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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1979

Page

12

ASU Rams Return to NAIA Playoffs Faces Wisconsin River Falls

Angelo State, 3-2 after tying for second in the Lone Star Conference, heads to the NAIA quarterfinals in San Angelo Stadium. Key lineman Odessan Kevin Steen has started every game. fifth string RB Mark Stokely to carry load due to injuries. Wisconsin River Falls, led by fullback Charlie Reed, awaits the winner of the Wisconsin State University Conference title.

San Angelo Angelo State University Association For Intercollegiate Athletics Rams Wisconsin River Falls Kevin Steen Permian Steen ASU LSC Mark Stokeley Stokely East Texas State Wisconsin State University Wishbone Charlie Reed Texas A & I Angelo State

Odessa College Wranglers vs Saint Philips in Chapparal Classic

Odessa College Wranglers upset Saint Philips 88 to 79 in the Midland Chapparal Classic second round. Five Wranglers hit double figures led by Kitchens with 21 and Savoie 11, as OC improves to 6-3 and prepares for Western JCAC play. Saint Philips fell to 79 points with strong performances from Williams and Jackson.

Midland Odessa College Saint Midland College Chapparal Center Wranglers Ranger Laredo Howard St. Philips Kelly Kitchens Craig Ehle Dennis Yous Ivy Saint Philips Simmons Gustamente Jones Ois” Williams Jennings Jackson Wauls O'Neal Ward Simmon

Playoff Outlook from Friday's Texas high school results

AP reports Friday results across classes 4A to B with Lewisville, Temple, Houston Memorial, Alice, San Antonio Wheatley, San Angelo Lake View, Lubbock Estacado, Bay City, Port Arthur Austin and others. Bay City edged Gregory-Portland on penetrations 3 2, with several 20 point margins and close matches noted. Saturday games include El Paso Coronado at Lubbock, Trinity at Dallas White, Baytown Lee at La Porte, Beaumont Hebert at Brownwood, Union Hill at High Island, and Union Hill at Nacogdoches.

Lewisville Arlington Heights Temple Plano Houston Memorial Houston Kashmere Alice Austin Reagan San Antonio Wheatley San Antonio Jay Lubbock Estacado San Angelo Lake View McKinney Mount Pleasant Bay City Gregory-Portland el Paso Coronado Lubbock Monterey Jones Stadium Trinity Dallas White Texas Stadium Irving Baytown Lee la Porte Astrodome Beaumont Hebert Brownwood Memorial Stadium Austin Union Hill High Island Nacogdoches

Permian JV, OHS girls reach Fort Stockton finals

Odessa High girls rout El Paso Jefferson 61 30 to reach Fort Stockton tourney final at 8 p m. OHS season record 41 wins. Permian JV beat OHS 36 31 to advance to JV final. OHS JV meets for third at 2 p m and Permian plays for JV title at 6 p m. Teresa Adams tops OHS with 24 points.

Fort Stockton Odessa High el Paso Jefferson Permian OHS JV Teresa Adams OHL Larette Johnson Jodi Weatherwax Jennifer Davis Pace Permian Edie Simmons OHS San Angelo Denver City Monahans Alpine el Paso Eastwood Pecos EP Jefferson EP Eastwood Theresa Carruth Debbie Ford Kaye Wessells Carrie Nanson Stockton Eastwood Adams Johnson Weatherwax Baker Rutherford Jefferson Fierro Aranda Nunez Cisneros Garcia

Odessa College Women roll past Ranger 84 55 on road

Odessa College Lady Wranglers improved to 6 1 with an 84 55 win over Ranger Junior College. Gloria Simmons led OC with 18 points while Laura Smith added 17 and Jackie Skinner 14. Ranger’s Rhonda Stevens had 20 points. OC heads into Western Junior College Conference play Monday against Frank Phillips at 6 p m.

Ranger Odessa College Lady Wrangler Ranger Junior College Ken Hefner Gloria Simmons Odessa Laura Smith Jackie Skinner Tanya Weiss Hefner Rhonda Stevens Rangers Elizabeth May Frank Phillips Smith Barnam Spurgeon Wallace Skinner Wells Simmons Garnett Vaughn Chambard Templeton

Leonard Antuofermo Hagler Fight Ends In Split Decision

Sugar Ray Leonard loses a title not defended within time as Antuofermo and Hagler clash in a packed arena. Antuofermo, 44-32, claims the crown, while Hagler, 46-2-2, exits with $40,000. Separate bout sees Johnson become champion again with a first round left to Galindez. Kansas reprimanded by Big Eight for football program rules violations involving summer school aid and enrollment transportation.

