Celtics Capture 3rd NBA Title in 1976 Comeback
The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 128 126 in five overtime game to claim the 1976 NBA championship, securing the franchise’s 13th title in 20 seasons. Key performers included Cowens Havlicek White and Scott, while Havlicek set scoring milestones and Scott recovered from a rough start to seal the win. Suns coach John MacLeod praised his youthful squad despite the setback.
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Bold Forbes wins Belmont after fast lead and tense stretch
Bold Forbes led from the rail to win the Belmont Stakes by a neck over McKenzie Bridge with Great Contractor another neck back. Angel Cordero Jr. rode boldly, pushing to the eighth pole as Laz Barrera noted the strategy. Time 2:29.
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Orr to sign with Hawks in five year deal
Bobby Orr, free agent from Boston, will sign a five year 3 million dollar contract with the Chicago Black Hawks within 48 hours. Agent Alan Eagleson said the signing will occur in Montreal during the NHL meetings. Orr preferred Chicago over St Louis and Los Angeles, citing distance and business ties.
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Red Sox pitcher Pole refines form after near disaster
Boston right-hander Dick Pole studied a June 30 game video to correct a flaw that had cost him control. He pitched seven shutout innings in a 4-1 win over California, tallying six hits, five strikeouts, and no walks through 119 pitches. The Red Sox improved to 22-24, within 5½ games of the Yankees in the AL East.
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Plummer and Paciorek spark big day for their teams
Cincinnati catcher Bill Plummer homered, tripled and singled driving in seven as the Reds routed St Louis 13 2. Atlanta outfielder Tom Paciorek collected a homer, triple and single in a 14 8 win over Montreal. Other NL results included Phillies over Giants 9 3 Astros over Cubs 2 0 Dodgers over Mets 10 3 and Padres 6 Pirates 1.
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Portland and Waterville win state Class A titles
Portland Blue Bulldogs captured their seventh boys track crown in 10 years at Brunswick with a 53-44 win over South Portland. Waterville girls edged Mt. Blue 38-34 at Topsham. Other Class A boys scores feature Westbrook 31, Sanford 27, Brunswick 22, Bangor 19, Caribou 13, Biddeford 9, Waterville 8. A girls' list includes Mt. Ararat 28, Oxford Hills 22, Edward Little 20, Westbrook 19, Thornton 18.
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