John Lucas No 1 pick heads Rockets basketball bid
John Lucas of Maryland was selected as the No 1 pick in the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He signed a five-year, no-cut contract reportedly worth 850000 dollars and planned to join World Team Tennis next week while continuing to pursue basketball.
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Celtics select Norman Cook top pick in NBA draft
Boston picks 6 foot 9 forward Norman Cook under hardship rule as their No. 1 choice and adds nine players including local talents. Coach Heinsohn hails Cook as shooter and scorer while noting his size and fundamentals.
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Red Sox select four left handers in 1980 draft
The Boston Red Sox, seeking left handed pitching, chose four southpaws and several other prospects in the day long free agent draft. Notables include Bruce Hurst 18 of St George Utah as the No 1 pick and Glenn Hoffman 17 of Anaheim projected as a future third baseman. Additional picks spanned Mark Twogood, Wade Boggs and others with praise for picking the best players available.
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Grand Junction
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Tampa
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Hattisburg
Mass
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Arizona State
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Danny Ray Parks
Memphis
David Denton
Las Vegas
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Ed Kenney
Thomas Nichols
Ocala
John T. Edwards
Pomona
Red Sox Fall 6-5 to A's as Tiant Struggles
Boston manager Darrell Johnson vows to rebound after the Red Sox lose 6-5 to Oakland, tumbling behind the Yankees by six games. Tiant gave up four runs in four innings, with Gene Tenace and Cecil Cooper providing Boston’s early runs before Oakland sealed the win.
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Bucks Draft Saco Forward Bob Warner In Eighth Round
Bob Warner of Saco was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA college draft. The 6-7 forward and Thornton Academy star is considering playing in Italy next season if he does not make Milwaukee. Warner believes two American players per Italian team limits his options, and he may attend tryouts in Milwaukee while pursuing Italy as an alternative. He was an All Yankee Conference pick at the University of Maine and won the Vinall Trophy in high school tournament play.
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Orr May Retire Over Knee Surgery Amid Hawks Bid
Montreal AP reports Bobby Orr faced possible sixth knee operation which could end his career as talks with the Chicago Black Hawks stalled over compensation to the Boston Bruins. Attorney Alan Eagleson postponed news, signaling ongoing negotiations and potential retirement if surgery is required.
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Reid wins Class B at Biddeford Saco in State Golf
Fran Reid of Riverside wins low gross in Class B-1 with a 93 at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Jude Strange of Brunswick takes low net 94-67 while Addie Clark of Springbrook and Florence Weeks of Waterville win Class B-2 low gross and low net with 95 and 96-67 respectively.
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