Doe and Doug Deliver Sixers Win Over Trail Blazers
Philadelphia rallies behind Julius Erving and Doug Collins to beat Portland 107 101 in game one of the NBA finals. Erving scores 33 as Collins adds 30, Dawkins seals late free throws, while Walton scores 28 for the Blazers.
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Guthrie Becomes First Woman to Qualify for Indy 500
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 with an 188.403 mph run on the final qualification day. Eight other cars joined the field of 33 as seven rookies earned spots, while several drivers were bumped by faster machines. Guthrie, who crashed in practice two weeks prior, expressed relief and pride in her historic achievement.
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Cuello Retains Light Heavy Title In Monte Carlo Bout
Argentine title holder Miguel Angel Cuello recovered from a fourth round knockdown to win the vacant World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown in Monte Carlo. He defeated Jesse Burnett in the ninth round after Burnett was floored earlier, sending Burnett to hospital with a broken rib. Burnett had taken the bout on short notice after John Conteh declined the defense.
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Americans win Italian tennis finals in Rome
Vitas Gerulaitis defeats Antonio Zugarelli and Janet Newberry tops Renata Tomanova to capture the singles titles at the 34th Italian Tennis Championships in Rome. Gerulaitis earns $21,000 in prize money and ends a 17 year American title drought.
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Mariners Dominate A's With 6-2 Win In Oakland Series
Seattle pitchers limited Oakland to a 6-2 defeat as Dan Meyer drove in multiple runs and Lee Stanton and Rupert Jones added key hits. Oakland hopes for Jorgensen's left handed punch after acquiring him from Montreal. Langford to face Toronto in next game.
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Giants blank Cardinals 3-0 behind Barr Lavalle
Jim Barr and Gary Lavalle combined for seven hit shutout as the San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. Willis McCovey drove in a first inning run and Gary Thomasson homered to back Dierker, while Lavalle earned the save. Box score and scoring details noted.
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Pennant Pursuit Recaps and Today's Baseball Schedule
Yesterday results show Baltimore topping New York 7 to 1 and Detroit beating Chicago 14 to 7. Other scores include Milwaukee 108 over Fitts Ty 4 and Atlanta 5 Crécags 7 with Ireland 2. Today’s games feature notable matchups including New York at Pittsburgh and San Francisco at St Louis with several late-night and afternoon starts. Tomorrow’s slate lists Philadelphia at St Louis and Atlanta at San Diego among others.
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