Antuofermo-Hagler Hagler Brockton Mass Johnson Kansas Kansas City, Mo University of Kansas Big Eight

Mustangs Rout Grandfalls Royalty in Class B Quarterfinals

Wheeler stays unbeaten at 12-0 by beating Grandfalls Royalty 31-6. Benny Baker returned a 73 yard kickoff, Rich Brown connected with Russell Gaines for a second quarter TD, Willie Valencia ran for 103 yards, and Ronald Brandenburg added a late 35 yard score. Wheeler advances to face Valley View in the semifinals after Valley defeated Windthurst 21-14.

Sundown Wheeler Mustangs Grandfalls Royalty Valley Valley View Windthurst Grandfalls Cowboys Ronald Brandenburg Benny Baker Rich Brown Mike Ames Mne Baker Mustang Brown Russell Gaines Willie Valencia Evans Brandenburg

Kermit Boys Top Pecos 66 61 In Tournament Action

Kermit led 13-24-14-15 and topped Pecos 66-61 as Kermit players Michel Cole Mitchell Holt and Bertoza led with double figure totals. Pecos fell to 0-6 while Kermit improves to 1-1. Marfa and Wall also posted wins in district action and JV results are noted.

Kermit Pecos K — Duff Michel Cole Mitchell Robert Holt Sammy Bertoza Alvin New Javier Contreras Monahans Seminole Andrews

Odessa swimmers enter all star meet at SMU

Renee Yeilding and Mark Gladson of the Odessa Aquatic Club will compete in the Texas north south all star dual at SMU. Yeilding enters the 15 18 year 200 meter backstroke and 400 meter medley relay. Gladson competes in the 11 12 year 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter backstroke. Both qualified at an elimination meet in El Paso.

Dallas Renee Yeilding Mark Gladson Odessa Aquatic Club SMU Yeilding Gladson el Paso Lisa Yeilding Leslee Ann Hitt Nancy Neal Renee Nichols Vicki Teakell Tina Newsom Denise Hale Teakell Nichols Renee Neal Hitt Permian Scott Patterson Tanner Selinger Mike DeMarco Matt Franklin Don Carver Shawn Sedate Bruce Jackson Selinger Patterson Carver Craig Franklin Sedate DeMarco Jackson Odessa High Jeff Turley David McGuire Billy Bob Brown Sam Brinlee Ron Cook Brown Wilma Delap Tammy Burlingame Delao Lori Cheshire Terry Currier

Ector White Wins Ninth Grade City Basketball Title

Ector White captured the ninth grade city basketball tournament championship Thursday in a double overtime victory over Nimitz. Ector edged the rivals 64 to 58 to claim the title. Crockett won third place 46 to 39 over Bowie.

Ector White Nimitz Ector Crockett Bowie

Permian diver wins at San Angelo meet

Permian and Odessa High swimmers advance to finals at the San Angelo Invitational after top 12 prelims. Friday results crown Permian diver Colleen Keibler with 370 points in girls diving, while multiple qualifiers earned spots in finals set for 12:30 p.m. at San Angelo Central pool.

San Angelo Permian Odessa High Colleen Keibler Kary Wray Mary Smiley OHS San Angelo Central

Federal probe considered in fatal boxing death

Conflicting reports on Willie Classen's condition precede his death after a late fight with Wilford Scypion. Congressional and state probes may expand to federal boxing oversight as investigators review licensing, medical staff, and referee decisions. Classen lay in a coma after a 10th round knockthrough. he died of cardiac arrest from brain damage.

NEW York Willie Classen Wilford Scypion New York State Edward P. Beard DRI House Education and Labor Committee Classen Beard Federal Boxing Board Scypion Associated Press Houston Willie Roy Goodman Senate Committee On Investigations John Condon Madison Square Garden Cam Jack Prenderville New York State Athletic Commission Mike Capriano The New York Post Capriano Marco Minuto Minuuto Prenderville Roger Warner Richard Izquierdo

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