Torch Passes From Celtics as 76ers Kneel Champs
The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics 83-77 in seventh game to end Boston’s 20-year title run. Gene Shue says defense won the series. Tom Heinsohn calls it a fantastic effort. The 76ers advance to face the Houston Rockets in the Eastern Conference final.
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Connors Cruises to Las Vegas Win at Caesar's Palace
U S Davis Cup star Jimmy Connors defends top seed at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas defeating Raul Ramirez 6 4 5 7 6 2 to notch his 18th win in 19 matches at the venue. Doubles went to Stan Smith and Bob Lutz. In Munich, Zeljko Franulovic loses Bavarian final to Balazs Tarczy and Frantisek Pala. Charles Vanquished at Charleston, Guillermo Villas seals Argentina’s historic Davis Cup victory.
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Derby Entries Still Uncertain Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Seattle Slew worked a mile at Churchill Downs in morning sun as Charley Sutton faced entry uncertainty for the Derby Trial Stakes. The field size estimate tops 173 horses with final entries due Thursday and start fees totaling about 7 500 dollars. Trinity Bulldog Boosters Club schedules a Tuesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the school library.
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Pro Cage Playoffs: Weekend NBA Results
In the best of seven quarter finals Philadelphia beat Boston 83 77 to win the series 4 3 Houston defeated Washington 108 103 to take series 4 2 Golden State beat Los Angeles 115 106 leaving the series tied 3 3 Denver overwhelmed Portland 114 105 in OT with Portland leading 3 2 The schedule lists Denver at Portland Monday Portland at Denver if necessary then Golden State at Los Angeles if needed Semifinals Houston visits Philadelphia Thursday May 8 then Philadelphia hosts Houston Sunday May 11 Friday May 13 Sunday May 15 Houston at Philadelphia if necessary Tuesday May 17 Philadelphia at Houston if May 19
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Montreal shuts out New York Islanders in playoff game
Montreal defeats New York Islanders 4 0 to take a 3-1 lead in the best of seven playoffs. Boston tops Philadelphia 3 0 to complete a series sweep. Also notes WHA semifinals results with Indianapolis beating Quebec 2 0 and Winnipeg taking two wins over Houston to lead 3-1.
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Swedish Express On Time Leads Jets In Playoff Series
Anders Hedberg nicknamed the Swedish Express fueled Winnipeg’s 6-4 win over Houston to take a 3-1 series lead in the semifinals. He scored three goals and assisted on two as he set up two decisive scores, scored the game winner, and killed penalties. Hedberg said it was one of those nights when everything went right.
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High Point Swim Club Defends Indoor Crown in Durham
High Point Swim Club defended the North Carolina Short Course Age Group Championships at Duke Aquatic Center finishing with 660 points to edge Raleigh 639 and Durham YMCA 612. Mark Dula led with eight firsts including 1650 freestyle 100 freestyle and 200 backstroke setting national times in the 13-14 division.
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Susan Foster
Sally Collins
Christine Lenger
Leigh Armstrong
Danny Stackhouse
Martha Overman
Carol Shacklett
Penny Megginson
Susan Schwenk
Molly Kueny
John Armfield
Canadiens Fearful Play Turns Win Into Game Four
The Montreal Canadiens, facing the New York Islanders in a Stanley Cup semifinal, appeared frightened to lose as they battled in game four. Star left winger Steve Shutt and teammates admitted they were tense about a loss, yet managed to secure the win.
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Panthers face District 26 tourney after strong district run
High Point and Pembroke split early season baseball with Tim Reid's three hits helping High Point's 19-3 NAIA record and top seed in District 26 while Pembroke's Ted Craig and Burlie Locklear homered in opener. Atlantic Christian vs Elon set for 6 p.m. Thursday as other notes touch hockey and stock car racing summaries.
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High Point
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Burlie Locklear
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Bruins Win Semifinal Sweep on Cheevers Shutout
Boston defeats Philadelphia 3-0 to close the series in four games as Gerry Cheevers earns his seventh playoff shutout. Ratelle scores the lone Bruins goal at 10:45 of the second period as Boston fans cheer Cheevers and the dominant defense. Flyers coach Fred Shero calls Boston’s play speed and pressure overwhelming.
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