Wide World of Sports Turns 20 With Anniversary Special
ABC's Wide World of Sports marks its 20th anniversary with a prime time special Saturday night at 8 on channels 5 and 23, plus ongoing weekend broadcasts. Jim McKay recalls the 1961 Philadelphia start and Roone Arledge's vision to televise diverse international sports and human drama.
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Weekend TV Schedule and ABC Wide World of Sports note
Weekend TV schedule listing prime time games and events on channel 3 with NBA playoff games and racing segments. The article also profiles ABCs Wide World of Sports evolving format highlighting gymnastics legends Cathy Rigby Kurt Thomas and a shift toward broader sports coverage and international reporting.
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Proud Appeal wins Blue Grass Stakes in Derby buildup
Proud Appeal dominant in the 1 1/8 mile Blue Grass at Keeneland escaping a soft track to beat Saw Me by three lengths as co favorite Tap Shoes scratched. Co-owners Gaines and Entermann value the classic potential while trainer Hough and others eyed a strong Derby field.
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Bird Powers Celtics Past Sixers In Eastern Conf Playoffs
Larry Bird scored 34 points on 14 of 21 shots with 16 rebounds and 5 assists as the Celtics routed the 76ers 118-99 to even the series. Julius Erving was held to 12 points while Boston forced turnovers and drew 3 technical fouls on Philadelphia. Reggie King led Kansas City with 31 points in a 86-79 win over Houston to force a deciding game. New Orleans reports a potential Pirates move meeting as talks continue over stadium lease and staying in Pittsburgh.
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