Abdul-Jabbar Repeats as 1985 Playoff Mvp for Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named unanimously 1985 postseason MVP as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the finals. Magic Johnson posted 14 points 14 assists and 10 rebounds in the clinching game, with Johnson and Worthy leading a dominant series.
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Sixers Reject Pistons First Round Trade for Daly
Detroit Pistons confirmed Chuck Daly will remain their coach after Philadelphia declined to surrender a first round draft pick as compensation. Sixers consider Matty Guokas and other candidates to replace Billy Cunningham, who resigned last month. Katz criticized the Pistons for seeking a first round pick, and Daly expressed contentment with Detroit.
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Oceana duo inks with Big Blues
Bluefield State College coach Geoff Hunter announces two recruits from Oceana High School for the Big Blues. Kevin Stewart, infielder pitcher, hit .413 with 28 RBIs and 11 steals. 3-3 as a pitcher with 51 strikeouts in 56 innings. Kevin Danials, pitcher-infielder, posted a 5-5 record, 3.50 ERA, 49 strikeouts in 50 innings, and hit .412 with 13 doubles and 30 RBIs.
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Walker shatters pro rushing mark with 2129 yards
Herschel Walker, Heisman winner from Georgia, rushed 28 times for 162 yards to set the USFL single season rushing record at 2129 yards in 16 games for the New Jersey Generals. He added two touchdowns as New Jersey beat Jacksonville 31 24 to secure a playoff berth.
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Wiggins cleared by panel but Padres back boss defers return
San Diego Padres president Ballard Smith said Alan Wiggins will not rejoin the active roster this season despite a medical clearance from a Joint Drug Advisory panel. Smith maintained the club’s stance and hinted at exploring options such as trades or minor-league rehab. The panel’s ruling marked its first action since creation under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement.
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Parisian clay courts kill U S chances at French Open
American men struggle on the slow red clay as Mats Wilander seizes the title by defeating Ivan Lendl 3 6 6 4 6 2 6 2 for a $138 000 prize. Chris Evert Lloyd seals the women’s crown over Martina Navratilova 6 3 6 7 7 5 to tie Bjorn Borg with six French Open titles. Fewer grand prix events are on clay now, down from 36 of 80 in 1980 to 26 this year.
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