Erving’s 30 fuels Sixers past Celtics 102 90 to go 3 1
Julius Erving scored 30 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston 102 90 to seize a 3 1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Boston’s defense clamped down late but could not overcome Philadelphia’s sharper free throw finishing.
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Zisk Delivers Two-Run Single Lifts Rangers Past Indians
Richie Zisk delivered a bases loaded two-out single in the ninth to cap a 4-1 Texas win over Cleveland at Municipal Stadium. Zisk’s hit followed two previous late-season clutch trips, and he credited resolve in a pitcher’s duel with Indians ace Waits who matched him with sharp stuff.
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Marshmallow mishap shadows Twins win over Athletics
Oakland manager Billy Martin chased a marshmallow hurler after the ninth inning loss to Minnesota. The Twins exploded for five runs in the fifth behind Rick Sofield and Jose Morales homers, while Koosman improved to 2-1 and Keough took the loss. Other AL results included Detroit, Texas, Chicago, Toronto, Kansas City and California victories.
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Braves edge Expos in 11th as Parrish fuels dynasty night
Montreal’s Larry Parrish homered three times and drove in seven, but Atlanta won 8-7 in 11 innings as Jerry Royster scored the deciding run on Chris Chambliss’ double in the 11th. Cox praised Parrish while other games shifted with several multi-run blasts.
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