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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1981

Page

14

Malone fuels Rockets to 2-1 lead over Spurs in playoff win

Moses Malone scored 41 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to power Houston past San Antonio 112-99, moving the Rockets ahead 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinal as George Gervin led the Spurs with 33 points and Ron Brewer added 18. Malone sealed it with a late layup.

Houston Moses Malone San Antonio Spurs Rockets Ron Brewer Robert Reid Malone San Antonio Milwaukee Julius Erving Darryl Dawkins Maurice Cheeks Philadelphia Milwaukee Bucks 76Ers Dawkins Cheeks Kings Suns Kansas City Scott Wedman Phoenix Walter Davis Reggie King

Golf roundup reshapes District 5-5A standings at San Angelo

Cooper II posted a 310 to move into second behind Cooper I in the District 5-5A golf tour at San Angelo Country Club. Odessa High and Permian followed, with individual leaders shifting as Ronnie Fletcher of San Angelo led with 72. The tour continues Tuesday at Abilene Country Club before concluding in Big Spring.

San Angelo Abilene Coope San Angelo Country Club Cooper II Cooper I Odessa High Permian Big Spring Midland Lee San Angelo II Abilene High Midland Lee II Permian II Midland Dwight Royal Steve Estes

Andrews crowns 24A golf champion Snook shoots 72

Leland Snook of Andrews fired a two over par 72 to earn medalist honors and lead Andrews to the District 24A golf championship at Andrews Country Club. Top two teams and medalists advance to the regional meet in Lubbock with girls on April 23 24 and boys on April 30 May 1.

Chicago Larry Bird Cedric Maxwell Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls Boston Bird David Greenwood Andrews Leland Snook Andrews Country Club Lubbock Snook Sam Hansard Lamesa Hansard Sunset Country Club Dub Warden Leland Sam Rick Woodson Louis Wilks Sweetwater Steve Hammond Fort Stockton Jeff Hansard Terry Carr Greg Parmley Mike Claburn Monahans Big Lake Bradley Bains Rankin Big Lake Country Club Bains Joe Sconiers Iraan Levelland Kevin Smith Wink Grandfalls- Royalty Sterling City Greenwood Buena Vista Robert Lee

District 24A tennis semis set at Midland College

Andrews Fort Stockton and Snyder each advance four players to the District 24A semifinals at Midland College starting 9 a.m. The finals are at 11 a.m. Monahans has two semifinalists. Ector and Pecos have one each. Ector’s Eric Marrs remains in boys singles, after beating Roger Heuertz 6-3 6-2 in quarters, to meet Oscar Villarreal of Monahans.

Midland — Andrews Fort Stockton Snyder Midland College Monahans Ector Pecos Eric Marrs Roger Heuertz Lake View Oscar Villarreal Paige Styser Ob Teter Moore Marrs Oscar Villerree Leweer Neches Morgan Ege Rams Morarens Jesus Gofd Cores Munee Ger Jef Lewin Ancrews Lee Paige Seycer Eric Marre E Hrems Roger Mevertt Lace View Linda Hayrues Estella Reddie Sweetwater Reginia McNeil Telish Fhack Sweetwater Silvia Overbides Moranans Becky Martin Susan Stuutzenberger Andrews VicNell Silvia Overrides Michelle Townsel Cindy Plynkett Lamesa Lynn Bell Juanita Kelly Dedoran Jones Junita Buena Elly Monanans Andrews Kimberly Bray Abilene Cooper Liz Alvarado Odessa High Lisa Steen Permian Alvarado Dena Mynatt Cooper Steen Leanne Hill

Area track results show district meet leaders and marks

Readable results from a district track meet list team totals for area schools like Abilene Cooper Big Spring San Angelo Permian and others with event winners in triple jump high jump long jump discus shot put relays hurdles and sprints. Notable records and standings appear for individuals Carla Jackson Stephanie Jones and Elise Wheat among others.

