Boston Lobsters eye return by buying Philadelphia Freedoms
The Boston Lobsters, a 1974 World Team Tennis franchise, are poised to buy the Philadelphia Freedoms for about 750000 and move the team to Boston by mid May if league owners approve. Dick Butera tentatively agrees, with Kerry Melville possible to return and investors in place.
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Three former NIT champions set for opening round games
In New York three former NIT champions will play in Saturday and Sunday first round matchups. Providence and St John’s headline the field with storied NIT pedigrees while Southern Illinois, led by center Joe Meriweather, returns as an NCAA transition team.
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Rob Andrews Joins Astros With Early Strides In Spring
Rob Andrews, touted as a top minor leaguer after a .306 season with Rochester, arrives at Astros camp in Cocoa Florida for the first spring exhibition against the Expos. He follows Preston Gomez rules, arrives on time, and adapts to camp life while seeking a solid start.
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Bucks close in on playoff spot as Jabbar nets 41
Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 41 points to power the Milwaukee Bucks past the Atlanta Hawks 120-104, narrowing the gap to within a half game of the Detroit Pistons for a Western Conference playoff berth. Mike Sojourner added 23 as Milwaukee led most of the game.
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Taylor shines for Nets in 108 94 rout of Spurs
Nets soar past San Antonio 108 to 94 as Brian Taylor shines with 11 of 14 from the floor, six assists, five steals and a key defensive effort. Kenon and Erving star for New York with 29 and 28 points while Swen Nater leads Spurs in points and rebounds.
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Parent nets 10th shutout as Flyers crush Penguins
Bernie Parent returned from a thigh injury to post his 10th shutout of the season in Philadelphia's 6-0 win over Pittsburgh. The Penguins, who had clinched a playoff berth, were shut down as Ed Van Impe and teammates sparked a six goal outburst. Pittsburgh's Syl Apps lamented their late start while Bill Barber, Gary Dornhoefer, and Dave Schultz aided the Flyers' decisive effort.
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Horse race results from Pownal meet with multiple events
The Pownal card lists trots and paces with winners and payoffs including Seaway Star Ginger Delicht J T W DuBois and Ichavod W Rhythm Gene Echo Brook Albie Phil's Filly Castle Builder Happy Bohemia Midway Monarch Go Lady Pitchie M. Shady Lin Conestoga Champ and Blue Newton. results show horses finishing positions, wagering totals such as the 2-9 double paid 266.80 and the trifecta 146.40, with various purses noted for each race.
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