Bullets Top Cavaliers 109 100 In Playoff Opener
Washington built a 53 39 halftime lead and held on to win the opener of a best of three series against Cleveland 109 100. Phil Chenier scored 38 points on 13 of 22 shooting while Elvin Hayes added 21 and Wes Unseld 16 rebounds. Mitch Kupchak sprained his left ankle late in the game and needed a precautionary cast. Cavs' coach Bill Fitch blasted officials after two technicals and Cleveland shot 33 percent as Jim Chones and others drew fouls during the contentious clash.
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NBA
Jim Chones
Richie Powers
Cavs
Bill Fitch
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Campy Russell
Jim Brewer
Eckersley First Win and Complete Game for Indians
Dennis Eckersley pitched a complete game to beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 in Arlington. The 22-year-old righthander allowed five hits and no runs through eight innings before allows three runs in the ninth, preserving Cleveland's early AL East lead. Eckersley praised his form and team defense as key to the win.
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Baseball results and probable pitchers from Wednesday
The schedule shows St Louis 7 New York 3 and Pittsburgh 3 Montreal 0 with Chicago 3 Philadelphia 7 Houston 7 Cincinnati 6 Los Angeles 4 Atlanta 3 San Francisco 3 San Diego 1. Probables include Forsch Koosman Barr Freisleben and more. multiple Friday games listed with night matchups and upcoming pitchers.
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Newark
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Montreal Dominates St Louis in NHL Playoff Pairings
The playoff slate shows Montreal sweeping St Louis 7 2 and 3 0 in two games on April 11 and 16. Montreal visits St Louis April 17 and 19 with further matchups listed through April 21. Toronto and Philadelphia face New York and Buffalo with Islanders leading 4 2 over Buffalo and other series details through mid April.
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Orwick's Double Lifts Norwalk To Victory
Norwalk defeated Shelby 8-7 in Northern Ohio League baseball as Jeff Orwick delivered the game winning two-base hit in the seventh after Jeff Malcolm started the rally with a single. Norwalk improves to 8-2. Shelby stands 1-1 in the league.
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Edison Sparks Past Willard In Tight 65 62 Meet
Edison Chargers beat Willard 65 62 at the Edison Oval in a close track meet. Bob Hemchak won both hurdles events while Owen Woolever led with a mile and two mile victory. Keith Lavine won the 100 dash and Edison swept the 880 and 220 events with Dave and Dan Moyer winning their races. Willard winners included Harvey Garcia 440, Kevin Carr long jump, John Popa high jump, and the mile relay. Edison meets Monroeville next, Willard at Huron Invitational.
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Mike Rosso
Byron Keller
Keith LaVine
Dan Moyer
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Lee McClish
Keith Click
Corky Fields
Roger Heitchler
Rick Mc
Carpenter
Dave Howard
John Dandar
Gardner
Rusty Haes
Tong
Rick McLoda
Jim Unger
Steve Zeck
John
Danemiller
St Paul Spikers Fall as Mapleton Tops Flyers in Dual Meet
Mapleton defeated St Paul 72 to 54 at Whitney Field. Tim Ruffing won the 100 in 10.52 the 440 in 54.52 and the 220 in 24.8 for St Paul. Braden and Fritz added key marks in the discus shot and 200 while freshmen Rinner Moore and Mushett contributed multiple events.
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Mapleton
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Flyers
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Randy Kraft
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Moore
Mark Smith
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Reynolds
Brian Gibson
Slow Pitch League Meeting and Umpires Session
Managers of the Monroeville Girls and Men's City Slow Pitch Leagues are reminded of a 1 p.m. Sunday meeting at the Rec Center to submit fees and contracts. Umpires from the Norwalk Association meet at McGuan Diamond No 4 at 6 p.m. April 24 to review league rules before the opener the following Sunday.
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Monroeville Girls Track Opens Season With Win Over Old Fort
Monroeville girls track defeated Old Fort 60 to 50 as Lora Borris ran 80 yard hurdles in 13.4 seconds and Cheryl Stewart joined Keefer on multiple winning events. The Eagles swept discus and won both mile and 440 relays while field events produced top finishes for Martin, Stewart, and Gilbert. Monroeville is 1-0 and hosts South Central next Tuesday at rojan's field.
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Chery Stewart
Stieber
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Cheryl Stewart
Keefer
Jean Martin
Susie Pierce
Borris
Patty Martin
Diana Stewart
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