Bullets back in driver's seat in playoffs
Washington Bullets grab 2-1 series lead by beating Atlanta Hawks 89-77 as Mitch Kupchak keyed a late run and Elvin Hayes added 19 points 14 rebounds. Philadelphia 76ers rebound to beat San Antonio 123-115 behind Julius Erving 39 and Darryl Dawkins 14 in the final period. Los Angeles Lakers top Seattle 118-112 in OT with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 32 points and six blocks. Kansas City Kings level the series at 1-1 with Phoenix Suns 111-91. All four series set to resume Sunday.
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Smola to Miami of Ohio shines for Elyria West
Jim Smola, a three year starter at quarterback for Elyria West, will attend Miami of Ohio next fall. He starred on both sides of the ball, threw for 415 yards, rushed for 105, and scored 60 points. He intercepted four passes, returning two for TDs, and earned first team honors in multiple leagues plus All Ohio special mention. He carries a 40 academic average.
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Lakers Triumph 118 112 over Sonics in Weekend Tilt
Lakers outlast Seattle 118 to 112 as Abdul-Jabbar leads with 32 points and Nixon adds 20. Beattie Shelton fouled out for Seattle while Silas and Silas contributed for Los Angeles. Seattle battled in a tight fourth, but the Lakers pulled away in the final minutes.
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Drivers lose 19 Indy 500 entries in USAC CART clash
Nineteen cars entered by CART teams are out of the Indianapolis 500 field as USAC suspends owners in a bid for control. Drivers including Al and Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock are left cars short while CART chief Pat Patrick accuses USAC of using the race as a pawn. Officials insist 103 entries remain and the race will proceed for cars in good standing.
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Openings in North baseball youth league
Little League North Minor A needs players ages 10 to 12 or several teams will have to be dropped. Interested parents of youths in this age group should call Player Agent Walt Hess at 365-4964 before May 1.
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