Red Sox Edge Astros 7-6 in Spring Exhibition Opener
Boston beats Houston 7-6 in 13 innings as John Balaz debuts in right, walking and homering in the ninth unofficially. Carlton Fisk drives in the tie breaking single, Ernie Carbo hits a leadoff homer, and Reggie Cleveland starts pitching for the Sox in Winter Haven Florida.
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Havlicek Sparks Celtics Run to Beat Bulls 94 87
Boston coach Heinsohn tabbed Havlicek and Stacom for the backcourt after a slow start. Havlicek scored 12 of his 20 points in the decisive second half as the Celtics topped the Chicago Bulls 94 87 at Boston Garden. Scott added five early bombs to fuel the late rally.
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Penguins Battle Bruins to 5–5 Tie Behind Larouche and Pronovost Records
Pittsburghs Jean Pronovost and Pierre Larouche set NHL milestones in a 5–5 tie with Boston as Larouche became the youngest player with 100 points and set a first two years record while Pronovost joined the 50‑goal club. Apps assisted the tying goal as Buffalo, Toronto, Detroit and others won on the same night.
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