Erving Captures Spotlight as Fans Follow to Philadelphia
Julius Erving drew big crowds after being traded to the 76ers. He scored 27 points helping Philadelphia defeat the Rockets 116 to 94 at Nassau Coliseum and Houston the night after a record turnout in New Orleans. Tiny Archibald led Nets past Washington with 26 points as spare fan banners mocked owner Roy Boe.
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Sabres Rally Fails as 50-22 Shot Advantage Yields Tie
Buffalo outshot Pittsburgh 50 to 22 but settled for a 4-4 tie as the Sabres could not convert, despite coach Floyd Smith urging efficiency after the high volume. Pittsburgh coach Ken Schinkel noted a point gained with Rene Robert's late equalizer against Gord Laxton after the Sabres' starter was ejected for fighting.
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Pruitt Targeting Bengals Return After Injury
Cleveland running back Greg Pruitt showed signs he will likely play versus Cincinnati. He wore a new haircut and carried a cane as he practiced on Baldwin Wallace turf due to wet Browns field conditions.
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Reds Won’t Shop for Free Agents Says Howsam
New York AP report notes Cincinnati president Bob Howsam will not bid aggressively for free agents like Don Gullett. He cites fairness to World Series champions and loyalty of players as reasons against entering bidding wars. Expos plan to shore up a weak, leaking team, while Cincinnati aims to improve within structure.
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Expos eye top free agents as draft approaches
Montreal, last in the NL East, seeks power hitters and a middle infielder in the November draft. Expos president Charlie Fox notes they can sign two free agents and pursue stars like Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, and Bert Campaneris, while Reds resist inflated bids for talent.
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