Celtics edge Cavaliers in opener to take 1-0 series lead
Boston rode a fourth quarter revival led by Paul Silas to pull away from Cleveland 111-99 after trailing late third. Silas finished with 21 points as Cowens and Havlicek provided key scoring and rebounding while Nate Thurmond battled fatigue and 34-year-old Thurmond. Cleveland's Camp Russell and Dick Snyder each had 21 as Boston shot 52.4 percent to Cleveland's 44. The next game is set for Sunday at Boston Garden.
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Squires terminated and Spirits transferred in ABA shakeup
ABA commissioner announced the Virginia Squires were terminated and the Spirits of St Louis moved to Salt Lake City amid franchise turmoil. Six teams will remain by Monday to cover debts, while merger with the NBA remains uncertain. Utah Stars fans faced disaffection as Spirits moves were confirmed. WBZ disclosed Patriots broadcast rights for five years with Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti returning.
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Pownal to start Thursday racing this May
Green Mountain track at Pownal will shift to Friday Saturday and Sunday racing this weekend with post times 8 and 1 30. The schedule adds Thursday night races beginning May 13 to the weekend card, extending the thoroughbred meet.
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Vilas Seeks World Championship Return After Lutz Win
Guillermo Vilas, returning from a stomach illness, advanced to the World Championship of Tennis semifinals with a 5-7 6-1 6-1 6-2 victory over Bob Lutz. He faces Dick Stockton, who beat Raul Ramirez, as Bjorn Borg meets Harold Solomon in the other semifinal.
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What next for Bobby Orr in the bold Hawks bid
Bobby Orr remains unsigned as a free agent pending June 1, with Bruins still seeking big salary concessions. Reports link Chicago Black Hawks to trade for Orr involving Phil Russell John Marks and Ivan Boldirev, while Orr and his camp deny any finalized deal amid speculation.
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Leach’s five goals spark Flyers to 6-3 playoff win
Reggie Leach, 26, scored five goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 6-3 to reach the finals against the Montreal Canadiens. Leach’s feat included a record ninth straight playoff game with a goal and tied records for most goals in a playoff game. Canadiens advance with two goals by Steve Shutt, while Montreal coach Bowman praised checking against New York’s top line. The winner faces Winnipeg for the AVCO Cup.
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Vermont Open at Lake Morey Inn June Golf Tournament
The Lake Morey Inn hosts the 27th Vermont State Open and 22nd year at Lake Morey Country Club on June 20 to 22 with a $12,000 prize fund 9000 pro money 2000 amateur 400 Vermont pros and 100 Vermont amateurs. A new second day consolation round and a $500000 purse for the event are planned. Allen Avery forecasts a large, exciting field. Also from Montreal the Olympic telecast faces a wage dispute with Canada's AIB over May 14 wage increases for 2700 CBC workers threatening coverage.
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