Blues stay alive against Detroit
The St. Louis Blues avoided elimination with a 3-1 victory over Detroit in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal, cutting the series lead to 3-2. Grant Fuhr plus Geoff Courtnall Mike Eastwood and Todd Gill sparked St Louis past the Red Wings, who still hold the 3-2 edge. Game 6 is in St Louis Tuesday. Game 7, if needed, in Detroit. Sergei Fedorov, facing a $12 million bonus if Detroit reaches the conference finals, remained largely quiet with two takeaways and two giveaways.
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NBA Draft Order 1998 Vancouver First Round List
AP reports the 1998 NBA Draft order set for June 24 at General Motors Place Vancouver. First round includes Los Angeles Clippers at top, with teams such as Vancouver, Denver, Toronto, Golden State, Dallas, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Boston, Detroit, Orlando, Houston, New York, Minnesota, Portland, New Jersey, and more. Several picks carry conveyance options among Detroit Philadelphia Golden State Utah Vancouver Toronto and others. Second round shows picks 30 to 37 with Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, LA Clippers, Golden State, Dallas, Sacramento and Philadelphia selections.
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Rookie Pak wins LPGA title in major victory
Se Ri Pak, 20, became the first rookie to win a tour major since 1996, finishing 11 under 273 at Rockland. She led most of the day with a 68 while Lisa Hackney and Donna Andrews tied for second. Pak earned 195000 dollars as fans watched a historic South Korean triumph.
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Cook wins GTE Byron Nelson Classic in Texas
John Cook surged from four behind on the back nine to win the GTE Byron Nelson Classic in Irving, Texas with a 15 under 265. Fred Couples bogeyed No. 17 with a water ball, and Hal Sutton and Harrison Frazar tied for second at 268 while Tiger Woods finished seven back.
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Blues beat Red Wings 3 1 to take playoff series lead
NHL playoff game recap shows St Louis defeating Detroit 3 to 1 with goals by Courtnall Eastwood and Gill. Shots favored St Louis 23 to 20. Fuhr earned win. Osgood started for Detroit. Attendance 19,989. Series tied 3-2, next game in St Louis.
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Clippers win No 1 pick in draft lottery
The Los Angeles Clippers earned the right to pick first in the upcoming NBA draft after the Vancouver Grizzlies forfeited the top choice as part of their expansion deal. Clippers officials expressed confidence in securing the No 1 pick despite a 17-65 season and coach Bill Fitch being fired.
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Indiana Plays Chicago In Playoff Battle For Series Lead
Indiana trailed Chicago 79 to 85 as the Bulls pulled ahead in their best of seven series. Box scores show Mullin led Indiana with 16 points while Jordan scored 31 for Chicago. Upcoming games include LA at Utah and Indiana at Chicago with NBC coverage. series schedule tightens as moves toward possible decisive games.
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Panthers Remember Run-Way to Cross Country Titles
Mahl recalls a 1961 EC graduate era when the cross country program hit its stride. Dick ran practices and times, a mother worried for health, and two miles then, not five kilometers today. Elsasser coached after Mahl left, later returning to win a state title, shaping a team whose members grew into successful adults.
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Bulls Notch 41-40 Lead With Late Third Quarter Run
Bulls force nine Indiana turnovers in the third period and hold the Pacers to 31 percent shooting as Michael Jordan scores 31, with Rodman anchoring defense. Rodman's bench entrance sparks momentum while Bird pins the loss on flat Indiana start. Game 2 set for Tuesday at the United Center.
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