Indians rout Welch in 15-6 win over A's at Oakland Coliseum
Cleveland pounded Cy Young winner Bob Welch for 13 hits and 11 runs in four and two thirds as Oakland fell 15-6 after Saturday’s 20-6 loss. Welch allowed four long balls and slipped to 0-1 against Cleveland in 10 decisions while Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and Seattle posted late standout results across the league.
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Injured stars lift Pistons Celtics to playoff wins
Isiah Thomas and Larry Bird led their teams as the Pistons and Celtics secured second round berths in the NBA playoffs. Thomas protected a wrist wrap and hamstring as Detroit overwhelmed Atlanta 113-81, while Bird battled a back injury and finished with 32 in Boston’s 124-121 win over Indiana after limping off briefly.
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Drabek walks long way for loss in Pittsburgh
Doug Drabek, 1-5, endured a marathon day as he walked more than a mile to reach Three Rivers Stadium after a blocked route from the Pittsburgh Marathon. He gave up three runs on seven hits and four walks in five innings of a 6-4 loss to Houston, amid a rough start to his season following last year's Cy Young.
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Riley Talks to Knicks About Coaching Job
Pat Riley says lack of final say on the New York Knicks would not block his pursuit of the coaching role. Knicks president Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld have recently taken top posts, leaving the eventual coach without full control of roster decisions. Riley, who acknowledged contact about the vacancy, emphasized alignment and shared vision as keys to any hire. He called New York the mecca of basketball and noted the Knicks’ open coaching position after John MacLeod left for Notre Dame.
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Celtics Edge Pacers 124 121 in Tight NBA Shootout
Indiana barely outscored by Boston 124 121 as Bird scores 32 and Thompson leads Pacers with 32. Turner substitutes, free throws, and late scoring push maintain a close game through four quarters. Rebounds 42 59, assists Indiana 24 Boston 27, fouls 30 29. Technicals Smits McHale A-14,690.
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Perles faces split role at Michigan State
RAST LANSING Mich AP George Perles football coach and athletic director at Michigan State weighs giving up the gridiron after 1992 but university officials headed toward a showdown over his dual role. University President John DiBiaggio opposes holding both jobs.
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