener
Atlanta hosts the Philadelphia Phillies in the season debut with a 30 percent chance of showers and upper 40s temperatures. Steve Carlton starts for Philadelphia against Len Barker for Atlanta as about 8,000 tickets remain for the 7:40 p.m. game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
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Chris Chambliss
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