Islanders Survive to Force Fifth Game in Playoff Battle
The New York Islanders refuse to fold as veterans rally from an elimination edge in the first round. John Tonelli sets the tone with tying and winning goals, followed by Pat Flatley Brent Sutter Clark Gilles and Bryan Trottier scoring to overturn a 1-0 deficit and force a decisive fifth game establishing their championship character.
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Indians Edge Go-Ahead in Sloppy Loss at Royals
Cleveland falls 5-4 to Kansas City as Frazier takes loss after allowing three hits and an intentional walk in the eighth. The park’s carpet and a key bloop double by Orlando Sanchez spoiled a 4-1 Indians lead, while Jacoby's first big league homer and defensive plays kept them in the game. Butler miscues and failed stolen-base attempts doomed the Tribe on a drizzly afternoon.
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Cleveland turf overhaul aims for top infield in a month
Cleveland Stadium groundskeeper Jim Anglea says the Indians home field will be rebuilt after a rough season. The infield was torn up and rebuilt in 30 hours after a late winter thaw, with plans to prepped the outfield for opening day and aim for a leading surface within a month.
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Inkster Wins Nabisco Dinah Shore In Playoff
Juli Inkster, 23, won the Nabisco Dinah Shore after tying Pat Bradley on the final regulation hole and securing victory in the first playoff hole. Bradley’s final round and playoff missteps opened the door as Inkster, who began the day two behind leaders, posted a closing 68 to finish 8 under 280 with Bradley at 280 and Eggeling third.
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Nets Dominate Cavaliers In 124 97 Victory
Darry Dawkins led eight Nets players in double figures as New Jersey rolled past Cleveland 124 97 in East Rutherford. The Nets won their third straight and improved to 17 of 23 overall while Cleveland dropped its road skid.
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