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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1978

Page

5

Perry, Sambito, Koosman pace NL action in Monday games

Gaylord Perry pitched seven strong innings for his 15th win as the Padres beat the Phillies 7-3 to maintain a road winning streak. Houston defeated Chicago 8-3 as Sambito, unhappy with his contract, relieved for 1 1/3 innings. Koosman struck out 13 in a 4-2 loss as the Mets fell to the Giants in 11 innings. Montreal beat Los Angeles 4-2, St. Louis crushed Cincinnati 14-9, and extras-heavy notes include Grimsley earning his 15th win for Montreal.

Gaylord Perry San Diego Padres Joe Sambito Houston Astros New York Jerry Koosman Perry Philadelphia Phillies Padres Sambito Houston Astros Chicago J. R. Richard Koosman Mets Giants Montreal Los Angeles St. Louis Cincinnati Phillies Pittsburgh Associated Press California Baltimore Oakland Boston Seattle Thelwaukee Phiadelphia Witmore Crego Toronto Clancy Orly San Diego Rasmussen Philadelphia Christensen DC Robinson Atlanta A Manier San Francisco Halicki St Louis Denny Seaver Krakow Lemangelio Wetch Rhoden Ferguson Carter Grimsley Dawson L—Welch Cromartie Micago R Reuschel Holtzman Black Richard Samoito Bodywell W—Richard J Cruz Senultz Simmons Martinez Tomiin Bonham Norman Borbon Sarmiento Bench Martinez i.Bonham Simmons Cincinnati Griffey Foster

Orioles Nearly Complete No-Hitter as Flanagan Dominates A's

In a tense AL roundup, pitcher Mike Flanagan carried a near perfect game against the Oakland A's, but the Orioles fell short of a no-hitter as the late innings produced hits and the bid unraveled.

No No-Hitter Dream Fleeting as Orioles Edge A's

In a tight pitching duel, Orioles left-hander Flanagan carried a no-hitter into the Oakland seventh but Rico Carty broke it with a run-scoring single. Baltimore held on for a 3-2 victory, with Carty’s hit and strong ninth by Bruce Robinson and Mitchell Page shaping the final stretch. Detroit beat Minnesota 9-6 behind Lance Parrish’s six RBIs, while Toronto topped Texas 8-6 as Alan Ashby and Horton's homers fueled a five-run fifth.

Baltimore Flanagan Dell Alston Oakland Rico Carty Carty Toronto Willie Horton Bruce Robinson Mitchell Page Orioles A’s Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays Texas Rangers Earl Weaver Eddie Murray Kiko Garcia Terry Crowley Tigers Twins Lance Parrish Jack Billingham Detroit Minnesota Parrish Tim Corcoran Ron LeFlore LeFlore Rusty Staub Dodgers Dave Lopes Blue Jays Rangers Horton Alan Ashby Texas Billy Hunter Bobby Bonds Jim Sundberg Kurt Bevacqua al Oliver Cleveland Indians

Major league linescores note players and hits

In a compact box score style item the record cites Bristlebrus star line 18 5 L with one homer by San Lego and 0 Thomas (3). Tenace adds his 14th homer as the scoring entry notes a notable performance by Tenace and teammates

L—Brusstar San Lego Thomas Tenace

Dodgers face tough reconcile mission after locker-room clash

Dodger stars Don Sutton and Steve Garvey seek a man to man meeting to settle their public dispute sparked by Washington Post remarks. Garvey confronted Sutton after claims tied to Madison Avenue image and family references. Both endured facial bruises. Sutton plans a Thursday statement as Lasorda presses for focus on baseball and pennant race.

