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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1979

Page

5

Koosman Shuts Out A's in 10-Hit Win for Twins

Jerry Koosman pitched Minnesota to a 10-hit shutout over Oakland, the Twins winning 10 in a game where Koosman allowed nine singles and an error while not walking a batter. The performance tied a major league marker for a nine-inning shutout and left Minnesota 3 1/2 games behind California in the AL West.

Associated Press Jerry Koosman Minnesota Twins Oakland A Koosman Oakland Hosken Powell Chicago Rosas Baumgarten White Sox Toronto Blue Jays Craig Chamberlain Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers California Angels Seattle Mariners Cleveland Indians Texas Rangers Rick Langford Mike Cubbage Danny Goodwin Powell Hickey Henderson Fanning Mike Heath Twins Gene Mauch California Boston New York Baltimore Mauch Angels Mariners Carew Rob Dressler

Browns acquire Denver end in Alzado trade

Cleveland Browns bolster pass rush by trading with Denver for two time All-Pro defensive end Lyle Alzado who left the Broncos training camp last week. The move links AP reports to a shift in NFL rosters as Cleveland aims to strengthen its defense.

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Leonard tops Ranzany in fourth to claim NABF welterweight title

Sugar Ray Leonard stops Pete Ranzany at 2:41 of the fourth round at Caesars Palace to win the NABF welterweight crown and set up a December WBC title bid against Wilfredo Benitez. Leonard earns 150000 while Ranzany takes 75000 as he eyes future fights and his brother Roger wins a middleweight decision.

Las Vegas Nev Sugar Ray Leonard World Boxing Council Wilfredo Benitez Leonard Pete Ranzany North American Boxing Federation Joey Curtis Ranzany Pete Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion ABC Wide World of Sports Palmer Park Sacramento Calif World Boxing Association Pipino Cuevas Benitez Roger Wayne Beale San Diego

Odessans Place Ninth In State Softball Tourney

Three Way Constructors of Odessa finished ninth in the state American Softball Association open tournament in Waco. The Odessans lost to Brazosport Bombers 14 7 and then to Coors 10 3 in double elimination. David Sheldon hit a two run homer and Rick Welghe had three singles. Billy Feeler took the losses in both games. Earlier Saturday Three Way Constructors beat Cockpit 11 10, Texas Reds 7 1 and Zoom Zoom Keys 15 11. The 60-team event began Saturday.

WACO Odessa Odessans Brazosport Bombers Lake Jackson Coors Rosenberg David Sheldon Rick Welghe Billy Feeler Cockpit Lewisville Texas Reds Wichita Falls Zoom Zoom Keys Denton

Speedbowl race heat and feature results and rescheduled Powder Puff

Modified first heat results Richard Myers Shorty Alford Chuck Prather Curtis Witt Raymond Hughes. Second heat Ronnie O Neal Jime Crane Doug Pyle Ronnie Bradley Dean Anthony. Third heat Danny Beard Junior Robertson Bob Bolin Jr Mike Mullin Leonard Robinson. Consolation Dean Anthony Terry Erwin Jimmy Austin Leonard Robinson David Whesenhunt. Semimain Ronnie Bradley Junior Robertson Danny Beard Bob Bolin Jr Shorty Alford. Feature Richard Myers Shorty Alford Chuck Prather Jim Crane Jimmy Austin Junior Robertson Dean Anthony. Mini First heat Jim Leedy Sherman Imler James Thedford. Second heat Buddy Bradshaw Jim Leedy John Talley Jimmy Kirk Mark Erwin. Semi-main Buddy Bradshaw Jim Leedy John Talley Mark Erwin Otis Williamson. Feature Jim Leedy Jimmy Kirk John Talley Larry Bailey Otis Williamson Leslie Hill. Stock First heat Eddie Vann Bobby Smith Walter Freeman Dick Woodson Jack Thompson. Semimain Lefty Smith Dick Woodson Eddie Vann Bobby Smith Jerry Evans. Feature Dick Woodson Lefty Smith Eddie Vann Bobby Smith Jerry Evans. Powder Puff Rained out rescheduled for Friday.

Richard Myers Shorty Alford Chuck Prather Curtis Witt Raymond Hughes Ronnie O'Neil Jime Crane Doug Pyle Ronnie Bradley Dean Anthony Danny Beard Junior Robertson Bob Bolin Jr Mike Mullin Leonard Robinson Terry Erwin Jimmy Austin David Whesenhunt Jim Leedy Sherman Imler James Thedford Buddy Bradshaw John Talley Jimmy Kirk Mark Erwin Otis Williamson Larry Bailey Leslie Hill Eddie Vann Bobby Smith Walter Freeman Dick Woodson Jack Thompson Lefty Smith Jerry Evans

Connors nets fourth Clay Court title at Indianapolis

No. 1 seed Jimmy Connors beat Guillermo Vilas 6-1 2-4 6-4 to win the U S Open Clay Court championship in Indianapolis earning his fourth Clay Court crown. Chris Evert Lloyd added her fifth Clay Court title by defeating Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6-4 6-3. John McEnroe and Gene Mayer won the men's doubles 6-4 7-6, while Kathy Jordan and Anne Smith took the women's doubles 6-1 6-0. Connors noted family and momentum ahead of the U S Open in New York.

Indianapolis Jimmy Connors Chris Evert Lloyd Connors Argentina Guillermo Vilas Lloyd Evonne Goolagong Cawley New York Patti Gloria Stowe John McEnroe Gene Mayer Czechoslovakia Jan Kodes Tomaz Smidh Kathy Jordan Anne Smith Penny Johnson Paula Smith

Infielder John Vuckovich Joins Phillies From Farm Team

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased veteran infielder John Vuckovich from their Oklahoma City farm team. Vuckovich, 32, is a former Phillies, Brewers, and Reds player primarily at third base. He hit .292 with 12 homers and 66 RBI for Oklahoma City.

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Rangers Acquire Willie Montanez From Mets for Cash and Players

Texas joins New York in a trade that sends first baseman Willie Montanez to the Rangers for cash and two players to be named later. Montanez, 31, bats .236 with five homers and 47 RBI and can play first base or in the outfield.

Arlington Texas Texas Hangers Willie Montanez New York Mets New York Yankees Montanez Mets John) Grubb Mickey Rivers Zisk Jay Monty

Weather delays Sammy Davis Jr Hartford Open in Hartford

Persistent rain forces postponement of the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club. The final 36 holes are scheduled for Monday as leaders J C Snead and Mark Hayes vie for the top prize of 54000. Pro-am events are canceled leaving players like Joe Inman out of earnings.

Wethersfield Inman J. C. Snead Snead Mark Hayes Mike Brannan Greater Hartford Jaycees GHC PGA

Daniel Seeks First LPGA Victory After Rain Delays

Beth Daniel entered the Meadow Brook Club final round in a three way lead amid a 30 minute morning delay and a 45 minute postponement with only 15 of 72 players finished. Scores were wiped as per LPGA rules, leaving Daniel and rivals Judy Rankin and Donna Caponi Young to restart with Daniel hopeful for her first win of the season.

Jericho N.Y Beth Daniel Meadow Brook Daniel Judy Rankin LPGA Donna Caponi Young Sankin

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