New Yorker Wins Lorain County Speedway Opener
In Lorain County Speedway opener action at South Amherst Mike McLaughlin of Syracuse won the supermodified feature after battling Michigan veteran John Logan over five laps. Gene Laux of Monroeville captured the sport stock feature while Bedford Heights’ John Riolo won spectator stock. McLaughlin, new to asphalt, drives for Tom Foster of Savannah, N Y, piloting a former Shampine ride with a 526 cubic inch engine. The event featured wingless cars and multiple spins as drivers adapted to the track conditions.
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Leonard's boxing future in doubt after eye surgery
Baltimore AP report says Sugar Ray Leonard faces weeks of uncertain recovery after retinal detachment surgery at Johns Hopkins. Doctors caution it is too early to gauge fully but expect possible return by year end if healing proceeds.
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Indians Win HR Derby as Homers Lift Tribe Past A's
Cleveland rallies to beat Oakland 14 2 after a 3 1 run spree and five homers. Andre Thornton leads with four homers and nine RBI in the series, while Steve McCarty and Matt Keough exchange blunt quotes on a rough start. The Indians move to 12-14 as they head to Seattle for a two game set.
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Showdown turns into letdown by Celtics crush 76ers 121 81
In Boston Garden, the Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 121-81 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Larry Bird and Robert Parish led with 21 and decisive third-quarter scoring as Philadelphia faced worst-ever playoff defeat to Boston.
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Raiders still blocked by money for move to Los Angeles
Los Angeles remains wary as city and county funds promised in 1980 for Coliseum renovations and moving costs are depleted. Officials say renegotiation is needed as the county budget has absorbed the earmarked money and Rams losses widen the Coliseum deficit.
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