Bell Goes First in NFL Draft as Dorsett Goes to Dallas
The Buccaneers select Ricky Bell of USC as the No.1 pick, while Dallas acquires Seattle’s pick and takes Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh. Seattle trades its top choice for Dallas plus three second rounds, gaining five first 54 picks. Bell greets the stage in a Tampa Bay jersey and vows to build a winning era after a 0-14 season.
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Southern Cal linemen pace NFL draft as logjam ends
Southern Cal produced three first round picks including a four year starter who became a trio of draftees in the top five matching Michigan State’s 1967 haul. Oklahoma State’s Phillip Dokes and LSU’s A J Duke headline a flood of linemen while Seattle and San Diego reshaped the opening rounds with trades and surprise selections.
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Arcadia gymnasts begin defense in Central Division meet
Arcadia the city girls gymnastics champion hosts the Central Division A League qualifying meet at Arcadia High School starting Wednesday. The Titans seek a team title as eight schools compete with Saguaro as the main challenger and state berths awarded to top finishers.
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Peterson wins Greenbelt Run in first Good Health fair
Tim Peterson of Phoenix clocked 31 minutes 25 seconds to win the 10 000 meter Greenbelt Run at Scottsdale Stadium helping kick off the Good Health for Good Times Community Fair. The race drew 328 runners and raised about $650 for the Scottsdale YMCA with Mayor William Jenkins starting the race and Frank Kush among the notable finishers.
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Flames President Fletcher denies NHL exit speculation
Atlanta Flames president and general manager Cliff Fletcher called rumors of his departure wild speculation on Monday.
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Portland Wins Playoff Series 4-2 Over Denver
In the NBA quarter finals Portland defeated Denver 108 to 92 to clinch the series in six games. The Portland win moves the Trail Blazers into the semifinals against the winner of the Golden State versus Los Angeles series which is tied 3-3. Houston faces Philadelphia in the first game of their semifinal series in the upcoming Thursday matchup.
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Portland Blazers Eliminate Nuggets in 108-92 Win
Johnny Davis stars as Portland defeats Denver 108-92 to reach the Western Conference finals. The Blazers face the Golden State or Los Angeles winner, with the conference finals set to begin Friday. Philadelphia and Houston wait for the Eastern title series.
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Quebec ousts Indy in WHA semifinal playoff rout
The Quebec Nordiques crushed the Indianapolis Racers 8-3 to win the series 4-1 and advance to face the Winnipeg Jets or Houston Aeros in the WHA World Cup final. Coach Marc Boileau predicted a tough final, while Paul Baxter expressed confidence facing Winnipeg. The Jets lead their series 3-1 with game five due tonight.
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