Celtics Elim by Bullets In Eastern Finals Sweep
Washington Bullets defeated the Boston Celtics 98 92 in Landover Maryland to win the best of seven Eastern Conference title four games to two. Kevin Porter led with 21 points and 11 assists while Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens led Boston’s rally but the Bullets halted the comeback with 21 of 25 fourth quarter points from Porter Chenier Hayes and Weatherspoon contributed key scoring and rebounds.
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South Portland Routs Biddeford for Top of Telegram League
South Portland beat Biddeford 6-2 to stay first in the American Division of the Telegram League. Mike Harvey worked 4 innings for the win with 14 strikeouts and 6 walks, allowing two runs in the fourth before relief. Jeff Moody, Greg Paulus and Bert Neales sparked a 4-run first inning as South Portland pulled ahead 5-0, then added a sixth in the fourth. Biddeford chipped to 5-2 in the fifth before Gabiel shut them down.
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Deering Beats Thornton 2-0 to Lead National Division
Deering High School topped Thornton Academy 2-0 in the Telegram League and moved three games up in the National Division. Dave Schoppee hurled a three hit shutout with eight strikeouts, while Rick Cortell and Sonames drew walks to start the decisive first inning. Bill Caddigan took the loss for Thornton as Deering took the early lead and padded its 8-2 season record with seven games remaining.
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Red Sox Open Oakland Series After Strong West Coast Run
The Boston Red Sox, 7-1 in their last eight, travel to Oakland to face the World Champion A's for two. Pitching has steadied with Cleveland and Wise set to start, following a string of solid outings that saw three straight complete games in California.
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Corthell and Paquette Lead Baseball Bout in Paringham
In a tight varsity matchup Corthell drives in two runs and Paquette adds key plays including a DP to McGaffin to Sears. Redmond records a trio of hits, while Thornton posts a 24 13 line with 2 RBI as Deering edges Thornton with solid defense and timely scoring.
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Islanders Tie It Up in 2-1 Victory Over Flyers
In UnIonday Island Defenceman Denis Potvin scored as New York beat Philadelphia 2-1 with Gerry Hart delivering the game winner at 3:42 of the third period. Resch credited team effort as decisive, and a series win in Philadelphia would push them toward the Stanley Cup finals.
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Bees and Brett clash in 7th as Royals beat Brewers
In Kansas City, George Brett and Kurt Bevacqua exchanged punches in the seventh. Both were ejected as KC held on for a 4-0 victory behind Steve Busby. Busby struck out nine in a five hit shutout, with Run scoring from Brett, Rojas, White and Killebrew.
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Sports Calendar Monday and Tuesday Matchups
The calendar lists Monday baseball games Marshwood at OOB Noble at Kennebunk Red Sox at Oakland radio only. Tuesday features Biddeford at Sanford South Portland at TA Track Biddeford at Sanford with TA at Portland.
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