Lakers fall as Rockets stun defending champions in NBA playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers lose 89-86 to the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles, ending their bid to repeat as champions. Magic Johnson scores 10 while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leads LAL with 32. Rockets advance to face San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals. Celtics, 76ers win in the East.
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Walker weighs turning pro with Alouettes offer
Georgia All American Herschel Walker says he has discussed the possibility of turning pro with coach Vince Dooley and would listen if the Montreal Alouettes owner Nelson Skalbania offers a deal. Walker has not spoken with Canadian officials and wants a clear, right decision. Skalbania recently bought the Alouettes for 2.8 million dollars and struck a deal with Rams QB Vince Ferragamo.
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Beverly Miller sets Lincoln Park 10 000m course record in Chicago
Beverly Miller 24 from Macomb Illinois won the L eggs YWCA 10 000 meter race in Chicago s Lincoln Park in 34 38. She led a field of 1 700 to finish ahead of Cheryl Kunkle 20 of West Allis Wisconsin and Diane Bossa 19 of Carmel Indiana. Miller earned an all expense paid trip to New York for the L Eggs Mini marathon May 30. Dorothy Polatsek 61 of Chicago was the oldest finisher in 1 07 00.
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