Woolridge has Less to Say after Thumping
November 16, 1984FIRED UP BY FIGHTIN' WORDSOrlando Woolridge claims he was misunderstood. He really didn't want the Celtics to take his remarks personally.But it was comments by Woolridge that seem to...
View ArticleCornbread Drops 30, while Bird and Parish Combine for 34 Caroms
November 16, 1984CELTICS RIP BULLS, 125-105In the best of NBA circles, the "Wolf Ticket" is still the one thing that can provoke the most violent reaction. Most teams know the worst place to try to...
View ArticleParish and McHale Make Warriors Green with Envy
November 22, 1984CELTICS FEAST, 135-91Today is a day of thanks.Before passing the cranberry sauce to your brother-in-law, be thankful that you are not a Golden State Warriors season-ticket holder. Give...
View ArticleCeltics Avenge Lone Loss
November 24, 1984CELTICS AVENGE LONE LOSSThey'll be taking it to the streets and dancehalls of Kansas City, Dallas, Houston and Richfield, Ohio during the next eight days. But for those who've seen...
View ArticleC's Down KC Kings, Move to 11-1
11/25/84CELTICS DOWN KANSAS CITY KINGSThe streak is now six in a row and the Celtics are 11-1, just like the Dolphins, Broncos and 49ers.Boston defeated the Kansas City Kings last night, 135-124,...
View ArticleReigning Champs Look Even Better
November 25, 1984SO FAR, CELTICS LOOK NEW AND IMPROVEDGranted, it's only November and they've played a creampuff schedule, but at this juncture the Celtics have the appearance of being a better...
View ArticleKC Jones is a Proven Winner
November 26, 1984SILENCE IS GOLDEN THE UNPARALLELED WINNING RECORD OF K.C. JONES SPEAKS LOUDER THAN HIS WORDSA soft-spoken man in a profession dominated by blowhards, K.C. Jones never has developed a...
View ArticleBird's 40 Boosts Boston (12-1)
November 28, 1984CELTICS CRUISE, 114-99 CELTICS MAKE MAVERICKS 12TH VICTIMMaybe Bill Fitch, Ralph Sampson, and Akeem Olajuwon have the answer. We'll find out tonight in Houston. Meanwhile, the Celtics...
View ArticleBird (23, 10, & 9) and Parish (17 & 11) Help C's Melt Rockets
November 29, 1984CELTICS MELT DOWN ROCKETS, 110-100Just another game? Sure . . . just like your high school reunion is just another dinner dance.You always want to look good in front of those who knew...
View ArticleML Carr Making an Impact
November 30, 1984M. L.CARR - CAREFREE AND CONTRIBUTING CELTICThe engine rattle has suddenly ceased. The hole in the muffler closed itself. The broken defroster and radio are working again. The old Carr...
View ArticleIs DJ the Best Guard in the NBA?
December 2, 1984Is DJ the Best Guard in the NBA?You can make a case for Magic Johnson, Sidney Moncrief, Isiah Thomas or Michael Jordan, but this typist believes that Dennis Johnson has been the best...
View ArticleC's Beat Pesky Cavs
December 2, 1984CELTICS DOWN CAVSIt was supposed to be like Christie Brinkley vs. Olive Oyl in a wet T-shirt contest. It was supposed to be like Eric Sevareid in a floor debate with Fred Flintstone.It...
View ArticleC's Take Gaudy Record to the Silverdome
December 4, 1984CELTICS NEARING RECORDSThe magical mystery tour moves to the suburban tundra of northwest Detroit tonight. Playing the 9-9 Pistons at the Silverdome (SportsChannel, 7:30), the Celtics...
View ArticleDJ Fine-Tuning his Stroke
December 4, 1984DJ Fine-Tuning his StrokeBald men don't grow hair in midlife, little men don't grow tall overnight and Joan Rivers this far in her career never will show class. Some things are given,...
View ArticleMighty C's Lose One
December 5, 1984PISTONS COOL OFF CELTICSOn a night when the inside of the Silverdome was the same temperature as a Haagan Daaz warehouse, the Celts turned stone cold and saw their 10-game winning...
View ArticleBird (37) and the Chief (24 & 18) Polish off the Nets
December 9, 1984Section: SPORTSBIRD (37), CELTICS TAKE IT TO NETS, 107-98EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.How bad are things with the New Jersey Nets? They had to press play-by-play announcer Mel Proctor into...
View ArticleGlenn "Doc" Rivers Chokes at the Stripe in C's Win
December 10, 1984GLENN "DOC" RIVERS MUFFED CHANCE TO STARGlenn (Doc) Rivers was easy to spot last night. His body was sprawled on the Garden floor while the Celtics trotted off with yet another...
View ArticleBoston Dumps Atlanta, Despite 70 from Nique and Doc
December 10, 1984MCHALE, BIRD DO IN HAWKSThey call it "Tap City," a tiny part of the world above the rims at Boston Garden, and woe be to any visitor whose hopes for victory rest on a ball bouncing...
View ArticleBird is Sizzling
December 11, 1984BIRD'S EYE-POPPING START PART OF GAME PLANWho'd ever have thought it would be Larry Bird? Of all the men to stray away from what is considered to be the most sacred of Celtics...
View ArticleMagic still Tragic
December 11, 1984UNFAIRLY BLAMED, MAGIC JOHNSON CARRIES ONThink back to the historic Celtics Lakers playoff series last spring. Recall who was the consensus goat? Remember which Laker entered the...
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