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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1990
Page
21
The PGA of America will require minority membership for clubs hosting the PGA Championship starting in 1995, including women and Blacks. Talks continue with the sites for 1991 through 1994 and no further comments will be made until analysis is complete.
In Greensboro a country club refused a first black woman ACC assistant commissioner candidate two years ago while admitting a white male colleague. Forest Oaks cites unwritten rules against blacks, denying discrimination. The episode ties to golf tour events at the club and a broader backlash over private clubs hosting PGA events, including Shoal Creek. The PGA Tour later urged good faith efforts to attract Black members amid the controversy.
Faldo reflects after adding four majors to his record, noting his evolving approach across varied courses. He defends a conservative early-round style and aggressive follow‑ups, citing the need to play percentages and trust his second shots. He hasn’t played since winning the British three weeks ago and jokes about not even fishing.
Faldo arrives at the 1990 PGA Championship with a relaxed mindset and no real pressure to chase Hogan's record. He plans to freewheel and see if a historic run emerges, aiming to join golf legends in record books.
District coaches discussed moving kickoff from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m. to reduce travel and keep attention on smaller schools. Some favor 7:30 starts, noting earlier finishes but potential travel issues. They agreed to keep head-to-head and point-differential tiebreakers, with coin toss at bottom. Meetings set for February to choose 1991 football officials. Baseball swimming and golf schedules approved. Cross country remains in San Angelo. Halftime rule adjustments target 20 minutes except for homecomings.
SWC discussing an agreement with the Southwest Conference and potential expansion into the Dallas Fort Worth and Houston markets as the Big Eight seeks stability after Arkansas left for the Southeastern Conference. Commissioner Fred Jacoby notes emphasis on revenue, recruiting and stronger inter conference ties while assessing realignment impact. Duncan and Wednesday’s meeting reflect natural changes in the conference’s evolution.
Alumni funding woes led to a harsh NCAA penalty described as a ghost sanction. Wacker voiced frustration over the program’s recovery while the team eyes quarterback answers. Leon Clay and Matt Vogler compete for the role as Kelly Blackwell and a strong backfield bolster the offense.
Coaches will implement the wing T offense, a system from Wood’s quarterback days in the 70s, at Big Lake after four years under Randy Allen. Frank Lymas takes Presidio defensive lead while James Sanders handles the wishbone offense. Glenn Reyes returns to Marfa with a wing T and veer plan, aiming for discipline and results.
Former baseball figure Rose, banned a year for gambling, was sentenced July 20 by U.S. District Judge S Arthur Spiegel in Cincinnati. He will serve three months at a Cincinnati halfway house after leaving Marion, with tax fraud and gambling income cited as the basis. He underwent knee surgery the same day and delayed reporting to prison for recovery.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly fishing digest traces clear to murky waters at many lakes. Black bass, crappie, striped bass, and catfish show mixed activity with limits reported at times on Rat L Traps, minnows, and lures. temperatures range from the upper 60s to near 90 degrees as water levels shift and fish respond differently by location.
The Seventh Annual Permain Basin Bowhunters Association Fall Invitational will be held Saturday and Sunday at the PBBA range south of Odessa. Seven divisions include men women and youth and the event is open to the public. For information call Larry Hulsey 366 1574 or Dane Widner 337 0921.
Mark Stevenson of Sulphur Springs is set to speak at Bass Club tonight. He holds Texas’ largest black bass on record at 17.10 pounds. The public meeting starts at 7 30 p m at the American Legion siding.
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