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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1983

Page

26

Area Basketball Ozona and Surrounding Tournaments Recap

Scores from the Ozona tournament show Ozona boys 66 51 over Wall at the top with Liano 24 and Steve Sanchez 24 for the winners. Eldorado boys beat Junction 40 32 while girls divisions highlight Junction 50 Menard 30 and Fort Stockton 47 Ozona 31. Multiple other results across districts include Comstock Buena Vista, Marathon Iraan, and Sanderson tournaments with various standout scorers such as Liano, Wall’s J. Osburn, and Crystal Williams.

Navratilova Wins Australian Open In Straight Sets

Martina Navratilova defeated Kathy Jordan 6 2 7 6 to capture the Australian Open women singles title. Jordan saved two match points and forced a tiebreak before Navratilova sealed the victory in 78 minutes mirroring her serve and volley dominance.

Melbourne Australia Martina Navratilova Kathy Jordan Navratilova Jordan

Bay City Routs New Braunfels In 4A Semifinal To Reach Finals

Bay City Black Cats rout New Braunfels 49-6 in a Class 4A semifinal as QB Daniel Hawkins rushes for three touchdowns and passes for 155 yards. Hawkins connects on eight of 11 throws, Hart Lee Dykes hauls in 117 receiving yards, and Bay City advances to face the Carthage-Lubbock Estacado winner in Brownwood.

Associated Press Victoria Daniel Hawkins Bay City New Braunfels Black Cats Brownwood Willowridge Hawkins Martin Garcia Lance Sardelich Hart Lee Dykes

Nets Rally Behind Birdsong King For Win Over 76ers

Otis Birdsong and Albert King fueled a second half surge as the New Jersey Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-93. King scored 16 of 20 in the third quarter, Birdsong added 21 total with key late shots, and Dawkins battled foul trouble in a tight game capped by a Nets defensive stand and a late momentum shift.

Philadelphia Otis Birdsong Albert King New Jersey Nets National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers King Nets Birdsong Moses Malone Andrew Toney New Jersey Darryl Dawkins 76Ers Dawkins

Permian drops close 65-64 to Snyder in invitational

Troy Nini scores a season high 23 for Permian but Snyder rallies in the Snyder Invitational. A late shot by Snyder with two seconds left gives the Tigers a 65-64 win in the consolation semifinal. Permian led 56-50 entering the fourth before Snyder’s surge.

Snyder Permian Troy Nini Tigers Mojo

Boyd Yellowjackets Reach State Football Final

Boyd Yellowjackets sealed a 20 11 win over McCamey with a late two point conversion after multiple time consuming drives. Key plays included Allan Fite eight yard TD scamper and Eugene Andress 11 yard run while McCamey made late attempts with interceptions by David Stephens and Adam Arana. Coach Leaf praised the team’s great season and community support.

Boyd Badgers Mark Lyons Stephens Yellowjackets Tolliver McCamey Eugene Andress Fite

Knox City Hounds Triumph Over ECHS in Semifinals

Otis Lockhart 170 pound halfback capped the Knox City rally with a time consuming run for the final blow. He led the Hounds with 145 rushing yards on 23 carries and converted a crucial fourth and five at the 28 yard line. Coach Tommy Sloan praised the players for their determination and a tremendous defensive effort after last year’s semifinal loss.

Knox City Otis Lockhart Wink Lockhart Hounds ECHS Tommy Sloan Roscoe

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Ozona J — Alvarado Fort Stockton Menard Templeton Tavarez M — A. Morales T. Mangam Liano Steve Sanchez Harvey Fierro David Vargas L — B. Tow J. Osburn R. Jones Girls Junction J — Schwartz Hooker Susan Spiller M — Rothman Ann Garza O — Chrystal Williams Sherri Buckner Comstuck Grandfalls JV George Hinojosa Chris McReynolds Jimmy Crane G — Martin Holguin H. Holguin Iraan JV Lyn Shackelford J. McGuire I— Kackley Buena Vista Grandfalls George Tarango Webb Sims G — Acosta Ramirez Sanderson Stavely Alpine del Rio A — Souter Tami Gonzales Burnett DR — Lily Padilla Denver City Brownfield Seminole B — Patton Martin S — Brooks Tohoka Mildred Bender Slaton Swoopes Ellis S — Gamble Monahans M — Coursey Roark Jacquez Willmon S — Carey Bailey Sylvester Dale T. Bailey Mat Thompson Jubel Reed Iraan Eldorado Clint E — D. Bannett C — Terry Goodwin Reagan County Sonora RC — Lavender S — Leigh French Groveton East Bernard Conroe Michael Horace Horace Brahmas Jeff Tamborello Highland Mozelle Winters Harold Light Highland Hornets Hornets Light Duane Hyde Hyde Courtney Gothard Mustangs Bryan Griffin Les Matthews Griffin Enervation Midland/Odessa Rodney Hendrix Paul Logan Gage Logan Hendrix Williams Nimi Antiveros Bell Everett Tyler Hill Comstock Tate Leaf Dean Your Christmas Shopping Headquarters eSkis eBass Boats Andrews Hwy Tai Eee Tal Tig Howard Miller Colonial Ridgeway Pearl Seth Thomas Gazo Molyneux Midland Enervations Santa Fe Square Metro Texas Mastercard/Visa Welcome Portsmouth America Westminster Whittington Winchester
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