Sixers edge Bucks to take 1-0 lead
Philadelphia guards Bobby Jones and Clint Richardson teamed for the decisive overtime play in a 111-109 win over Milwaukee as the 76ers nabbed a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Jones stole an inbound pass from Aston Lister and fed Richardson for the go ahead dunk with 1:34 left.
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Showtime sparks Lakers in Game 1 victory over Spurs
In a dramatic Western Conference opener at the Forum, the Lakers forged a 119-107 win as Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fueled a late surge after three quiet quarters. Norm Nixon scored 30, Michael Cooper and Gene Banks produced key moments, and coach Pat Riley urged the comeback while Stan Albeck vowed Spurs will rebound in Game 2. The series moves to San Antonio with the Spurs trailing 1-0.
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McEnroe tops Gerulaitis for Mercedes title on clay
John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6 3 7 5 to win $100,000 at the Mercedes Tournament of Champions. The win follows his Dallas World Championship and comes as majors loom with Paris Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows. McEnroe credited mid sized graphite racquet and improved focus, and said he may play the French Open if fit. Gerulaitis, who earned $40,000, praised the wind and McEnroe’s lob tactics that neutralized his net game.
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Chiefs bats sweep Pawtucket in 9-4 win
Syracuse Chiefs breakout on offense with 16 hits led by Ron Shepard three run homer in fourth. Vern Ramie and Tony Fernandez add key RBIs as Syracuse wins third straight, improving to 9-? in 21 games. Colin McLaughlin gets win, Dan Cooper saves. Next home start vs Rochester at 7:30 p.m.
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Hobart Hosts St Lawrence In NCAA Lacrosse Playoffs
Hobart the Division III leader opens its bid for a third straight title at home against St Lawrence in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. The field seedings place No 8 St Lawrence vs Hobart, with Ohio Wesleyan hosting Rochester Institute of Technology, and Washington College facing Salisbury State while Roanoke hosts Ithaca. The semifinals occur Saturday at the highest seed’s field and the final Sunday May 22 at the best remaining seed’s field. Syracuse remains top in Division I with Johns Hopkins Virginia SA and Army leading as bids are set.
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Sunny's Halo Triumph Shines Against Derby Odds
Trainer David Cross revived Sunny's Halo after injuries with winter rehab in California. Eddie Delahoussaye guided the Canadian bred colt to a 2 2/5 final quarter, delivering a dramatic 2:02 1/5 Derby win as Desert Wine closed, with future plans for Pimlico and Belmont in play and Travers potential.
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