Seattle Has NBA Advantage Sonics Zone Too Much for Bullets
The Seattle SuperSonics defense disrupted Washington with traps and a disputed zone, beating the Bullets 92-82 to even the series at 1-1. Jack Sikma led with 14 points and 13 rebounds as Dennis Johnson added 20 points and six assists. The teams meet next in Seattle at the Kingdome and Coliseum for Games Three and Four.
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Bullets fall to Sonics in tough zone battle
Gus Williams led Seattle with 23 points while Sikma added 16 and John Johnson 17 as Washington stumbled in the final quarter. Dandridge and Hayes paced the Bullets with 21 and 20, but the team shot 38 percent after halftime and failed to solve Seattle's defense. Motta vowed regrouping while Wilkens denied employing a true zone defense.
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Handley Sends 10 to State AA Track Meet at JMU
Handley aims for several top finishes at the Virginia State AA championships at James Madison University. Ten boys and three girls compete with key hopes including Rhonda McIntire in the two mile, Rosina Johnson and Linda Jones in field events, and multiple Handley sprinters and distance runners chasing personal bests.
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Harrisonburg
Blankenship Will Play for Royals in Valley League Signings
Eight players signed with the Winchester Royals of the Valley Baseball League announced by general manager Keith Lupton. Right handed pitcher Donald Blankenship from Handley and freshman Seminole Junior College join a roster of 18 under contract as the Royals prep for their first league season.
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Orioles extend AL East lead with 5-3 win over Red Sox
Dennis Martinez pitched a 10-hit gem securing his seventh straight win as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-3. Kiko Garcia delivered a pivotal two-run homer in the sixth to cap a three-run rally and push Baltimore to 25 wins in 31 games, widening its lead over Boston.
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Wadkins Leads Memorial as Weather Boosts Scores
Lanny Wadkins shot a 69 to hold a one stroke lead over Mike McCullough after the first round at Muirfield Village in Dublin Ohio. Poor conditions produced a single round record with many stars like Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson struggling, while Wadkins credited his late surge and steadier play despite wind and cold.
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