Cubs win and Phillies fall as Guidry shines for Yankees
In spring action the Cubs lost to the A's 7-6 in 10 innings as Wayne Gross drove in three and Rob Picciolo went 5-for-5. The Yankees beat the Phillies 6-4 behind Guidry’s gem, who allowed a Schmidt home run but retired 12 of 13. Mets and Dodgers posted big wins as Stearns and Guerrero fueled offense. Braves beat Orioles 8-4 with Harper grand slam and Horner three-run shot.
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Fitch Bribes Celtics Players For Late-Season Gain
Bill Fitch claimed he offered Boston Celtics players 48 hours of rest if they won the pivotal game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which yielded a 98-94 victory and a potential nine-day playoff bye. The Celtics and 76ers finished 62-20, sharing top records. Celtics won the Atlantic Division, while 76ers head into the first round vs Indiana. Bulls face Knicks. West slate opens with Houston at Los Angeles and Kansas City at Portland. Kings clinch West playoff berth with 113-104 win over Dallas as Golden State loses to Seattle.
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NBA playoff open tees with 76ers Bulls Knicks Pacers
Playoff games begin in Philadelphia and New York with first round series. Byes go to Boston Milwaukee San Antonio and Phoenix. Regular season finales feature San Antonio over Houston and Denver over Los Angeles in overtime, among others.
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Eldorado coach Kmucha uses superstition to rally team
Eldorado girls basketball coach Wendy Kmucha describes her Lady Eagles as superstitious and emotional after a 68-63 loss to Rushville. The team shared apples on the bus before key games, and Kmucha noted her purple outfit and timing as part of the ritual. She logged her 100th career win in six seasons as Eldorado finished 26-6, reflecting on team unity and the grind of pursuing perfection.
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Coach Kmucha praising team despite losses
Coach Kmucha praised the girls for their hustle and poise after a tough season. He will lose two starters Mary Jane Duff and Cindy Long and reserves Karin Anderson Terri Kelly and Toby Hise to graduation but remains optimistic about next season. He plans to adjust uniforms and even apple-related traditions if his players want them as part of team unity.
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