76ers Aim to Seize 2-1 Edge in NBA Finals
Philadelphia's Julius Erving led a 110-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Philadelphia to even the series and challenge a 2-1 76ers lead. Lakers coach Pat Riley vows adjustments as games shift to the Forum for the next matchups.
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Puleo Shines As Mets Top Braves 10 4 In Seven Strong
Mets righthander Puleo, back from a shoulder stiffer, pitched seven innings of four hit ball with a career high ten strikeouts to lead New York past Atlanta 10 4. He said the ball moved and he could throw free and easy, despite soreness, as team hitters backed him with 16 total hits and three Braves errors.
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Royals Clinch 11 4 Win with 18 Hits and Lead AL in Doubles
Kansas City pounded out 18 hits in an 11 4 victory over the Chicago White Sox lifting the Royals team batting average to .294 the best in the majors. Willie Wilson and John Wathan each had three hits as every starter scored at least once.
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Azusa Pacific Nets Ninth-Inning Win At NAIA World Series
Azusa Pacific rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat Lubbock Christian 9-8 in Lubbock Texas advancing to round two of the NAIA World Series. Mark Schlesinger delivered a two run homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth. Liberty Baptist Virginia topped St Xavier Illinois 7-5 Lewis and Clark State Idaho beat Southeastern Oklahoma 2-0 and Coastal Carolina edged Birmingham Southern 5-4.
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Gamecocks Prepare for Omaha NCAA Playoffs Run
South Carolina makes a fourth regional title in eight years and heads to Omaha for the College World Series after an 11-2 win over The Citadel and a 2-1 victory against West Virginia to sweep the East Regional. Pitcher Dennis Lubert hurls six hits in the Citadel win as coach June Raines lauds his team’s speed pitching and defense.
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