Celtics Win 1976 NBA Title Over Suns 87 80
Boston Celtics claim their 13th NBA championship in 20 years by beating the Phoenix Suns 87 to 80. Coach Tom Heinsohn calls it a total team effort as Havlicek Cowens White and Scott lead a veteran comeback after Havlicek’s injury impacted the Suns. White earns MVP with 130 playoff points. Havlicek climbs to third on NBA playoff scoring list.
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Forgotten pair spark big days for Plummer and Paciorek
Cincinnati catcher Bill Plummer homered tripled and singled driving in seven in a 13 2 rout of St Louis. Atlanta outfielder Tom Paciorek hit his first homer of the year with a triple and a single in a 14 8 win over Montreal. Both enjoyed rare chance as bench veterans in standout Sundays.
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Braves rally past Expos as Paciorek and Office pace win
Paciorek hit a two run homer in a four run sixth inning and Rowland Office added a three run shot in the eighth to push Atlanta past Montreal. The Braves erased a 65 deficit with a sequence including Office's single, a sacrifice, and Henderson's hit. Montreal’s Gary Carter suffered a fractured left thumb in a head on collision and is out six to eight weeks.
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Multiple MLB Games Highlight 17Hit Cincinnati Rally
Plummer led Cincinnati with a 17 hit attack including a bases loaded triple a three run homer and an RBI single. Philadelphia beat San Francisco as Kaat drove in three with two doubles and a single in a late rally. Dodgers beat Mets 10 3 and Padres defeated Pirates 6 1 on Brent Strom seven hitter.
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White Sox Celebrate Mexi Day Hats Toss Crowd
The Chicago White Sox wore sombreros for Mexi can Day at Comiskey Park during the second game of a Sunday double header with Cleveland. Fans in attendance numbered 24 431 as players tossed their hats into the crowd after the opening. Ken Brett pitched well and earned a 3 2 lead before the final score, keeping the team four games behind Kansas City in the American League West standings.
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White Sox sweep doubleheader over Indians on Mexico Day
Chicago White Sox swept a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 3-2 and 5-0 as Mexico Day festivities featured dancers, riders and a live ball. Francisco Barrios earned his first major league save and Jorge Orta contributed a triple and a double. Umpires Kunkel and Garcia issued ejections to Robison and coaches. Brett and Jefferson closed the second game with a three hit shutout.
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Jerry Tucker Wins Jackson Invitation Tournament Title
Jerry Tucker, a former Southern Illinois University Carbondale golf ace, held on to a sizable opening day lead to win the Jackson Invitation al Tournament title Sunday.
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Davenport sailor wins Egyptian Cup at Crab Orchard Lake
Tom Getz of Davenport Iowa won the Egyptian Cup in the 18th annual regatta on Crab Orchard Lake despite Sunday’s becalmed finish. Six states sent 60 boats over two days with races Saturday deciding all class winners including Grant Hicks Hobie class Ted Glass Flying Scot Ken Mowbray Rebel class. Awards were presented as planned despite the final day cancellation.
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Foyt Triumphs at Texas 500 in College Station
A J Foyt wins the Texas 500 in College Station Texas and comments on women in auto racing. Arlene Hiss and Martha Wideman attend as notable racers. Tucker shoots 65 then 74 to win a golf event, with Kortkamp close and Blewett high in Class standings along with Kamman Crawford Swinney Casady and others.
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Astros rookie pair toss shutouts to sweep Cubs
Houston with Joaquin Andujar pitching a two hitter in a 2-0 game one win and Gilbert Rondon seven strong in a 5-1 nightcap victory, giving the Astros a doubleheader sweep over Chicago. AndujarImproves control and learning between the lines as Rondon settles in after an Atlanta setback.
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