Celtics Bullets clash in Easter Conference finals clash
In Washington, the Celtics face the Bullets in Game 4 of the best of seven series at the Capital Center with a sellout crowd of 19 039 expected. Boston trails after a 43 point halftime lead vanish as Washington’s defense and rebounding challenge the defending champions. Notable matchups include Havlicek versus Riordan and Weatherspoon as the Bullets seek to even the series.
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Jenkins Goes Distance For Texas Triumph Over Chicago
Ferguson Jenkins pitched a complete game allowing nine hits as Texas Rangers defeated Chicago 3-2. Lenny Randle slugged a two run homer in the third for the decisive runs. Other AL results included Detroit 4 Baltimore 2 in 10 innings and Cleveland 3 New York 1. Oakland Minnesota game postponed by wet grounds.
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Derby contenders loom as Media trains focus on youth
Louisville AP reports trainer Johnny Campo believes Media, a lightly raced colt owned by Max Gluck, will contend in the Kentucky Derby despite limited starts. Media, who bucked shins as a 2-year-old, won his first race March 10 and placed second in the Wood Memorial. Foolish Pleasure leads the field as Derby favorite with a strong record and attention from reporters, while other entrants include Prince Thou Art, Diabolo, Avatar, Promised City, Master Derby, and Round Stake. ABC plans televised coverage from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT Saturday.
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Travs climb to second in league race
In the West Division the Texans move up to second as Midland and El Paso stay a half game behind Shreveport. Arkansas tops Alexandria 2-1 in the East, Lafayette wins 8-2 to widen its lead, San Antonio falls to last with Brewers one game back after a 6-4 win over Midland. Doug Clary bunt? No, ninth inning single scores Edelen for Arkansas. Mike Potter hit a fourth inning homer for Arkansas while Bob Taylor homered for Alexandria in the fifth.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Detailed
The standings list Detroit leading with 10 wins, Milwaukee and Baltimore tied at 8, followed by Boston and New York at 7. California and Oakland show strong gaps, while Cleveland, Kansas City, and Texas trail. Tuesday results included Detroit 4 Baltimore 2 and California 12 Kansas City 1. Upcoming schedules feature several expected matchups across multiple cities.
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Playoffs NBA and hockey summary from Tuesday to Wednesday
Eastern Conference standings show Boston at Washington with Washington leading 1-0. Golden State leads 1-0 over Golden State at Chicago in Western Conference. NHL semifinals Buffalo beats Montreal 4-2 and Philadelphia shuts out New York Islanders 4-0. WHA playoffs see Quebec ahead 3-2 after 6-3 win over Minnesota and Houston dominating San Diego 6-0 to lead 3-0.
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Yearly National League Batting Leaders Listed with Top Names
National League leaders show Reitz StL hitting .393 and Lopes LA with 21 runs. Garvey LA tops hits at 37 while Bench Cin leads RBI with 19. Stolen bases crown Cedeno Htn with 14. American League chalks up Cal with a .400 mark and May Chi strong in runs and RBIs. Pitching line notes Blue Oak 5 decisions at 2.49 ERA.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Richard Knight
Solunar Periods printed below are drawn from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Baseball aims to immortalize unassailable stats in New York
In Manhattan a center will track major league runs as crucial records approach. Bowing to historic figures, commissioners and players weigh the toughest marks to beat, including Lou Gehrig's 2,130 consecutive games and Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak, with discussion on Cy Young's 511 career wins and Hack Wilson's 190 RBIs in a season.
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