Celtics edge Suns in triple overtime classic
Celtics beat Suns 128 126 in triple overtime at Boston Garden to take a 3 2 lead in the NBA finals. White starred with 33 points including late free throws as Havlicek and Cowens fouled out, while Suns fought back with Gar Heard and Paul Westphal tallies.
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Messersmith No-Hitter Bid Ends in Ninth for Braves
Messersmith hurls a one hitter through eight innings at Jarry Park, then a Pepe Mangual single breaks the bid. Atlanta wins 2-0 as Montreal drops the game. Mets hammer Dodgers 11-0 led by Dave Kingman with three homers and 8 RBIs. Astros edge Cubs 1-0, Reds rout Cardinals 11-2, Pirates top Padres 7-2, Giants beat Phillies 5-1. Seaver earns win. Kingman sets Mets single game RBI mark with 8.
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Suns Coach livid over Celtics security after triple overtime win
Boston's 128 126 victory over Phoenix in triple overtime triggered a fan melee. Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn fainted and was rushed home, while Suns coach John MacLeod blamed inadequate security at Boston Garden as Havlicek's late basket sparked a floor invasion. refs fled amid punches and mobbed players.
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Melton's late hit sinks Red Sox in ten innings
Boston loses 5-4 to the California Angels in 10 innings after a tactical walk to Bochte set up Bill Melton's game winning hit. Rico Petrocelli's misplay allowed Tom Davis to reach and Rusty Torres scored on Melton's drive to right. Angel starter Don Kirkwood left early for Boston, which later released Deron Johnson on waivers. Ferguson Jenkins to start next vs Frank Tanana.
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Maine Bears Seize 1964 CWS Bid With 27 7 Run
Maine head coach John Winkin leads the Black Bears into the College World Series after a 27 7 season finale sweep of NE and top Northeast clubs. Maine faces Eastern Michigan in Rosenblatt Stadium with key pitchers Owchinko Welch and Yanus on the staff, while EMU bats .286 with 44 homers. If Maine wins Friday, they face the Auburn Clemson winner. loss pits them against the Auburn Clemson loser.
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