Lakers finally beat Celtics in sixth to claim title
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Lakers to a 111-100 victory in Boston, clinching their third NBA title since 1980 and ending eight straight Finals losses to Boston. Magic Johnson contributed 14 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds as Los Angeles captured the championship on the Celtics' home floor.
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Miller captures third LPGA victory at Malvern
Alice Miller, 29, won the McDonald’s Championship by eight strokes at White Manor CC, finishing 16 under total 272. She shot 68 in all four rounds, earning $60,000 to raise her 1985 earnings to $277,125 and trail JoAnne Carner’s single-year mark by $33,274 with eight events left.
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Pistons seek first round pick for Chuck Daly move
Detroit general manager Jack McCloskey says the Pistons want a first round draft choice as compensation if Chuck Daly leaves to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Daly could replace Billy Cunningham, who resigned after eight years with the NBA club. A decision is due by Monday.
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Fire Breaks Out At Barry McGuigan Home In Clones Ireland
Police reported a Sunday fire at the McGuigan family home and grocery in Clones County Monaghan. The new WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan, who had just defeated Eusebio Pedroza in London, was unharmed. His mother Kate and sister Rachel were safely evacuated and there were no injuries, though the house suffered extensive damage. The blaze reportedly started in the kitchen of the family property near the town of about 2,000 residents near the Northern Ireland border.
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Football on TV Tonight and Baseball Monday Night Schedule
ESPN airs United States Football League action with the Jacksonville Gulls at the New Jersey Generals at 7 PM. ABC plans a Major League Baseball Monday Night Game of the Week at 8 PM. ISMA GT Series auto racing comes from Lime.
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Wilander Captures French Open Title Over Lendl
Mats Wilander, 20, defeated defending champion Ivan Lendl 3-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 to win his second French Open men’s singles title. He credited deep targets and frequent net plays for the upset, noting his improved volley despite not playing his best tennis. Lendl admitted his strategy failed as Wilander dominated both net and baseline rallies on clay.
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Woodward Wins Seventh Annual Telegraph Tennis Crown
Brain Woodward, ETSU, defeated East Tennessee State teammate Robert Hurt 3-6 6-3 6-4 at Sedgewood Tennis Club to claim his second Daily Telegraph Championships title, becoming the tournament's first two-time winner. Woodward saved four break points late in the final and benefited from Hurt's miscues as he rallied from a set down to prevail in a gripping final.
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Maltbie Wins Westchester Classic in Sudden Death Playoff
Roger Maltbie edged Raymond Floyd and George Burns in a three-way playoff at Westchester Country Club to claim the $500,000 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic. Maltbie, two back with two holes to play, sank a 6-8 foot birdie on the fourth playoff hole after Burns and Floyd failed to par the 16th, ending a nine-year win drought. Burns and Floyd earned $44,000 each. Mark Wiebe, Willie Wood, and Peter Jacobsen followed.
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