Morris Hosts Undefeated Sycamore In Little Seven Showdown
Morris welcomes undefeated Sycamore to Friday night Little Seven action with a win likely placing Morris in a two or three way tie for first. Friday’s Geneva Waubonsee Valley result will influence the tie. Other games feature Seneca at Wilmington Coal City at Dwight and Minooka hosting Marseilles Saturday.
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NBA standings and Friday night matchups
Thursday results show Kansas City 118 beating New Orleans 114 and San Diego 125 over Milwaukee 116 while Seattle lost 121 to Washington 92 and Denver edged Phoenix 108 to 104. Friday games feature Kansas City at Detroit Phoenix at Chicago Denver at Indiana Washington at Golden State San Diego at Los Angeles Milwaukee at Seattle.
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Cowboys Vikings clash to start second half
Dallas hosts Minnesota in Texas Stadium in a pivotal weeknight game. Bud Grant notes every win is crucial while Tony Dorsett returns for Dallas and Fran Tarkenton leads the Vikings. Both teams boast strong defenses and offenses as the NFC rivals seek momentum.
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Altobelli Named NL Manager of the Year by UPI
Joe Altobelli, 46, manager of the San Francisco Giants, won the National League Manager of the Year award from United Press International. He led the Giants to 89 wins and a close NL West race, outpacing Chuck Tanner, Roger Craig and Tom Lasorda in a 30-strong ballot.
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Pistons edge Cavs as Vitale returns amid chaos
Detroit coach Dick Vitale, back from hospital treatment, draws a wild scene as he is ejected in the third quarter but fuels the Pistons to a 110-105 win over the previously unbeaten Cavaliers. Bob Lanier led Detroit with 26, while Campy Russell had 34 for Cleveland. John Long added 19 as Detroit rallied with a 17-1 run late in the third.
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GSW dominates MVE in final dual meet of season
Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers defeat Mazon-Verona-Kinsman 17 44 to finish 11 2 in duals. Reno Vignocchi wins in 18 04, with Spiezio and Nielson second and third. MVK’s Cortez tops Red Devils with 18 29 as Rodosky close behind. Coaches honor late teammate Mark Telin and reflect on program growth ahead of Beecher District Tournament.
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Erik Leake
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Bruins, Stars tie in Minneapolis in verbal duel
Boston coach Don Cherry and players criticized the Minnesota North Stars after a 2-2 tie. Cherry claimed the North Stars should have won, citing home ice as a factor while the Bruins benefited from Doak's third period goal. The dispute traces back to past slights and Minnesota media scrutiny.
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Pensacola Open Headed Toward Exemption Standings
The $125,000 Pensacola Open begins as the last chance to crack the top 60 on the PGA money list. Andy Bean, ranked No. 3, aims to overtake Gil Morgan who is not playing. Tom Watson leads. Keith Fergus battles for the 60th spot as Peter Oosterhuis and Leonard Thompson seek to avoid elimination in this final 1978 money event. The event moves 15 miles outside Pensacola at the Perdido Bay Inn and Golf Club.
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Baseball trades and roster moves prompt wide MLB shuffles
United Press International reports Texas trades first baseman Mike Hargrove and inf players Kurt Bevacqua Bill Fahey to San Diego for Oscar Gamble Dave Roberts and cash Mets add Neil Allen Michael Scott Kim Seaman Kelvin Chapman and Mario Ramirez to active roster and release Marshall Brant Ed Cipot and Sergio Ferrer to Tidwater IL
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