Durkee’s S Read on Channel 8 NBA Playoff Airs
Durkee laments Channel 8 preemptions of NBA playoffs in Cleveland. He notes multiple conflicts with Indians games, limited telecasts, and lack of NCAA highlights on Channel 5. The piece recalls past coverage misses and praises any progress when finals may air on Channel 8 or WJKW.
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Playoff NHL matchups and dates from United Press report
National Hockey League playoffs feature the NY Islanders vs Toronto with the Islanders leading 2-1 and multiple games scheduled through April 27 including Detroit vs Montreal and Boston vs Chicago. Philadelphia hosts Buffalo in a tied series, while the Women’s Hockey Association playoff results show Alumni 5 Birmingham 1 and Edmonton Queen Houston.
Remarkable one grand slam both ways by Early Wynn
A historical note recalls pitcher Early Wynn who not only surrendered a grand slam but also hit one himself in a rare two way turn of events. The oddity highlights Wynn's unusual pair of feats on different sides of the plate in notable baseball lore.
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Spinks faces cocaine marijuana charges in St Louis
Heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, 24, was arrested in a hamburger stand lot with girlfriend Charlean Gunn after police found cocaine in a hatband and marijuana on Spinks. He faces a May 5 bond hearing and a September 15 rematch with Muhammad Ali amid ongoing legal and boxing federation questions.
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New putting style paying off for Gary Player
Gary Player shows progress with a new putting style as doubts fade. Quotes from his wife reveal a playful household scene while teammates and competitors note the improvement. Intrigue centers on how the transformation could affect his tour standing.
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Newborn birth fuels Whalers 9 1 win over Oilers
Mark Howe celebrated his wife Ginger giving birth as the New England Whalers thrashed Edmonton 9-1 in game four of the WHA quarter finals. Gordie Howe scored and assisted while Mark Howe had two assists. The win put New England up 3 1 in the best of seven series as Winnipeg and Quebec also won.
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South African golfer bolts to lead with 13 under in Houston Open
Friday's sports transactions report a major shift in a seasoned golfer's putting style after Greensboro. He rose from seven behind to win the Masters, then the Tournament of Champions, and now leads the Houston Open after two rounds with a 131 total. He credits a longer follow through and stronger stroke for the gain.
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Player Leads After Two Rounds In Tight PGA Contest
A dominant round by Ben Player and tight scoring across top competitors set a close leaderboard. Bob Murphy and Andy Bean sit two behind at 132, while George Burns is at 134 and Orville Moody 135. Lanny Wadkins and Gene Littler remain well back at 138, with Trevino and Palmer making the cut.
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Abram tops men keglers in Elyria League action
Wilfred Abram led area men's bowlers Friday night with a 641 series in the C League at the Elyria Bowling Center, aided by a 211 and 184. Goe bel's Beer claimed the season championship in the same league by beating BBC, while Gary Schneider posted a 625 third-best series and Wayne Bozman delivered a 626 with a 255 high game in the Friendship Couples League at Cardi's.
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Earl Anthony Nears Historic 30th PBA Title at Akron
AKRON AP Earl Anthony, from Tacoma Washington, leads the stepladder finals of the Tournament of Champions with 10,960 total pins after 48 games, aiming to win a record 30th PBA title and $30,000 top prize in a $150,000 purse. He will face Nelson Burton Jr Teata Semiz Mark Roth or Wayne Zahn in the final four.
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