Bullets Outrun Spurs 121-117 to Tie Series 1-1
Washington used speed to beat San Antonio 121-117 in a playoff game at the Spurs home arena. Bobby Dandridge sparked the run game with 16 points while Kevin Grevey added 31 as Elvin Hayes had 28 and George Gervin scored 46 for the Spurs in a tight fourth quarter rally.
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Kevin Grevey
Elvin Hayes
George Gervin
Gervin
Julius Erving
76Ers
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Lloyd Free
George McGinnis
Sonics Top Portland in Walton Return Playoff Opener
Walton returned for Portland but Seattle edged the Trail Blazers 104 95 in the NBA playoff opener. Marvin Webster led Seattle with 24 points while Bill Walton scored 17 in his first game back from a foot injury. Other playoff results included Denver over Milwaukee 119 103 and Philadelphia defeating New York 119 100.
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Leadoff homer in ninth lifts Yankees past Orioles
Reggie Jackson opened the ninth with a homer off Tippy Martinez to give New York a 4-3 win over Baltimore as Luis Tiant pitched three hitless relief innings in his return. The Red Sox rallied in the ninth to beat Milwaukee 7-6 led by Carlton Fisk and Jack Brohamer. Royals blanked Blue Jays 5-0 with Amos Otis' grand slam. Mariners beat Angels 6-1. Three games rained out.
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Carl Yastrzemski
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Sal Bando
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Willie Wilson
Hal McRae
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Angels
Bruce Bochie
Seattle
Willie Randolph
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Doug Decinces
Dick Howser
Randolph
Reggie Jackson
Count Tosses Three Hitter Yet Giants Fall 1-0
John Montefusco pitched brilliantly allowing only three hits in a 1-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Giants failed to support him with runs and stranded several baserunners as his hot start remained winless in three starts.
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Kelchner Sets School 880 Mark as James Wood Dominates Meet
Jay Kelchner of James Wood cracks the 880 in 1:57.2 a new school record as Wood sweeps events in a triangular meet against Ft. Hill and Jefferson. Lloyd Newman leads multiple JW wins including 100 and 220 while Larry McKee takes the mile. The Colonels win 91 percent of points, with Apple Blossom Invitational hosting next.
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