Nuggets even playoff series with 136 114 win over Lakers
Denver's Alex English poured in 40 points as the Nuggets toppled Los Angeles 136 114 to even the best of seven. Kareem Abdul Jabbar drew two technical fouls and was ejected after a skirmish with Danny Schayes as the Lakers struggled with poor shooting and 24 turnovers. Doug Moe praised his team's defense while Pat Riley noted varying views on Denver's strategy against Kareem.
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Hawkins continues 7 game win streak in Padres 6 2 victory
San Diego pitcher Andy Hawkins improved to 7-0 after five innings in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kevin McReynolds opened the game with a three run homer as Hawkins survived a rough first inning. Mark Thurmond earned the save with four innings of two hit relief.
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Garvey's tuneup helps Padres get hot pace
San Diego first baseman Steve Garvey talks of an automotive tuneup era as he leads the NL in hits and slugging. The 36 year old is off his best start since 1980 and credits spring work on his swing and stance. Padres manager Dick Williams cites the thumb injury last year and Garvey's current 12 game hitting streak as factors in his improved production.
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Harrisburg Bulldogs Set Pace In South Seven Race
Harrisburg tops the South Seven Conference with an undefeated run and a 17-4 regular season. Pitcher Eddie Davis led with a 10-1 overall, 9-0 conference record and nine homers, while Clint Hodge hit .423 and Robert Jones .385. Cobden, Carlyle, and Goreville also contend for regional honors as the season winds to a close.
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Baseball Kings South Seven Champion Harrisburg Crowned 13-0
Harrisburg led by coach Jay Thompson and players Eddie Davis Clint Hodge Robert Jones Brian Beal and Bob Simpson to a 13-0 league mark and 17-4 overall as the Kings earned the South Seven title. Thompson credited rising pitching depth and young standouts amid a strong season.
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Thompson Seeks Redbirds Stadium Move in Illinois
Gov. James R. Thompson met with Cardinals owner William Bidwill and NASCAR figure Bill France Jr. to discuss a large domed stadium in East St. Louis for football and other uses, and a possible car racing track. No concrete plans were disclosed though talks aim to spur economic development.
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