Bannister Swept Up in Wind at Wrigley Field
Houston pitcher Floyd Bannister endured a windy Wrigley Field day as Chicago Cubs beat the Astros 8-7 after Manny Trillo and Jerry Morales hit early wind aided homers. Bob Watson Cliff Johnson later homered for Houston, with Joe Ferguson driving in two in the eighth. Bruce Sutter closed it out for Chicago.
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Walton Jabbar Rematch Opens Western Conference Final
Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Bill Walton meet in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference final. Lakers hold home court after finishing 53 29, while Portland won their series with Denver. West emphasizes stopping Portland run and improving shooting.
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Padres
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Philadelphia
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