Witch Laurie Cabot Helps Red Sox End 10-Game Slide
Boston 6 Cleveland 4 in 12 innings as self-described witch Laurie Cabot, hired by a Boston radio station, walks the field and touches a bat for luck. Cabot says she analyzes brain waves and group energy to help the team peak, while players and fans react with mixed skepticism.
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Celtics coach laments offense after loss to Cavaliers
Boston coach Tom Heinsohn says the Celtics played poorly on offense as they trail 2-1 in the series with Cleveland. He compliments Cleveland’s bench, notes injuries to Havlicek and Scott, and reports Kuberski dislocated a finger during practice amid a strong Cavaliers crowd.
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Warriors defeat Suns 111 95 to take 3 2 series lead
Golden State tops Phoenix 111 95 in Oakland to grab a 3 2 edge in the Western Conference finals. Charles Johnson and Phil Smith led the scoring as Phoenix lost star Alvan Adams to a sprained ankle early in the third quarter.
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Red Sox End Slump With Witchcraft Themed Win
Boston snapped a 12 day win drought as Laurie Cabot of Salem offered clairvoyant aid behind the dugout. Doug Griffin, Cecil Cooper and Carl Yastrzemski delivered a clutch 12th inning, while Cleveland error woes aided a 6 4 Boston victory. Yankees, Orioles, Royals and Rangers won elsewhere.
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Nets Eagles? Nets Nuggets in Game 6 final tense
UNIONDALE N Y AP The Nets hope to clinch the ABA title in game six vs the Nuggets led 3-2. Center Kim Hughes may miss with a severe left ankle sprain while Jim Eakins would start if Hughes is sidelined, with Tim Bassett as backup.
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Kings will talk to Orr if he becomes a free agent
Los Angeles owner Jack Kent Cooke said he will pursue Boston Bruins star defenseman Bobby Orr when Orr’s contract ends. A Kings spokesman noted interest and potential competition from Chicago and Detroit, with talk of seven figure terms and a possible landmark deal.
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