Clemente a Pirates Legend Who Shaped a Era
Roberto Clemente arrived in Pittsburgh after a failed draft swap that saw him chosen by the Pirates over the Dodgers. His career featured a .317 era of impact with 13 300 seasons, four batting titles, and a record 266 outfield assists, cementing him as a leadership figure who influenced teammates like Blass and Stargell. His 1971 World Series MVP run and his 3,000th hit in 1972 sealed his status before his death three months later.
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Roberto Clemente Remembered as Pittsburgh Hero and Icon
The piece recalls Clemente's rise as a Latino star in Pittsburghs blue collar town, facing racism and segregation, his dignity amid unjust treatment, and his lasting legacy as a humanitarian and the franchises greatest. It quotes Bowie Kuhn praising his complete greatness and royal aura at his 1973 funeral.
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Hawks dominate Devils 6 2 in New Jersey rout
Chicago Blackhawks erupted for four goals in the second period to beat the New Jersey Devils 6 2 at Continental Airlines Arena. Eric Daze scored twice with an assist as Brent Sutter James Black Gary Suter and Alexei Zhamnov also tallied. Jeff Hackett made 25 saves as Chicago won its third straight behind a 37 shot attack while New Jersey without Martin Brodeur dropped a home game for only the second time in 12. Dave Andreychuk and Denis Pederson scored for the Devils who also saw a five game home win streak end. The Devils were outshot 17 2 in the second period.
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Timberwolves and Bulls clash as Jordan nets record
Michael Jordan scored 33 points to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's consecutive double-digit scoring mark but the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Chicago 99 95 behind Stephen Marbury's 23 points and clutch second half. Garnett added 20 points 11 rebounds while Gugliotta had 23.
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Bucks top Mavericks in overtime as Brandon returns
Milwaukee outlasted Dallas 105 98 in OT with Glenn Robinson scoring 32 and Terrell Brandon adding 18 points 14 assists after returning from a sprained ankle. Mavericks endured their 13th straight loss led by Michael Finley 23 and Khalid Reeves 18. Seattle routs Warriors as Gary Payton records fifth triple double 22 points 11 assists and 10 rebounds to lift Sonics to 24 6.
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Suns Rally Past Celtics With Strong Second Half
Cliff Robinson scored 18 points with 12 coming after halftime and added nine rebounds and three blocks before fouling out. Cedric Ceballos, Steve Nash, and Antonio McDyess contributed double-digit totals as Phoenix held Boston's strong defense to 90 points and nine blocks. Antoine Walker led Boston with 28 points and 12 rebounds as the Celtics totaled 21 steals.
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Campbell Stars As Lakers Beat Kings 93 80 Inglewood
Elden Campbell led the Lakers with 23 points and nine rebounds as Los Angeles defeats Sacramento 93 to 80. Shaquille O Neal remains out with a strained abdominal muscle, with a likely return planned for Friday or Sunday. Eddie Jones 17, Rick Fox 12, Kobe Bryant 12, while Tariq Abdul Wahad paced the Kings with a career high 19 points.
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