Underdog Kings and Rockets Face Crucial NBA Playoff Tests
Kansas City Kings lead Phoenix Suns 3-2 in a Western semifinal as injuries test their depth. Houston Rockets trail San Antonio Spurs 3-3 in a decisive seventh game with homecourt dynamics in flux. Philadelphia 79ers lead Milwaukee Bucks 3-2 in the East as they attempt to finish the series. Kings coach Cotton Fitzsimmons praises his team’s character amid key absences. Suns hope reserves and rebounding swing the series, while Spurs and Rockets brace for a tense seventh game.
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Farewell To Joe Louis Memorial in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas a memorial service for Joe Louis was held at Caesars Palace with eulogies by Rev. Jesse Jackson and pallbearers including Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali. Louis 66, died of cardiac arrest and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery after a public viewing that drew more than 5,000. Reagan waived military rules for the Arlington burial.
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Record Catch Sets 42-Pound World Largemouth Buffalo Mark
Maxine Castle of Hutchinson Kansas earned a 42 pound 40.5 inch largemouth buffalo world record in the 16 pound class after IGFC verification last week. The catch occurred June 1, 1980 at Lake Kanopolis while trolling for walleye, ending with a dramatic battle despite near calm conditions and light gear.
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Woman lands world-record fish after long struggle at lake
Maxine hooks a 42 pound 40 1 2 inch fish with Bill failing to reel, then uses a net to land it after 30 minutes. Corp Ranger Marvin Johnson identifies it. Maxine pursues world-record submission with International Game Fish Commission, requiring strict evidence. Bill notes the feat, while praising Maxine's effort despite unequal weight.
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City Softball Seeding, League Play Set For Ottawa ORC
Sixty three teams signed for the Ottawa Recreation Commission summer softball, including 32 men’s city, 13 men’s church and 18 women’s teams with girls and co ed leagues to follow. A men’s seeding tournament starts April 27, and church plus women’s play begins mid May. A Legion sponsored men’s tournament April 24-26 at Forest Park offers 12 spots with a $60 entry. contact Terry Ostmeyer at 242-4335.
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A's Fightin style sparks eight straight wins in start to season
Oakland manager Billy Martin decries "Billy Ball" while the A's ride an aggressive, go-for-broke approach to a 5-1 victory over California for their eighth win. Matt Keough pitched a five-hitter for his second complete game as Oakland pursues the best start since 1968.
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