Golden State completes four game sweep in NBA title run
The Warriors deliver a four game finals upset over the Washington Bullets with Rick Barry dominating on offense and defense. Barry's career includes ABA and NBA titles plus scoring records, and his calm play defused a rough fourth game as coach Al Attles was ejected. He has thrived through frequent team changes and a storied scoring legacy.
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Baseball Standings And Results From Associated Press
Major league standings show teams in the American East division with Boston and Milwaukee atop. Results include Chicago over Milwaukee 4-2, Cleveland defeating California 9-3, Oakland beating Baltimore 6-5, and Kansas City beating Minnesota 5-3. Tue and Wed schedules list matchups involving Detroit New York Texas and others with pitcher notes for Albury Blyleven Tiant Perry and more.
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LSU basketball coach Dale Brown arrested in highway stop
In Gonzales Louisiana, LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown was arrested after allegedly interfering with a police officer when his assistant coach Arthur Tolliver was stopped for speeding. Deputies observed the car traveling fast and Brown was present as a passenger during the stop.
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Warriors win fourth straight as fans storm airport
The Golden State Warriors claimed a fourth straight win in the championship series and returned home to a jubilant 3,000 strong crowd in Oakland. Fans chanted and rushed the plane path, stole owner Franklin Mieuli's hat, and breached airport police lines at San Francisco International Airport before being contained by officers and deputies.
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Braves win opener of Teen Age League in tight 6 5 conquest
Port Lavaca teens opened their season with the Braves edging the A's 6 5 as Martin Husquierdo delivered a pinch hit bunt, stole third, and scored on a passed ball. Charles Cobos earned the win with 10 strikeouts. Brent Glover took the loss. The second game ended in a 2 2 tie due to a time limit with Cardi nals vs Giants deadlocked.
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Braves edge Pirates 6 5 in Friday Little League game
Four first inning runs sparked a 6 5 Braves win over the Pirates. Winning pitcher Scott Mitchell and loser Kevin Davis combined for the decision as Dennis Underwood and Jimmy Wilson led the Giants with two hits and RBIs. Both clubs sit at 3 5.
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Bench grand slam wins back fans at Riverfront
Johnny Bench delivered a bases loaded grand slam in the second game as the Cincinnati Reds toppled the Montreal Expos 5-4 and swept a doubleheader. The crowd of 25,034 at Riverfront Stadium rose to a standing ovation as Bench moved to six career grand slams, tying the Reds all time mark. In other NL action, Cubs blanked Braves, Mets topped Dodgers, Pirates beat Astros, Phillies edged Giants in 11, and Padres defeated Cardinals.
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Bench Breaks Open Rally in Reds Win as Renko Grips Five
Montreal pitcher Steve Renko carried a two hitter into the Cincinnati fifth before Pete Rose Ken Griffey and Joe Morgan loaded the bases with consecutive walks. Bench's tenth homer of the year followed to push the lead and boost his league leading RPI. Cubs 6 Braves 0 and other scores follow.
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Pep talk helps Indians crush Angels in protest win
Cleveland manager Frank Robinson's pep talk spurred a 9-3 win over the California Angels after a three-day suspension sparked a player boycott. The Indians battered four Angels pitchers for 13 hits, including Charlie Spikes's first homer, while Tom Buskey and Dave LaRoche led a show of unity by drafting a league petition to join Robinson in opposing the suspension.
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