Celtics Seek Title In Sixth Game Showdown At Home
Boston leads the 6 game series 3-2 over Milwaukee as Coach Tommy Heinsohn and center Dave Cowens push the Celtics toward a 12th NBA championship. Star guard John Havlicek fuels the surge with 28 points and heavy minutes in a pressure-filled pursuit of victory at Boston Garden.
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New Putter and Grip Boost Kite In Houston Open
Tom Kite shared the first round lead at the Houston Open with a 67 using a new putter and grip, citing confidence from his adjusted setup. Wally Armstrong matched Kite’s 67 after a rough season, while Moran and Zender shot 68 in windy conditions. a large group including defending champion Bruce Crampton sat at 70. Armstrong, a newcomer, slept in his car due to hotel shortages as a 25,000-strong convention flooded the town.
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Wottle Advocates More Emphasis On Track In U S
Atlanta AP report notes miler Dave Wottle argues for greater emphasis on track in the United States. He says scholarships should favor track and cites Bowling Green contrasts with football. The meet at Omni Arena features Ben Jipcho Kip Keino and Wottle with Jipcho favored in the mile.
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Sutton Falls Short of No-Hitter in Dodgers Win
Dodgers 6 Padres 0 as Don Sutton allows one hit through eight and a third, aided by Grubb’s second inning infield single. Sutton records five strikeouts and two walks while seeking a no hitter amid a late-game bullpen hold.
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Baseball standings and schedule notes from major leagues
Summary of overnight major league abbreviations and results with mentioned teams including Milwaukee New York Chicago Texas Oakland Kansas City California Minnesota and Philadelphia Montreal Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston Cincinnati San Diego and Atlanta. It lists standings results Thursday and Friday games and upcoming matchups with pitchers and records referenced.
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