Celtics Clinch 16th NBA Title with Bird Dominance
Boston defeated the Houston Rockets 114 to 97 to win the series four games to two. Larry Bird starred with 29 points 11 rebounds 12 assists and three steals while directing an aggressive defense that hounded Ralph Sampson and Akeem Olajuwon. Bird earned the Finals MVP as the Celtics extended their home crowd magic at the Boston Garden.
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Celtics Clinch Title as Bird Dominates Rockets
Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to a 114 97 victory over Houston in game six to clinch the title four games to two. He played 46 minutes with 29 points 11 rebounds 12 assists and three steals earning the playoff MVP for the series and praising his teammates.
Two Koreas to share events at Seoul Games
IOC president Samaranch says some Seoul 1988 events may be offered to North Korea under strict rules. Frontier openness to Olympic family and media access are key conditions, with cycling soccer table tennis and archery among possible events.
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Lacy belts three homers as Orioles hammer Yankees
Lee Lacy slugged three homers and drove in six as Baltimore routed New York 18-9 in a 22-hit marathon. The game, longest nine-inning AL contest, featured a seven-run Orioles seventh and tied or surpassed prior mark by minutes.
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Youmans Dominates With One-Hitter and Homer for Expos
Floyd Youmans tossed a one-hitter and hit a two-run homer as the Montreal Expos crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-0. Eight strikeouts seven walks, Youmans matched career firsts in shutout complete game and homer while Tim Raines added a grand slam and Hubie Brooks a two-run shot. Glenn Wilson broke the no-hitter bid with an infield single in the fourth.
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Lendl Wins Second French Title In Straight Sets
World No. 1 Ivan Lendl defeated Mikael Pernfors 6-3 6-2 6-4 to claim his second French singles championship. Pernfors battled hard but faded late as Lendl’s depth and backhand sealed the win before a 16 500 crowd. Pernfors praised Lendl’s speed and power while acknowledging the crowd’s taunting added to the tension.
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