Cable TV for prep sports faces mixed high school reactions
Athletic directors from Lorain Avon Lake and Westlake doubt cable coverage will benefit their programs. Lorain fears budget losses and charges advertisers. Avon Lake sees stable funds but worries TV shifts revenue from football. Westlake expects a break-even outcome amid regional competition.
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Murphy Leads Rockets Past Spurs to Reach Western Finals
Moses Malone sidelined by flu, Calvin Murphy scores 42 as Houston defeats San Antonio 105-100 to win the Western Conference semifinal 4 games to 3. Phoenix tops Kansas City 81-76 to force a seventh game. Milwaukee routs Philadelphia 109-36 to even series at 3-3.
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Indians promote Thornton and assign Hayes to minors
Cleveland activates power hitter Andre Thornton as the Indians move rookie Von Hayes to the minors to spark a slumping offense. The team, batting .216 with 12 runs in five games, also signs free agent Ron Pruitt to a one year deal and considers him behind the plate if Ron Hassey cannot play.
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A's boast early season swagger in 1981 opener
In Scottsdale and Oakland, Billy Martin builds confidence as the A's roll to a 16-1 exhibition win over Seattle. Tony Armas homers twice and drives in five as Rick Henderson and Rob Picciolo spark a five-run first inning. Martin hails the crowd of 50,255 and pledges focus on the pennant. The A's seek a record 10 straight season-opening wins.
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