One Run Blues Follow Sox In Detroit Split
Boston's slump continued as the Red Sox dropped three straight one run games to Detroit, including a 5-4 loss in which Dick Drago hurled four hitless innings after a rough start by Rick Wise. Ben Oglivie damaged Boston with a bases loaded hit-by-pitch and a two run homer. Bernie Carbo and Dwight Evans homered for Boston, who sit 7-8 and two games back.
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Bullets Hand Celtics First Step In Series
Washington Bullets handed Boston Celtics a 100 95 loss at Boston Garden to take a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Division championship series. Elvin Hayes Kenny Chenier and Don Nelson sparked the Bullets as they spoiled home court for Boston and forced the second game to be played Wednesday in Landover Maryland.
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Hunter Narrowly Misses No Hitter in Yankees Win
Catfish Hunter nearly pitched New York Yankees first no hitter since 1956 as he limited Milwaukee to three hits in a 10-1 second-game win. Aaron tied Babe Ruth atop RBI list with 2,209 as Milwaukee won the opener 6-0. Tigers, Orioles, A's, and White Sox also posted wins in a busy AL day.
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Mets Extend Winning Streak Behind Apodaca Relief
Mets top Expos 7-6 as Bob Apodaca earns his second save in as many outings and extends New York’s streak to six. Davey Johnson started a seventh inning rally with a single and Felix Millan drove in two runs.
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Islanders Believers Win Out in NHL Sweep
In Pittsburgh the Islanders defeated the Penguins 1-0 to sweep the quarter-final best-of-seven, becoming the second NHL team to win four straight after an initial three losses. Coach Al Arbour praised the players for never losing faith and hard work.
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Bullets Rally Past Celtics To Grab Series Advantage
Washington Bullets defeated the Boston Celtics 100 95 in the opening Eastern Conference final game to erase home court. Wes Unseld dominated the boards with 14 rebounds and Elvin Hayes led with 34 points and 12 rebounds as Phil Chenier added 24. Boston shot 40 percent and committed late turnovers. The series moves to Landover for Game 2 Wednesday night.
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Connors Clinches No 1 Status With Vegas Win
Jimmy Connors defeated John Newcombe 6-3 4-6 6-2 6-4 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to erase any doubt about being the world’s top player. The win boosted Connors’ earnings to about $500,000 from the match, with Newcombe nearing $300,000. Connors hinted he might not play another big-money match until next year.
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