Indiana Nabs 1981 NCAA Title in Reagan Era Victory
Isiah Thomas starred as Indiana defeated North Carolina 63 to 50 to win the NCAA championship. The title came amid a national mood after President Reagan was shot earlier in the day. Randy Wittman added 16 points, with Al Wood leading UNC at 18. James Worthy fouled out late as Knight secured his second title at Indiana.
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Fans Remember Wes Unseld After Short NBA Career
Wes Unseld retired after 13 seasons with the Washington Bullets in a 138-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He ranks sixth all time in rebounds with 13,769, though he was not a scorer. Bullets coach Gene Shue praised his defense, rebounding, and work ethic as the team announced No. 41 would be retired amid halftimes ceremonies.
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Princeton High Tigers win Class AAA title in triumph
Princeton High School celebrated a Class AAA basketball championship after a 51-47 victory over Williamson. Principal George Keatley excused students for the day as the Tigers, led by coach Ralph Ball, received top awards for sportsmanship and cheering. All-tournament selections included Jimmy Miller and James Dewitt.
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Cavaliers Top LSU 78 74 in NCAAs Consolation Game
Virginia defeats LSU 78 74 as Lamp scores 25 and Raker 21. Reagan assassination news unsettles players. Sampson fouls out late, LSU star Macklin and Carter foul out.
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Luzinski Sold by Phillies to White Sox in N.Y. Trade
Greg Luzinski, veteran Phillies outfielder, was sold to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed sum, as Philadelphia and Chicago announced. The move follows rumors after the World Series champions acquired Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves last Wednesday.
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