Spurs edge 76ers to set up Bullets rematch
Spurs beat Philadelphia 111-108 in game seven to clinch the series and earn a playoff rematch with Washington. Louie Dampier, Mike Green, Julius Erving, George Gervin, and Larry Kenan figure in a tense finish as San Antonio ends a long playoff drought.
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Orioles top Mariners as Smith and Lowenstein pace 9-3 win
Billy Smith drove in three runs and John Lowenstein belted a three run homer as the Orioles beat Seattle 9-3 with a seven hitter from Mike Flanagan and Don Stanhouse. Baltimore backed their 15 hits with a five run ninth.
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Czaravich Quietly Bets Back at Belmont Park Barn 57
In Louisville Derby week chaos, Belmont Park hosts Czaravich a chestnut colt calmly munching in Barn 57. Spectacular Bid and Flying Poster attract photographers as trainers hold press conferences nearby.
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Spectacular Derby Prospects Highlight Czaravich Decision
Trainer Billy Turner discusses the decision to skip the Derby with Czaravich, a strong colt who won at Aqueduct and placed third in the Wood Memorial. The farm circles this year’s Triple Crown as Spectacular Bid and Flying Paster loom as Derby favorites, while Czaravich could reappear in future races.
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Handley Golfers Nab Third Title
Handley wins district title at Goose Creek with a 328 to edge Loudoun Valley. Danny Deignan and Scott Jack led Handley’s scoring while Bobby Tate fired 73 to take individual medalist honors by five strokes. Handley and Loudoun Valley advance to Region II Group AA at South Wales Culpeper.
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General Assembly Primed for Derby Challenge
Louisville AP General Assembly mirrors Secretariat with fast 57 and 2-5 seconds five eighths and 1 10 1-5 for three quarters in workout. Trainers compare pace and potential while Spectacular Bid and Flying Poster loom as Derby favorites. Jolley praises horse's affinity for track despite erratic career.
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Redskins Watch As Bills Take Cousineau First
New York AP reported Tom Cousineau an All-American linebacker from Ohio State was chosen by the Buffalo Bills as the No 1 pick in the 1979 NFL draft. The selection came quickly via a trade with San Francisco that sent O J Simpson to the 49ers. The 6 2 230 lb Cousineau, inspired by Dick Butkus, drew comparisons to Randy Gradishar.
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