Hawks Edge Short-Handed Bulls In Comeback Victory
Atlanta held off Chicago 108-100 as Moses Malone led with 21 points and Dominique Wilkins 20, while Michael Jordan poured in 40 points amid Bulls' eight-man lineup due to suspensions and injuries. Delayed by a halfcourt trap, Chicago faded after the third. Glenn Rivers became Atlanta’s career assist leader with 7 assists.
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Guerrero Sparks 15-3 St Louis Victory Over Phillies
Pedro Guerrero delivered a three run homer and four RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals cruised to a 15-3 win at Philadelphia. Jose Oquendo added four RBIs and the club totaled 19 hits. The 15 runs matched a Veterans Stadium visiting-team record set by the Dodgers in 1985.
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Red Sox rally to beat Royals 8 6 for first win
Boston erased a 5-2 deficit in the seventh with six runs led by Ellis Burks three run triple and Wade Boggs 4 for 4. Royals saw their four game win streak end as Boston earned its first victory of the season in Kansas City.
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Chevrier Saves Hawks Move Within One Win of Series
Chicago goalie Alain Chevrier stopped 36 shots as the Blackhawks beat Detroit 3-2 to take a 3-1 Norris Division semifinal lead. Chicago scored once in each period, matching their longest win streak this season. If they win Game 5 in Detroit, they advance.
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American men clinch Davis Cup win over France 5-0
Andre Agassi and John McEnroe powered the United States to a 5-0 Davis Cup quarterfinal victory over France in San Diego. McEnroe beat Henri Leconte 6-3 6-1 while Agassi and Yannick Noah entertained the crowd before Noah double faulted on match point to seal a 6-3 7-6 (9-7) win. The U.S. advances to face West Germany as Sweden meets Yugoslavia in the other semifinal.
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CBS to air segment alleging umpires gambling this week
New York Daily News reports CBS plans a segment claiming former major league umpire Satch Davidson helped fix games. Davidson denies gambling and says his only gambling was gin rummy. CBS producer would not confirm the plans.
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Graf Cruises to Family Circle Cup Title in Hilton Head
Steffi Graf defeated Natalia Zvereva 6 1 6 1 to win the $300,000 Family Circle Cup in Hilton Head. Graf remained undefeated against the 17 year old with a third straight win this year, pushing her 1989 match total to 27 as she used her forehand to dominate from the baseline.
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Peterson Takes Walnut Post After Coaching in Flora
Peterson, once Flora Illinois assistant for a decade, recalls his joyous start in Walnut and thanks the town for giving him a head coaching chance. He notes Pontiac’s long football drought despite having strong athletes and says he told Walnut players April 7 to find reasons to perform and grow the program.
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