Blazers Level Series With 130 98 Win Over 76ers
Portland routs Philadelphia 130 98 to even the NBA playoff series at 2 2. Lionel Hollins scores 25 points, Maurice Lucas adds 24 and 12 rebounds, while Bill Walton sits early and fouls out late. Julius Erving leads the 76ers with 24 points but other play falters as Portland pulls away in the fourth.
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Mets Start Fresh Under New Manager Joe Torre
The New York Mets, 44 games into the 1977 season, began anew under manager Joe Torre. After a 15-29 start, the team is undefeated since his arrival, signaling a turning point for the club.
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Tradition takes a bow as Open moves from Forest Hills
AP Sports Analysis laments the U S Open relocation from Forest Hills to Flushing Meadow praising Wimbledon and older venues while warning of losing character. The piece notes West Side Tennis Club plans a 21 000 seat stadium, 32 hard courts and 1 875 parking spaces as progress clashes with nostalgia. It also mentions New York Mets debut under manager Torre after a string of losses and low motivation.
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Texas League Standings and Tuesday Results
West Division leads El Paso with 24 wins and .615. Midland 21 17 .553 2 games back. Amarillo 20 19 .513 4 behind. Shreveport 24 19 .558, Jackson 20 23 .465, Arkansas 15 25 .375. Tuesday El Paso 10 Shreveport 7 10 innings. Jackson 5 Amarillo 4. Midland 7 Arkansas 1. Tulsa at San Antonio ppd. rain. Wednesday Shreveport El Paso, Tulsa San Antonio, Amarillo Jackson, Midland Arkansas.
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Redfern Wins as Twins Beat Orioles 8-3 on 12 Hits
Pete Redfern earns his second win of the season after working to restore his rhythm as the Minnesota Twins slugged 12 hits to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3. Six Minnesota players drove in runs, with two more scoring on an error, backing Redfern who needed ninth inning relief. Other AL results: Detroit 5 Oakland 2 California 7 Cleveland 6 in 10 innings Boston 5 New York 1.
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Bristol Ejected After Row Over Griffey Call
National League roundup centers on Dave Bristol’s ejection after a disputed eighth inning call in Cincinnati’s 5-3 win over Atlanta. Ken Griffey was ruled safe on a steal attempt as Cesar Geronimo drove in two runs. The win tightens Cincinnati’s position in the pennant race.
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