Stage Set for Final NBA Battle
The Seattle Super Sonics and Washington Bullets meet in Game Seven at the Seattle Center Coliseum to decide the 32nd NBA champion. Seattle aims to finish strong at home behind Gus Williams Dennis Johnson and Fred Brown while Washington relies on Dandridge Hayes and Bundled backcourt shift to force a decisive win.
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Geiberger Eyes Memphis Classic Return Despite Slim Chance
Al Geiberger faces a tough path to repeat his 1977 Memphis win at the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic. The $250,000 event opens Thursday at Colonial Country Club with 150 players and top foreigners including Gary Player and Graham Marsh. Geiberger notes the feat is unlikely but remains focused after a practice round.
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Finley Signs Young Ace and Puts Him in A's Rotation
Oakland owner Charlie Finley made a bold move by signing 18 year old high school standout Michael Thomas Morgan for over 50000 and inserting him into the starting rotation. Morgan, the fourth pick in the draft, will debut Sunday against Baltimore and faces high expectations after a standout Valley High School season with 111 strikeouts in 72 innings.
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Kingman belts 400-foot slam as Cubs top Astros 9-4
Dave Kingman hit a grand slam at Wrigley Field to power the Cubs to a 9-4 win over Houston, the Cubs’ 10th straight home victory. In Montreal, a power blackout halted the Expos Padres game after Wayne Twitchell had held Montreal scoreless.
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Lasorda's Dodgers Slump Now Dampens Laughs and Hopes
Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tom Lasorda, slump to midseason malaise in the National League West. Despite strong hitting and high spirits, the club sits behind San Francisco and Cincinnati as the mood in the locker room turns sober and fans wonder if the fun can return.
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