FBI files tie Art Rooney to underworld links in Pittsburgh
FBI reports released decades later show Art Rooney Sr. was openly a gambler while the government kept records on him. Unidentified informants connected Rooney with western Pennsylvania’s underworld, with files examined by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review revealing the hidden tab.
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Mannarino Brothers and Rooney Run Pittsburgh Slot Operations
FBI documents describe Samuel and Gabriel Mannarino as top mobsters in 1961 and outline a Pittsburgh slot machine syndicate. An Oct 1946 informant claim says Rooney and associates shared control, with Rooney handling north of the Allegheny River and the Mannarinos south of it. Legacy ties link Rooney to a 1933 Steelers purchase myth.
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Panthers stun Penguins to reach NHL finals
In Game 7, Florida Panthers topple Pittsburgh 3-1 to reach the Stanley Cup finals, facing Colorado Avalanche. Key goals from Tom Fitzgerald and Mike Hough, plus stellar goaltending from John Vanbiesbrouck, derail Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr as Panthers defy 500 to 1 odds and survive the series.
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Penguins fall to Panthers in Game 7 for close season end
Pittsburgh owner Howard Baldwin stayed optimistic after a 3-1 loss to Florida. Despite missing the Stanley Cup, the Penguins impressed by reaching the conference final, buoyed by Mario Lemieux’s league-leading scoring and a mix of youthful contributions. Baldwin hinted only minor off season changes by Craig Patrick.
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Sonics finally end playoff demons in Game 7 upset
Seattle ousts Utah 90 86 in the Western Conference finals to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1979. Coach George Karl hails the 13 men as deserving, while Shawn Kemp clutch free throws and Karl Malone’s late misses seal Utah’s fate.
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Bulls face terse finals as defense leads Chicago
Chicago rides defense to the NBA Finals against Seattle after a 72 win season and 11-1 playoff run. Michael Jordan stresses defense as key to championships while Seattle clamps teams with Gary Payton and relentless double teams. The Bulls aim to sharpen after a possible rust period entering the Finals at United Center.
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Jazz-Sonics Box Score From AP Aggregated Box Score
Utah 86 Seattle 90 in a tight game. Stockton led Utah with 22 points and 12 assists while Kemp scored 26 for Seattle. Key stats show rebounding close at 41 to 40 and 22 assists for Utah against 16 for Seattle.
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