Leonard Leonard eyes return after eye surgery in Baltimore
Sugar Ray Leonard underwent two hours of retinal repair surgery at Johns Hopkins to correct a partial detachment in his left eye. Doctors expect full recovery in four to six months with possible return to boxing later this year, though his title defense against Roger Stafford was canceled.
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Horner powers Braves past Cardinals in 3-0 win
Braves protect three game NL West lead as Bob Horner drives in a run and belts his sixth homer in ten games. Joe Cowley exits with a shoulder strain. Preston Hanna and relievers combine on a three-hitter to complete the shutout over Joaquin Andujar and the Cardinals.
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Salukis Lose Home Playoff Bid After Valley Sweep
SIU Salukis baseball finishes second in the Missouri Valley East as Indiana State sweeps Illinois State 3-1 and 5-1, denying hosting rights. SIU earns a Friday 11 a.m. game in Terre Haute against Wichita State, with Indiana State facing Creighton at 3 p.m. in the opening round. The tourney runs through Sunday with a possible Monday final.
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Celtics Rout 76ers In Game 1 Of Eastern Final
Celtics dominated Philadelphia 121 81 as Rick Robey sparked a decisive second quarter run. Parish and Bird led Boston with 24 points apiece while Dawkins battled a leg injury and Philadelphia shot 32.3 percent from the field.
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Washington
Lakers open conference finals with win over Spurs
Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Los Angeles with 32 points and 10 rebounds as the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-117 in the Western Conference finals opener. San Antonio shot 47.9 percent while L A 55 percent, and Spurs star George Gervin managed only eight points in the first half.
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Sneed Wins Houston Open in Playoff After Late Collapse
Ed Sneed, haunted by his 1979 Masters loss, edged Australian Bob Shearer in a Houston playoff to claim the $350,000 Houston tournament title. Sneed, five behind at start, shot 70 to force a playoff on No 15 and won with a birdie on the first playoff hole at Woodlands Country Club. He earned $63,000, while Shearer bogeyed late and missed a crucial 16-foot birdie putt.
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