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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1981
Page
14
Texas coach Fred Akers expanded his offensive staff search to include Bob McQueen of Temple and Ronnie Thompson of Port Arthur Jefferson. McQueen led an undefeated state championship team in 1979 and Thompson reached the state finals in 1980. Akers has also talked with Ron Toman and seeks replacements for Warmack and Lee.
The Boston Globe recalls a wood cabin radio with RCA eye and a range of programs from Little Orphan Annie to The Lone Ranger. It celebrates Joe Louis as a symbol of the era with vivid lines about fight nights, Clem McCarthy, and camp notes in Pompton Lakes New Jersey.
A veteran voice recalls Joe Louis as the real champion unmatched in ring mastery and public impact. Louis faced varied opponents, inspired pride during war bonds drives, endured tax pressure, and endured losses to Charles and Marciano. The piece ends honoring Louis as the era’s greatest heavyweight.
Dave Eichelberger shot a 6 under par 66 to move to 12 under for the tournament and hold a two stroke lead over Bob Murphy at the Tallahassee Open. Murphy carded 67 to reach 134 while Cesar Sanudo stood nine under after a 68. Mark O’Meara fell to seven behind after a 74.
Beth Daniel shot a 5-under 67 to take a three stroke edge at 9-under 135 after two rounds at Rio Pinar Country Club. Cindy Hill sits second at 138, with Kyle O'Brien and Jerilyn Britz in contention as Caponi sets a 67 tournament club record.
In Phoenix AP report, former ASU coach Frank Kush faces closing arguments as Kevin Rutledge alleges calculated abuse to force his 1979 quit. Rutledge, now at UNLV, contends Kush and Bill Maskill humiliated and isolated him, breaching contract. Kush was previously cleared in the first phase. The jury will begin deliberations Monday.
Randy Richards went 3-for-4 and scored two runs to lift Texas over Baylor 6-4 in a Southwest Conference baseball game. Texas led with a second inning homer, added three runs in the fourth, and held on as Tony Arnold shut out Baylor the last five innings for the win.
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