Playoffs push to decide NHL series for four teams
The four teams trailing in the Stanley Cup playoffs face must win to extend their series. Los Angeles, Buffalo, Vancouver and Pittsburgh rely on strong goaltending and full-team effort as they prepare for crucial home or away games to even their best-of-three preliminaries.
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Knuckleball trouble as Niekro flusters catcher in exhibition
Knuckleballer Joe Niekro baffled Cliff Johnson in a spring exhibition against Minnesota, five passed balls in one inning a setback as the Twins won 10 3. Niekro allowed a leadoff double by Rod Carew and Minnesota built a 6 1 lead. Other MLB results included Yankees over Mets 5 4 in 10. White Sox beat Cardinals 6 2. Cubs edged Indians 2 1. Pirates beat Braves 9 3. Dodgers topped Giants 5 4. Brewers defeated Spokane 7 5. Padres over A s 4 2. Angels beat USC 6 3. Rain washed out two doubleheaders.
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Thornton Academy tennis opens under new coach Curtis at 3
Thornton Academy varsity tennis begins its season under coach Phil Curtis with a 19 match schedule. Freshman Mark Tibbetts leads the No 1 spot as 25 players compete for seven positions in Maine high school three singles and two doubles format.
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Thornton Academy
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Maine
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Selmon goes first as Buccaneers pick Oklahoma's Leroy Selmon
The expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the NFL draft by selecting defensive tackle Leroy Selmon of Oklahoma, 256 pounds, a two time All American and national champion last seen anchoring the Sooners’ line. Seattle follows by taking Steve Niehaus of Notre Dame, while New Orleans drafts runners Joe Washington and California’s Chuck Muncie as key early picks.
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Jim Plunkett
Sanrancisco 49Ers
76ers hold off Jazz in late finish for 102 99 win
Philadelphia trims New Orleans bound Maravich free throw miss by an eighth inch as Pete Maravich misses late, sealing a 102 99 76ers victory to stay a game ahead in the Atlantic Division. McGinnis pours 37 in fourth. Detroit tops Milwaukee 106 96. Sonics beat Bulls 115 114. Bullets top Rockets 115 105.
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Red Sox fall in exhibition finale before opening season
Boston loses 3-2 to Detroit in Florida as Darrell Johnson praises spring training. Lynn injures slightly but should be ready for Baltimore opener. Carbo bruised arm expected to heal in a few days. Jenkins to start opening day for Boston. Tiant Wise and Lee also in lineup plans.
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Slo-pitch softball seeks funding for lights
Saco Recreation seeks to expand the slo-pitch league from eight teams to 24 by lighting Young School field. Moody cites 25-30 team requests and 500 potential players but needs about $3,000 for light fixtures. meeting set for April 14 at 7 p.m. to gauge interest and funding feasibility.
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