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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1986
Page
9
Len Bias collapsed at 22 and died of an apparent heart attack after the Boston Celtics selected him No. 2 in the NBA draft. Reports quote Driesell and officials suggesting possible cocaine in Bias system. autopsy pending results.
Boston experts describe idiopathic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as the most probable killer of 22 year old Artis Bias, a University of Maryland star and Celtics draft choice. They note undetected heart defects can strike youths, with cocaine possibly aggravating any underlying condition. An autopsy results announcement is due within a week.
Death claims two prominent athletes Len Bias, 22, a Maryland All American star, dies likely of a heart attack just before an NBA debut with Boston Celtics. Flo Hyman, 31, famed American volleyball player, dies in January after competing in a Japanese league. autopsy confirms heart attack as cause.
Wayne Embry was introduced as Cleveland Cavaliers general manager at a downtown press conference. He pledged progress toward a championship and aims to hire a head coach soon, with Willis Reed among candidates but not yet contacted. Brad Daugherty and Ron Harper attended as top draft picks.
The Cleveland Indians routed Seattle 8-1 as Tony Bernazard Joe Carter and Mel Hall hit three homers in the first inning. Tom Candiotti pitched a five hitter to win his sixth game, with nine strikeouts and complete game, while Trevor Kearney homered for Seattle in the eighth.
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