Dr J Shines As Sixers Take Game One In Nba Final
Julius Erving scored 33 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 107-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the NBA championship series. Doug Collins added 30 as Philadelphia used a new ball handler tactic to counter Portland pressure. Darryl Dawkins iced the victory with three late free throws. Game two is set for Thursday night.
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Steve Mix
Los Angeles Lakers
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Darryl Dawkins
Maurice Lucas
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Astros
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Bob Boone
Larry Christenson
Warren Brussier
Bob Watson
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Cubs
Jeff Burroughs
Andy Messersmith
Woodrow Wilson teams eye spring revival after tough winter
Beckley based Woodrow Wilson Eagles sports crews brace for spring after a losing winter across football basketball and others. Golf and tennis lead the push with Beckley and area rivals and state hopes centered on golfer Grygiel and tournament trio Greenbrier East Bluefield Princeton in a regional bid. The baseball squad hosts South Charleston at Blackwell Field while tennis qualifiers await in Charleston.
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George Hall
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Jefferson County
Pirates Fight Dodgers To A Four Game Draw
The Pirates and Dodgers split a weekend four game series as John Candelaria earned his sixth straight win. Dodger pitchers Don Sutton and Elias Sosa were fined $250 each after brushback incidents. Parker and Oliver homered for Pittsburgh while Taveras led Dodger baserunners in a tense series finale.
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Oliver
Omar Moreno
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Mets
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Bob Bailey
Jack Billingham
Jerry Koosman
Dave Kingman
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Padres
Steve Rogers
John D'Acquisto
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Janet Guthrie Becomes First Woman Qualifier For Indy 500
Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, driving to 186.403 mph to place 26th in a 33-car field. The New York veteran praised the achievement and noted the season’s improvement after prior mechanical problems. Swiss driver Clay Regazzoni also earned his first Indy start as practice winds down.
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Monaco
Beckley and St Marys Claim Historic WV Track Title Showdown
Beckley and St Marys topped West Virginia high school track as Beckley secured its first No 1 finish in AAA with balance and breaks aiding a narrow win while St Marys surged in AA led by Paul Reed and Kevin Taylor. Parkersburg claimed the girls title, defeating Mountain State rivals with Susan Gardner praising the achievement.
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Pete Culberto
Eagles
Armaray Campbell
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Bill Posey
Kim Nutter
Chris Fox
New Martinsville
Paul Reed
Reed
Mike Myers
John Carlson
Myers
Taylor
Kevin Taylor
Matt Taylor
Jerry Rea
Blue Devils
Charleston
Indians to dismiss Frank Robinson as manager
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Frank Robinson will be dismissed as Indians manager within the week. He will be replaced by coach Jeff Torborg as interim manager, with a possible retention if the team improves and approval sought from president Alva Bonda for GM Phil Seghi to act.
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