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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1981

Page

13

Panthers fall as Steers win 9 1 in five‑way 5 5A tie

Big Spring pitcher Wayne Shipman allowed 12 Permian hits but Mojo struggled with mental errors and base running. The Steers loaded the bases with none out in the third and fourth innings, scoring five and four runs respectively, while Brad Phillips allowed only two late innings and went the distance. Goetz and Williams had Mojo’s only extra base hits, and Mojo’s record drops to 4 9 while Big Spring moves into the top group in District 5 5A.

Wayne Shipman Mojo Black Cats Steers Permian PHS Abilene Cooper Midland Lee Shipman Jerry Hix Robbie Goetz PHL Lonnie Hobbs Goetz Mike Williams Williams Rusty Inzer Inzer Richard Hanfeld Brad Phillips Big Spring Tommy Olague Rusty Hayworth Dickie Wrightsil Lupe Ontiveros Phillips Mark King Armendariz Jimmy Morris Inter Hix Morris Hanfeld Arnound Warren Morris Ct Wrightsii Rt Manteic Ontiveros Wiliams Rosson Wilms Goetz Hantelg Wrights SAC Walker Warren Pritigs Ontiweros

Broncs surge into 5 5A lead in baseball race

Odess a High moved into a five way tie for first in District 5 5A with an 8 1 win over the San Angelo Bobcats. Tommy Stahl improved to 4 0 with a seven hit outing as OHS improved to 10 5 overall and 2 1 in league. Subia and Gallegos sparked the rally with a squeeze bunt and key miscues by San Angelo helped the visitors plate four in the fourth.

SAN Angelo — Odessa High San Angelo Bobcats Tommy Stahl Cats Bronchos Abilene Cooper Abilene High Midland Lee Big Spring OHS Broncs San Angelo Morris Morgan Junior Cobos Efrain Gallegos Morris Johnny Subia

McLennan Wins Playoff Ties For First In Bill Choate-Woodward Invite

Odessa College and McLennan tied for first with 636 two-day total at Huntsville. McLennan won the playoff on the first extra hole after OC shot 315 to McLennan 314. OC’s Mike Wiland led with 76, Jeff Trujillo 78, Rob Stewart 80, Tom Garcia 81, Tom Ryan 81. OC eyes nationals and next competes in Western JCAC meet at New Mexico Junior College Hobbs.

Huntsville Odessa College McLennan Barry Rodenhaver Mike Wiland OHS Jeff Trujillo Odessa Rodenhaver Rob Stewart Tom Garcia Tom Ryan New Mexico Military Grayson Midland San Jacinto Weatherford New Mexico Junior College Hobbs NMJC

NL West preview Astros are ideal for their indoor ballfield

Astros mised a playoff chance last year by one misplayed base and lost key hurlers. With Enos Cabell traded for Knepper and Don Sutton added, Houston stacks a deep rotation led by Niekro Ryan and a sturdy bullpen. Dodgers eye health and power with gaps filled by Landreaux and a strong infield, while Reds Braves Giants Padres battle for place as 1981 season looms. PREDICTION Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Atlanta San Francisco San Diego.

Houston Astros Gary Woods Astros Houston Philadelphia Phillies J.R. Richard Ken Forsch Richard Bill Virdon Enos Cabell San Francisco Bob Knepper Los Angeles Don Sutton Joe Niekro Nolan Ryan Forsch Ver Ruhle Joe Sambito Dave Smith Frank LaCorte Astrodome Cesar Cedeno Jose Cruz Terry Puhl Rafael Landestoy Danny Heep Craig Reynolds Art Howe Joe Morgan Alan Ashby Alan Knicely Davey Lopes Dodgers Reggie Smith Bill Russell Terry Forster Don Stanhouse Smith Frank Robinson Giants Frank Howard Padres Dave Winfield Howard Luis Salazar Ozzie Smith Terry Kennedy Gene Richards Alan Wiggins Rupert Jones Joe LeFebvre Yankees Jerry Mumphrey John Curtis Cincinnati Atlanta San Diego

Bulls and 76ers win NBA playoff openers

The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 90-80 as Ricky Sobers scored 18 and Artis Gilmore dominated with 16 rebounds and seven blocks. Philadelphia 76ers crushed the Indiana Pacers 124-108 behind Julius Erving with 32 points and 10 each for Darryl Dawkins and Bobby Jones.

Chicago Bulls Bulls New York Knicks Ricky Sobers Artis Gilmore 76Ers Boston Indiana Pacers Julius Erving Darryl Dawkins Bobby Jones Houston Los Angeles Kansas City Portland Knicks Gilmore

Odessa College tennis coach resigns

Susie Girard resigned as Odessa College tennis coach after two years. OC will advertise the opening nationwide for at least three weeks with a May 1 deadline and a new coach to start by August 24. Desired applicant traits include a masters in physical education and college level coaching experience.

Odessa College Susie Girard Phil Speegle Girard Gayle Noll Noll

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