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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1981

Page

15

Orioles edge Royals in opening crowd as Dempsey, Singleton spark win

In Baltimore 50,317 fans watched the Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Ken Singleton hit a first inning homer and Rick Dempsey added a key two run blast, while Sammy Stewart shut down the Royals with four innings of two hit relief after Steve Stone started. The Royals led 3-2 on early homers by Clint Hurdle and John Wathan before Baltimore pulled away in the fifth.

Baltimore Ken Singleton Rick Dempsey Sammy Stewart Kansas City Royals Orioles Clint Hurdle John Wathan Royals Amos Otis Rich Dauer Larry Gura Singleton Eddie Murray Doug DeCinces Jose Morales Dempsey Gary Roenicke Renie Martin Steve Stone Cy Young Phy Rick Langford Oakland A’s Minnesota Twins Twins Langford Glenn Adams Gary Ward Wayne Gross A's Gross Brian Doyle Adams Doyle Mickey Hatcher Rickey Henderson Fred Stanley Murphy Henderson Armas

Murcer Grand Slam Highlights Opening Day for Yankees

Bobby Murcer, the Yankees veteran, delivered a pinch grand slam to cap a 10-3 win over the Texas Rangers. Crowds roared as Murcer, 35, thanked fans and expressed his belief he can still contribute as an everyday player despite a crowded outfield and recent role as pinch hitter and DH.

NEW York Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Murcer Dave Winfield Texas Rangers Yankee Stadium Texas Steve Comer Yankees Reggie Jackson Jackson Mickey Mantle San Francisco Chicago Cubs Winfield Jerry Mumphrey Lou Piniella Oscar Gamble Bobby Brown Black Cloud George George Steinbrenner

Pirates Head to Court Over Three Rivers Stadium Dispute

The Pittsburgh Pirates refuse arbitration with Pittsburgh Stadium Authority over maintenance at Three Rivers Stadium. The team estimates 2 to 3 million dollars needed to fix drainage leaks. They are suing to nullify their 40‑year lease and prefer court resolution of the overall lease dispute.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Three Rivers Stadium Baseball Club Montreal Expos Pirates City Stadium Authority

College track meet coverage at Lou Plans 6 wtatore

Sports menu lists college track events and prep meets across districts including Permian at Lou Prams and San Angelo District 4A meet. It mentions prep baseball, gymnastics state meets, boys golf, and track events with multiple schools and organizers.

Feeneeanenmmememntn Aenenenianins Ccerss Comege Lou Plans Wtatore Leeevane Prep Temmis Coens Hgr Permian Ooatra San Angelo Ectora Destrict Midiane Co THACK Caerss High Permar Lou Prams Ny Ancient Prep Ferman Ier Ocemse Stete Martem City Prep Sarr Ct SA Anene Prep Permian Hgr Seneres

Fragmented OCR sports TV notes mix of outlets and programs

A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple TV networks and sports mentions including ESPN networks and golf related terms tied to Augusta. It reads like a jumble of channel names, show notes, and scheduling fragments with no coherent event details or dates.

Snyder tops Andrews clinches title in district baseball

Snyder edged Andrews 5-3 to clinch a share of the District 24A first half title Friday night. The Tigers improved to 4-0 in district with two games left as a seventh inning rally produced four runs. Key hits came from Perry Echols two RBI single and Brent Roemisch RBI single. Andrews led early, but Snyder pitchers Gerald Don Hicks and Jamie Price held firm as Andrews stranded runners.

SAN Francisco San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Dave Edwards Gary Lavelle Ozzie Smith Smith Ruppert Jones Edwards Joe Lefebvre San Diego John Urrea Padres Andrews Snyder Tigers Barry Davis Gary Don Edminston Neil Evans Brent Roemisch Perry Echols Roemisch Joe Halsey Mustangs Halsey Jamie Price Price Gerald Don Hicks Ector Pecos Lamesa Monahans

Masters on Par-Five Holes Boosts Round

The player used steady approach play with feet on three par-5s the second eighth and 15th. He one putted 11 times and began a four birdie stretch starting at the fourth hole after a near ace with a 3 iron, tapping in for birdie two. The sequence featured scores of 2 3 2 3 on those holes.

Golfer Excels in Short Game Despite Long Stretches

The golfer holed from 20 feet on the fifth, about 16 feet on the sixth, and 20 feet again on the seventh. He 3-putted the long eighth, missed greens on the 10th through 12th, but saved par with chips and short putts. He praised his chipping as outstanding.

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