Americans Reach World Games Racquetball Semis in London
Four American players advanced to the semifinals at the 1985 World Games racquetball event in London. Ed Andrews and Andy Roberts moved through the men’s draw, while Cindy Baxter and Mary Dee led the women’s side. Andrews beat Arturo Martin 15-13 15-8 to stay undefeated, and Roberts defeated Shoichi Naoi 15-5 15-9.
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London
Ed Andrews
Andy Roberts
Cindy Baxter
Mary Dee
Andrews
Los Angeles
Arturo Martin
Mexico
Roberts
Shoichi Na
West Texas sports reminders and youth programs update
Local fans renew season tickets for Ratliff Stadium by August 16 through ECISD. Past Odessa and Permian high school ticket holders may renew at the ECISD athletics office, with public sale starting August 21. Odessa Boys' Club junior football registration runs to September 13 for ages 9 to 12, with $50 fee. Alpine Evening Lions host a slowpitch softball tourney August 17-18, entry $90, prizes for top teams and MVP awards.
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Ratliff Stadium
Jack Brewer
Ector County Independent
Odessa
Permian
ECISD
N. Sam Houston Ave
Brewer
Odessa Boys’ Club
E. 13Th St
Alpine
Alpine Evening Lions
Robert Polanco
Eraclio Espinoza
Moore and Wildie dominate NS Festival golds in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge at the National Sports Festival, Jimmy Moore of Mountlake Terrace and Ella Wildie of Hayward swept to gold medals in pitching. Moore added a 4-0 record, 18 strikeouts in the title game, and a 51 total strikeouts setting records as his team won. Wildie went 4-0 with 57 scoreless innings and 62 strikeouts, extending her series of wins and setting festival marks. Danny Manning led the North to the men's basketball gold with 19 points as Kansas coach Brown emphasized gold. Yulanda Wimbish and Katie Abrahamson starred in women's play, guiding the South and North teams respectively in bronze and victory efforts.
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Steve Larson
Moore
Wildie
Danny Manning
University of Kansas
Manning
Larry) Brown
Brown
Kansas
Shelton Jones
Yulanda Wimbish
Katie Abrahamson
Georgia
Texas Fishing Report Highlights Across Texas Waters
The Texas Parks and Wildlife float reports clear to murky waters at multiple lakes and rivers with temperatures from 65 to 88 degrees. Black bass, striped bass, crappie, white bass, catfish, and walleye show varied activity, with specifics on sizes, bait, and best times across Greenbelt Reservoir, Possum Kingdom, Redbluff, Bastrop, Brownwood, Buchanan, Canyon, Fayette, Gibbons Creek, LBJ, Limestone, Somerville, Travis, and Whitney. Forecasts note clear conditions, occasional low levels, and topwater or jig tactics depending on location.
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West Fort Phantom Hill
Greenbelt Reservoir
Hubbard Creek
Buchanan
Canyon
Fayette
Gibbons Creek
Somerville
Travis
Whitney
Landry Fines Dorsett $1,000 A Day For Training Absence
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry said he will fine Tony Dorsett $1,000 per day for not reporting to training camp. Fines begin effective Tuesday night as Dorsett remains absent and is not expected to report. Dorsett owes the IRS about $414,000 in back taxes and penalties.
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Thousand Oaks
Calif
Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry
Tony Dorsett
Landry
Dorsett
Internal Revenue Service
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Larry Hunt
Denver City
Billy Moore
Ruidoso Downs
Hunt
West Texas
Odessa Softball Association
YMCA
Pene
USA
Debbie McMillan
Odessa High School
OHS
University Gardens
UGRC
Renee Hefner
Nos
Odessa Country Club Ladies Golf Association
Hefner
Joy White
Dorothy Hall
Marie Elliott
Hall
John E. Wright
Sandra Proctor
Paulette Parker
Mission Country Club
Parker
Toni Batte
Barbara Briley
Van
Gregg Foster
Old Crow
Miller
Lite
Tia Maria
N. Grant
West County RD
Coca-Cola
Seagram
Ron Matusalem
Fetzer Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon
Franzia Champagne
California
East University
Michelob
Ake
Texas Fishing Report
Austin (Ap
Parks and Wildlife Department
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