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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1983

Page

20

Wranglers Share Team Scoring Honors Against Badgers

OC opened a tight game, turning a 10-8 start into a 16-8 edge with 15 minutes left before halftime. Dewayne Chism grabbed an offensive rebound for a layup, Patrick Fairs added a 10 foot jumper and an assist as Nedd finished at the rim for an eight point OD lead. Andrew Kennedy later powered a left side layup to trim to 24-22.

Bitt Badgers Dewayne Chism Patrick Fairs Fairs Nedd Andrew Kennedy

Bolden Sparks Wranglers Run To Late Half Lead

With 3 45 left before intermission the Wranglers built a 37 27 lead as Tommie Bolden stole the ball and fed Wilson for a fast break layup. Wilson scored 10 first half points and Benoit added nine as OC led 81 55 late. Dudley, one of four sophomores, tallies 10 points in strong OC showing.

Wranglers Tommie Bolden Wilson Benoit Ed Dudley Yeakel Odessa College

Amarillo College Women’s Team Surges Behind Freshmen Leaders

OC women improve as Amarillo College coach Kelly Chadwick relies on a freshman-heavy squad. Georgia Walton scores 24 points with 12 field goals while Michelle Whitehead adds 14. Cain and Alvarez return from injury with 21 and 12 points. Sharon Blair nets 14 and Tamara Jackson 19 as the Lady Wranglers push for NJCAA nationals.

Amarillo College Kelly Chadwick Lady Badgers Georgia Walton Michelle Whitehead Lady Badger Hefner Cain Alvarez Amarillo Lady Wranglers Sharon Blair Tamara Jackson

Odessa College Women Edge Toward 19th Victory at Home

Mc Blair and Jackson stood out in a physical game as the Lady Badgers narrowed the halftime gap to 35-24. Amarillo College trimmed the margin to four late in the second half, but Odessa College held on. The team seeks its 19th straight win Thursday at 6 p.m. against Frank Phillips College.

Blair Jackson Nets Hefner Lady Badgers Odessa College Amarillo College

Nebraska, Texas keep chase in final AP poll

Nebraska remains No. 1 in the final AP college football poll with 51 of 54 first-place votes and will face Miami in the Orange Bowl. Texas, 11-0, is second and meets Georgia in the Cotton Bowl. Auburn clinched the SEC title by beating Alabama, 23-20, and Alabama drops from the Top 20 as Baylor and Oklahoma tie for 20th.

Nebraska Texas Alabama Ray Perkins Associated Press Baylor Oklahoma Cornhuskers Miami Georgia Auburn Tigers Perkins Bear Bryant Southern Methodist Illinois SMU Michigan Brigham Young Iowa UCLA

Former Hog aide says Holtz talked of leaving

Arkansas football coach Lou Holtz told staff after a 17-0 loss to SMU that he was seriously considering resigning. Rich Olson, a defensive backfield coach fired with two others, recalled Holtz saying he faced obligation to families and uncertainty about his future. Olson noted Holtz may remake his staff, hiring an offensive and another defensive coordinator as he contemplates stepping back from deep involvement. The Razorback defense surrendered 3,739 yards this season, 1,005 more than 1982.

Dallas Arkansas Lou Holtz Southern Methodist Rich Olson Olson Dallas Times Herald Holtz SMU Little Rock Harvey Hampton Don Lindsey Beth Lindsey

Bradshaw to start Saturday for Steelers against Jets

Pittsburgh will start Terry Bradshaw at quarterback against the New York Jets after elbow surgery and a long layoff. Cliff Stoudt, who started 14 games, was sidelined by his 8 of 19 effort and two picks in the 23-10 loss to Cincinnati. Bradshaw, 35, hopeful for a quick readjustment, last played in the playoff loss to San Diego.

Pittsburgh Terry Bradshaw Cliff Stoudt Pittsburgh Steelers New York Jets Chuck Noll Steelers Cincinnati Bengals Stoudt Noll Cliff Bradshaw San Diego Chargers

White Sox Acquire Ron Reed From Phillies

The Chicago White Sox on Monday obtained 41 year old reliever Ron Reed from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash or a player to be named later. Reed went 9-1 with a 3.48 ERA and eight saves last season for the NL champion Phillies.

White Sox Ron Reed Philadelphia Nashville, Tenn Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies Reed

Royals start prison terms for cocaine possession

Kansas City Royals outfielders Willie Wilson and Jerry Martin began three month prison terms at the Fort Worth Federal Correctional Institution after pleading to attempting to possess cocaine. Martin arrived about 10:30 a.m. Dolores Nisle said. Vida Blue and Willie Aikens also face related terms or hearings on cocaine charges in coming weeks.

Fort Worth Kansas City Royals Willie Wilson Jerry Martin Federal Correctional Institution Dolores Nisle Martin Willie Aikens Baltimore Vida Blue U.S. District Court Kansas City Kan

Permian Boosters to Host Final Football Meeting Tonight

Wrapup Permian High School boosters stage the season finale meeting at 7 30 in the high school cafeteria. Films of the Panthers 20 to 0 defeat at Midland Lee last Saturday in Lubbock will be shown.

Permian High School Panthers Midland Lee Lubbock

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