Lakers Triumph At Boston Garden To Claim Title
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 111-100 to win their third world title in six seasons and avenge last year's loss. Pat Riley praised the team as Magic Johnson starred with 14 points 14 assists and 10 rebounds while Red Auerbach era memories faded beneath the Garden banners.
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Chelsea to test crowd ID cards for safety at matches
Chelsea announces a voluntary computerized identification card scheme next season to curb crowd violence. The $63,000 Sperry system will photograph holders and restrict nonjoiners from certain home areas, with bans for those involved in violence. Oxford United also bans alcohol sales at its ground next season.
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Diamonds Shine With Women's Fast Pitch Play
Four area teams West Frankfort Cobden Herrin and Fred's Carterville Cougars vie for the state crown in a strong regional field. Herrin relies on Kerri Blaylock Jennifer Brown and Brenda Maller to power pitching and hitting. West Frankfort touts a deep roster led by Nikki Riley Sara Karcher and Debbie Aldridge with Sara Karcher hitting .416 last season. Cobden emphasizes defense and speed with three John A. Logan College players Tina McClelland Kim Davis and Donna Wesbecher rotating as pitchers. Barrett Rockman notes Shelly Gibbs and Beth Russell as key contributors for the Cougars, who aim higher after a fifth-place state finish.
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Texas Miami Championship Rainout At College World Series
Texas and Miami, tied 1-1 in the national tournament, had their title game postponed by rain. The teams could meet Tuesday at 6 10 p m CDT with Poehl or Ruffin starting for Texas against Sheary for Miami. The teams already set CWS records including Miami base thefts and multi homer games.
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Rend Lake announces 1985-86 basketball schedule with seven home games
Rend Lake reveals a revised 1985-86 men's basketball schedule featuring twelve home contests including seven in the new expanded conference setup. New regulars Granite City Center Belleville Area and Paducah Community College join the lineup as the season opens with a 10-team invitational at Chanute AFB Rantoul November 9 to 11 and returns to the Three Rivers Hardcore Classic in Poplar Bluff and the Land of Lincoln Holiday Classic in Springfield after Christmas. The college baseball season concludes with strong hitting. Rick Gaebe set Rend Lake marks with 84 hits and Tim Dressler tied for eight home runs with 81 hits.
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Packers trade QB Rich Campbell to Raiders
The Los Angeles Raiders acquire quarterback Rich Campbell from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for undisclosed draft choices. Campbell was placed on procedural recall waivers last Wednesday and claimed before the 10 day waiver period expired. Green Bay recalled Campbell and finalized the trade with Oakland.
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Softball Tournament Set for Johnston City
A girls softball tournament will be held in Johnston City on June 15 and 16 featuring 12 teams. For more information contact Kathy White at 983-5115 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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