Sutter's split-finger saves Cubs over Reds in Cincinnati
Bruce Sutter delivered three and a third relief innings earning his fourth save as the Cubs defeated the Reds 4-1 at Riverfront Stadium. The righty, praised by Pete Rose, retired the Reds in order in the ninth after converting two runs in the sixth. Zachry took the loss, and Chicago solidified its series win with two insurance runs in the ninth.
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Celtics dethroned by future team Philadelphia 76ers in seven games
The Philadelphia 76ers upset the Boston Celtics 83 to 77 in a seventh game to end Boston's 20 year reign. Gene Shue praised defensive discipline as Philadelphia seized the series lead and advanced to face the Houston Rockets in the Eastern Conference final.
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Fidrych May Start Back by May 24 for Tigers
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych known as The Bird may return to the mound by May 24 after knee surgery. He threw batting practice Sunday and could make a May 19 exhibition against the Reds if cleared, before entering a five man rotation.
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Gehrig Ends Streak as Illness Forces Exit
On this day in 1939 Lou Gehrig leaves the lineup ending his 2130 game consecutive streak for the New York Yankees. He is later found to be suffering from a terminal form of paralysis while his season performance declines.
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Carlisle league seeks teams for women and men divisions
Carlisle announces four openings in the women's softball league and four spots left in the Sunday men's league. Teams interested in the men's league should call 855 6094, while women's teams contact director Becky Pohlabeln at 424 0746.
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Placid Pirate Rally Stuns Astros On Oliver Heroics
Pirates edge Houston 4-3 in 10 innings as Al Oliver belts a game tying homer and a game winning single after a sensational wall crash at Three Rivers. Chuck Tanner’s leadership fuels a 7th win in 8 games with Willie Stargell homering twice.
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Hiller's bad luck costs Tigers a late lead in loss
Detroit reliever John Hiller pitched well but Birmingham's late rally beat the Tigers 6-5 as Roy Smalley lined a two out bloop single in the ninth to drive in the go ahead run for Minnesota. Craig Kusick tied it with a two run pinch hit double. Rookie Jeff Holly earned the win for Minnesota.
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