Rockets edge Kings to take 3-1 lead in West finals
Moses Malone scored 42 points with 23 rebounds as the Houston Rockets beat the Kansas City Kings 100-89 to take a 3-1 series lead. Reggie King led the Kings with 24 points, while Robert Reid and Calvin Murphy led the Rockets with 16 and 14 points respectively. The win puts Houston one victory away from the NBA finals against Philadelphia or Boston.
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Houston Rockets
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Kings
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Boston
Del
Reid
Malone
Calvin Murphy
Robert Reid
Fitzsimmons
Harris
Earl Strom
Ernie Grunfeld
Reggie King
Scott Wedman
Sam Lacey
Murphy
Billy Paultz
76ers edge Celtics to take 3-1 series lead
Philadelphia trails early but rivals Boston 19 points as Julius Erving leads with 20 and Bobby Jones adds 18 in a 107-105 win. Celtics stumble from the line, Bird limited to 18, Archibald 14 assists, with Cheeks key late baskets. Game five in Boston.
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Julius Erving
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Boston
National Basketball Association
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Larry Bird
Bill Fitch
Sixers
Chris Ford
Bird
Cedric Maxwell
Bobby Jones
Celts
Maurice Cheeks
Tiny Archibald
Jones
Andrew Toney
Caldwell Jones
Darryl Dawkins
Maxwell
Archibald
Ford
Watson Defends New Orleans Open With Late Burst
Tom Watson overcame a early triple bogey seven to win the USF&G New Orleans Open at Lakewood CC. He shot 69 then 64 to seize a tie after 54 holes and pull away, finishing 18 under par for a 270 total. The victory netted 63 000 of a 350 000 purse and extends his streak of title defenses with more defenses planned at the Byron Nelson Classic.
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Gil Morgan
Lakewood Country Club
Sunset Country Club hosts tough finish in Lions Club lowball finals
TriService Lions Club golfers faced a brutal Sunset course as winds and moved tees lengthened the layout. Leaders Larry Hensley and Ed Brooks held on with a final 71 to win the Championship Flight, while Carl Beard and Cullen Cranfill were runners-up at 142. Multiple flights were decided as Ot iso High School coaches Royal and Tubb led a 70 for the second flight.
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Sunset Country Club
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Ed Brooks
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Brooks
Carl Beard
Odessa
Cullen Cranfill
Midland
Fred Brinker
Knobby Sanchez
Alpine
Larry Digby
Ron Jumper
Odessa High School
Dwight Royal
Joe Tubb
Royal
OHS
Tubb
Lazar Kirven
Cary Turner
Rod McLeod
Kerry Wood
Jim Nelson
Bruce Bangart
Kenneth Wright
Chet Pickthorn
David Parker
Gene Matthis
Sam Vines
Glenn White
Ronnie
R.L. Leverich
Dumps Williams
Bill Dean
Jerry McDonald
Charles McNabb
James Allen
Billy Brooks
Fred Jones
Bro Hill
Bob Morris
N.E. Stephens
Leon Huckaby
Bill Kuenstler
Rodney Holder
Jack Felts
Ferragamo and Scott Near CFL Sign with Montreal Alouettes
Reports say NFL free agent quarterback Vince Ferragamo and wide receiver James Scott will sign with the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes. Alouettes GM Bob Geary said Ferragamo and Scott planned to sign Monday after delays with lawyers.
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Littler and Rosburg win Legends of Golf by one stroke
Gene Littler and Bob Rosburg captured the Legends of Golf title at Onion Creek in Austin by a stroke over Peter Thomson and Kel Nagle. Littler earned 35 000 with his partner, boosting his season total to 89 600, as Rosburg claimed his career best payday. The Californians rallied from a late wobble, both birdying key holes to seal the victory.
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D.L. Youngblood
Milton Cardwell
Bill Holland
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Youngblood
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Doyle Weatheby
Doug Peacock
A.W. Donaldson
Joe Wilkinson
Mike George
Don Hall
Daniel Gray
Paul Briggs
J.W. Taylor
J.W. Neeper
Johnny White
Bob Miller
White
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Taylor
Neeper
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Texas
Gene Littler
Littler
Bob Rosburg
Peter Thomson
Kel Nagle
Palm Springs
Calif
Ray Floyd
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Tennis and Baseball Highlights from TV Sports Coverage
Sports on TV preview mentions tennis, baseball and football coverage with names and teams tied to upcoming events. The brief notes involve coverage from various outlets and studios, highlighting ESPN style tennis features and local game angles.
Prep Baseball Menu From Fort Scere Ec Ec Aplene
Schedule notes mix fragmented text listing prep baseball events for Fort Scere and nearby venues. Missing clear teams, dates, or results. Perimeter items suggest student games or practice slots rather than an event summary.
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Raiders shun combines in looming NFL draft
In a bold move Oakland owner Al Davis challenges NFL norms by keeping the Raiders out of scouting combines as the 1981 draft looms. The piece outlines draft format, eligibility battles, possible underage picks, and top prospects like George Rogers, Hugh Green, Lawrence Taylor, and Ronnie Lott, with the first round order and key players highlighted.
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Raiders
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Nelson Skalbania
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Hugh Green
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Kenny Easley
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Ronnie Lott
Southern Cal
Freeman McNeil
Randy McMillan
Pitt
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