Braves Edge 76ers In Overtime Playoff Thriller
Buffalo held off Philadelphia 133 124 in overtime as John Shumate returned from injury to spark the Braves. Detroit edged Milwaukee 107 104 to advance, led by Bob Lanier and Curtis Rowe. Phoenix beat Seattle 103 91 as Van Arsdale came off the bench, while Cleveland led Washington 2 1 in their series.
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Runners Set For Marathon Mass Entry Surge
In Boston the Patriots Day marathon drew near 2,200 entrants from Hopkinton to Boston on Bath anniversary, a dramatic rise from 250 entrants a dozen years earlier, turning the event into a crowded start.
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Ex Dodgers Come Back To Haunt LA
Former Dodger pitcher Andy Messersmith returned to face Los Angeles as Jimmy Wynn hit a three run homer to lead the Braves past the Dodgers 7-6. Messersmith allowed three walks and three hits in a nervous six inning debut. Pirates beat Mets 7-6 as Stargell and Reuss contributed big RBI doubles. Giants beat Reds 2-1 behind Montefusco driving in two and holding Cincinnati to five hits. Phillies 8, Cubs 5 saw Schmidt homer again and Christenson and Boone add two runs each. Cardinals 2, Expos 1 featured Denny’s six no hit innings before Montreal broke through in the ninth. Astros 4-5, Padres 2-11 concluded with Cedeno homer and McCovey driving in four in the nightcap.
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Nets Even Series In Turbulent San Antonio Fight
The New York Nets beat the Spurs 110 108 to tie the ABA semifinal at two games each. A second period brawl drew in players from both sides as benches cleared and police restored order. Spurs coach Bob Bass criticized the physical play while Nets coach Kevin Loughery defended the rough pace as playoff intensity.
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Canadiens Sweep Black Hawks in Four Straight
CHICAGO AP Montreal completed a clean four game series win over the Chicago Black Hawks with a 4-1 victory. Pete scored in the final period as Dryden noted Chicago’s late pressure but failed to overcome the deficit. Other quarterfinal results included Buffalo edging Toronto 4-2 and Boston blanking Los Angeles 3-0 with the next round set to begin Tuesday.
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Twins Topple Yankees in Ninth Inning Rally
Lyman Bostock and Fateh Wynegar delivered key hits as the Minnesota Twins erased a 4 2 deficit in the ninth, rallying past the New York Yankees who had led 4 2. The comeback marked New York’s first loss since opening day, with Bostock homering and Wynegar adding a decisive hit.
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