Montreal Don Sutton Steve Garvey Garvey ABC Dodgers Sutton Washington Post Los Angeles Shea Stadium Mets the Post Reggie Smith Reggie Madison Avenue Richie Allen O'Malley Tom Lasorda A's

Harris predicts district and region teams in season rankings

John Harris of the Harris Rating System releases top 10 lists for all classes and district finishes. He spots Abilene Cooper as 5-4A champion with Permian and Odessa High close behind, notes Fort Stockton and Pecos in 3A elite, and flags Ector as likely last in 2A amid sparse returning starters.

John Harris Harris Abilene OHS Odessa Fort Stockton Pecos Ector Eagles Kermit Alpine

Harris picks state favorites and all-state honorees

Harris announces state favorite selections across classes from 5A to B with Stanton and Iraan highlighted for top spots. Wink remains far from top 10 in 4B while Temple Brownwood Breckenridge Haskell and Wheeler receive 4A 3A 2A and B nods. All-state lists include Graves Kolb Harvey Lang with regional Texas focus and other college prospects.

Stanton Seagraves Harris Iraan Marfa Wink Wildcat Temple Brownwood Breckenridge Haskell Wheeler Heart of Texas Central Section Martin Graves Permian Steve Kolb Andrews Denver City Kenneth Harvey Mark Lang

Ferguson Jenkins urges more Canadian recruiting

Ferguson Jenkins urges major league scouts to spend more time in Canada to find talent. The Texas Rangers pitcher notes a wealth of potential in Canada, cites five Canadians in the majors, including John Hiller, Reggie Cleveland, and Dave McKay. He recalls winning 25 games in Texas and moving the Rangers from last to second.

Toronto Texas Rangers Ferguson Jenkins Chatham Ontario Canada Jenkins Toronto Blue Jays John Hiller Detroit Tigers Reggie Cleveland Swift Current Saskatchewan Rangers Dave McKay Vancouver Terry Puhl Melville Houston Astros Bill Atkinson Montreal Expos Denver Philadelphia Phillies Cubs Siberia Texas

Scotch foursome winners at Sunset Country Club

Jim and Iris McNabb captured first place in the Scotch foursome golf tournament at Sunset Country Club, posting a 33 to beat Billy and Allene Kuenstler by two strokes. Don and Jane Nelson tied with Charles and Frances McAfee for third at 36. Closest to the pin went to Byron Dennis on No 2, longest drives to Jim McNabb on No 7 and Miriam Gaddy on No 8. The final Scotch foursome will be held Sept. 20 at Sunset Country Club.

Jim Iris McNabb Sunset Country Club Billy Allene Kuenstler Don Jane Nelson Charles Frances McAfee Byron Dennis Jim McNabb Miriam Gaddy

Diablos Top Dodgers In Texas League Thriller 7-4

El Paso Diablos beat San Antonio 7-4 as Terry Stupy doubled home the go ahead run in the seventh inning and scored on Bob Slater's single. Bill Ewing hit his 23rd homer for a 2-0 El Paso lead while San Antonio tied it with four in the third. Ken Schrom improved to 8-6, Ted Power fell to 5-5.

Associated Press Terry Stupy el Paso Diablos San Antonio Dodgers Jackson Shreveport Amarillo Midland Arkansas Tulsa Stupy Diablos Bob Slater Bill Ewing el Paso San Antonio Kelly Snider Bobby Mitchell Ken Schrom Ted Power Jackson Mets Rafael Vasquez Keith Bowle Jeff Reardon Vasquez

Wrestling Showdown at Floyd Gwin Auditorium Tonight

Wrestling returns to Floyd Gwin Auditorium at 8 30 pm with world heavyweight champion Harley Race facing Dory Funk in the main event Adrian Adonis battles Teddy DiBiase in a semifinal three preliminary bouts set Mr Pogo vs Noah Jones Ricky Romero vs Doug Somers and Roger Kirby vs Alex Perez provide additional action.

MR. Pogo Noah Jones Ricky Romero Doug Somers Roger Kirby Alex Perez Floyd Gwin Auditorium Harley Race Dory Funk Adrian Adonis Teddy DiBiase

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