Eckersley Quietly Shuts Down Twins In Indians Win
Dennis Eckersley, 20, earned his first big league win by shutting down the Minnesota Twins after a seventh inning threat. Frank Robinson praised the rookie for his calm, veteran-like delivery, while Frank Duffy and Buddy Bell provided the decisive runs for Cleveland in a 3 0 victory.
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Flyers Reach NHL Finals After 4 1 Victory Over Islanders
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 to win the semifinal series 4-3 and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Buffalo Sabres. Gary Dornhoefer opened the scoring 19 seconds after Kate Smith sang God Bless America at the Spectrum. Rick MacLeish added a hat trick for the defending champions.
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