McGinnis Cautions Rockets as 76ers Lead Series
Philadelphia forward George McGinnis warns Houston Rockets are explosive and can score big, though the 76ers hold a 2-0 series edge after a 106-97 victory in Game Two at Philadelphia. Moses Malone cooled after a 32-point opener, while Rockets coach Tom Nissalke struggles to find a winning mix against the stronger 76ers.
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West Says Lakers Bring Fan At…itude For Portland Playoff
Lakers star Jerry West says Los Angeles carries a fantastic attitude as they trail Portland 2-0 in the NBA semifinal. Portland coach Jack Ramsay previews Game 3 and notes defensive adjustments to disrupt Kareem Abdul Jabbar as guard Dave Twardzik misses due to family bereavement.
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Simmons Delivers Lunchbag Heroic Home Run Beats Reds in 10th
In a nationally televised tilt, Simmons belted a sixth home run of the year off Dale Murray in the 10th inning with bases loaded and none out to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Don Kessinger threw out Ray Knight at the plate in the ninth, preserving a late Reds threat.
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Cubs top Astros as five straight wins boost Chicago
In MLB action the Cubs beat the Astros 6-1 to stretch their winning streak to five. Keith Hernandez homered for St Louis and reliever Hrabosky struck out the bases loaded in the ninth. Reuschel earned his fifth win, with Hernandez earning the save.
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Baseballs Fly Off The Bat With New Rawlings Ball
In 1977 MLB uses Rawlings balls made in Haiti, replacing Spalding. Through 163 AL games 287 homers, NL 246 in 157 games show power rise. Coaches and players split on whether the ball is livelier, with weather cited as a factor by St. Louis manager Vern Rapp.
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Canadiens vs Bruins puzzle to solve in NHL final
Montreal coach Scotty Bowman dismisses questions on scouting Boston and describes Boston as a tough puzzle as the Bruins aim to even the final series after a 7 3 Canadiens win in game one. Montreal’s Lafleur and Shutt were held without a shot while Risebrough Lambert and Tremblay powered the offense.
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Free Spirited Raiders Star Shows Off Bearded Irascible Style
Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders quarterback, displays a long beard as he accepts the “Quarterback of the Year” trophy in New York. Coach John Madden praises the team’s culture of freedom and individuality, contrasting it with Bryant era discipline.
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