Sixers Fall Short as Blazers Capture NBA Title
Portland defeats Philadelphia 109 107 to win the NBA crown in a hard fought series clincher. Bill Walton starred for Portland with key contributions from Maurice Lucas and Lionel Hollins as Julius Erving carried the 76ers most of the series but lacked enough support.
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Blazers
Sixers
Bill Walton
Machinn
Maurice Lucas
Bobby Grogs
Lionel Hollins
Johnny Davis
Dave Twardelk
Corky Calhoun
Lloyd Neal
Philadelphia
Julius Bevning
White Sox top pick draft history and signings
The article recalls the Chicago White Sox history with top draft picks, highlighting Danny Goodwin who was selected No. 1 in 1971 and 1974 but did not sign, later reaching the Angels organization. It notes Bowie Kuhn opening the amateur draft and lists notable open selections since 1965, including Rick Monday and Jeff Burroughs, among others.
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Sox
Baseball
Chicago
Danny Goodwin
Peoria
Central High School
C.V. Davis
White Sox
Goodwin
Bowie Kuhn
Goethvih
Petlig
Rick Monday
Rot Blomberg
Jim Foll
Jeff Burroughs
Mike Ivie
Bill Almon
Floyd Bannister
Open qualifying delayed by heavy storms in Charlotte
Boo & Stilth of Wintea Hawaii led the way with two under par as rain hail and winds halted U S Open sectional qualifying. Arnold Palmer and Bobby Mitchell secured spots earlier while George Archer, Terry Diehl and others posted solid rounds at Charlotte Country Club and Myers Park. competition resumes Tuesday for 40 of 163 open spots in Tulsa.
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N.C
Boo
Stilth
Wintea
Hawaii
Hera
Bull Smith
Matt Field
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Jon Schleé
Dave Eichelbergger
Jearway
Tulsa
Ohia
Smith
Charlotte Country Club
Myers Park
George Archer
Terry Diehl
Pittsford
N.Y
76ers Collect $17,653 Per Man
PHILADELPHIA AP The Philadelphia 76ers shared 297500 after a runner-up finish in the NBA playoffs. In a Monday vote the players allotted 17653859 each to 12 players and trainer Al Domenico. Fred Carter and Jim Barnett will receive 2000 each. Jeff Millman gets 1490 and Mark Cohen 800 with seven ball boys at 250 each.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
al Domenico
Fred Carter
Jim Barnett
Jeff Millman
Mark Cohen
Bengals Sign Voight to NFL Contract
Cincinnati Bengals announced on Monday the signing of six foot two 214 pound running back Mike Voight from North Carolina. Voight set ACC and UNC rushing records with 3917 yards and 18 touchdowns in college and earned AP All America second team honors last season.
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Mike Voight
North Carolina
Cincinnati Bengals
Voight
Associated Press
Walton Leads Portland Parade Triumph Celebrated Blazers
Portland crowds estimated around 30,000 filled downtown to celebrate the Trail Blazers NBA title. Led by Bill Walton the team paraded on city streets, tossed basketballs to fans, and toasted with beer baths at a rally near Federal Plaza. Walton admitted the bicycle stunt was perhaps the stupidest thing he ever did as he urged fans to keep the party going next year.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Trail Blazers
National Basketball Association
Bill Walton
Blazers
Walton
Neil Goldgchrmidt
Wallon
Broadway
Roy Kendricks
Kendricks
Goldschmitt
Bob Strath
Oregon
Straub
Jack Ramsay
The
Sunshine
Johnny Davis
Lionel Hollins
Faite
Maritime Lucas
Judge Rules Against IOC in 275 Million Damages Case
New York State Supreme Court Justice Arnold Fratman ruled the IOC must show cause on June 16 why it should not be held liable for 275 million in damages in a Satra Corp. suit over U S television rights for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The judge froze 100 IOC records to prevent destruction as evidence after the IOC failed to appear. The suit centers on authentication and bids involving NBC CBS and ABC, with Satra distributing provisional contracts and Swiss assistance sought to serve subpoenas.
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New York Jap
New York State Supreme Court
Arnold Guy Fralmans
International Olympic Committee
Calse
Satra Corp
Satra
Fratman
Four Canadiens Named To NHL All-Star Team
MONTREAL AP. Four members of the Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens were named to the NHL first team. Lafleur and Shutt were unanimous picks. Dryden and Robinson joined from Montreal. Marcel Dionne led the center spots for the first team, with Salming, Potvin, Savard, Perreault, Martin, and McDonald on the second team.
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Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
Guy Lafleur
Ken, Dryden
Larry Robinson
Steve Shult
Lafleur
Shutt
Rogatien Vachon
Kings
Denis Potvin
New York Islanders
Serge Savard
Gil Perreault
Buffalo Sabres
Rick Martin
Sabres
Lanny McDonald
Maple Leafs
Special Olympics Winners at Lexington Area Meet
Davy Mills of Danville led local competitors with two firsts in 25 yard freestyle and backstroke. Susan Reynolds placed first in freestyle and second in breaststroke in the 18 to 21 group. Other area winners included Vanessa Clark Delano Rogers and Roosevelt Ferguson, with numerous other participants from Danville Pittsylvania Franklin and Patrick counties.
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Lexington
Davy Mills
Danville
Mills
Vanessa Clark
Delano ‘Rogers
Bertha Grasty
Glen Luck
Gregory Thomas
Pittsylvania
Roosevelt, Ferguson
Jesse Ferguson
Roger Pryde
Richard Epperson
Patrick
Richard Carter
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Gordon Watson
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Roger Pack
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Floyd Willard
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Gary Roberts
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