Pistons Dominate Lakers In Game 1 Of 1989 Finals
Detroit opened the NBA Finals with a 109-97 win over Los Angeles as Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars and Bill Laimbeer sparked a balanced attack. Magic Johnson struggled as the Pistons controlled pace and defense, handing the Lakers their first postseason loss.
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Old Tigers are still clawing Indians in Anaheim
California Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1 as Dan Perry and Lance Parrish rekindled their Tigers era battery. Perry earned the win in five innings, aided by double plays and a late save by Bryan Harvey, while Salas and Washington provided the decisive early run for Anaheim.
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LSU Pounds Miami to Enter College World Series Semis
LSU defeats Miami 6-3 as Ben McDonald finishes in relief to seal the win. Russ Springer held the Hurricanes to six hits in a six inning stint. Wichita State also beat Arkansas 8-4 in another elimination game as LSU eyes Texas next.
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Swing For The Fences Contest At Chronicle Telegram
Entries are rolling in for the Chronicle Telegram Swing For the Fences contest offering two winners a trip to the 1989 World Series via a promotion with the Indians Shoes For Kids program. Participants pay 125 dollars to hit Iron Mike at Cleveland Stadium and the longest fair fly ball wins.
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Pistons blow by Lakers in Game 1 NBA finals rematch
Detroit built a early lead and dominated the Lakers 109 to 97 in Game 1 at the Palace. James Worthy missed the mark for LAL while Isiah Thomas and Dumars paced the Pistons as Pat Riley’s club struggled with rhythm and defense. The series continues Thursday with Game 2 at the Palace.
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Pistons cruise by Lakers as Johnson backs backcourt burst
Vinnie Johnson poured 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and led Detroit with backcourt fire. Magic Johnson saluted Detroit’s backcourt as the season’s backbone, while the Lakers struggled with defense and cold shooting. Detroit owned rebounding 45-32 as Aguirre and Rodman each had 10 and Mahorn and Laimbeer eight.
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