Celtics edge Suns in triple overtime to take 3-2 series lead
Boston outlasting Phoenix 128-126 after 3 OTs in a tense playoff classic. Jo Jo White scored 33 including key clutch periods, Glenn McDonald and Jim Ard stepped up as fouls sidelined Cowens and Silas. Havlicek warned of another war for Sunday's game in Phoenix.
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Kansas comes up short in NCAA outdoor track finals day
Kansas struggles in Philadelphia as Nolan Cromwell falters in the 400 meter hurdles and multiple Jayhawks fail to reach finals. Larry Jackson clocks 10.4 in the 100 meters but false starts mar others while KU's relays post strong times and reach finals.
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Hawks rally past Silver Lake in 6-5 baseball win
Lawrence improves to 3-3 behind early speed from Barry Lawson and Steve Jeltz. Lawson drives in two, scores twice, and delivers the deciding two-run single in the sixth as Rick Hall earns the win in relief of Dan Brown. Greg Marney takes the loss for Silver Lake.
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Ngeno Captures Third Straight NCAA Title Fight
Washington State's John Ngeno won his third consecutive NCAA 10 000 meters, clocking 28 22.66 to beat Illinois Virgin by 18 yards. Texas El Paso and San Jose State led team standings with 20 points each after Friday events, as Auburn, Washington, and others claimed sprint and field titles.
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Sports On TV Listings Include Baseball and Open Tennis
TV schedule shows 15 p.m. baseball Oakland versus New York Yankees along with 3 30 p.m. Sports Spectacular and 4 p.m. Wide World of Sports. Belmont Stakes coverage noted with The Olympiad, Noon World putting championships, 12 30 p.m. Pro soccer Cosmos versus Rowdies, 2 30 p.m. NBA playoffs, 2 2 Tennis pro celebrity event Borg versus Nastase and U S Open tennis.
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Leonard Stars In 10th inning Royals Rally Past Brewers
Dennis Leonard tossed 10 innings of seven hit ball and kept the Royals competitive. Hal McRae lined a game winning hit off Jim Slaton in left center, scoring John Mayberry from first base for a 4-3 Kansas City victory. Leonard improved to 5-1 with Whitey Herzog praising his toughness and noting he could be 8-1 if not for a few breaks.
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Foyt recovering from Indy 500 after rain and controversy
A. J. Foyt speaks in College Station about the rain interrupted Indy 500, defending Rutherford's win, criticizing officials for not restarting, and explaining his one-car plan despite entering four cars. He notes May was maddening and reiterates he has no retirement plans.
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McKay's son Tampa signee ends OSU stint
J K McKay former USC star receiver and OSU assistant resigns to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coached by his father John McKay. He signed a pro contract Friday with terms undisclosed citing money and his father's role.
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Ashe Edges Moore In French Open Thriller
Arthur Ashe fought through four sets to defeat Ray Moore 6-4 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the French Open second round. Laura Baugh led after round one with 66, and Tom Purtzer topped the Bicentennial Golf Classic field at par 71 for 136 total. Kornelia Ender set her fourth world record in Berlin trials at 1 00.13 for the 100-meter butterfly. Robert Reynolds, 63, former professional boxer, died in Philadelphia.
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Siderows Reaches British Amateur Final At St Andrews
Wall Street golfer Dick Siderows advances to the 36 hole final at St Andrews after rallying from two holes down to beat Allan Brodie of Scotland 2 and 1. He will face John Davies of England, who defeated Tain Carslaw 1 up.
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Reds All Star Johnny Bench sidelined by back spasms
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench is out with muscle spasms in his back and reports severe pain in his right shoulder. He notes the shoulder has troubled him since last season’s home plate collision and surgery, contributing to back issues and a slow start at the plate this year.
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