Bulls win title as Jordan stars in late rally
The Chicago Bulls roared back from a 17 point deficit in the third quarter with Michael Jordan sitting and Scotty Pippen leading the surge. Chicago held Portland to 14 points in the final period to win 97 93 and claim a second straight NBA crown. Jordan scored 33, including 12 in the last 6 01.
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Porter rips Bulls as Blazers blow lead in Finals loss
Portland blew a 15 point fourth quarter lead and lost to Chicago 97 93 in Game six of the NBA Finals. Terry Porter criticized officiating and turnovers while Michael Jordan rested in a fourth quarter surge by the Bulls. Jordan celebrated with the crowd after the victory, giving him back to back titles.
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Gullett Helps Reds Seek Dream
Princeton native Don Gullett returns to manage the Reds pitching staff as roving minor league instructor. A former Reds and Yankees stalwart with World Series runs, he joined the Princeton organization this week and will stay through the season against Elizabethon. Gullett recalled facing legends like Willie Mays and Nolan Ryan while noting the 1970s Big Red Machine era and his shift from free agency to a coaching career.
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Kulwicki Wins Pole Spark Plug 500 at Pocono
Alan Kulwicki set a Pocono track record 144.069 mph to win the Champion Spark Plug 500, his second NASCAR victory of the season and first at Pocono International Raceway. The win moves him to third in the Winston Cup standings, 58 points behind Davey Allison with 13 of 29 races completed. Elliott, Martin, and Schrader followed in a Ford sweep.
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Baby Birds work through practice as Bluefield Orioles prep
Bluefield Orioles manager Mike O Berry describes early mini camp workouts with 21 players in camp at Bowen Field. He notes pitchers, hitters and sentiment are still forming the roster while rain threatens schedules and field renovations limit progress. The club aims to add more pitchers as the season nears.
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