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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1981

Page

15

Baseball’s second season sparks owners players talks

New plan for the season split draws mixed reactions. Marvin Miller said the union finds parts acceptable but questions the format as negotiations continue. Ray Grebey described the draft as not final and asked for feedback while refusing to reveal specifics.

NEW York Marvin Miller Bowie Kuhn Lee MacPhail Chub Feeney Miller Grebey Marvin Connecticut

Kingman powers Mets as Valentine behind him in lineup

In a National League roundup the Mets beat the Braves 4-4 as Kingman homered twice and drove in a run, praising Ellis Valentine who bats behind him. Dodgers blanked the Cubs 5-0 behind Hooton while Seaver and Carlton battled in Cincinnati’s win over Philadelphia. Astros beat Expos to move first in the West, Padres edged Cardinals 4-3, and Giants defeated Pirates 4-2 as Whitson and May led SF with key hits.

Associated Press New York Mets Valentine Dave Kingman Ellis Valentine Montreal Kingman Mets Atlanta Braves Ed Lynch Neil Allen Mike Schmidt Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia San Diego St. Louis Houston Dodgers Cubs Burt Hooton Dusty Baker Ken Landreaux Reds Phillies Tom Seaver Steve Carlton Cy Young Seaver Carlton Ray Knight Sam Mesias

Leach and Ainge spark baseball round of star ex-collegians

Former college greats Rick Leach and Danny Ainge delivered in Major League Baseball. Leach belted a three run homer for Detroit in a 3-0 win over Minnesota as Ainge reached base four times and sparked Toronto to a 5-3 victory over Kansas City.

Associated Press Rick Leach Danny Ainge Leach Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins University of Michigan Ainge Brigham Young University Toronto Blue Jays Kansas City Royals Detroit Milt Wilcox Kevin Saucier Tigers Twins Blue Jays

Odessa College golfer earns U S amateur field

Odessa College pro Tom Ryan earned a spot in the U S Amateur by winning the West Texas qualifier at Odessa Country Club. He shot 68 and 71 for 139 to lead Kelly Eng of Midland, who finished with 141. The event drew 27 players from the Texas Panhandle region.

Tom Ryan Odessa College U.S West Texas Odessa Country Club Ryan Kelly Eng Midland Eng Olympic Club San Francisco

Odessa College trainer Ed Sunderland leaves for NMSU post

Odessa College athletic trainer and PE instructor Ed Sunderland resigns to become head trainer at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. OC AD Barry Rodenhaver notes Sunderland seeks major career advancement and doctoral studies while OC seeks a replacement as Marcia Stubbs and others adjust. Applications for the vacancy are being invited.

Ed Sunderland Odessa College New Mexico State University Las Cruces Barry Rodenhaver Rodenhaver NMSU Sunderland Tucson Ariz Pueblo High School Marcia University of Arizona Marcia Stubbs

El Paso Diablos edge Midland Cubs in Texas League thriller

El Paso nips Midland 5-4 as Bill Schroeder homers in the eighth for the winner. Jim Koontz improved to 5-5 after the win with Craig Leferts taking the loss at 11-11. Tulsa, Jackson, Amarillo, and other Texas League results noted with Murphy's ninth inning RBI for Tulsa.

Associated Press Bill Schroeder el Paso Diablos Midland Cubs el Paso Eddie Irvine Johnny Evans Stan Davis Jim Koontz Craig Lefferts Tulsa Shreveport Jackson Arkansas Amarillo San Antonio Dan Murphy Tulsa Drillers Murphy

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