Devils seek 2-1 lead in opening round clash
The New Jersey Devils aim to go 2-1 in their NHL playoff series with the New York Islanders after a 3-2 win at Nassau Coliseum. Coach Jim Schoenfeld lauds home ice as goaltender Bob Sauve anchors the defense, while rookie Sean Burke helped clinch the spot with late-season heroics.
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Devils fans hail Mark Johnson winner in New Jersey victory
In a 3-2 win over the Islanders, Mark Johnson's third period goal proved decisive as the Happy Devils secure the win. Meanwhile in Columbus, former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce, fired in 1979 after a 6 4 1 season, contemplates next coaching job and details his acrimonious departure and lingering pride.
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Notable Quotes From Sports Figures Across Baseball Basketball Horse racing
A collection of quotes highlights Larry Bird's 32 points in a 110 101 win, Danny Manning praising his Kansas title, Jockey Russell Baze after a 10 length Breeders Cup win, Pete Rose commenting on umpire calls, Gary Carter on Darryl Strawberry's 500 foot homer, Steve Jones on Masters greens, and Ironhead Heyward weighing in after workouts.
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Masters ace by Curtis Strange at Augusta ends 16-year drought
Curtis Strange fired the Masters first hole-in-one in 16 years on the 155-yard 12th hole. It marked the 11th Masters ace in 52 years and followed a history of 12th-hole aces by Harmon and Hyndman. Strange celebrated by tossing the ball into a nearby pond.
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Hawks Star Wilkins Must Pay Healy 252,530 In Settlement
U.S. District Judge Jack Tanner ordered Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks to pay his former agent G Patrick Healy 252,530 dollars. The ruling confirms a 250,000 dollar settlement plus 2,650 dollars interest related to loans and expenses Healy claimed he incurred while acting as Wilkins’ agent.
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Devils deny signing Soviet defensemen in talks paused
East Rutherford AP The New Jersey Devils deny reports they signed two Soviet Union defensemen. Negotiations are suspended until after the Stanley Cup playoffs. Fetisov and Kasatomov, long-time Red Army and Soviet national teammates, were drafted by New Jersey in 1983.
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Two NBA Players Suspended and Fined for Fighting
James Donaldson of Dallas Mavericks and Mark West of Phoenix Suns each received a one game suspension and a $4000 fine after a midweek fight during the Mavericks 119 93 win over Phoenix. Ron Moore of Phoenix was fined $500 for leaving the bench.
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Richmond coach Dick Tarrant signs multi year contract
Richmond Coach Dick Tarrant signed a new multi year deal, athletic director Chuck Boone said. The Spiders reached the NCAA tournament round of 16, posting a school record 26 wins. Tarrant, who began as an assistant in 1978 and became head coach in 1981, has a 137-70 record at Richmond and praised the university for its backing.
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Benoit unlikely for Olympic trials marathon
Joan Benoit, winner of the first women's Olympic marathon in 1984, is unlikely to run in the U S marathon trials. Her coach Bob Levene said in a Friday interview there is a real slim chance but about 99 percent she won’t participate.
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