Hamilton Captures World Title With Applause Boost
Scott Hamilton won the World Figure Skating Championship free skate to claim the world title in Hartford. David Santee finished second with Igor Bobrin third. Elaine Zayak rose to fifth in the women's short program as Blumberg and Seibert aimed for the United States first ice dance medal since 1976. Hamilton praised the crowd while Santee embraced the runner up spot, and both skaters discussed their futures as Hamilton eyes 1984.
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Bucks clinch division and playoff bye in win over Hawks
The Milwaukee Bucks secured the Central Division title with a 107-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, clinching a first round bye. Bob Lanier led Milwaukee with 22 points and seven assists as Quinn Buckner added 24. Other games: Kansas City beat Portland 106-100, Phoenix defeated Utah 112-100, and New York edged Detroit 104-101.
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Rincon Aims 15 Wins as Cardinals See Bright Spring
Cardinals pitcher Andy Rincon, 22, sets bold targets for 1984. Pitching coach Hub Kittle praises his arm, attitude and aptitude. Rincon, promoted after a strong Little Rock season, seeks 15 wins and a championship ring while vying for a five man rotation under Whitey Herzog.
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Thompson Delivers Intrasquad Win For Cubs In Arizona
In Mesa Arizona AP Scot Thompson starred for the Cubs in an intrasquad game cut short by rain. He ripped a 400 foot two run ground rule double off Bill Caudill in the third inning lifting the Rojas coached squad to a 5 3 win over Clines led side. Thompson plans to keep his swing, Amalfitano says he won’t push power. Mike Tyson showcased switch hitting with a double and a triple. Jim Tracy and Mel Hall added two hits each. Former Cubs manager Leo Durocher visits Amalfitano’s camp over the weekend.
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Essian worries about job with Fisk’s status in Sox camp
Sox catcher Jim Essian faces spring training with uncertainty over Carlton Fisk joining the White Sox. Team President Eddie Einhorn has discussed Fisk with agent Jerry Kapstein for weeks, but Essian says Fisk can take his bat and glove elsewhere if needed as a decision by weekend looms.
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Indiana halts slump as Bostic lifts Spartans past Iowa in OT
Indiana and Iowa vied for first in the Big Ten as Michigan State edged Iowa 71-70 in overtime when Herb Bostic hit a clutch free throw with 21 seconds left. Indiana then beat Illinois 69-66 in Champaign to stay in the title chase, with Kevin Smith and Jay Vincent leading MSU and Kenny Arnold pacing Iowa. Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin won elsewhere in a tight conference race.
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Flyers hammer Jets 10-1 in NHL blowout
Pat Quinn faced questions after the Philadelphia Flyers routed the Winnipeg Jets 10-1 in a standout NHL game. The Flyers exploded for five first period goals, delivering a dominant performance while Winnipeg appeared outmatched.
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Cage team needed to fill Breese tournament
A high school basketball team is needed to complete the 16 team field for the 1981 Breese Mater Dei Holiday Tournament. Interested teams should contact John Cavaletto at 526-7216.
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