Bulls reach NBA playoffs with 101 89 win over Kings
Chicago Bulls erase a 12 point cushion to defeat the Sacramento Kings 101 89 in Game Four of the Western Conference semifinal, tying the series at two games apiece. Bob Love and Nate Archibald each score 26 as Bulls claim top defense and bounce back from heckling outside the arena. Buffalo tops Washington 102 96 to even its series at three games apiece.
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Celtics, Warriors push conference series toward deciding games
Bob McAdoo scored 37 points in Fridays win over the Capitals in Landover. Jim McMillian added 20 as Washington's Phil Chenier faded after a strong first half. Houston visits Boston in an East semifinal with Boston leading 3-1. Seattle hosts Golden State as the Western Series stands 3-2. Boston fans tossed debris after Tuesday's loss and Heinsohn vows adjustments.
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Sandcrab banquet to honor athletes with Fred Jonas speaker
Texas A I defensive ace Fred Jonas, architect of the Javelinas Border Bandits unit, will speak at the Sandcrab All Sports Banquet in the Calhoun High cafeteria Monday at 7. The event, sponsored by the Calhoun Athletic Booster Club, honors all Sandcrab athletes and awards the Sandcrab of the Year and Sandcrab Sweetheart. Last year Kim Evans won the Sandcrab of the Year. Jonas helped lead Texas A I to multiple undefeated seasons and national titles. Six former A I defensive backs, including Jim Hill and Dwight Harrison, are now in the NFL.
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Colonels win despite Barnes in ABA East finals
Louisville AP Tommy Brown notes Kentucky Colonels overcame Spirits of St Louis 108-103 as Ted McClain with four stitches powered 24 points. Barnes poured 43 points for St Louis but Denver and Indiana clash in the West as series advances.
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Dibbs Upsets Cox In River Oaks Tennis Test
Eddie Dibbs returning from mononucleosis stunned second seed Mark Cox of England in the World Championship Tennis Red Group event at River Oaks. Dibbs won 7-6 0-6 6-2 in the second round, proving he could compete despite a five week layoff.
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Konicezny earns first major league win and shutout
NL roundup covers Konicezny’s first win and shutout for the Astros in a twinbill versus the Giants. Falcone notches his first major league shutout for the Giants. Cubs beat Phillies 9 3 Mets-top Cards 7 Expos 5 Pirates 0 Padres 7 Dodgers 0 Braves 5 Reds 4 with an 11th inning rally.
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Catfish Hunter struggles as Yankees drop another game
Yankees ace Catfish Hunter remains winless at 0-3 after Boston's 11-7 win at Fenway Park. teammates insist he'll rebound, noting his slow start and imperfect pitches while manager Bill Virdon urges patience. In other AL action, Indians beat Tigers 4-3, Brewers 8-5 over Orioles, Angels 4-1 over Rangers, and A's 3-2 over Royals as Hunter seeks form amid a rough stretch.
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NCAA Ends Feud with AAU Over China Tour Waiver
Kansas City reports that after resolving a dispute with the AAU over outside competition for NCAA athletes, the NCAA will fund and certify the AAU sponsored track team’s China tour as a national team. The move waives the by law and settles the crisis with AAU President Joseph Scalzo leading talks.
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Connors Loses Coin Flip In Vegas Tennis Showdown
Australian John Newcombe won the coin toss deciding the surface for Saturday's $850,000 head-on match with Jimmy Connors at Caesars Palace. Newcombe said the dispute is settled and Connors emphasized he can play on any surface.
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Williams Takes Rockport Head Coaching Job
Williams, longtime Sandcrabs offensive coordinator and 17-year coach, leaves to become Rockport’s head football coach. He will start May 1, replacing Bill Lee as Rockport enters District 15-AAA with nine league games and one non league game under AD Bobby Flannagan.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule Items
Standings show Atlanta and Cincinnati atop the table with other clubs listed. Thursday games include Philadelphia at Chicago and Cincinnati at Atlanta with Niekro and Billingham starting. Friday schedule features St Louis at Chicago and New York at Montreal among others with several Texas and California matchups.
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Weiskopf Third Choice In Tournament Of Champions
In Carlsbad California AP Nicklaus and Miller are the co favorites but Weiskopf believes he can win the $200000 Tournament of Champions. He has recent strong finishes and says it is only a matter of time before he wins. The field includes Trevino Player and Irwin along with the reigning titleholder Miller.
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