Lakers finally end Celtics spell in six games
United Press International notes the Los Angeles Lakers won the 1985 NBA title 4-2 over Boston, ending a long spell. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, at 38, earned series MVP as Boston faltered with 38 percent shooting and key injuries. Coach Pat Riley’s adjustments and deep Laker bench wore down the Celtics, sealing a historic victory in Boston.
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Walker Breaks Marks in Generals Victory and Playoff Clinch
Herschel Walker set three pro records and tied another guiding New Jersey Generals to a 31-24 win over Jacksonville Bulls in East Rutherford. He rushed 28 times for 162 yards, surpassing Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing mark to 2,129 yards while adding two touchdowns for 21 overall. The win secures an eight-team playoff berth as New Jersey overcame a late scare with defensive stands in the final minutes.
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BYU Adds Green Yarn To Football Turf
PROVO Utah UPI Brigham Young University has added green yarn under the field at Cougar Football Stadium. Four hundred pounds of 4 inch yarn pieces were buried in a sand layer to improve wear on the natural turf at a cost of about 1500 dollars. Grounds manager Roy Peterman said the yarn experiment follows earlier tests at Purdue and interest from other schools.
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Carter fuels St Francis win over Riverside in baseball clash
Brian Carter starred for St Francis with a complete performance on mound and at bat, driving in four runs including a home run, as St Francis defeated Riverside 7-1. John Sansone added two hits for St Francis, now 8-2, while Curt Baumgardner took the loss for Riverside.
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Hall hurls no hitter in Cioffi's Little League win
Craig Hall pitched a no hitter with 15 strikeouts leading A F Cioffi to a 12 2 victory over Hoss's Tigers in the Edward and Donald DeCarbo Little League Scott Prioletti led the Tigers with a single double homer and four RBI Jerry Trott took the loss Tim Moses hit a grand slam for the losers Laurel The List Refuse A's win two games over the Pizza Joe's Pirates 12 1 and 10 9 with Barry Collins tripling twice in game one and List tossing a no hitter in game two Brad Herb the loser Mike Prestopine took the loss in game two North Hill Junior Jason Zarilla drove in five as Tanner Gibson beat Marie Eberth 7 5 Zarilla earned the win Carl Hoover and relievers powered Carlson Mining Pirates 13 1 over Forbes Dodgers Mike Kuentz took the loss American Winning pitcher Chris McAdams Hyde Drug Expos shutout Astros 11 0 with four hits from Mike Masters Jamie Brest took the loss Uuson A Mark Glidden led Union Lions Club Giants to a 14 4 win over Bingo's Lounge Braves Brad Sizer and Don Genkinger highlighted the score for their teams in various games"}
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Schweikert shoots 35 to lead local golf action
Chris Schweikert fired a low gross 35 at Mohawk Trails to win K. Pulaski League action. Bob Palmer Sr. was runner up with 36, while low nets included Gene Reno and Jerry Altman at 30. Multiple players posted 31s and 32s as standings featured several clubs and leaders. Conti scored a hole in one at Kvendale Golf Course on the West nine.
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