Reds edge Red Sox in 16 as streakers interrupt game
In Tampa the Cincinnati Reds won 1-0 over the Boston Red Sox after 16 innings. Two nude streakers disrupted play, one before the first pitch and another in the 11th inning near the third-base area. Ken Griffey Jr scored the decisive run in the 16th after a delayed throw. Fred Norman, Jack Billingham, and Will McEnaney pitched well for Cincinnati.
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Veterans Cut After Spring Training Roster Moves
Four players were cut from major league camps as Ron Bryant of the Giants retires for family reasons. Claude Osteen and Balor Moore were waived or reassigned, and Bobby Valentine was sent to Charleston. Bryant, 27, went 24 wins in 1973 but slumped to 3 15 last season, citing family and business priorities.
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Celtics rally past Bullets in late turnover miscue
With 15 seconds left Wes Unseld gave Washington a 94 93 lead but John Havlicek ignored a timeout call to push the ball upcourt. He found Dave Cowens for a go ahead jumper from the foul line as Boston beat the Bullets 95 94 to stay atop the NBA standings 59 22 while Washington fell to 58 22 with two games left.
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Seattle
Bulls guard faces fine dispute amid team stakes
Chicago Bulls guard Norm Van Lier says he will not pay a $1,000 fine from the National Basketball Association, risking his position with the team. The report follows other league actions as the sports brief covers football, tennis, and bowling results and standings.
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Kentucky aide named Youngstown State football coach
Bill Narduzzi, 33, defensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky, was named head coach at Youngstown State University. A Canton native, he succeeds Rey Dempsey who joined the Detroit Lions staff. Narduzzi starred at East High School and Miami University and coached at Benedictine, Ursuline, Pitt, Yale, Miami Florida, and Brown.
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Colonels claim division title in playoff win over Nets
Kentucky defeats New York 108-99 to clinch the Eastern Division crown behind Artis Gilmore's 28 points and 33 rebounds. The win closes the regular season ahead of a home playoff date with Memphis. Brown lauded the unlikely title run amid injuries.
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Bruins Pace NHL With Nearly 4.5 Goals Per Game
The Boston Bruins averaged about 4.5 goals per game last season in the National Hockey League, reflecting a potent offense and scoring surge across the campaign.
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Rangers confident of Cup run after latest win
Derek Sanderson scored the deciding goal as the New York Rangers beat the Atlanta Flames 3-2 to clinch a playoff spot, lifting morale with a dramatic late charge. Rod Gilbert praised the comeback while coach Emile Francis tempered bold predictions about the team’s health and future.
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Norris finally wins big game for Phoenix WHA
Phoenix edged the Minnesota Fighting Saints 21 as Jack Norris made the stop with nine seconds left to seal a playoff berth for Phoenix. Minnesota also qualified despite the loss as Toronto crushed Winnipeg 7 1.
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Winnipeg
Weiskopf Opens Six Stroke Lead In Greensboro Open
Weiskopf built a commanding five stroke edge, seven under par 135 after two rounds at Sedgefield. Teammates Trevino and Miller praised his form as frigid conditions and windy play tested the field. Hill and Ziobro remained within reach, while Snead missed the cut and Palmer barely qualified for weekend play.
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Bill Ziobro
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Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Sam Snead
Bucks Lead Marshall In Sixth Marshall Invitational
Ohio State tops the field after the first round of the Sixth Marshall University Invitational Golf Tournament at Guyan Golf and Country Club in Huntington. Kentucky trails with 381 and Marshall 382 as Friday’s scores set the pace for today’s final round.
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