Streaks and philosophy fuel Sparky Anderson in Tigers camp
Detroit awaiting progress as Sparky Anderson muses on streaks and management. He cites past runs from the 1971 72 Lakers 1972 Dolphins 1982 Braves and 1911 Tigers while insisting players win games not managers. Morris Perry Whitaker Lemon and a tight defense powered a three game weekend win over Cleveland.
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Indians
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Dan Perry
Lou Whitaker
Chet Lemon
Tigers edge Indians as Petry nearly no-hits in 6-1 win
Detroit strengthens lead at 18-2 after Dan Petry nearly no-hits Cleveland into the eighth. Cleaveland’s George Vukovich doubled for the lone run as Kirk Gibson drove in three and Lance Parrish added a double. Petry, easing after elbow issues, fanned seven with two walks while Willie Hernandez finished. The Tigers’ ace, sharing the no-hitter dream, praised the win over the Indians and the team’s momentum.
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Baltimore
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Dan Spillner
Tom Brookens
Celtics edge Knicks in opener as Bird stars despite injury
Larry Bird led Boston with 23 points 12 assists and 9 rebounds in a 110-92 playoff triumph over New York. He aggravated his ankle late but chose to stay on the floor despite coach KC Jones earlier remarks. Celtics’ Dr Silva hopes Bird will be ready for Game 2 amid a new offense rollout.
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Phoenix
Derby hopefuls set as Swale leads top contenders at Churchill
In the 110th Kentucky Derby battle, Swale heads betting as Devil's Bag faces a strong field including two fillies Althea and Life's Magic, both entered by trainer Woody Stephens. Lukas plans to run both fillies and a colt, continuing a star-filled buildup with riders Pat Valenzuela for Althea and Don Brumheld for Life's Magic.
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California
USFL shift rattles 1984 NFL draft highlights
Rival league siphons top stars including Steve Young Mike Rozier and Reggie White altering NFL teams plans. Don Shula says Dolphins need linebackers as draft begins with New England selecting first and New York Giants blocked from preferred picks by USFL signings. The draft starts 8 am at the Omni Park Hotel and runs one day with 12 rounds.
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