Knicks edge Pistons in dramatic OT playoff clincher
The Knicks beat the Pistons 127-123 in overtime to take the series three games to two. Bernard King scored a game high 44 points on a feverish seven-game series, Isiah Thomas fueled a late rally, and Detroit’s home crowd of 21,208 at Joe Louis Arena watched as New York seized the moment and prepared to face the Celtics in Boston.
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Olajuwon Turns Pro After Final Houston Season
Akeem Abdul Olajuwon, seven foot center for the Houston Cougars, will enter the NBA draft skipping his final college year. He led the nation in rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage this season and denied a reported $1.2 million per year offer from Portland. A coin flip May 10 will decide the top draft pick between Portland and Houston.
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Schoning Converts 7-10 Split In Local Bowling Action
Carol Schoning achieved the rare 7-10 split conversion during Thursday Night Couples League action at Stoney's Lanes. Marlene Tutle rolled a 247 game in Friday Ridge Runners League at Center Ridge Lanes.
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Andujar's bat wins game for Cards against Expos
Joaquin Andujar hit his first home run in nearly four years off Steve Rogers after a earlier chin whipping pitch, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-2 win over Montreal. The day featured other NL results with Dodgers beating Padres 1-0 and falcons no hit bid despite two doubles.
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