Bulls Triumph Over Kings In NBA Western Finals Bid
Chicago guard defense stymies Nate Archibald and Jimmy Walker as Norm Van Lier and Jerry Sloan shut down the Kings. Bulls seize a 101-89 win to clinch a spot against the Golden State–Seattle winner, with Walker 26 and Love 13 leading Chicago's steady offense.
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Kevin Porter
Washington
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Lee Winfield
Elvin Hayes
Jim McMillian
Randy Smith
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Ali to box five more years despite not liking it
In Nashville Muhammad Ali said he will box five more years though he dislikes fighting and training. He spoke during a Fisk University tribute, announcing a May 16 bout with Ron Lyle and a possible rematch with Joe Frazier. He praised boxing as a livelihood and said his fame aids black unity while promising a new fighting strategy for five years.
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Islanders Fight Through Pain to Force Tie with Penguins
Islanders cling to playoff hopes as injury confusion swirls around key players. Denis Potvin faced a groin issue yet returned in two games while Bob Paradise and Gerry Hart faced undisclosed ailments. Coach Al Arbour also battles a pinched nerve as New York aims to force a seventh game at Nassau Coliseum.
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Judge Drouin
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Newcombe Ready to Challenge Connors in Vegas Showdown
John Newcombe aims to upend Jimmy Connors in a $250,000 winner-take-all clash at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Connors is a 7-to-5 favorite as Newcombe, fresh from training and tactics from Laver and Rosewall, vows to exploit patterns and quicken reflexes despite enjoying a few beers.
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Jimmy Connors
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Houston
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Newcombe
Harry Hopman
Martinet
Laver
Ken Rosewall
Lew Hoad
Bill Bowrey
Pancho Walthall
Rosewall
Tony Roche
Rod
U.S
Jimmy Connor
Elks Honor Mt Anthony Basketball Team May 17
The Bennington Elks via the Elks Youth Program will honor the Mt Anthony state championship basketball squad on May 17. Social hour starts at 6 30 PM at the Lodge followed by dinner dancing and no awards. Tickets are at Evans News Geannelis the Elks and Mt Anthony Union High School. Arlington Edged by Poultney Inseason Opener. The Poultney Blue Devils scored four runs in the sixth to edge Arlington 6 5 in the Eagles first game of the year.
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Blue Grass Stakes set for Master Derby challenge
Derby hopefuls including Master Derby, Prince Thou Art, and Avatar contest the 51st Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland as a key precursor to the Kentucky Derby. Owner Lehmann’s lineage through Dust Commander anchors a field with strong Derby credentials and recent stakes winners from Darby Dan, with track conditions forecast muddy after rain.
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