Lakers inch closer to NBA finals in Game 4 win
Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 126-115 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 31 points, Magic Johnson added 20 points and 15 assists, as Los Angeles held off a Suns rally to control the game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Game 5 is set for Wednesday at the Forum in Inglewood.
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Chicago hurlers finally gain win
In a 3-0 Chicago win over Toronto, pitcher Richard Dotson benefited from an unexpected contribution by second baseman Julio Cruz, whose two run homer sealed the victory as Dotson improved to 16th win in his last 18 decisions. The White Sox snapped a string of close losses with solid defense and timely hitting.
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Gamblers win while Panthers lose in USFL action
Houston Gamblers routed Oklahoma 31 12 as Jim Kelly threw three TD passes amid a dominant performance. Michigan Panthers fell 24 17 to the Express in Los Angeles, leaving Houston atop the Central Division at 8 5.
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Indians Use Ninth Inning Rally To Beat Brewers
Indians shut down the Brewers in the ninth as Tom Waddell retired Rick Manning on a grounder into a double play after Corrales was summoned with one out. Rick Waits appeared for Milwaukee, replacing Don Sutton, and forced a bases loaded situation before Castillo grounded into a double play.
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Orioles weigh Palmer decision amid internal rifts and Weaver critique
The Orioles considered releasing Jim Palmer amid sharp divisions within the organization over the move. Manager Joe Altobelli and pitching coach Ray Miller argued for Cut Palmer, while GM Hank Peters and owner Edward Bennett Williams resisted. Earl Weaver publicly criticized the decision, suggesting Baltimore should not have released Palmer and warning of possible comeback potential like a Phil Niekro scenario.
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Edmonton Oilers Lift Stanley Cup After Thrilling Victory
Edmonton fans clogged downtown streets with cars in a spontaneous parade as the Oilers clinched the Stanley Cup in a dramatic win. Players celebrated with champagne, while Lee Fogolin and Mark Messier spoke of the team’s unity and quest to stay together. Islanders coach Al Arbour acknowledged the sting of defeat as Edmonton marked a new era.
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