Local boxers train for Golden Gloves in Odessa tourney
Odessa boxers gear up for the Golden Gloves open and novice divisions at the Ector County Coliseum February 4 5 and 7. Teams from Odessa Boys Club Woodson Unit will compete alongside West Texas athletes with trials for the state tournament in Ft Worth. Local coaches Joven and Carter lead fighters across open high school and junior divisions while Pee Wee prospects train daily at the Odessa and Woodson clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Ector County
West Texas
Ft. Worth
Lany
Odessa Boys Club
Woodson
Joe Joven
Odessa Boys
Paul Olivas
Johnny Hernandez
James Cleveland
Pedro Rojas
Joe Armendariz
Elias Hernandez
Lalo Ramos
Alfonso Dominguez
Joven
Odessa Boys’ Club
Joe Orona
Lee Hanson
Norm Miller
Dever Applewhite
Louis Slovensky
Olivas
Robert Trejo
Rudy
Ruben Munoz
Armando Estrada
Joe Pineda
James Carter
Cleveland Jave
Woodson Boys’ Club
Ira Young
Dec Rand
Stanley Jones
Mike Rheam
Roy Clinton
Jimmy Wilson
Ricky Smith
Alvin Morris
Donnell Griffin
Arthur Thursby
Harry and
Allen Turner
Darrell Carter
Donnie Stewart
Stanley Proctor
Joe
Fred Lewis
Larry Hendrix
Keigh
Kent Session
Doyie Griffin
Ronnie Warren
Travis Ellis
Kenneth
Gary Barrs
Thomas
Tony Stafford
James Jones
Gayneal Baker
Midland
Borger
Amarillo
Padres Trade Arcia Drake For Twins Cash Deal
The San Diego Padres sold infielder Jose Arcia and catcher first baseman Ron Drake to the Minnesota Twins for cash and first baseman Jerry Schlegelmilch. Arcia and Drake will report to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League. Schlegelmilch hit .293 for Lynchburg last season and will be assigned to Alexandria Louisiana in the Texas League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Diego
San Diego Padres
Jose Arcia
Ron Drake Friday
Minnesota Twins
Cash
Jerry Schegelmilch
Padres
Arcia
Drake
Tacoma
Schlegelmilch
Lynchburg
Alexandria
Broncos to undergo surgery for two starters
Denver Broncos announce next week surgeries for quarterback Don Horn and center Larry Kaminski. Horn, out with a shoulder separation, will have knee ligament repair surgery on Thursday. Kaminski, who broke his right leg, will receive a bone graft on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Bronco
Don Horn
Larry Kaminski
Horn
Cincinnati
Kaminski
Betting Is Big Business But It Is Still Illegal
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE reports more Americans bet on sports events, especially professional football, in clear violation of the law. Odds maker Jimmy Snyder notes millions change hands, with the point spread driving bets while few are arrested. Authorities struggle to curb professional gambling as amateur betting persists in homes, bars, and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copley News Service
Jimmy (the Greek) Snyder
Las Vegas
Snyder
Nevada
California
America
Asa
John Gunsser
Europe
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Jim Thorpe
Tommy
Jimmy
Dorsey
Fight Over Jim Thorpe Name Continues In Pa
The town formerly known as Mauch Chunk, renamed Jim Thorpe in 1953 to honor the athlete, faces renewed debate as a minority advocates reverting to the old name. Pro Thorpe supporters point to the river split and historic ties, while the pro-Mauch Chunk faction cites mountain lore and local heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorpe, Pa
Jim Thorpe
Copley News Service
Pennsylvania
Pocono Mountains
East Mauch Chunk
Mauch Chunk
Lehigh River
Thorpe
Old Mauch Chunk
Minnesota
Sweden
McCamey Badgerettes Triumph In Invitational Opener
The undefeated McCamey Badgerettes defeated Stanton 51 42 to advance to the finals of the McCamey Girls Invitational. Leann Waddell led with 28 points as Alpine beat Crane 51 36 and Sanderson toppled Rankin 41 32. Eldorado crushed Ozona 58 39. McCamey B Team swept Grandfalls 46 37 behind Robin Kelton''s 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamey
McCamey Badgerettes
Stanton
Leann Waddell
Badgerettes
Alpine
Crane
Sanderson
Rankin
Connie Braden
Eldorado
Ozona
Grandfalls
Robin Kelton
LCC Dethrones Wayland Baptist In Lobo Tourney
Lubbock Christian College played a slow deliberate game to topple defending champion Wayland College 60 54 in the Lobo Invitational. The Lobos advance to meet Sul Ross in tonight’s championship at 8 p.m. with Wiley College and Texas College of Tyler the other semifinal results noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Texas College
Lobos
Proneers
Cowboys face tough weather tests in New York and Minnesota
Dallas coach Tom Landry says you cannot train for ice and snow and must stay mentally ready as the Cowboys prepare for a New York game at Yankee Stadium and a potential December playoff clash in Minneapolis. Ermal Allen notes their offense prefers dry fields while acknowledging potential weather shifts could favor the defense. past mud games show mixed results for Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
New York
Yankee Stadium
Bloomington
Minn
Dallas
Tom Landry
Minnesota
Landry
Ermal Allen
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Atlanta
Minneapolis
Bloominzter
St. Louis
Cleveland
Green Bay
San Francisco 49Ers
49Ers
John Brodie
Vikings
Bud Grant
Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mac
Padrac Twine
WMI
VU Raed
Broncos
Firestone Factory
Buicks
F.E.T
FTG
Texas
Philco
Curtis
Mathes
Carbon County
Appomattox
Asa Packer
E Chunk
Packerville
United States
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lions Club
McCamey Girls
LCC
Wayland Baptist
Cowboy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!