Celtics Celebrate 13th NBA Title With Boston Victory Parade
Celtics return to Boston amid massive crowds after their 87 80 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game six clinching the title. Fans fill Hall Plaza and downtown streets in heat as Mayor White and Lt Gov ONeill praise Boston’s team. Jo Jo White vows more glory. Havlicek thanks fans. Nelson reflects on 11 great years.
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Rockets pick John Lucas No 1 in NBA draft
In New York the Houston Rockets selected John Lucas a 6 foot 4 guard from Maryland as the NBA draft’s No 1 pick. Other reports note Beckenham Beckenham Beckenham. Balazs Toroczy defeated Arthur Ashe in the French Open fourth round.
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Morgan Leads Reds Past Pirates with Three RBI
Joe Morgan powered Cincinnati to a 10-5 win over Pittsburgh with two home runs and a sacrifice fly. He, alongside teammates Rose and Concepcion, produced four first inning runs as the Reds seized control. Other NL results included Braves over Cubs 7-3 and Astros 2, Cardinals 0. Padres 3 Mets 0. Phillies 14 Dodgers 2. Expos 9 Giants 4.
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Scouts face final deadline to find new NHL owners
The Kansas City Scouts face a final deadline to secure new ownership or cease operations with over 5 million dollars in debt. NHL President Clarence Campbell says the team has little time left to act. Separately the NHL may date leadership changes as Campbell nears retirement and the Seals consider relocating or awaiting a San Jose arena.
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Frazier Foreman rematch eyed as six to five favorite bout
In Nassau Coliseum next Tuesday a 12 round non title bout pits Smokin Joe Frazier against George Foreman. Frazier, 6-5 favorite, seeks revenge after a Jamaica defeat as Foreman aims to repeat the first round KO. Foreman backers expect a quick finish while others see a smarter Frazier lasting deeper.
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Maine junior golf championship opens match play
In Brunswick sixteen youths start first round of match play at the Maine junior championship. Medalist Joey Joseph of Waterville HS led after 54 holes with 155 while Mike Norris of Brewer was one stroke behind at 156.
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