McGinnis Faces Pressure as Sixers Must Win Fifth Game
Philadelphia coach Gene Shue weighs benching George McGinnis in the crucial fifth game of the NBA finals against Portland. McGinnis has shot 33 percent and averaged 9.8 points, while Maurice Lucas dominates Portland’s forward scoring. Shue held a lengthy practice and said no lineup change is decided yet.
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Little Satisfaction In Life Of A Manager
Red Smith argues that changing managers rarely fixes a troubled team. The Mets’ front office, led by Joe McDonald, lacks baseball authority, while true success hinges on ownership and strong upper management like Barrow and Weiss at the Yankees. Seaver and Kingman are cited as examples of mismanagement and misjudgment by the Mets.
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Astros Rally Past Reds In 11 Inning Thriller
Astros beat Cincinnati 6-4 in 11 after Jack Billingham faltered in the ninth allowing Jose Cruz Ed Hermann singles then Bob Watson hit a three run homer. Watson added a second homer as Art Howe drove in two with a double. Mets oust Expos 7-4 as Lee Mazzilli drives in three with a homer and sacrifice fly.
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Portland Eliminates Cincinnati as Van Lier Quotes Portland Favor
Norm Van Lier praised Portland after the NBA playoffs ended. He blamed Cincinnati for the loss and noted Portland has the tools and star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's era competition. Van Lier favored Portland to reach the finals over Denver or other teams.
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Weaver’s costly miscue slows Baltimore dominance
Orioles manager Earl Weaver admitted a costly blunder in the 7 4 loss to the Chicago White Sox as he swapped in lefty Scott McGregor for a right handed batter in a bases loaded situation. The move yielded a bases clearing double and a 7 0 lead.
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Archer Grabs Kemper Lead In Six-Under 66 Round
George Archer shot six under par 66 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Kemper Open in Charlotte. Tom Dent and Chi Chi Rodriguez trailed by one, with Coody Zarley Iverson and others at 68 in a strong early showing.
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