Reliever Cooper saves Chiefs rally in doubleheader
Don Cooper, moved to the bullpen after years as a starter, earned two saves in a doubleheader sweep of the Richmond Braves, lowering his ERA to 1.67 and helping the Syracuse Chiefs stay in the International League race. He pitched two shutout innings, aided by a single hit and a beaning, and has been involved in half the team's 14 wins this season.
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Don Cooper
Cooper
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Chiefs
Richmond Braves
Colin McLaughlin
Keith Walker
Braves
Paul Zavella
Toronto
Syracuse
Bernie Beckman
Yankee Chain
Minnesota
Toledo Mud Hens
Twins
The
Blue
Jays
Dave Baker
Dave Stieb
Jim Clancy
Luis Leal
Holmes Upset Looms As Witherspoon, Weaver Battle Heavyweights
Larry Holmes retained the WBC title with a 12 round split decision over Tim Witherspoon, while Michael Dokes drew 15 rounds with Mike Weaver to keep the WBA crown. Weaver and Witherspoon pressed hard, Holmes admitted self doubt, and Dokes weighed heavier as Page defeated Renaldo Snipes in an eliminator to set a possible Holmes foe.
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Las Vegas
Larry Holmes
Michael Dokes
Tim Witherspoon
Mike Weaver
Holmes
World Boxing Council
Witherspoon
Dokes
Weaver
World Boxing Association
Joey Curtis
Chuck Jassett
Chuck Minker
Herb Santos
Associated Press
Leon Spinks
Hassett
Easton
Page
Greg Page
Renaldo Snipes
King Dokes
Don King
Closed circuit TV fights bomb in large arenas
The closed circuit telecast of Larry Holmes title defense and undercard bouts drew very poor crowds in large venues. Major arenas like The Forum, Brendan Byrne Arena, and the Spectrum reported only a few thousand attendees while ticket prices ranged from 15 to 26 dollars.
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Forum
Inglewood
Calif
Lakers
Brendan Byrne
East Rutherford
N.J
Philadelphia
Spectrum
Lakers rally past Spurs to reach NBA finals against 76ers
In a 101 100 semifinal thriller Los Angeles blocks two final Spurs shots to seal a series sweep and advance to face Philadelphia in the NBA finals. Kareem Abdul Jabbar tops Los Angeles with 28 points while Artis Gilmore 24 and 18 rebounds lead San Antonio.
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Texas
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia
San Antonio Spurs
Lakers
Los Angeles
76Ers
Pat Riley
Portland
Barvin
Magic’ Johnson
Spurs
Ike Mitchell
Johnson
Riley
George Gervin
Mitchell
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar
Stan Albeck
Gervin
Artis Gilmore
Johnny Moore
Moore
Norm Nixon
Jamaal Wilkes
Michael Cooper
Bob McAdoo
Boston Celtics
Judges and lawyers steal the Preakness spotlight
The writer attacks sports governance as lawyers and judges eclipse the Preakness. He cites Desert Wine's Lasix ruling, calls for uniform national rules, predicts more court involvement, and notes a likely wet Pimlico race day with Bet Big aiming for early lead while Derby contenders adjust tactics.
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Baltimore
Pete Rozelle
Pimlico
Maryland Racing Commission
Maryland
California
Kentucky
Court
Stewards and Racing Commission
Robert Hammerman
Sunny’s Halo
Desert Wine
Bet Big
Wayne Lukas
Maria
Sunny
Halo
Crown
Page
Picking the Preakness picks from the press box
A roundup of pundit predictions for the Preakness at Pimlico. Names include Randy Moss of the Arkansas Democrat, Billy Reed of the Courier Journal, Leigh Montville of the Boston Globe, Mike Farber of the Montreal Gazette, Bill Nack of Sports Illustrated, Russ Harris of the New York Daily News, Jimmy the Greek, Randy Galloway, Eddie Donnally, Paul Moran, Steve Daly, Pete Axthelm, and Edwin Pope. Favorites center on Sunny’s Halo with Desert Wine and Current Hope among top selections.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Randy Moss
Arkansas Democrat
Sunny
Paris Prince
Billy Reed
Louisville Courier-Journal
Leigh Montville
Boston Globe
Mike Farber
Montreal Gazetta
Eddie Donnally
Dallas Morning News
Paul Moran
Fort Lauderdale News
Steve Daley
Chicago Tribune
Pete Axthelm
NBC
Edwin Pope
Miami Herald
Deputed Testamony
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Tim
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Randy Stephens
Arnie Burdick
Philly
Oly
Phate ‘Magic’ Johnson
the Preakness
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