Lakers Celebrate Title With Citywide Parade and Rally
LA fans packed Broadway for a two mile parade, then packed City Hall steps with Mayor Bradley for a proclamation of Laker Day. 35,000 spectators filled the Forum lot and streets as Lakers, led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, pledged to win again next year.
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Kareem signs two year deal with Lakers in Beverly Hills
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 40, signed a two year contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, per owner Jerry Buss at a Beverly Hills dinner celebrating the championship. The 7 foot 2 center, a six time MVP and all time scorer, hinted at pursuing 20 seasons. Terms not disclosed but reports said over 2 million dollars per season.
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Richardson signs with USBL Jersey Jammers in Jersey City
Micheal Ray Richardson, 32, signed with the Jersey Jammers for the rest of the USBL season after leaving the Long Island Knights amid a public dispute. He debuted off the bench, scoring 14 points in a 132-124 win over Staten Island, despite shooting 4 of 18. The Knights cited disruptive behavior and drug-test issues. Richardson denied wrongdoing and spoke of a fresh start with coach Henry Bibby's offense.
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Norman eyes Open bounce back after majors heartbreak
Norman seeks to rebound at the 87th U S Open at Olympic Club, after dramatic losses to Bob Tway and Larry Mize in recent majors. Ballesteros also targets his first Open title as he battles a tough Open course and a year of near-misses.
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Toscano Finishes Fourth In Blackhawk Pro Am
Harry Toscano Jr. of New Castle tied for fourth in the Blackhawk Pro-Am at Blackhawk Golf Course. He shot 70 to cap individual honors while his team, with three amateurs from Blackhawk, tied for fourth at 17 under par. Rolling Hills assistant Dave Petrella shot 72.
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Courtney Sixth in Hamot 10-K Run in Erie
Courtney of the Second Wind Running Club placed first in the 30-34 division and sixth overall with a 33 35 time in the Hamot 10-K. Gale Carey was fifth in his division at 36 17, Peggy Plonka second in the 40-49 division at 45 31, and Ken Thomas second in the 50-54 division at 39 46. Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson spoke at the pre race clinic.
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