Malone Dunleavy Star Rockets Tie Series With Celts 91 86
Houston using Malone inside and Dunleavy outside, plus strong rebounding, beat Boston 91 86 to even the NBA championship series at two games apiece. Dunleavy led with 28 points, Malone 24 and 22 rebounds, as Houston outrebounded the Celtics 28 17 and held opponents below 100 points in nine straight playoff games.
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Islanders Ready for Stanley Cup Final Showdown
The New York Islanders, defending champions, face the Minnesota North Stars in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup final opener in Uniondale. Islanders star Bryan Trottier emphasizes handling pressure as Minnesota, coming off a 11-3 playoff run, aims to disrupt. The Stars, who upset Montreal last year, seek to prove they can win on the road and seize the title.
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Rincon Lost Six Weeks To Arm Fracture For Cards
St Louis rookie Andy Rincon suffered a hairline fracture of his pitching arm after being struck by a line drive. He is on the NL 21 day disabled list and may miss five to six weeks. Rincon had a 3-1 record and a 1.75 ERA this season and was praised for a 13-0 win over Pittsburgh. Whitey Herzog vowed to decide on a minor league call up by Tuesday.
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Cooney Favored In Big Night Against Norton
Gerry Cooney seeks a million-dollar step toward a heavyweight title by facing Ken Norton in a 10 round Madison Square Garden main event. Norton, returning from a 15 month retirement, aims to rebound from a 1979 loss and stay in the title picture. Cooney weighs 225 1/2 pounds, Norton 225. HBO televises the bout with top tickets at 200.
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Billie Jean King May End Tour After Lesbian Disclosure
Billie Jean King, amid emotional turmoil from disclosing her lesbian relationship, suggests this could be her last year on tour. She cited overwhelming support since Marily Barrett filed a palimony suit, and after a poor Bridgestone doubles showing with Andrea Jaeger. King, 20 years post Wimbledon debut at age 16, spoke in Stars and Stripes.
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Lietzke Edges Watson In Sudden Death At Nelson Classic
Bruce Lietzke defeated Tom Watson in sudden death at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail, earning $54,000 for the win and moving to No. 1 on the money list with $243,172 that year. Watson faltered with a 3-putt on the 72nd hole and again in the playoff, finishing second after a steady bid to match Hagen’s four straight PGA titles.
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Alcott Rallies To Take Tourney
Amy Alcott fired five birdies in six holes on the back nine to post a 6-under 66 and win the Lady Michelob tournament by one stroke at Brookfield West Golf and Country Club. Hollis Stacy led early before finishing six. Sally Little and Dale Lundquist tied for third as Pam Higgins and JoAnne Carner shared the late lead.
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