Lakers Rally Past Bulls to Take 3-0 Lead in West
The Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls 106-101 to seize a commanding 3-0 edge in their Western Conference semifinal. West and Goodrich led LA with 31 and 23 points respectively as Chicago battled back but fell short. Celtics top Hawks 136-113 to move 2-1 in the East. Knicks thrash Bullets 110-88 to even series at 1-1.
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Gil Hodges Dies From Heart Attack On Easter Sunday
Gil Hodges, beloved Dodgers slugger and Mets coach, died in West Palm Beach on Easter Sunday at age 47. Ed Die Yost, Rube Walker, and Joe Pignatano recounted golfing with Hodges before his collapse outside the Ramada Inn. Hodges, set to turn 48 on Tuesday, collapsed after a walk back to his hotel room, despite rapid aid.
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Archer Greensboro Winner By BOB GREEN AP Golf Writer
Arnold Palmer suffered a historic collapse while George Archer edged Tommy Aaron in a sudden death playoff for the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield. Palmer, who led late, buckled with a triple bogey on the 16th, finishing two behind Archer and Aaron, whose playoff run ended with Archer’s 25-foot par putt.
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No Le Hace Wins Arkansas Derby For Straus Contender Status
J R Straus saw his Kentucky Derby hopes boosted as No Le Hace, a Candy Spots colt bought for 10000 at Keeneland two years ago, captured the 100000-added Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. The win marked the horse’s fourth straight as a three year old and raised earnings to 78660 this season.
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Reaction to Death of Gil Hodges Stuns Baseball World
News of Gil Hodges death at 47 from a heart attack after golf in West Palm Beach, Florida, drew tributes from baseball figures. Leo Durocher and Casey Stengel offered high praise for Hodges as player and manager, while Walter Alston called him a fine man. Hodges helped Brooklyn teams to glory and later managed the Mets, leaving a lasting impact on peers and fans.
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Little Man Catches Eye In East West All Star Game
Dayton AP reports Hank Iba scouts for big men for his U S Olympic squad but a small standout steals the show. Bill Shepherd a 6 10 Butler guard shines in the East 96 91 overtime win over the West earning MVP honors with 12 points and sharp floor play. Travis Grant adds 19 points and four OT points while weighing Olympic options over pro contracts.
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No Le Hace Tops Rich Arkansas Derby Run
No Le Hace won the Arkansas Derby over a muddied track in 1 48 4 5 for 11 8 miles, after capturing the Louisiana Derby two weeks earlier. Trainer Homer Pardue plans one more prep before the Kentucky Derby, while jockey Phil Rubricco praised the colt’s surge to the lead and teased a possible record.
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Brasell Ties the Record at Arkansas Relays
John Brasell of McNeese State ties the Arkansas Relays record with 13.9 in the 120 yard hurdles matching Ed Renfrow of Arkansas. He places second in the 440 yard hurdles with 53.5. Glen Carlson of South Dakota State also clocks 53.5 in a separate heat. Ronnie Banbury of Louisiana Tech hurls the javelin 252-4, breaking the relays mark.
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Turcotte Stick With Riva Ridge After Everglades Finish
Jockey Ron Turcotte remains confident Riva Ridge is Kentucky Derby favorite despite finishing fourth in the Everglades. Trainer Louis Glanburg and jockey Phil Rubicco express belief in Solar Salute and No Le Hace winning Derby prep races. Head of the River wins the Everglades, with Hold Your Peace and New Prospect close behind. In Macon, Mark Cox defeats Roy Emerson to win the Macon International Tennis title after a referee error alters a key second-set point.
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Solunar Tables Guide From Knight's Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below comes from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport each day.
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Baseball strike drags as talks resume in Florida
In New York AP report, owners and players resume bargaining after a weekend stalemate over the pension component of the players strike. Marins Miller and John Gaherin prepare expanded committees for fresh talks, aiming to end the walkout strained by a $817000 surplus argument and the $400000 health care offer. Kansas City Royals players train in Florida while Boston Red Sox GM Dick O Connell expresses pessimism about a quick settlement.
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Hope Parks and Recreation reports busy winter season
Hope Parks and Recreation Department details a busy winter with basketball leading activities. Junior Olympic divisions fielded 18 teams and 107 games for youths, plus All-Star placements at regional and state tournaments. softball and baseball programs expand, track events planned, and new sponsor fees support girls softball uniforms. A federal matching grant supports improvements at Fair Park Pool and two new tennis courts, expanding youth activities.
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