Celtics take 2-0 lead as Suns stumble in Phoenix
Boston built a 2-0 NBA Finals lead by routing Phoenix 105-90 after a dominant third quarter. Paul Silas grabbed 17 rebounds and helped fuel a decisive stretch while John Havlicek, Charlie Scott and Jo Jo White paced the Celtics.
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Saturday's Jr. Olympics track and field winners
The 1976 Southeast Kansas district Junior Olympic track championships crowned top performers across youth divisions. Local clubs and athletes from several districts competed for medals and regional advancement.
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Industrial league softball results at Santa Fe Park
Drisdell Studio beat Standard 12-6 to move 3-0 in National League play while Gibson's crushed Terminix 26-4 and Ralph's Plumbing won 14-1 over Las Palomas. Ralph's improved to three straight wins as Las Palomas dropped to 1-1 and the night features a state junior Olympics qualifying track meet at Pryor Field with multiple events and times listed.
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Summer orientation kicks off recreation baseball and softball leagues
Tuesday at Santa Fe Park the sendoff begins at 6 30 p m with coaches managers and league sponsors Jaycees Optimists and VFW introduced A Babe Ruth game follows opening ceremonies The Chanute Recreation and Parks Commission runs T Ball Rookie V W Minor Babe Ruth leagues for boys and three softball divisions for girls 355 boys 194 girls enrolled Golf lessons start Tuesday at Safari Golf Course with sessions 2 3 pm and 6 7 pm through June 24 instructor Charlie Burgtorf eight dollar enrollment covers balls.
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Rangers rally past Royals to gain on division leader
Texas swept a suspended game 5-4 and won 6-4, reducing Kansas City’s AL West lead to a half game. Joe Hoerner earned a save and Jim Sundberg delivered a decisive 10th inning single. Frank Lucchesi credited the comeback to renewed effort after a rough two games.
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Wichita meet showcases Olympic hopefuls in track events
American record holder Ralph Mann and Kansas quarterback Nolan Cromwell feature among top athletes at the U S Track and Field Federation meet in Wichita. Cromwell and Mann compete in 400-meter hurdles while rivals like Jim Bolding and Dwight Stones headline high jump and other events. The program also includes notable shot put and discus athletes and a strong women's field led by Willye White in long jump.
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Guthrie makes NASCAR history with World 600 qualifying
Janet Guthrie, 38, becomes first woman to qualify for a superspeedway stock car race, securing 27th starting spot at Charlotte for the World 600 with 152.797 mph in a Chevrolet. David Pearson tops the pole at 159.132 mph. Richard Petty starts outside front row.
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Texas tops Kansas City 6 in suspended game completion
Texas scores a late win over Kansas City 6 4 to complete a suspended game. The AL contests also see Boston 2 Milwaukee 1 Oakland 5 Minnesota 3 Baltimore 4 Detroit 3 California 5 Chicago 3 NL action Chicago 2 St Louis 1 New York 5 Philadelphia 2 San Diego 3 San Francisco 1.
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