Nissalke backs Cedar Rapids as a CBA site in Iowa
CBA veteran Nissalke says Cedar Rapids has ideal size arena and strong basketball interest. He notes Krause Gentle seeks a team for next season and plans meetings with Five Seasons Center managers, Cedar Rapids business leaders, and regional officials. He ranks CR among top CBA cities.
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Oilers win opener 2-1 as Acton tips in winner
Keith Acton deflects Steve Smith shot 1:15 into the final period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals opener. Grant Fuhr stopped 22 shots, Moog returned for Boston, and Edmonton dominated with a stout defense. The series resumes in Edmonton with Game 2 Friday night.
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Hawks end Celtics bid with 112 104 win in Boston
In Boston on Wednesday night the Atlanta Hawks snapped a 13 game road skid by beating the Celtics 112 104. The win lifts Atlanta in the East semis to 3 2 while Boston faces possible elimination and a seventh game in Atlanta or Boston depending on Friday night outcome.
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Pistons eliminate Bulls to reach conference finals
Detroit defeated Chicago 102 95 to win the series 4 1 with Bill Laimbeer scoring 13 of his 19 in the fourth quarter. Isiah Thomas added 25 points and Adrian Dantley 22 in a strong Pistons performance while Michael Jordan was held to 25 points.
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Secret of their success Lohaus Gamble Grayer tied by agent
Five basketball players from Iowa area Brad Lohaus Kevin Gamble Jeff Grayer and Ralph Lewis share a common agent Cincinnati attorney Ron Grinker. Grinker, 24 years in the business, represents pro players and is negotiating with the Boston Celtics for Lohaus while eyeing the lottery winner's first pick this weekend. Grinker notes Lohaus signed for the NBA minimum and faces a three-year deal with options, with Lohaus seeking fewer option years.
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Tom) Davis
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Reds rally past Springfield for 4-1 win in eighth
Cedar Rapids Reds beat Springfield 4-1 in Midwest League action as Frank Abreu booted Jeff Forney’s routine grounder to spark a four-run eighth inning. The victory was the Reds third straight over Springfield and extended their lead to one game over Clinton in the Southern Division.
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A's Stewart breaks season balk record in win over Red Sox
Dave Stewart of the Oakland Athletics set a new single season balk record with his 12th balk in a game against the Boston Red Sox. He surpassed Steve Carlton’s 11 balks in 1979, needing 7 434 innings versus Carlton’s 251.
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Cubs send Durham to Reds for Pat Perry deal
Chicago acquired left handed reliever Pat Perry from Cincinnati for veteran first baseman Leon Durham and cash. Durham, once a 20 homer man, batted .219 with three homers and six RBI in 24 games for Chicago. He joins a list of strong seasons and a .279 career average with 146 homers and 527 RBI. Perry is a right handed middle reliever who pitched for two years.
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Soviet Junior Team to Face Iowa Select in Des Moines
Quinet Des Moines reports a Soviet National Junior squad meets the Iowa Select Amateur Athletic Union club at Veterans Auditorium with a 8 p.m. tipoff and an 8.25 dollar door price. Channel 12 TV will broadcast live as a 6:15 p.m. prelim features collegiate seniors led by Drake’s Tom Abatemarco and players from Iowa, Ohio State, Iowa State, and Northwestern. The UVIET arrives in Des Moines with a 6-2 record on a 10-city tour after losses to South Bend and Lexington.
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Soviets vs Americans Exhibition Bout In Chicago
A 15 member Soviet team impressed in Chicago with a 97 to 93 scoring edge over American clubs, while Americans hit 39.8 percent from the floor. Palmer coach Alden Skinner cautions about too much isolation and urges his squad to play as a cohesive unit for an outside shot.
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