Canadiens and Black Hawks in fifth game of NHL final
Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks prepared for game five at Chicago where both teams reported minor injuries but expected no lineup changes. Frank Mahovlich led Montreal as they tied the series with a 5 2 win and eyed clinching victory in Chicago before returning to Montreal for game six.
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Sabercats roll past Warriors in 9-0 clincher
Saguaro Sabercats overpower Westwood Warriors 9 to 0 at Rendezvous Park. Mark Wogan spun a four hit, three walk, seven strikeout gem as Dave Mendez took the loss. Key errors and baserunning miscues aided Saguaro, with Rick Diveley accounting for an early run and a fourth inning homer by Diveley.
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Preakness post positions draw lack excitement at Baltimore
Canonero II, the Kentucky Derby winner, drew post 11 for the Preakness with 11 colts expected. Trainer Juan Arias says Canonero II is as strong as before and aims for the winner's share of 137,400 from a 189,900 purse as two weeks of anticipation pass quietly in Maryland.
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Indians unsure if McDowell will wear No 48 vs A's
Cleveland confronts trade rumors as Oakland owner Charlie Finley and Indian officials discuss a possible move after the A's beat the Indians 81. McDowell yielded six runs and 12 hits in seven innings. Dobson expressed unease about a trade though he won his first start since May 2.
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Suns Sign Layton in Draft, Lose Roche to ABA
The Phoenix Suns signed their second round pick Dennis Layton from Southern California on Wednesday. top pick John Roche of South Carolina signed a four year ABA contract with the New York Nets after the Nets acquired rights from the Kentucky Colonels. Suns GM Jerry Colangelo said Roche demanded a no cut contract and was expected to leave.
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Scottsdale YMCA Judo Team Heads to Rocky Mountains Regional
The Scottsdale YMCA Judo Club will travel to Denver for the Rocky Mountains Regional Judo Championships, joining competitors from Arizona Kansas Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Utah and Wyoming. Instructor Dale Samuels, a Scottsdale police officer, will accompany 170-member club and four-day event participation includes Paul West David Weisbrook Eric Blumer Tom Edwards Bert Blinn Scott Knauer Jim West Dale Samuels Chris Partridge Mike Fletcher and Dale Norman.
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Monzon Returns Home to Hero Welcome in Buenos Aires
World middleweight champion Carlos Monzon arrived in Buenos Aires from Monaco to a hero's welcome. A spokesman said he would defend his title within three months.
Phoenix Roadrunners close to new contract with Aut Erickson
Phoenix executive Gary Hooker said a weekend meeting with coach Aut Erickson in Phoenix could yield a one year contract with a raise. Erickson expects a possible two year deal but talks stalled over contract length as Wells returns from vacation. Erickson led the Roadrunners to second place in the WHL and a Patrick Cup playoff loss to Portland.
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Stars take 3-2 lead in ABA final after melee
Utah Stars beat Kentucky Colonels 137 127 to lead 3 2 in the series in Salt Lake City. A 19 point first half helped Utah, despite a late surge by Kentucky, and a melee erupted near the Utah basket involving Willie Wise and Cincy Powell triggering bench and crowd involvement. Powell scored 22 as the Colonels closed to within 10 points late, with Boone and Wise among the key players.
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