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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1985

Page

20

NJCAA moves offices to Colorado Springs while basketball tournament stays in Hutchinson

The National Junior College Athletic Association moves its offices from central Kansas to Colorado Springs while keeping the annual basketball tournament in Hutchinson. Executive director George Killian cites better access to national governing bodies and the Olympic Committee nearby, and notes the annual meeting will be held in Colorado Springs next year.

Hutchinson Kan National Junior College Athletic Association Kansas Colorado Springs Colo NJCAA George Killian Killian Colorado City

Harlien Eyes Oiler Roster After Camp Impresses

Lineman Harlien from Lubbock joined the Oilers camp last summer, signed in December, and has drawn strong coaching interest. He competes with Bruce Matthews as the team trims to 60 on Aug 20, 50 on Aug 27, and 45 on Sept 2 ahead of the Sept 8 season start. He touts a 570 pound bench and other heavy lifts as proof of his strength.

Lubbock Harlien Oilers Houston Angelo State University Bruce Matthews

Harlien eyeing Oilers bid after college football tryout

Harlien explained his strength gains from weight lifting and his switch from power lifting to football for offensive line. He recently strained a quadricep but enjoys the pro environment, noting higher intensity yet relaxed control. If he fails to earn a berth, he may return to Houston for construction work and possibly complete a business degree.

Harlien Oilers Houston

Wexahachie pitcher seals win as Indians edge Denton game recap

Gun double play closes the game with Phillips muffling the Odessans while limiting them to one run and four hits. The Wexahachie right-hander retired nine batters in the final three innings. Jaime Luna Chris Henson and Ramos each had two hits for the American Legion. Daughtry and Kenneth Byrd hit doubles for the Indians. In other first round games, Denton beat Killeen 10 to 1 and San Angelo beat Spring on Wednesday at Lee.

Phillips

Odessans Meet Van in Final Round at Angel Stadium

The Odessans face Van, an 84 loser to Midland, in the tournament final at 7:30 tonight at Angel Stadium. Denton and San Angelo opened the day at Lee, Waxahachie met Midland in the winners bracket, and Killeen faces Spring in the losers bracket at 5 p.m. The double elimination event runs through Saturday with games Friday and Saturday at Angel Stadium.

Odessans Van Midland Lee Angel Stadium Denton San Angelo Waxahachie Angels’ Stadium Killeen Spring

Coach Yeakel guides Wranglers through rough rebuild

After two rough seasons finishing 13-19 and 14-16, Odessa Wranglers dip to 7-25 with 16 straight losses. Yeakel returns for one more season to lift the program to a 19-11 record, aided by supporters led by Phil Speegle and Barry Rodenhaver. He recalls a core belief the program would rise and stay there as he departs for Illinois.

Yeakel Wranglers Phil Speegle Barry Rodenhaver Illinois Kishwaukee College Malta Ill Odessa Mach Bakel

Wranglers coach Yeakel leaves Odesssa with strong 84 85 outlook

An Illinois native who led the Wranglers to a 27 46 record, the best in school history, expresses gratification and positive sentiment about past coaching stints. He hints at staying with the program and reflects on future conference hopes and national chances.

Wranglers Illinois Odessa

Former teammates wage court battle in all star game

Gay led the South to a 92 84 win over the North as Sean Gay posted 32 points 13 rebounds and a halftime dunk contest title. Lance Blanks added 16 points two steals for the North which trailed 21-20 in the series after the loss. Reginald Muhammad and Bennett Fields also reached double figures for the South.

Dallas Lance Blanks Sean Gay Texas High School Coaches Association Gay Blanks Moody Coliseum Houston Madison High School Robert Hughes Fort Worth Dunbar High School Hughes Dozier Richie Bennett Fields Sweeny High School

Bargaining talks suspend in MLB owner player talks

Negotiations between Major League Baseball owners and the Players Association halted on Wednesday as Don Fehr dismissed owners proposals as ridiculously low. Fehr and Lee MacPhail planned to call today to decide on resuming talks, amid anger over a pension plan proposal linked to salary increases that could shrink contributions to zero.

New York Players Union Don Fehr Players Association Fehr Lee MacPhail Owners Players New York Mets Montreal Expos Shea Stadium Marvin Miller The Miller

North leads South in 51st Texas High School All-Star game

Area players pace the North squad as kickoff at Texas Stadium approaches in Dallas. Anticipated heat tests a large crowd while North fields three quarterbacks and strong backs Dal Watson Tyrone Thurman Bill Jones Steve Green. South counters with Hart Lee Dykes Anthony Johnson Ron Jiles and Donovan Forbes.

Irving Texas High School Coaches Association Texas Dal Watson Permian High School Tyrone Thurman Midland Lee High School Travis Price Wink High School Kraig Caskey Fort Stockton High School

Cubs Beat Cardinals In Live MLB Upset

Lead off man Desedall of the Chicago Cubs led a thrilling upset over the St Louis Cardinals in a late night MLB game. The broadcast noted moments from sports segments including CNN and ESPN wrap ups with tennis finals in Virginia and Nempert, Rt. coverage.

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