Abilene Abilene High Dana Small Carla Seldon Cooper Karen Franks Permian Rorena McCave Lee Teresa Tollin Carla Jackson Big Spring Tonya Huckady Amanda Foust Odessa High Lori Kelly Sar Angelo Louise Gill Kelly Davis Elise Wheat Twyla Pearce Melissa Harrison Peggy Kester San Angelo Loca L Iseweny Twyla Pearce Cooper Lise Barrera I'S Sonya Roberts Paula Simmons Midland Hugh Sam Angelo Odesse High WHS Adiene High Noem Expinore Janis Kent Michelle Reed Stacie Vendeman Trudy Boyeswits Kermit Alpine Conutitio Faberia Adine Kilgore Shannon Cooke David Ryan Favens David Gutierrez Canutilio David Bryan Fabers Mine Jens Migareda Cantilio Rowdy McBride Adrian Perales Ruben Torres Shannon Coene Toes King Dawid Gutierres Canuto Kyle Clark

Denver City Wins District 6 3A Tennis Title

Denver City captures the District 6-3A tennis championship with 55 points led by boys singles champion John Hillard. Crane runner up in girls and boys doubles results show top teams Seminole and Crane securing second and third. Top two finishers in each division advance to the regional meet April 24 at Lubbock.

Denver City Seminole Crane Coahoma John Hillard Gloria Gonzales Lubbock

Ector rallies past Seminole for 13-12 comeback win

Ector trailed 6-0 after four innings but battled back to beat Seminole 13-12 in seven innings. Darrel Pride opened with a 450-foot homer, Danny Rodriguez and Abel Juarez drove in runs in the late game, and Larry DelBosque earned the win after a shaky start. Seminole visits Ector again Tuesday as the Eagles sit 12-7.

Seminole Jim Davis Ector Eagles Darrel Pride Warbirds Indians Gary Sabin Artie Rodriguez Ray Lawrence Danny Rodriguez del Bosque Abel Juarez Sabia Eagle Field Ector Sernow Prige Rodrigues DelBosque Supa Quiennerry Therwanger DeBasque Quinennerry Ector Suda Ramer Payne

Houston, Rice edge to narrow SWC wins in baseball

In Houston, Mark Lavespere lined a tenth inning single off Matt Dean to lift Houston past Texas Tech 6-5 as Rob Riley scored the eventual winner after a leadoff single. Rice edged Baylor 5-4 in 12 innings on Dave Edwards’s game winning homer, with Ricky Kelley winning for Rice and Jerry Arnold taking the loss.

Houston Mark Lavespere Matt Dean Texas Tech Rob Riley Cougars Tech David Carroll Red Raiders Dave Edwards Rice Owls Baylor Edwards Bears Ricky Kelley Rice Jerry Arnold

Permian and OHS Reach Tennis Semifinals in San Angelo

Permian and Odessa High advanced to the District 5 5A tennis semifinals at San Angelo High School. Permian doubles teams Kelly Porter with Tom O Leary and Kelly McAfee with Jane Ellen Reese earned spots, facing Abilene High’s Jeff Brown and Adam Dickson, while Burnam and a Permian partner awaited further pairing.

SAN Angelo — Permian Odessa High San Angelo High School Kelly Porter Tom O'Leary Permian Jeff Brown Adam Dickson Abilene High Kelly McAfee Jane Ellen Reese Stephanie Burnam Cees Geerter Tine Tow O'eary Parmar Victor Pest Elienge Abuere Cove Soom Meyers Cooper Vieve Steen Brent Biggs Gene Mynatt Conger Sune Furman Aimee Bro Gortaues Karen Newtrerne Gidley Abiene Lee Carle Neneee Kale Maton Sane Eien Reese Perman Ont Aren Hokiomel Reree Cowtt Antene We Reed

Angels threaten voiding Dickie Thon trade with Astros

An Angels spokesman said the Dickie Thon trade to the Houston Astros could be voided if not finalized by 5 p.m. Saturday after league pressure. Ken Forsch’s refusal to approve the deal delays completion as Thon has joined the Astros and played in opening day loss to the Angels.

Anaheim Dickie Thon California Angels Houston Astros Ken Forsch Angels Thon Astros Los Angeles Forsch Angel Tom Seeberg E.J. Buzzie" Buvasi

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