Oakes Invited To Pro Am Cage Camp
Keith Oakes of Bluefield State, formerly at Graham, is invited to the Gene Shue Pro Am Free Agent Camp in Atlanta. More than 500 professional teams worldwide are invited to scout, with top players to compete in pro rule games and a final showcase tourney filmed for teams.
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Bird Leads Celtics To 1981 NBA Title Win Over Rockets
Larry Bird scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, breaking a shooting slump as the Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 102-91 to clinch the 1980 81 NBA final four games to two. The title marked the Celtics 14th championship as Bird steered the rally from a 3 1 deficit in the series making key plays in the fourth quarter. Calvin Garrett and Rick Robey acknowledged Bird’s clutch performance while coach Bill Fitch praised his leadership. The Celtics built a 17 point fourth quarter cushion and held off a late Rockets surge to seal the victory at Houston.
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Maxwell
Robert Parish
Reggie Jackson
Maxwell Takes MVP as Celtics Complete 14th Title
Cedric Maxwell named MVP of the NBA championship series after leading Boston with 17.7 points per game and 9.5 rebounds. He outshined Larry Bird, who drew one dissenting vote, and delivered key 28 points and 15 rebounds in Game 5, sealing the crown over the Houston Rockets.
Nehlen cautious on WVU football future after first year
Don Nehlen cautions fans that six wins last season do not guarantee nine or ten wins or a playoff bid. He cites key losses, tight recruiting in a 600 mile radius, and a brutal schedule opening with Virginia and Maryland followed by Boston College, Colorado State, and Penn State.
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Maryland
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Valenzuela Bargain Star At Dodgers As Expos Falter
Fernando Valenzuela remains unbeaten in eight starts, earning a bargain salary as a sensational Dodgers rookie. He allowed only two runs on three hits in a 3 2 win over Montreal, while posting a microscopic ERA and leading in victories, innings pitched, complete games, and strikeouts.
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Islanders Steer Cup Final to Tough Road Home
The New York Islanders, after a 6-3 win to go up 2 games to none, shown resilience as the North Stars return home. Islanders captain Denis Potvin and players like Butch Goring and Mike Bossy emphasized intensity and consistency ahead of Game 3.
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Tim Young
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Celtics Return Home In Triumph Parade Planned In Boston
Boston Celtics land after clinching the title with a 4-2 series win over Houston, greeted by thousands at Logan Airport with chants and banners. Mayor White proclaims Celtics Day, scheduling a parade and noon ceremony at City Hall. Rockets hold rally in Houston with over 3,500 fans praising the underdog run through the playoffs.
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Friday Night Bowling Standings and High Series Highlights
Journal of league results shows numerous teams with scores from 98 to 46 in Friday night play. Cindy Shrader leads high series with 560, Marie Anderson posts 166, 199, 190, and 555 across the women s divisions.
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