Expos edge Red Sox 6 5 in 13 innings in Florida
Expos beat Boston 6 5 in 13 innings as Montreal scores three in the 13th. Reggie Cleveland shines five innings with five strikeouts while Bill Lee starts warmups for the next game. Boston manager Darrell Johnson contemplates nine to ten pitchers as prep continues.
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Celtics spoil Cavaliers lead with 95 88 victory
Boston over Cleveland 95 88 as Charlie Scott erupts for 30 points boosting the Celtics past the Cavaliers to claim first place in the NBA Central. Scott key 18 point third quarter and late baskets seal win as Boston outrebound 55 42.
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Sabres pound Bruins Streak Snapped at nine
Buffalo fans witnessed a 7-2 win over Boston as Danny Gare and Rene Robert led the Sabres to clinch fourth place and secure home ice for four of seven playoff games against St Louis. Gare opened scoring at 2:05 of the first period.
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Orr Out For Playoffs As Bruins Face Injury Woes
Boston Bruins star Bobby Orr remains out with knee cartilage damage delaying his return for the playoffs. Brad Park is improving but Orr’s absence leaves a fragile lineup, while GM Sinden stresses cautious recovery and foresees Park’s playoff participation. Coach Cherry notes the team relies on defense and cohesion over star power as Boston clinches Adams Division and eyes a deep run.
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Return of the dunk reshapes college basketball rules
The Associated Press reports the National Basketball Rules Committee voted in Philadelphia to legalize dunking during games for the 1976 77 season. The change allows two free throws for bench technicals and limits dunks to game play, with pregame dunks punished as technicals.
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Mets Face New Season With Familiar Struggles
The AP reports the Mets resemble past weak bats and reliance on stars like Tom Seaver. Key changes include trading Rusty Staub for Mickey Lolich and rookie Billy Baldwin, with Joe Frazier taking over as manager. Lineup features Grote, Kranepool, Torre, Millan, Harrelson, Garrett or Staiger, and an outfield of Kingman, Unser, and Vail.
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