Like It Or Not Larry Bird Leaves Nest For Pro Career
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley portrays Larry Bird at a crossroads after Indiana State's loss. Bird tearfully sits on the bench postgame, skipping the press conference, while teammates and peers from DePaul and Penn share deep disappointment. The piece weighs Bird as a transcendent talent facing fame, scrutiny, and a move to pro basketball with potential Celtics riches.
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Brett Singles In His First Action
In Fort Myers Florida Royals star George Brett batted 500 after two at bats in an exhibition win over Cincinnati. Rich Gale allowed seven hits one run over seven innings and Doug Bird earned the relief win. Amos Otis Brett Darrell Porter and Joe Zdeb provided three eighth inning singles for KC.
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Williams leads Warriors past Kings in overtime
Nate Williams scored 17 points including nine in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat the Kansas City Kings 132-122. Williams fueled the surge with eight fourth quarter points and three key triples in the extra period, while Otis Birdsong led KC with 31 points. The Kings, owning a half-game Midwest lead, extended their five-game slide.
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ORC Seeks Tennis Instructor for Summer Youth Program
The Ottawa Recreation Commission has filled most summer instructor roles except tennis. They seek a person to run a six week youth tennis program starting June 11. Contact Steve Queen at 242-1939 for details.
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