Pacer Baseball Extends Lead With Double Win Over Savannah State
USC Aiken Pacers improve to 35 3 overall and 13 4 in District 6 after taking two from Savannah State. Ralph Edwards improves to 8 1 with a four hit outing in game one while Derwin Shumpert earns his fifth win, both games feature key hits and district tournament implications as USC Aiken hosts Paine College and Voorhees this week.
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Astros snap skid with 8 1 win over Braves
Houston pitchers led by Mike Scott and 12 hits propelled the Astros to an 8 to 1 victory over Atlanta. Bob Lillis praised new contributors as Houston rebuilt batting confidence after a five game slide. Reed Reynolds Knight Bass Mumphrey Walling Doran Cruz Bailey and Cabell drove in key runs while Dale Murphy powered Atlanta with a homer and a two run single.
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Bird stars in Celtics win but injures ankle in final minutes
Larry Bird scored 23 points with 12 assists and 9 rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 110 92 in the playoff opener. He left the floor briefly after aggravating an ankle injury late in the game, while Celtics coach K C Jones warned it could be costly. Doctor Silva said Bird was expected to play in game two.
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Celtics Rally Past Knicks In Tight Roundup
Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell led a surge aided by Robert Parish 19 points and 12 rebounds as Boston built big first half leads. Nets beat Bucks 106 100 behind Darryl Dawkins 32 points while Otis Birdsong added 18 and Bucks star Sidney Moncrief managed 10 points. Jazz edge Suns 105 100 in series opener with Adrian Dantley scoring 36 and Thurl Bailey 26 in Utah playoff debut.
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Silver Bluff Lady Bulldogs eye state title in senior year
Silver Bluff enters district play with a perfect 12-0 softball record under new head coach Marty Harper. The 1984 season follows 1983 runners-up finish and strong showings in volleyball and basketball as Harper shapes a cohesive lineup. Players praise his methods while aiming for a state championship and undefeated season.
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