Hayes Predicts Bullets Advantage as They Beat 76ers in OT
Elvin Hayes led Washington with 28 points and 18 rebounds as the Bullets outlasted Philadelphia 122-117 in overtime to seize a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Kevin Grevey added 26 and Bobby Dandridge 22. George McGinnis and Doug Collins helped force the extra period.
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Islanders stunned as payday arrives after playoff loss
Uniondale, N.Y. AP The Islanders received pay from trainer Ron Waske moments after losing the NHL quarter final to the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. Bob Nystrom, Bob Bourne and teammates faced heartbreak after a 2-1 OT defeat, ending a era of strong playoff runs. Lanny McDonald scored the series clincher at 4:13 of OT.
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Derby foes to train differently for Kentucky Derby
Louisville AP Laz Barerra and John Veitch target different temperaments for their Derby runners Affirmed and Alydar. Affirmed clocked 1 56 1/5 for 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs after Hollywood Derby win. Contenders include Sensitive Prince and Believe It with others like Esops Foibles, Darby Creek Road, Dr. Valeri, Chief of Dixieland, Hoist the Silver and Raymond Earl.
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Top NFL pick isn’t such a big deal in draft era
New York AP notes that premier draft picks matter mainly when traded for. Cowboys seek an offensive tackle to replace losses as the 1977 draft opens with 28 clubs and a two day, 12 round process. Teams hold diverse pick counts, with the Bengals owning 18, Denver and Washington six each.
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Thirer Wins Five Mile Predicted Time Run At SIUC
SIUC assistant professor Joel Thirer won top honors in a five mile predicted time run on campus with 39 minutes 24 seconds, four seconds off his forecast of 39 20. Teammate Scott McAllister led the longer event in 29 07, but was 113 seconds faster than his prediction and finished 10th of 11.
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