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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1986

Page

14

Krissy Beaumonter Turns Heads In Go Cart Circuit

Krissy, at about age 7 to 17 in recent years, races an eighth mile dirt track at 60 to 70 mph with less than two inches of air under her seat. In 1985 she held track state and regional titles across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico and Colorado. Her pit crew is led by James LeJune of China with support from Wayne Thibodeaux and Steve Russells. The Beaumont group travels weekly March through November to races, with Krissy's family and sponsors backing her bid while she eyes stock car ambitions.

Krissy Texas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico Colorado Beaumonter James LeJune China LeJune Wayne Thibodeaux Steve Russells

Peete Links Golf Cycles to Norman Dominance at Inverness

Calv in Peete cautions that Greg Norman dominates now but predicts cycles in golf. Norman enters the PGA National Championship at Inverness Club as the solid favorite after a summer of wins and near misses. Peete notes his own rising form earlier this year and the sport's repeatable up and down lapses.

Greg Norman Peete Norman Inverness Club

USFL seeks new trial to recoup 160 million loss

USFL leaders warn that without a TV deal the league may not play in 1987 or ever again. Myerson calls the move hopeful, while players await payments as Doug Allen and Larry Csonka plan next steps. Donald Trump’s Generals face pay disputes, and owners cite financial strain with Tampa Bay Bandits noting three million invested with no games played.

Usher USFL NFL Myerson America Usfl Players Association Doug Allen Allen WFL Larry Csonka Csonka Doug Flutie Herschel Walker Jim Kelly New Jersey Generals Donald Trump Donald Harry Usher Jerry Argovitz Generals Buffalo Argovitz Kelly Lee Scarfone Tampa Bay Bandits Tampa

Heisman publicity shifts to media relations and hype

The piece details a growing public relations push around Heisman candidates. Schools mail posters, handouts, and glossy photos to media markets to boost visibility for players like Testaverde Bell Flowers and Palmer, highlighting SID efforts nationwide.

Alabama Ray Perkins Karl Schmitt Miami Sid Midwest Pacific Northwest

West Texas athletic physicals and a city tennis tournament

Ector Junior High announces physicals for male athletes starting 4 pm next Tuesday for grades seven through nine. Permian and Odessa high schools schedule physicals at 5 pm Friday at their fieldhouses for athletes across girls volleyball tennis golf and cross country plus other sports. Odessa High and Permian athletic trainers provide contact numbers. A city-wide tennis tournament for all ages begins August 16 at Jim Parker Park with entry fee of 5 per person, 9 am start, registrations at Odessa Parks and Recreation or 1100 W. 42nd St, with a contact number 362-6964.

Permian Odessa Dessa High Odessa Parks and Recreation Department W. 42Nd St Nevere

Kelly eyes NFL bid as USFL saga looms

Former USFL star Jim Kelly contemplates sitting out 1987 to avoid the league, then entering free agency next year. He hopes to join an NFL powerhouse such as the Raiders or Steelers, while acknowledging potential bids and the Bills’ option to match.

USFL Kelly Greg Lustig A.J. Faigin New Jersey Generals Los Angeles Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers East Brady Raiders Steelers Buffalo Donald Trump NFL Bills

Odessa OC coach gains honor for World University Golf team

Odessa College coach Barry Rodenhaver earns selection to tutor the United States team for the World University Golf Championships in Sardinia Italy October 1 to 5. NJCAA executive George Killian named him, Rodenhaver has led OC golfers since 1969 and will choose NJCAA players, including incoming freshman Neil Simms from Hawaii.

Barry Rodenhaver Odessa College United States Sardinia Italy George Killian National Junior College Athletic Association Rodenhaver Wranglers NJCAA National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics U.S Austria Australia Belgium Canada France Great Britain Netherlands Sweden Switzerland Uruguay Neil Simms Hawaii

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