Blazers claim NBA crown in season of firsts
Portland fans celebrate as the Trail Blazers edged the Philadelphia 76ers 109 to 107 to secure the NBA championship. Coach Jack Ramsay and center Bill Walton led a dramatic turnaround in Ramsay’s seventh season, with a city parade proclaimed by the mayor. Philadelphia coach Gene Shue and the 76ers fell short in this title bid.
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Mets surge under Torre with doubleheader sweep over Phillies
Joe Torre led the Mets to a six of seven stretch as manager after a 6-5 10 inning opener and a 3-2 nightcap anchored by Dave Kingman s three run homer. The club benefited from self made plays including Bud Harrelson steal and a bunt by Jerry Grote setting up the winning run.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Baseball Schedule
Standings show Chicago leading the NL division at 30 18 followed by Pittsburgh 29 18 and St Louis 28 22. American League East lists Baltimore, New York, Boston amid late results and tonight’s pitching matchups across leagues.
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Crane second in tourney after weekend softball run
The Crane Company softball team went two wins and two losses in a round robin, finishing second. Saturday they beat Rebling Construction 13 5 with Chuck Doughty winning, and later lost 9 6 to Sigourney as Tom Trier led with three hits. They then defeated New London 14 7 with Doughty on the mound and two Ko hits by Helmstead and Doughty, and closed Sunday 6 1 to First National of Fairfield as Pearson Sojka and Wilson doubled. Crane improves to 18 7 on the season.
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Carner wins LPGA Talk Tournament in New Rochelle
JoAnne Carner, starting six strokes ahead, seals a five stroke victory at the LPGA Talk Tournament in New Rochelle New York finishing with a 74 total 284 four under par. A near hole in one on the 18th led to a mishap when her ball almost struck spectator Doris Stewart but Stewart was not seriously hurt. Gallagher Jim.
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Hearst Fenn capture West Liberty wins
Tom Hearst tops a 32 car late model field for his fifth West Liberty feature and eighth of the season, edging Mike Niffenegger after 18 laps of a close race. Kenny Fenn wins the sportsman feature and heat, with multiple winners and heats listed. race schedule notes weekly Saturdays with a mid season championship on June 25.
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Westphal golfers cling to Twilight lead in week
Westphal's team held a slim edge in the Twilight League standings as Dick Paul earned medalist honors with a 35. Craig Paul and Jim Lloyd shot 36s while Friday matches showed Dalrymple 29 over Carr 11 and others posting scores across the field.
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Hobson proves worth to Sox
In Boston, Butch Hobson drives in two runs in a 5-1 win over Minnesota boosting his season RBI to 36 as Carl Yastrzemski adds a two run homer. Don Zimmer lauds Hobson while ex Twin Bill Campbell earns his ninth save. Other AL scores include New York 8 Chicago 6 and Seattle 6 Cleveland 1.
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Weiskopf Captures Carolina Title in Kemper Open
Tom Weiskopf won the Kemper Open in Charlotte by two strokes over Bill Rogers and George Burns. He called the victory one of the most important of his career after battling frustration and doubt, with the three leaders tied at nine under par entering the final round.
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