Indiana Wins 63 50 NCAA Title Over North Carolina
Isiah Thomas led Indiana to a 63-50 victory over North Carolina in the 1981 NCAA final in Philadelphia. The win gave Indiana its fourth title under Bobby Knight amid a national mood following President Reagan's shooting. Thomas scored 23 points, Wittman 16 as North Carolina was hampered by Worthy fouling out. Indiana employed a three guard offense to counter UNC's size, with Risley and Tolbert contributing inside.
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Fans Farewell Unseld Ends Bullets Career in Style
Wes Unseld retired after 13 NBA seasons following a 138-103 win over the Cavaliers. The 6 partly remembered center collected 13 769 rebounds, ranking sixth all time, and was lauded for defense and leadership. His No 41 will be retired as his jersey ceremony highlighted his community work in Baltimore.
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Princeton Tigers Win Class AAA Title in Thunderous Celebration
Princeton High School celebrated its Class AAA basketball championship with a Monday morning assembly led by Principal George Keatley. Coach Ralph Ball credited all 12 players for the title run, while booster club president John Robinson announced plans for an appreciation banquet. All-Stater Jimmy Miller and James Dewitt made the all-tournament team as Williamson, Parkersburg, and Stonewall Jackson fell to Princeton in the journey to the crown.
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Cavaliers Top LSU 78 74 in Consolation Game
Virginia defeats LSU 78 to 74 in the Final Four consolation game as Lamp leads with 25 points and Sampson fouls out after a 10 point showing. Reagan assassination news unsettled both teams as the Cavaliers pull away late amidst distractions.
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Luzinski Sold to White Sox in Phillies Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies veteran slugger Greg Luzinski was sold to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed sum. The move comes after Philadelphia acquired Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves last Wednesday and follows days of trade rumors surrounding Luzinski, 30.
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