Lakers Clinch 1987 NBA Title With 106 93 Win Over Celtics
Los Angeles defeats Boston 106 93 to win the NBA Championship Series 4 2 at the Forum. Magic Johnson earns MVP honors for the third time, posting 19 assists 16 points and 8 rebounds. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scores 32, James Worthy 22, Celtics' Dennis Johnson 33 and Kevin McHale 20. Bird held to 16 as Boston exits with title hopes dashed.
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Arrows Split Weekend Series With Leavenworth And Fort Scott
Ottawa AA Arrows elevensites split two doubleheaders, going 1-1 at Leavenworth and 1-1 at Fort Scott to reach 8-8 on the season. Dru Kramer homer helped a late comeback in the opener, while Darin Schmoe took the loss in game two. Ottawa hosts Garnett midweek seeking .500 and resumes juniors games against Garnett’s 16-year-olds.
Fishing Derby Winners Highlight Williamsburg Ottawa Event
Fifty five contestants fished at the club lake northwest of Williamsburg with Mike Edgecomb taking the overall prize in a five pound ten ounce channel cat. Danny Hedges won the 1-5 group most fish, while Ken dra Jones and Frank Gregg claimed the 6-9 and 10-12 titles. Andy Kuestersteffen led the 13-16 group and Chet Louderback won the senior division. An 84-player three man scramble at Osawatomie, sponsored by the Ottawa Chapter of Quail Unlimited, produced top flight teams and prize records.
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Brian Carver
Rod Gilges
Steve Buck
Rockies Salvage Split With Iola In Doubleheader
Ottawa Legion A team rallied to win 14-13 in the second game after losing the opener 6-1 at Allen County Community College. Ottawa trailed 13-10 in the fourth before a four-run fifth framed by Chad Burgess two-run double sealed the comeback. Tom Fisher scored in the seventh of the first game, while Gene Dydel and Jason Nelson had singles for Iola. Ottawa 16-year-olds host Garnett Wednesday at 6:30.
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Downing's 155th homer fuels Angels in 12-0 win
California Angels star Brian Downing becomes the franchise's all time home run leader with a solo shot in a 12-0 rout of the Kansas City Royals. The Angels, mired in lineup struggles, enjoy a strong pitching and defense showing as Kansas City suffers its fourth straight loss and 22 innings without scoring.
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