Salukis fall as Indiana State sweeps doubleheader
Indiana State defeated Southern Illinois 9-3 and 7-5 to end SIU season with a 5-15 Missouri Valley record and 28-29 overall. Gerry Pitchford homered in both games to lead SIU, while Brian Howes earned win in relief for Indiana State and John Howes notched his 11th win. The Salukis finished without a Valley tournament berth for SIU for the first time since 1977.
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Sixers Sweep Bucks In Philadelphia Comeback
The 76ers rallied from an eight point third quarter deficit to beat Milwaukee 121-112 in Philadelphia. Moses Malone posted 31 points and 13 rebounds while Andrew Toney had 23 points and 11 assists. Bucks coach Don Nelson called Philadelphia a sleeping giant awakened. In Detroit the Pistons tied the Celtics 2-2 behind Vinnie Johnson 22 of 34 in the fourth quarter as their bench, the Elite Second Fleet, outscored Boston reserves 58-13. Portland trimmed the Lakers 115-107 to cut the series to 3-1 and Denver led Utah 3-1 after a 125-118 win.
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Wabash Valley Dominates Rend Lake For Third Straight Title
Wabash Valley defeated Rend Lake 18 to 7 to claim the Section IV crown, piling up runs in gusting wind at Carterville. Sophomore Tim Lander hit three home runs and drove in seven as pitcher Jim Crawford silenced Rend Lake after a rough start. The win advances Wa bash Valley to Region 24 in Aston, with Crawford earning the win and Lander continuing his season with a .430 average and 15 homers.
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LaPoint Shuts Out Cardinals in Return to San Francisco
Giants pitcher Dave LaPoint, facing his former team, pitched six solid innings to chill St. Louis 5-0 for his second career shutout. He also drove in a run with a double and kept Vince Coleman close on the basepaths as San Francisco spoiled Andujar's start.
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