Cavaliers win streak hits five with late rally over Warriors
The Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 96-93 to extend their streak to five wins in a row, moving into sole second place in the division. Bingo Smith scored 15 after a family tragedy, Jim Cleamons had 23, Jim Chones 21, and coach Bill Fitch praised the team effort as Cleveland eyes six straight at Milwaukee.
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Commodores fall to Lakeland in Coliseum stumble
In Cleveland, Lorain County Community College’s Commodores lose 87-81 to Lakeland Community College. Gary Guice leads LCCC with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Lakeland’s Joe Vietz scores 24 as the Lakers pull away late.
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Atty threatens suit to regain Dolphin tickets
Attorney Ellis Rubin, longtime foe of the Miami Dolphins, seeks to reclaim five season tickets held for nine years for him and his four children and warns of lawsuits in federal and state courts. Dolphins president Joe Robbie accuses Rubin of using disputes to punish the team and calls pre season ticket sales a low blow.
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NBA Thursday and Friday results with key scores
Cleveland beat Golden State 93 in a Thursday NBA game while Indiana edged San Antonio 107 to 105 and Memphis defeated Louisville 120 to 114 with Denver 116 Utah 112. Friday matchups include Virginia at Memphis and New York at San Diego.
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Elyria Looks to Close Regular Season Strong in Lorain Duel
Elyria aims to extend its 15 game win streak and avoid a sour finish as they host Lorain in the regular season finale. The Pioneers, 16-1, face a 4-13 Lorain squad in a game that could carry momentum into the tournament. Lorain will field an all junior lineup led by 6-3 Byron McCall while Elyria counters with four seniors and 6-7 Richard Montague.
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Finley Wins Holtzman Arbitration Case for A’s Ace
San Francisco UPI Finley signs four of 13 A’s players seeking arbitration as Ken Holtzman earns 93000 after Hogan rules in Finley’s favor. Vida Blue Joe Rudi Gene Tenace sign terms amid a pacey haul, with Rudi boosting from 55000 to 90000.
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Pioneer matmen subdue Admirals in 42-14 win
Elyria's Pioneer squad overwhelmed Admiral King with 14 takedowns and 16 pins in a 42-14 dual. Key wins included John McKitrick 15-0, Steve Romans that used a Duck-Under and pin, and Bob Madison 30-second pin. The Pioneers improve to 5-4-1 heading into a rematch at Garfield Heights.
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