McAdoo hits 50 as Braves edge Bullets in playoff thriller
Bob McAdoo poured in 50 on 20 of 32 shooting and, along with 18 points from Jim McMillian, key defensive stops sealed a 108 102 win over the Washington Bullets to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. McAdoo added 21 rebounds as Washington’s Elvin Hayes fouled out in the final period. In Kansas City, Nate Archibald and Jimmy Walker combined for 58 as the Kings beat the Bulls 104 100 in OT, with Chicago’s starters sidelined and Chet Walker nailing late free throws.
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Aaron Raps Perry For AL Homer
Hank Aaron belted an American League homer as Milwaukee beat Cleveland 5-1. Aaron, now at 734 career homers, joined Darrell Porter and John Briggs in Milwaukee’s scoring as Perry took the loss. Aaron noted fixing his swing and maintaining his batting average as the Brewers won with Pete Broberg and Pedro Garcia contributing key hits.
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Beav er Club All Sports Banquet Honors Corry Athletes
Milt Morin Corry s top athletes and Corry Evening Journal Sportsperson of the Year will be honored at 6 o clock tonight in the high school cafeteria. Trophies for the past season will be distributed and tickets are for sale at the door. Also, Barry Asher of Costa Mesa led five bowlers into the televised finals of the PBA Tournament of Champions in Akron Ohio after a strong run through seven of eight match games.
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Expos Open With Loss Amid Rain and Fanfare
Rain clouded Montreal opener at Jarry Park as Expos fall 6 3 to Phillies. Montanez homered and drove in two. Renko charged with loss as Underwood and company spark Philadelphia. Padres edge Braves 3 1. Reds top Astros 5 2. Cardinals rally past Pirates 5 4 in 13 innings. Giants beat Dodgers 3 1 behind Montefusco and Maddox homers.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight National and American League Bats
Batting leaders across the National and American Leagues are listed with stats for at bats runs runs batted in doubles and home runs. Notable names include Boone Wynn Garvey Lutinski and Stargell with Johnson signing as Redskins quarterback Randy Johnson joins Washington.
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Sandy Palmer Ahead By One
SANDY PALMER LEADS after Friday's second round at the Dinah Shore Winners Circle LPGA event in Palm Springs. Bourassa Post and Mann among top scores as players vie for the $200,000 prize at Mission Hills. Johnson sale to a Japanese club also reported, impacting Atlanta baseball affairs.
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NHL Playoff Action Tied to Quick Leads Across Cities
NBC TV airs games with key results from the NHL playoffs. Philadelphia leads Toronto 3-0 after 9:08 p.m. Montreal leads Vancouver 2-1 at 9 p.m. Pittsburgh leads New York Islanders 3-0 at 3:20 p.m. Buffalo leads Chicago 2-7 in progress.
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