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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

11

Hubbers Narrow Win in State Tournament Thriller

LUBBOCK Hubbers edged the Raiders 4-3 in 10 innings as Don Bumpass delivered the deciding hit after a tense rally. Longview beat Fort Worth and Arlington defeated La Grange to advance. Mercedes fell to Longview. The Hubbers faced elimination but stayed alive in the double elimination meet.

Lubbock Longview Fort Worth Arlington Raiders Donment National Baseball Jnie Bumpass Innnings Lubbock Hubbers Longview Befer Mercedes Arling Jon la Grange Hubbers

Katty Casting advances in District Sophomore Tourney

Katty Casting of Odessa defeated Midland Optimists 20 to 6 to reach the finals against undefeated Midland Permian Corp. Permian Corp. earlier edged Bell Flower of Big Spring 3 to 0 on a no hitter by gay Carey. Odessa pitcher Mark Groves earned the win. Fernando Gonzales took the loss. Doug Shelton hit a three run homer for Katty Casting.

Midland Katty Odessa Midland Optimists Midland Permian Corp Permian Corp Bell Flower Big Spring Gay Carey Perimian Corp Odessans Mark Groves Fernando Gonzales Doug Shelton Katly Ed Foote Ronald Bates

Oilers Topple Redskins in AstroLome preseason clash

Houston defeated Washington 9 to 3 in the first pro football game at the Astrodome. Pete Beathard threw a nine yard TD pass to Mack Haik and guided a 72 yard drive ending with John Wittenborn’s 27 yard field goal. Houston’s defense limited Redskins drives, with two Gogolak attempts blocked and one good 35 yarder. Attendance 41,865 in a game showcasing Beathard’s 154 passing yards and Haik’s scoring grab.

Houston Houseton Oilers Pete Beathard Washington Redskins Berathard Mack Haik John Wittenborn Red Skins Charlie Gogolak Beathard Oilers Washington Haik Harry Theofiledes Jim Ninowski Gogolak Jberms Bouthard Wash Gogalak Hous Wittenborn

Fishing Activity Remains Strong Across Area Lakes

Summer winds down yet area lakes stay busy with strong catches. At Lake Colorado City C J Dantey from Seminole recorded 12 lbs of channel cat, Ronald Dantey Brownfield had 17 lbs in channel cats, and Kay Morris Odessa hauled 12 lbs of yellow cat at Louie's Lakeside Lodge. Cooper's Cove notes a new boat launch while anglers like Joe Simoneck and M D Fisher near Lake Colorado City enjoyed multiple yellow and channel cats. City Park reports Paul Jones Seminole with three and two pound bass and crappie. Baker's Green Acrows saw Dickie White Colorado City catch seven pounds of junker plus a half-pound, and Norman Locks George Shaws Odessa used crickets for 40 bluegill. Curtis Hopper James Willhite Midland teamed for 73 bluegill while Baker's Misher Park anglers set led by D L Sutter Odessa with a 10 lb yellow cat. Jean Key Midland, Jody Wilson Odessa and others posted numerous bluegill totals. A big oak creek trot line yielded a 23-inch yellow cat but escaped as W L Bridgeman smashed the tail with a gaff. Other Oak Creek action included 10 channel cats netted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill White and Dan Garner Midland, while W A Baker and J T Stewart of Odessa landed 17 and 10 lb yellow cats.

Hardy Price Area Lakes Colorado City Lakes Louie Lakeside Lake Colorado City C. J. Dantey Ronald Dantey Brownfield Kay Morris Odessa Cooper's Cove Joe Simoneck M. D. Fisher Larry Fisher Gene Gibson Joe Tidwell Paul Jones Lake Champion Baker Dickie White Colorado City Texas Norman Locks George Shaws Curtis Hopper James Willhite Midland Baker's Misher Jean Key R. W. McCullough Jody Wilson Harry MccKenny Big Spring W. L Punk Bridgeman Joe Bill Charlie Dickey Oak Creek Lake W. L. Bridgeman Oak Creek Bill White Dan Garner W. A. Baker J. T. Stewart

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