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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1978

Page

5

Judge promises quick ruling in coach's request

In Kansas City a federal judge pledged a ruling by December 22 on Jim Stanley's bid for a preliminary injunction blocking the Big Eight from hearing evidence in the Oklahoma State University slush fund probe. Stanley, fired as OSU head coach, argues due process rights are at stake amid heated testimony on conference procedures and witnesses.

Kansas City Jim Stanley Big Eight Oklahoma State University Stanley Oklahoma State Torney James P. Linn U.S. District Court Russell G. Clark NCAA Rul Ing L.L. Boger University Boger Charles M. Nevias Clark Nevias Henry Lowe University of Missouri Oklahoma Lowe Linn Neinas

Pioneer Bowl set in Wichita Falls for national final

Florida A&M and Massachusetts meet in the Pioneer Bowl for the NCAA Division 1-AA championship in Memorial Stadium Wichita Falls Texas. The Rattlers ranked third and the Minutemen fourth earned berths after dramatic wins over Nevada Reno and Jackson State. 15 000 fans expected for the 1230 p m CST kickoff.

Wichita Falls Texas Florida A&m University of Massachusetts Florida A&m Rattlers Massachusetts Minutemen Memorial Stadium Massachusetts Nevada-Reno Jackson State Miss Rattlers Ike Williams Grambling Little All America Tyrone Griff Mike Soloman A&m Harrell Oliver Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tennessee State

Odessa High Grabs Second Cage Win at Roswell Invite

Odessa High Bronchos beat Roswell Goddard 50 to 47 to reach Roswell Invitational semifinals, improving to 2-8. Danny Ray Wright led with 22 points as the balanced attack produced no double digits. Goddard’s Mark Walker had 13. Odessa was set to face El Paso Jefferson next.

Roswell, N.M Odessa High Roswell Goddard Red Horses el Paso Jefferson Danny Ray Wright OHL Mark Walker Goddard

Alpine Tourney Opens With Eight-Bit Wins and Cancellations

Alpine beat McCamey 68 36 and Canutillo edged Marfa 50 40 in the opening round. Irvin routed Pecos JV 68 4 while El Paso High downed Alpine JV 49 16 and Seminole beat Pecos 38 24. Alpine meets Wink. Canutillo Fort Stockton game canceled by flu with Seminole possible Canutillo game if Seminole wins.

Alpine Canutillo el Paso Irvin el Paso High Seminole McCamey Marfa Irvin Pecos Wink Fort Stockton Stockton Maria Sul Ross el Paso Mark Wolleben Kyle Mackey Kevin Mackey Billy Ray Terry Ferne Gomez Danny Roman Manuel Mendosa

Charges still being considered in University of Arkansas case

LITTLE ROCK Ark A decision could come late today on whether to file charges against two University of Arkansas football players suspended from school pending an investigation of a coed rape complaint. Deputy Washington County prosecutor Kim Smith said developments could delay the decision until Monday and he hoped to release a statement today. Sources told AP that Danny Bobo and Micheal Forrest were suspended Wednesday pending the investigation. No charge has been filed. The school has not identified the players.

NCAA Linn Stanley Jim Stanley Charles M. Nevias Little Rock Ark University of Arkansas Kim Smith Fayetteville Washington County Associated Press Danny Bobo Micheal Forrest Bill Hughes UA Director of Information Hughes Razorbacks UCLA Tempe Ariz Smith Lou Holtz

Ector girls open tourney with two wins over Rankin

In Iraan, Ector girls varsity beat Rankin 65 46 and the junior varsity won 52 21 advancing both teams to semifinals versus Eldorado. Tammy Alexander and Pam Bledsoe led the varsity with 22 points each, Terri Murry 21 for the JV, with Pam Alexander adding 12.

IRAAN Ector Rankin Eldorado Tammy Alexander Pam Bledsoe Terri Murry Pam Alexander EHS Lerri Fitzhugh Crane Lori Powell Mary Kay White Cheri Edwards Crane Gloria Gonzales Blondie Lane Sonora Reagan County McCamey Buena Vista Sanderson Ozona Fort Stockton Grandfalls Royalty Page Pollard Fabens Alexander Bledsoe Katie Stephenson Fowler Ray Hendricks Fitanagh Boyd Ratliff Ratlift Marshall Rose Black

Fort Stockton withdraws from Alpine tourney

Fort Stockton Panthers pull out of the Alpine tournament due to a flu outbreak. Coach Tom Moffett said 7 of 10 players were ill after returning from Denver City, with three doctors advising against participating. The team had played two lean games on skeleton rosters before the Thursday decision.

Fort Stockton Panthers Stockton Tom Moffett Denver City Moffett

Ector edges Parkland to keep momentum in El Paso

Ector Eagles beat Parkland 58 to 53 as George Cooper and Alvin Richardson lead with 17 points each. Eagles improve to 8-3 and ride a six game win streak ahead of aYsleta tournament start and a rematch with Abilene High next week. Parkland, 1-10, received 18 from Chuck Shedrick and 10 from Rod Shedrick.

EL Paso Ector Ysleta Parkland George Cooper Alvin Richardson Eagles Parkland Chuck Shedrick Rod Shedrick

Permian and Parkland win and fall in girls tourney

Permian rallied to a 30-28 win over Fort Stockton as Caroline Williams led with 11 points. Odessa High fell 56-46 to El Paso Parkland after a late comeback, with Teresa Adams scoring 22 for OHS. Permian advances to the winner's bracket. OHS drops to consolation semis awaiting Midland High vs San Angelo loser. Finals scheduled Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

BIG Spring Permian Odessa High Howard County Fort Stockton el Paso Parkland PHS OHS Midland High San Angelo Mojo Girls Caroline Williams Teresa Adams Jodi Weatherwax Larette Johnson Rhonda Thornhill Parkland

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