Rockets Upset Spurs in Western Conference Semifinal
The Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107 98 in Game 1 at HemisFair Arena to take an early series lead. Calvin Murphy, Moses Malone, and Robert Reid led Houston as George Gervin scored 30 for San Antonio. In Phoenix, Dennis Johnson and Walter Davis sparked a 102 80 Suns win over Kansas City. Boston beat Chicago 106 97 to go 2 0, while Milwaukee outlasted Philadelphia 109 99 as Marques Johnson and Mickey Johnson contributed key fourth quarter scoring.
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Vikings Bucs open 1981 NFL schedule clash
New York AP reports the 1981 season kicks off with Dan Fouts and Brian Sipe on national TV as the Chargers visit the Browns on September 7. Tampa Bay hosts Minnesota for Saturday night opener September 5, while Oakland begins in Denver September 6 and ends home December 21 against San Diego.
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Bruins North Stars Open Playoffs With Bad Blood Recalled
United Press International reports round one of the Stanley Cup series opens with the Boston Bruins hosting the Minnesota North Stars in Boston. Previous Feb 26 meeting featured two first period brawls, 406 penalties and 12 ejections.
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Hawkeyes sweep Luther with two big wins in baseball
Iowa City Friday nightcap sees Ed Garton and Mark Tate hit two run homers as Iowa tops Luther 12-3. In the opener Tony Burley collects three hits and drives in two in an 8-1 Iowa win. Garton drives in five on the day, Tate adds a homer and two hits, while Luther's Jeff Knudtson and Erin Janss provide late offense for the visitors.
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