Kings Face Must-Win Game In Suns Series Grit
Kansas City Kings coach Cotton Fitzsimmons warns odds are steep as the team hosts Phoenix in a decisive playoff game after losing 96-93 in game one. Sam Lacey and John MacLeod expect a looser, tighter contest, with free throws and nerves shaping the outcome.
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Phoenix Suns
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Phoenix
National Basketball Association
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Fitzsimmons
Suns
John MacLeod
Otis Birdsong
Birdsong
Houston
Moses Malone
Sonics Press Defense Aims To Cripple Trail Blazers In Playoff Game
Seattle relies on its full court pressure as Portland struggles with ball handling and rebounding. Ramsay says Blazers must improve defense and inside play, while Seattle guard Gus Williams keys a 35 point effort leading to a 120 110 opener.
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Associated Press
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Sonics
National Basketball Association
Portland
Jack Ramsay
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Blazers
Phoenix
Kansas City
Houston
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Washington
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Carter Presses National Security Link In Moscow Boycott Push
Washington AP reports the Carter administration frames national security as the reason to boycott the Moscow Olympic Games. A 29 hour State Department meeting with 31 Olympic sports bodies discussed possible USOC actions and the April 12 vote deadline.
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USOC
House of Delegates
Purtzer sets course record with 64 in Greensboro Open lead
Tom Purtzer fired a PGA Tour course record 64 to take a two stroke first round lead at the Greater Greensboro Open in Greensboro North Carolina. He credited luck and his short game while overcoming eye trouble that forced withdrawal from the pro am. Bob Gilder tied the old 66 record, with Danny Edwards and Craig Stadler at 67.
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Tom Purtzer
Purtzer
Forest Oaks Country Club
Arizona State
Bob Gilder
Danny Edwards
Craig Stadler
Bob Hope
Bowling Scores From Local Leagues Reported Highs
A compilation of bowler highs from multiple leagues lists top marks and totals for players across clubs such as MOONSHINERS FOGLE QUARRY-4 MARKET PLACE-0 OTTAWA TRUCK-1 and more. Notable scores include high games like 205 by C. Medlen and 593 by G. Sears, with totals ranging into the 500s.
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L. Bayless
Market Place
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Ron’s Standard
P. Wadkins
Ottawa
L. Brewer
Bienie’s Body Shop
P. Bishop
Judy's Body Boutique
S. Coff
Legion Baseball set to begin in Ottawa this Sunday
Ottawa Legion baseball opens Sunday at 3 p.m. at Orris Cox Field with two teams. AA, under coach Jim Allen, competes in Tri-District League and hosts District 2 AA tournament in late July. A-team led by Cliff Reynolds and George Keaton competes in Kansas City district tourney and Tri-State Championship August 12 at Hoisington.
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Oklahoma
Colorado
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Fenton
Progress Seen In Baseball Bargaining Talks
In midtown Manhattan, federal mediator Kenneth Moffett oversaw two hours of bargaining between management and players as they set seven meetings over three weeks to resolve the spring training strike. The sides, aiming to avoid cutting into the regular season, agreed to meet next Tuesday with a May 22 deadline looming if no deal is reached.
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