McAdoo scores 36 as Braves take 1-0 series lead over 76ers
Buffalo star Bob McAdoo poured in 36 points to spark the Braves to a 95-89 playoff win over Philadelphia, giving Buffalo a 1-0 edge in the best-of-three series. McMillian and Randy Smith supported with late-game key plays, while Fred Carter led the 76ers with 30 and George McGinnis added 20. Other NBA playoff results included Detroit over Milwaukee 125-123, Cleveland over Washington 89-70, and Phoenix defeating Seattle 116-111. ABA action saw Denver beat Kentucky 110-107 as Williams led with 21 and Dampier hit a desperation shot that didn’t count.
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Yankee Stadium Reopens With 52 613 See Yankees Beat Twins
Milestones replay as Yankee Stadium reopens after two years of remodeling. Waite Hoyt, former pitcher and Hall of Fame member, returns for the ceremony alongside 52 613 fans who attend the Yankees 11 to 4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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Rosewall advances easily in NCNE Tennis Classic
Top seed Ken Rosewall defeated Geoff Masters 6 2 6 3 to reach the NCNE Tennis Classic semi finals in Charlotte. Gerulaitis advances to quarter finals after Dick Stockton withdraws with a pulled stomach muscle.
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Leafs finally foul up Flyers in playoff thriller
The Maple Leafs edged the Flyers 5-4 in a penalty filled contest as Toronto capitalized on 28 Flyers penalties to defeat the defending champions for the first time since March 14, 1973. Wayne Thomas faced 28 shots while Bernie Parent stopped 52 for Philadelphia.
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Evert Edges Barker In Comeback Tennis Showdown
No. 2 seed Chris Evert of Fort Lauderdale rallied from a set down to defeat Sue Barker of England 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the Virginia Slims championship. Barker impressed with blazing forehands, while Evert mixed pace late to seize control and advance in the Orange Division round robin. Wade’s exit left Barker advancing alongside Casals as Goolagong Durr pace the Gold Division.
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Grand Finale leads Saratoga pacing card Saturday 16 1976
Saratoga entries list over eleven harness races with first through tenth place finishes and $436,539 handle. Notable runners include 1 A Grand Finale 2 Captain Clancy 3 Anpell Butler in FIRST Pace. Echo Brook Mike and True Mondean in SECOND Pace. Miss Lyn Kay and Mar Con Major in FOURTH and beyond, with Attendance 6,437.
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