Jabbar May Stay as Lakers Top Knicks in Tight Win
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 119-114. Magic Johnson praised Jabbar's conditioning and longevity, while Bernard King matched Jabbar with 39 for New York in a hard fought game that featured pressure defense and late adjustments.
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Track aide needed at South Amherst this spring
South Amherst seeks an assistant track coach for the spring season. No teaching position is offered. Interested applicants should contact Athlete Director Bil Immler at 986-917.
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West dominates East in all stars clash and late surge
West led 11 goal output with Zungul and Segota each scoring four as San Diego routed East 9 goal margin late in the game after a stretch where East failed to finish chances and Manning left the net. Fans praised TV coverage and the overall event while Celtics star Stamenkovic noted the small car for a big player.
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Lorain Hall of Fame to Add Seven Enshrinees
The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame will honor seven individuals at an upcoming enshrinement banquet. Awardees include Ray Mize, William Karpinski, Bill Fazekas, Mike Campana, John Justin, Jim Lawhead, and Rosie Brest, with diverse ties to baseball, bowling, basketball, and softball. Mize spent time in the Yankees farm system, Fazekas was signed by the Indians, Campana trained with the Giants in the 1940s, and Justin posted an 832 series in 1934 while maintaining a 200 career average. Lawhead, Lorain Catholic’s basketball coach, has guided teams to over 300 wins, including a 1976 state runner-up finish and a Lorain County record of 25 wins in a season.
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Knight's chair incident sparks controversy over Knight leadership
Indiana coach Bobby Knight publicly apologized after a Sunday night outburst in which he hurled a chair and cursed at a follow-up foul on Daryl Thomas. The episode drew criticism from the university and Big Ten, recalling Woody Hayes’s style and prompting calls for accountability from athletic officials. Knight defended his actions as unwise but not representative of his program.
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Flutie struggles in opener as Stoudt shines for Birmingham
In New York, Doug Flutie faced pressure to be the showcase star, admitting frustration at the lack of early success while Stoudt impressed with a 21-of-33, 220-yard, three-TD passing performance and nine carries for 65 yards. Jim Kelly led the Houston Gamblers with five TDs and 574 passing yards in a 34-33 comeback over the LA Express, setting records and highlighting a dramatic USFL Sunday.
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