Miller carries Pacers past Bucks in tight first round clincher
Reggie Miller erupted for 41 points to lift Indiana to a 96 95 win over Milwaukee in Game 5 of the best of five series. Travis Best hit a late 3 as Milwaukee failed to convert two late foul shots. The victory gives Indiana a 3 2 series lead as the teams head to Game 6.
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Inside Ellwood Pulls Out Thriller With Shenango
Ellwood edges Shenango in a tense thriller on page 18. Key players include Ellwood’s standout and Shenango’s top scorer as the game pivots in late minutes. The encounter adds to a season marked by clutch finishes and narrow margins.
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Primeau lifts Flyers in the fifth OT to a 2-1 win over Penguins
Keith Primeau scored at 12:01 of the fifth overtime to give Philadelphia a 2-1 triumph over Pittsburgh after 92 minutes of overtime. The 2-1 win ends the third longest NHL game on record, tying the series at 2-2 and leaving both teams exhausted yet buoyant for Game 5 in Philadelphia.
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Cardinals salvage series finale with 5-0 win over Pirates
Garrett Stephenson bounced back with seven shutout innings, allowing three hits as the Cardinals avoided a three game sweep. Jim Edmonds and Mark McGwire hit back to back homers in the sixth, Lankford added a two run shot in the fourth, giving St. Louis early control while McGwire and Edmonds each reached 10 homers against Francisco Cordova.
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Ed Bogdon, local golf star, dies at 67 in Florida
The New Castle News Golf Tourna ment champion and three time winner Ed Bogdon died Tuesday at his North Port Florida home at 67. He led the 1977 News Journey to a one stroke victory in a rain soaked final nine holes. Bogdon had earlier wins at Sylvan Heights in 1958 and Del Mar in 1971 and Mohawk Trails in 1977. His survivor included wife Jean and friends recall his weather defying play.
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