Celtics Rally Past Lakers In 105 99 Win
Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 105 99 in a bristling rematch as Dennis Johnson and Larry Bird help Boston sweep the season series. Bill Walton, Rick Carlisle and others boost the bench while Kobe Bryant era hype lingers in the postgame chatter.
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Mets Amaze Cubs In Dream Game in Phoenix
In a charity exhibition at Phoenix Stadium the 1969 Mets defeated the Cubs 11 3 as Agee and Kranepool each hit two run doubles in seven run second inning. Proceeds aid a Phoenix hospital child development center.
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Lendl and Lloyd Reach Lipton Championship Rounds
In Boca Raton Florida top seeds advance at Lipton International Players Championships. Ivan Lendl defeats Greg Holmes 6 4 7 6 despite a sore right ring finger while Chris Evert Lloyd moves into the quarterfinals with a 7 5 6 2 win over Kathy Jordan. Mats Wilander and Steffi Graf also reach the round of 16 with fourth round wins as Yannick Noah faces Jan Gunnarsson in a night match.
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Bubka wins Bally Invitational pole vault in Rosemont
Sergei Bubka clears 19 feet to win the meet but misses three attempts to set the world indoor best. He cites unfamiliar wooden surface and short runway as reasons, while Billy Olson is absent due to fatigue after games. Bubka asserts his superiority over absent rival Olson.
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Mattingly Rejects 1.32 Million Yankees Offer
New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, 1985 AL MVP, reportedly rejects a 1.32 million contract and heads toward salary arbitration. The Times notes the offer mirrors pitcher Dwight Gooden’s NL Cy Young deal with the Mets. Arbitration hearing set for Tuesday, with Mattingly seeking 1.5 million and the Yankees at 1.25 million.
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Coach Needed for 12-Under Soccer Team in Aiken
The Aiken Recreation Department seeks a Classic Soccer coach for a 12-under team. The squad will travel statewide on weekends. Interested applicants should contact Phil Berley at 648-0151 between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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Volleyball League Starting Up For 1986
The recreation department will run a men’s and women’s volleyball league starting mid to late March. Teams must enter by February 28, 1986 at 9 p.m. Call 648-0151 with name address and contact numbers.
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