Celtics blast Rockets to reach conference finals in a 128 115 win
Boston broke open a five point halftime edge with a 36 point third period powered by Jo Jo White 8 of 9 from the floor for 17 points as the Celtics pulled away. Havlicek 28 Nelson 25 led Houston 29 points Tomjanovich and Murphy praised the learning experience as they eye next season.
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Johnson Delivers First Win In Dramatic Ninth Inning
Wilbur Wood took his fifth straight loss as Deron Johnson belted a two run homer in the ninth off Tom Burgmeier to lift the White Sox 4 3 over the Twins. Carlos May and Ken Henderson sparked the rally with a homer and a triple, while Lee Richard drove in Henderson to cap the comeback.
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Joshua Breaks A Heart In Giants Win Over Astros
Joshua delivered a clutch single to center driving in Derrell Thomas to cap the Giants 6-5 victory over the Astros. He also drew a bases loaded walk that helped create a 5-4 edge, avenging a past injury by Ken Forsch and returning home to Oakland vibes.
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Connors and Newcombe Battle In Richest Tennis Match
In Las Vegas Jimmy Connors battles John Newcombe in the sport's richest match. The winner-take-all event at Caesars Palace carries about 250,000 for the winner and substantial TV revenue worldwide, with CBS televising live in the United States.
Newcombe Ready For Connors Showdown
John Newcombe aims to upset Jimmy Connors in a Caesars Palace clash in Las Vegas for a $200,000 winner take all match with expectations of about $400,000 for the winner. Newcombe cites past wins over Connors and trains hard, balancing practice with occasional beers as he prepares for the high-stakes encounter.
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