Home court advantage vanishes as 76ers and Bucks fall
NBA playoff action ends with home crowds unable to save Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Buffalo Braves edge 76ers 124 123 in overtime as John Shumate returns from injury to key the win. Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 107 104 to sweep closer. Suns top SuperSonics 103 91 to go 2 1. Cavaliers Bullets resume after 2 1 series lead. Bob McAdoo shines with 34 points 22 rebounds for Buffalo. Lanier and Rowe lead Pistons in Detroit victory.
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One Omaha Man Keeps Baseball Close at Heart
Tony Placek, a Rosenblatt Stadium regular at 73, vows to attend Royals games despite weather or distance. Agnes Placek, his widow of 44 years, would bury him at home plate and even favors a centerfield plaque to honor his lifelong devotion.
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All-Star High School Basketball Tickets On Sale Now
All-Star High School basketball tickets go on sale today for the Aug 5 North Platte game. Tickets may be purchased at the Mid Plains Belton campus office or by mail, with additional outlets through 24 all star players and four coaches. North Platte tickets are expected to sell out as about 2,000 seats exist and 2,000 tickets were printed. The Aug 6 game starts at 8 pm in North Platte ahead of the Lincoln Pershing Auditorium showdown. Sidney’s Steve Cook and St Pat’s Randy Fahey are on the North squad.
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The Rise of Rodeo Fun and Fortune Across America
Rodeo began as rough contests among cowboys and grew into a multi million dollar enterprise attracting about 11 million attendees to nearly 600 professional rodeos in 42 states and four Canadian provinces. Prize money neared 6 million dollars with the annual National Finals Rodeo offering 186000 to top winners. Events include bareback riding steer wrestling team roping saddle bronc calf roping bull riding barrel racing and more highlighting skill, balance and rhythm. Will Rogers, Buffalo Bill shows, and early venues helped popularize the sport from Pecos to New York, as rodeos evolved into a national spectacle.
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Boston Marathon Faces Stampede as Entry Climbs
The 80th Boston Marathon drew nearly 2,200 entrants from Hopkinton to Boston amid a severe starting-line jam. Race director Will Cloney noted efforts to limit field size, including a three hour qualifying time for under 40s, while athletes from clergy to doctors lined the noon start. Weather threatening, with forecasts of low 90s, could affect finish rates and course records. Notable absences included Rodgers Shorter Fleming due to Olympic trials May 22.
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Indiana Coach Lee Corso Seeks Understanding Wife and Five-Year Contract
Indiana football coach Lee Corso states two critical needs for a coach: a supportive spouse and a five-year coaching contract. He argues these elements provide stability and focus for building a program, reflecting on the demands of college football coaching at Indiana.
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