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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1981

Page

10

Sutter Shuts Out Doubters As Cards Top Pirates

Bruce Sutter earned a relief win for the St. Louis Cardinals, now 9-2 after a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs dropped their 12th straight, 6-2 to the Phillies, as Philadelphia built a decisive early lead behind Mike Schmidt’s homer. Dodgers edged Padres 3-2 on Reggie Smith’s eighth inning double while Astros blanked Reds 1-0 behind Bob Knepper, and Montreal swept New York in a doubleheader.

Associated Press Bruce Sutter Chicago St. Louis Cardinal Sutter Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Cardinal St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles San Diego Houston Cincinnati Montreal New York San Francisco Atlanta Jim Kaat Tito Landrum Tom Herr Grant Jackson Landrum Pirates Pirate Tim Foli Phillies Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Bob Boone RBI Schmidt Wrigley Field Marty Bystrom Dodgers Padres Reggie Smith Jerry Reuss Smith Steve Garvey Gary Lucas Ron Cey Pedro Guerrero Mike Scioscia Garvey Astros Knepper

Cubs Fall 5-4 To Amarillo In Finale Of Series

Midland Cubs drop a 5-4 decision as Amarillo Gold Sox rally with two solo homers and a seventh inning shot by Doug Slettver. Tom Grant hit two long balls for Midland with three runs, but grounded out with two on in the ninth. Rob Blyth closed, fanning the side in the ninth to seal the win.

Midland Tom Grant Midland Cubs Cubs Stadium Grant Amarillo Gold Sox Jerry DeSimone Doug Slettver Cubs Norm Churchill Rob Blyth Sox DeSimone Blyth Jack Upton Randy LaVigne Slettver Mike Shepston LaVigne Roy Hartsfield Hartsfield Cub J W. Mitchell Craig Kornfeld Randy Miller Upton Mitchell Kornfeld Jack Lansford White Sox Tigers Bob Molinaro Chicago Detroit Greg Luzinski Lamar Johnson Carlton Fisk Milt Wilcox Molinaro Greg Pryor Lance Parrish

Brewers pound Kansas City as Lerch thrives in return

Phillie refugee Randy Lerch opened strong for Milwaukee, backing a four-run night by Ted Simmons. The Brewers routed Kansas City 11 1, then beat Seattle 9 4, with Lerch turning a difficult 1980 past into a confident start. Simmons praised the turn in Lerch’s form, while Stieb earned support for Toronto in a 2 0 win over the Yankees.

Associated Press Randy Lerch Milwaukee Brewers Ted Simmons Lerch Brewers Kansas City Seattle Chicago Detroit Boston Baltimore Cleveland Texas California Minnesota Twins

Odessa Area High Schools Schedule Busy With Baseball Week

Odessa high schools plan eight baseball games this week across 5A and 2A districts. Odessa High Permian Ec tor Branches teams clash with Abilene Midland Lee Midland Cooper Midland High. Permian seeks to end seven game skid while Ector hosts Fort Stockton and Odessa Doracos open season with a split doubleheader at Fort Stockton.

Odessa Odessa High Permian Ector Abilene High Midland Lee Rebels OHS Midland Abilene Cooper Midland High Panthers Lee Alse Make Fort Stockton Eagles Mananans

Top Three Teams and Players in Local Games

In a bustling summary of regional sports, multiple teams are highlighted with references to Armores Serwce, Gary's Wetting, and Tap Tree Teems. The article lists top performers, game results, and upcoming matchups across venues and dates, noting community teams like Packers and Stooges along with local figures such as Annette Gearmond and Marsha Stewart. The piece emphasizes strong showings by three leading squads.

Reedy Sommerwing Gary Kenericks sOares Vance Porter Sherwood Labia Marne Apter MME Armores Serwee Antony Annette Gearmond Apes Tome Lowery Teste Bome Aomel Su Itews E Foo EN Condy Marringter Marsha Stewart Ore Vna Decnert Kathe McQueer Sue Wonens

Agent to sue over pre signed college stars contracts

A Houston agent says he will sue to obtain rights to two college football players who allegedly signed before their eligibility expired. Dallas Times Herald and New York Daily News reported the contracts with Clifford Paul, risking NCAA rules violations. Leonard Mitchell and Hosea Taylor were named as signees, with Mitchell describing concerns about eligibility.

Houston Dallas Times Herald New York Daily News Clifford Paul Leonard Mitchell Times Herald Paul Mitchell Hosea Taylor

Odessa horse takes third as Greybon wins Sun Country Futurity

Greybon from Odessa ownership wins the Sun Country Futurity at Sunland Park with a 350 yard dash in 17.87 after a 16.06 qualifying, paying $21.00, $14.60, and $9.80. The Heat Is On runner up earned $51,247 with Maskee Rocket third. race purse totaled $320,295 with $273,532 disbursed. Trainer Jack Brooks guided Greybon and The Heat Is On. Badest Bug Alive finished fourth.

Sunland Park N.M Greybon Sun Country Sunland Steve Harris Schibon Lass’ Grey Bug Sandra Fox D.E. Hare M.E. Johnson Eva Pittman Albany Texas Jackie Martin G.I Kathleen Martin Virginia Murray Taiwan Maskee Rocket Neek Danny Lavergne S.F Sonny) Henderson Odessa Jack Brooks Badest Bug Alive

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