Rockets beat Mavericks as Carroll, Floyd, Short spark win
Houston’s trio from last year Joe Barry Carroll Sleepy Floyd and Purvis Short fueled a 117 107 win over Dallas lifting the Rockets to a four game roll while Olajuwon led with 31 points 11 rebounds. Short 25 and Floyd 23 added support. The victory trimmed Dallas lead in the division and fueled Houston’s late season push.
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1987 Breeders Cup season features dramatic early clashes
In 1987 Alysheba duels Bet Twice and Ferdinand with a windy year of horse racing. Ferdinand edged Alysheba by a nose in the Breeders Cup Classic at Hollywood Park to cap a string of four straight wins. Lady's Secret faded to vet lists and retirement. Bet Twice and Java Gold tied up key races, while Lukas and Shoemaker achieved major success at the Breeders Cup.
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Huddy’s long shot earns Oilers a 2 2 tie with Bruins
Edmonton without Gretzky and Messier battles Boston to a 2-2 draw. Huddy scores a 60 foot winner with 2:17 left in the third. Lemelin and Fuhr post strong stat lines as Rangers, Kings, Canucks, and Canucks-Leafs also play to notable scores.
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Cremins Hints Christian Likely Transfers From Tech
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins said freshman guard Michael Christian will probably transfer. He said chances of a return are slim as Christian, who left the team to decide his future, has seen his playing time shrink to eighth man after being replaced at point guard by Craig Neal.
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