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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1986

Page

16

New England Patriots edge Saints in late rally

In a preseason NFL game, Jim Bowman set up a Patriots TD with a punt block and scored on an interception return. Steve Calabria led an 80-yard final drive for the winning 21-yard TD pass to Greg Baty with 59 seconds left as New England beat New Orleans 38-34. Mike Tomczak threw three TDs in the second half.

Jim Bowman New England Patrons New Orleans Saints Bobby Hebert Buford Jordan Reuben Mayes Saints Pats Steve Calabria Patriots Greg Baty

Bradley captures nestle world championship in record season

Buford Ga veteran Pat Bradley overcame an eight stroke deficit to win the Nestle World Championship and set an LPGA single season money record with 482 496 dollars. She shot a course record 63 and eagled the 16th after a 206 yard 4 wood approach. Bradley tied the LPGA all time scoring record with a 62.

Buford Pat Bradley Bradley Mickey Wright Vicki Fergon

Elliott wins Champion Spark Plug 400 at Michigan International Speedway

Bill Elliott, 30, of Dawsonville Ga, captures his fourth MIS victory in a row, earning $55,950 and a 135.465 mph speed. Tim Richmond finishes second, with Darrell Waltrip third, Geoff Bodine fourth, and Dale Marnhard fifth amid 23 lead changes and five cautions. Elliott touts the car’s consistency at MIS and plans to return next year.

Brooklyn Mich Bill Elliott Michigan International Speedway Dawsonville Mis Tim Richmond Elliott Darrell Waltrip Geoff Bodine Dale Marnhard Kyle Petty Jim Hull Petty Darrell Waltrip Harry Melling Jackson Harry

Navratilova tops Lloyd in Los Angeles final

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 7 6 6 3 to win the Virginia Slims of Los Angeles title, solidifying her No 1 ranking. Navratilova earned 45000 dollars, while Lloyd took 20000 as runner up, with Lloyd noting improvements despite multiple double faults.

Manhattan Beach Calif Martina Navratilova Chris Evert Lloyd Navratilova Lloyd Los Angeles Voliever

British freestyler sets butterfly record at worlds

American Andrew Jameson briefly set the men 100 meters butterfly event record in Madrid while Michael Gross challenged for more golds and Matt Biondi surpassed him with 53.60. Pablo Morales failed to lower the mark, posting 54.01 as the final looms. Adrian Moorhouse faced disqualification in breaststroke, with Victor Davis of Canada taking gold.

Madrid Spain Britain Andrew Jameson Michael Gross Matt Biondi Jameson Gross Biondi Pablo Morales Adrian Moorhouse Moorhouse Victor Davis Canada

Cowboys and Raiders show preseason improvement despite losses

Landry and Flores praised their teams after a tense exhibition where Dallas, coming off early 1980s playoff defeats, showed better effort and several players earned chances. Raiders coach Flores cited a turnaround, noting stronger defense and sound quarterback play despite a 32-0 preseason loss to San Francisco.

Landry Cowboys San Francisco Dallas Los Angeles Rams Suraner Chicago San Diego

Baseball Today Highlights and Notable MLB Moments

Baseball Today reviews August 1 1960 Lew Burdette no hits the Phillies in Philadelphia for a 1 0 Milwaukee win. It also notes 1965 Henry Aaron’s near homer at Sportsman Park in St Louis ruled out for batter’s box issue. 1982 Dodgers edge Cubs 2 1 in 21 innings over two days. Pete Rose surpasses Hank Aaron with 13 941st plate appearance in a 5 3 win over the Astros.

Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves Phillies Philadelphia Henry Aaron Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cubs Pete Rose Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros Aaron

Earl Campbell Retires After Glorious NFL Run

HAMMOND La AP Earl Campbell announces retirement at Saints training camp on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond arriving lighter after a rough 1985 season. The 1977 Heisman winner, MVP honors thrice, needed 593 yards to reach 10 000 but ends his career with mixed memories from his New Orleans tenure.

Hammond Earl Campbell New Orleans Saints Campbell Saints Southeastern Louisiana University New Orleans

Odessa High football tickets on sale Wednesday at ECISD

ECISD announces season tickets for Odessa High School football go on sale at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the district administration building on a first come basis. No Permian High tickets available. A meet the Bronchos event for Odessa players and coaches is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Field with free admission and entertainment by the OHS band cheerleaders and Bronchettes. Watermelon will be served.

Odessa New School Coleman Field OHS

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