Sixers Take 2-0 NBA Finals Lead With Beatdown Of Trail Blazers
Philadelphia outscored Portland 61-43 in the second quarter as Doug Collins led with 27 points despite a first quarter ankle twist and a fourth quarter eye cut. Julius Erving added 20 as the 76ers capitalized on poor Blazer shooting, while a bench-clearing brawl led to ejections and injuries.
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Palmer Keeps Pace In Penfold Championship Run
Arnold Palmer was four strokes behind leaders after rounds of 73 and 71 at Royal St George's. He stood joint third at 144 with J. D. Morgan as Britain's Peter Oosterhuis and Andries Oosthuizen led at 140. George Burns stood fifth at 146, while Tom Watson was 149 after a 71. Eamonn D Arcy chipped in with an ace on the 16th.
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Indians Replace Rock Colavito as TV Color Commentator
Cleveland Indians coach Rocky Colavito says he is unhappy after being told to quit his telecast role. President Alva Bonda and GM Phil Seghi said he would be better used as a fulltime coach and that WJKW TV may seek a replacement before the Detroit game.
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Former Buckeye Star Injured In Car Crash
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rian Baschnagel, 23, remained in stable condition at South Suburban Hospital after a Thursday crash on Interstate 80 that killed passenger Jane Terveer, 22, from Columbus. Baschnagel sustained knee injuries and cuts. Terveer was trapped 45 minutes before rescue. Police said Baschnagel dozed off, the car veered into a grassy median hitting a bridge abutment. Baschnagel, a 1976 Ohio State rookie, had been among NFL kickoff leaders and won the Brian Piccolo Award on Feb 21.
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Pearson Leads Qualifying For World 600 At Charlotte
David Pearson captured the pole with 161.435 mph in a Mercury as qualifying began for the World 600 at Charlotte. Dave Marcis hit 156.372 mph to secure 16th, with James Hylton at 157.164 and Ricky Rudd at 156.804 mph in the field awaiting final spots. Weather delays pushed back Thursday’s sessions as rain threatened a Sunday race.
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Standings and schedules from Montreal and night games
Standings listed for Montreal Alcala Dierker and Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Houston Atlanta Francisco Niekro Barr with multiple 10 pm starts. Saturday games include Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Montreal St Louis and night matchups Houston San Diego California Toronto Chicago New York Kansas City Boston Texas Milwaukee Oakland Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore.
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