Bulls rally past Kings to stay in playoff chase
Chicago Bulls beat Kansas City 103 to 97 as coach Kevin Loughery lamented tough road trip ahead in Washington and Philadelphia. Michael Jordan led with 26. reserve bench supplied 48 points including Dailey and Higgins while King Reggie Theus sparked late KC rally.
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The injured left knee of Dennis Leonard may allow a mound return by August after four operations since May 1963. He has a four out of five chance to come back, with four weeks needed to regain throwing readiness. Royals may accelerate plans if pennant pursuit demands it. <rest of article trimmed to fit>
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Royals Duo to Visit Ottawa on Goodwill Caravan
Royals outfielders Darryl Motley and Pat Sheridan with assistant PR director Jeff Coy will appear at Ottawa Middle School from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday as the Goodwill Caravan visits Ottawa in its fifth and final week, with stops planned in Garnett and nine other towns next week. Sheridan, 27, from Wayne, Michigan, had his first full major league season in 1964 with a .293 average, eight homers and 53 RBIs in 131 games, while Motley, 25, led Royals with 144 games and ranked second in at bats hits runs doubles and RBIs.
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Ottawa University Tabor College games postponed by weather
Ottawa University and Tabor College basketball games at Wilson Field House were postponed due to weather. The women will be made up February 26 at 5 p.m., with a men’s game to follow between Ottawa and Pittsburg State. Both teams return Saturday against Bethel College.
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Bird's buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Pistons 131 130
Larry Bird scored the deciding basket at the buzzer after a late inbound pass from Dennis Johnson. The Celtics defeated Detroit 131 130, snapping the Pistons eight game win streak as Isiah Thomas led Detroit with 33 points and 19 assists. Bird finished with 32 points in a dramatic finish.
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