Lakers wary of complacency after 3-1 lead over Celtics
In Boston, Pat Riley warned the Lakers against security as they lead the NBA Finals 3-1 after Magic Johnson’s 107-106 winner in Game 4. Game 5 at Boston is Thursday, with potential sixth and seventh games at the Forum in Inglewood. Johnson and teammates stress focus despite cushion.
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Magic Johnson Grounds Celtics In Final Thunder Duel
In Boston in the NBA finals, Magic Johnson nailed a late hook shot to edge Larry Bird 107-106 as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy played key supporting roles. Bird's buzzer miss sealed the Lakers 3-1 series lead amid a tense back-and-forth battle.
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Phillies trade Easler back to Yankees in brief deal
Philadelphia announces veteran outfielder Mike Easler is sent to the New York Yankees for two minor leaguers Keith Hughes and Shane Turner. Easler batted .282 in 33 games with Philadelphia after a December four player swap, and spent 15 days on the disabled list with a bruised knee.
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Braves at Reds and Lakers Celtics NBA Game Five TV
Sports on TV listings announce 7:30 p.m. WTBS baseball Braves versus Reds and 9 p.m. WDBJ Channel 7 coverage of Game Five in the NBA Championship between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
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Publicity hoax claims Celtics won NBA game 4
San Bernardino AP report says disc jockey Bobby Mercer sparked calls by falsely reporting Celtics guard Dennis Johnson allegedly shot two technical fouls after a Stern review and that Game 4 had been reversed. Mercer admitted it was a publicity stunt to boost listenership amid LA Lakers and Celtics fans. Los Angeles won 107-106 to lead series 3-1.
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Magic Johnson lifts Lakers to 107 106 win in Boston
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers drives a junior skyhook over Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in Boston Garden to give Los Angeles a 107 106 victory and a 3 1 edge in the NBA Championship series. Game Five begins tonight at Boston at 9 p.m.
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Gretzky Wins Hart Trophy for Eighth Time in NHL Ceremony
Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers captures the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for a record eighth straight year. He led the league with 183 points on 62 goals and 121 assists, edging Ray Bourque and Mike Liut among finalists. Awards also honor Ron Hextall as top goaltender and Luc Robitaille as Calder Trophy rookie.
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Feeney named Padres president in return to baseball
Former National League president Chub Feeney, 65, is returning from retirement to become president of the San Diego Padres, replacing Ballard Smith who resigned amid a failed sale to George Argyros. Owner Joan Kroc endorsed Feeney’s mix of baseball and management experience as he joins in Philadelphia with MLB owners.
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Tway Defends Westchester Classic Title
Bob Tway arrives in Harrison to defend the Westchester Classic amid a slump since his 1986 Player of the Year season. He notes swing work and a recent win total of about 140 thousand dollars, yet admits not playing as well as last year and feeling frustrated. He has not won this year and missed the cut in five of 16 starts.
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