Sports headlines for Tuesday April 17, 1979:

• Soviets Rout Sweden, 9-3
• Falcon Linebacker Off Critical List
• Arbitration Date Set For Horner vs. Braves
• Pirate Promotions Not Paying Off

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  NBA standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 4 F Kings (48-35) 30 28 15 26 99 Suns (53-33) 31 18 22 31 102 Att: n/aSuns lead, 1 game to 0

Team 1 2 3 4 F 76ers (48-37) 33 23 34 30 120 Spurs (50-34) 28 35 28 30 121 Att: n/aSpurs lead, 2 games to 0

Team 1 2 3 4 F Lakers (49-37) 29 25 22 25 101 Sonics (53-30) 22 27 32 31 112 Att: n/aSonics lead, 1 game to 0

Team 1 2 3 4 F Hawks (49-37) 24 27 26 30 107 Bullets (55-29) 24 26 28 21 99 Att: n/aSeries tied, 1-1