Trail Blazers close in on NBA title after win over 76ers
Portland inched within one victory of the championship after beating Philadelphia 110 to 104 in game five. Bobby Gross led the surge with 25 points, Maurice Lucas sealed it with key plays, and Bill Walton dominated with 14 points and 24 rebounds as Portland held a 3-2 series edge.
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NBA
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Portland
Julius Erving
Gross
George McGinnis
Sixers
Gene Shue
Joe
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Maurice Lucas
Dave Twardzik
Lionel Hollins
Lucas
Erving
Hollins
Johnny Davis
Twardzik
Bill Walton
Newton Legions rally past Lyons 13 9 in see-saw game
Newton American Legion defeated Lyons 13 9 as Gray and Quinton drove in four runs each. Newton improved to 2-0 in Cen Ark League, with key hits from Schmidt Linn and Moser. Pitcher Newell earned the win after allowing Lyons a late lead. Newton hosts Lyons Sunday at Centennial Park.
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Rogers Keeps No Regrets After Costly Pitch
Montreal Expos defeat St. Louis 2-0 as Steve Rogers loses a no hitter bid on a controversial pitch. Rogers fans 10 to raise his NL leading total to 83 and lower ERA to 1.92 with a 7-4 record. Other NL scores include Padres 1 Dodgers 0 in 11, Reds 4 Astros 0, Pirates 5 Cubs 0, Phillies 1 Mets 0, and Braves 5-3 and 8-7 over Giants in a twilight doubleheader.
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Gary Matthews
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Golfers uneasy with lead in Kemper Open
Halfway leaders George Archer and Barney Thompson face pressure as they hold 137 seven under par at Charlotte. Tom Weiskopf and Chi Chi Rodriguez sit one stroke behind after 36 holes while Thompson weighs quitting the tour amid minimal earnings this year.
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Orioles edge Royals with ninth inning triple play
Baltimore clinches a 7-6 win as Mark Belanger tags out Fred Patek and traps Dave Nelson in a dramatic ninth inning triple play to end Kansas City's rally. Earl Weaver and Brooks Robinson downplay the play while Lee May and Al Cowens homered earlier. Orioles pull ahead 1.5 games in AL East.
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Major League Leaders and Upcoming Games Across Leagues
Scores and leaders across the American and National Leagues highlight batting, pitching and fielding figures for key players like Carew Fisk and Parker. The NBA Finals note Portland leads 3-2 after a 110 104 win over Philadelphia, with upcoming games in Portland and Philadelphia. NFL signings include Wendall Tyler and Art Green, plus punter Mike Bragg joining Washington.
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BYU Leads at NCAA Outdoors with Chase for Team Title
Brigham Young holds a slender lead after seven events at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Champaign as Washington State UTEP and Arizona State press for the team title. Washington State sends Kenyans Henry Rono Joshua Kimeto and Sampson Kimombwa in hopes of a strong finish in the 10,000 meters and other events.
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Harvey Glance
James Owens
Madison High School basketball program put on probation
The KSHSAA executive board placed Madison High School and coach John McDouglas on probation for having nonauthorized contact with players after the season. McDouglas faces restricted participation during the first two weeks of next season’s practice. The board also raised athletic ticket prices by 25 cents and made several format and policy changes across sports.
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Bethel Threshers' seniors leave lasting track records
Bethel College seniors John Muthama Cynthia Alexander and Cynthia Habegger closed careers with a cascade of school records. Muthama set 11 marks including indoor two mile and various outdoor events while Alexander Habegger led multiple indoor and outdoor marks. Freshman Russ Gaeddert sparked a new 400-meter standard as the team posted notable relay and sprint records this season.
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