Canadiens rout Rockies as NHL aims for record season
The Montreal Canadiens crushed the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to extend their home unbeaten streak to a league record 28 games and stay on track to break the season points record. Jacques Lemaire and Rejean Houle each scored twice, while Guy Lafleur had four assists and sits 9 points from his personal high. The Flyers 지nd the Cleveland Barons 7-2 with a four-goal second period, and the Bruins routed the New York Rangers 10-3 for their sixth straight win. Lafleur remains a league-leading 116 points, eyeing a new personal best as the season winds down.
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Knicks rally beats Blazers as Haywood injures leg
New York defeats Portland 108 104 despite Spencer Haywood leaving with a left leg injury. Bob McAdoo 25, Earl Monroe 24, Lorie Shelton 19 lead the Knicks who sit 3% games behind Boston for the final East playoff spot. Coach Red Holzman says Haywood will see a doctor.
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Bean Leads Doral Open After Five Under 67 Round
Andy Bean, a tall Georgia native known for a hot temper, shoots a five under 67 on the Doral Blue Monster to take a one stroke lead at the $200,000 Doral Open. Miller Barber Leonard Thompson and Bob Erickson sit at 68, while Bruce Lietzke’s 73 and Nicklaus’s 72 follow.
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Stockton Rally Beats Roche in U.S. Lead Game
In Hartford, Tony Roche, top Australian seed due to injuries to others, pushed Australia behind as Stockton rallied to take the lead. The UPI report frames the late action with a sense of inevitability as the U.S. gains momentum in the matchup.
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Rangers Eye Baseball Breakthrough in Texas Preview
In Pompano Beach Florida UPI reports a bold preview as Texas fans are urged to embrace baseball this year, challenging the long standing football dominance. Fred McMane frames a shift, noting growing interest and possible fresh starts for Texas teams as the season approaches.
Orioles slump ends long reign. Rangers project solid rise
In Miami the Orioles warn of a weakened lineup after losing stars to the re entry draft as Earl Weaver plugs rookies like Dauer and Garcia. Texas Rangers boast deep pitching with Blyleven, Alexander, Campaneris and Harrah promising a strong AL West challenge.
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Expos pursue first winning season with Williams and new stars
In Daytona Beach the Montreal Expos unveil a new era with manager Dick Williams and two All-Star additions, Dave Cash and Tony Perez, plus a new Olympic Stadium. The lineup shows strength in Perez Cash and Gary Carter, with Rogers and McEnaney anchoring pitching, but inexperience in the field and bullpen remains a hurdle. The team aims to break a nine-year no-win season streak, hoping youthful energy and stadium inspiration lift them from last place.
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