Lakers win seventh title in eight years over Celtics
Magic Johnson led LA to the 106-93 series finale victory over Boston, earning the series MVP after 16 points and 19 assists. The Lakers, fueled by last season's upset loss, built an 18-2 third-quarter run as Boston shot 26 percent in the period and failed to rally from a 3-1 deficit.
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Magic Johnson Clinches Third Finals MVP With Lakers Triumph
Magic Johnson capped his best season by earning a third playoff series MVP as the Lakers defeated the Celtics 106 93 to claim the NBA title. Johnson had 19 assists and 16 points guiding Los Angeles to the championship and becoming one of a few players to win both regular season and finals MVP honors.
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Leyland blasts Pirates after Mets loss in New York
Pirates Manager Jim Leyland denounced his team's effort after a 7-3 defeat to the Mets in New York. Mets starter John Mitchell was ejected along with Pirates pitcher Bob Knepper? No, the report notes ejections for Mitchell and Johnson. Darryl Strawberry homered twice, driving a 3-run fifth as New York built a 7-3 lead.
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Reds urged to attract black fans in Cincinnati
Steve Reece, head of a Cincinnati firm, urges the Reds to build a minority marketing program to raise black attendance at Riverfront Stadium. He cites few blacks in grounds or management and proposes outlets in Black communities, church and inner-city schools, more Black players involved, and transit links. Observers note economic barriers and exposure gaps as reasons for low turnout. crowds of 25 000 plus show only 200 to 300 Black fans, versus 500 to 600 for Dodgers games, with Parker noting higher Black turnout in Los Angeles and St Louis.
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O's end 10 game skid with orange uniforms charm
The Baltimore Orioles snapped a 10 game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 as Jim Dwyer delivered a pinch hit homer in the eighth. Orioles manager Cal Ripken Sr. called the orange uniforms a bold change that seemed to work, while Ray Knight and starter Dave Schmidt contributed for Baltimore. Other AL results included Detroit 2 Boston 1 and Minnesota 6 Chicago 3.
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Boyd ready to rejoin Red Sox as rehab options loom
Dennis Oil Can Boyd, back from injury with Pawtucket, said he is ready to return to Boston. Gorman weighs next moves as Boyd could start Thursday in Cleveland or Friday at Fenway against the Yankees if cleared. In the IL game, he allowed three runs in six innings and faced 84 pitches.
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