Stumbling Celtics fall to Indiana in tough road loss
Celtics coach Bill Fitch voiced frustration after Boston, mired in an 11-game skid, was routed 130 to 10 at Indiana. The Celtics lingered 13th in the 24- game stretch, with Fitch lamenting lack of physicality and rebounding as the Pacers earned a rare win.
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New San Diego duo plan American Basketball League
San Diego investors announce the American Basketball League set to debut in 1984 with a stationary goalkeeper and a focus on fundamentals. Co founder Med Park says the league will stress shooting passing and smarts over leaping and dunking with salaries from a 50 50 revenue share and ticket prices from 2 to 7 dollars.
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Sampson Wins 1983 Eastman Award For UVA Star
Ralph Sampson, three time All America center from the University of Virginia, is named the 1983 Eastman Award winner as college Player of the Year. Merv Lopes of Chaminade earns NAIA Coach of the Year after a 33 5 season and an upset of No 1 Virginia. Other briefs note boxing plans for Gerry Cooney, Ken Phelps trade to Seattle, pole vault records by Brad Pursley, Beathard NFL Executive of the Year, Ron Clinton as Illinois head coach, the death of William Wendell Yivaaker, and Israel's Shlomo Glickstein upsetting Ivan Lendl at Monte Carlo.
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Gretzky Sets Record Breaker Pace In Oilers Win Over Canucks
Wayne Gretzky scored three in the first period to reach 121 assists this season, breaking his own single season mark as Edmonton beat Vancouver 7 4. He added a goal later, noting a Palm Springs break before the game. The Canucks fell three points behind Calgary in the Smythe standings ahead of their rematch.
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