Joe Louis Laid To Rest In Arlington After Final Salute
The casket of former heavyweight champion Joe Louis was removed from Caesars Palace after a standing ovation from about 3,000 mourners. Rev. Jesse Jackson praised Louis as a heroic symbol amid racism, as Louis prepares for burial Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Don King, Larry Holmes, Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali, and others.
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North Stars top Sabres in 5-2 series clinching win
Steve Christoff and Dino Ciccarelli each scored twice to lead the Minnesota North Stars past the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, taking a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals. Ciccarelli netted the deciding goal in the third period.
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Fields seeks second chance amid Wells Fargo suit bombshell claim
Boxing promoter Ross Fields also known as Harold J. Smith seeks leniency while facing a 46.3 million civil suit from Wells Fargo. He says he fears for his life and plans to reveal a bombshell to prosecutors, while acknowledging embezzlement and pending charges for passport fraud and flight to avoid prosecution.
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Rockets Dominate Spurs In Playoff Thriller
Houston's Calvin Murphy explodes for 42 points guiding a 105-100 win as the Rockets outboard the Spurs 43-40. The victory, part of Houston reaching the Western Conference finals with a losing regular season record, follows a 2-1 mini-series win over the Lakers. Murphy credits pride and the team’s resilience amid illness to Moses Malone.
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Reds battle back in game with late seventh inning homer
In a seesaw contest at left-center, Cedar Rapids tied 8-8 in the ninth after Ready hit his second homer. Mike Raines earned the win in relief as Burlington’s bats produced 11 extra-base hits in the series opener summary notes.
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A's open season with 16 hits and five homers in win
Tony Armas led Oakland with 18 hits and five homers in the home opener before a crowd of 50,255 at the Oakland Coliseum. He had a double and five RBIs to raise his season totals, while Steve McCarty allowed four hits in a strong start. Reggie Jackson debuted with a two-run double for the Yankees.
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