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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1981

Page

9

Odessa College tops NMJC in 95 91 WJCAC battle

Odessa College beat New Mexico Junior College 95 91 at OC gym to win a third straight game. Ehlo scored 29 and Sula added 26 as the Wranglers improved to 12 9 overall and 3 6 in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. NMJC matched late pressure but failed to overtake OC.

Craig Ehle Steve Sula Odessa College New Mexico Junior College OC Gymnasium Ehlo Sula Howard Frank Phillips Wranglers Amarillo College Amarillo Badgers Hawks Midland College Plainsmen New Mexico Military Institute Clarendon T-Birds Green NMJC Prescott Lula Kevin Maddox James Gaddie Thunderbirds Roberson Smith Yeakel Ehio Sterling Williams The Howard College South Plains College New Mexico JC Western Texas Clarendon College New Mex Military Frank Phillips College NMMI

High school fighters steal show at Optimist tournament

Odessa High dominates the Hi-Noon Optimist boxing night with two decisive high school bouts. Ray Martinez rebound from a rough start to beat Jerry Collazo, while Ricky Jones defeats Brad Bushman in a crowd-pleasing Permian vs Odessa High matchup. The action continues tonight and Saturday at Floyd Gwin Auditorium.

Ray Martinez OHS Jerry Collazo Midland Martinez Collazo Ricky Jones Brad Bushman Permian Odessa High Bushman Jones Floyd Gwin Auditorium Crockett

Sports on TV Schedule Highlights Key Games

The guide lists college and pro broadcasts with dates and channels. Notable matchups include Georgia basketball events and bowl games, with times and network placements for viewers.

Invitations Sent for 1981 Indianapolis 500 Race

Twenty six owners of 46 cars have been mailed invitations for the 1981 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race with more planned before the April 10 entry deadline. Only the fastest 33 qualifiers will start the million-dollar race. A major rule change will limit the 1962 500 to stock block engines though at least a dozen stock-block cars are expected. Practice opens May 2 with time trials set for May 10 and May 16-17.

Indianapolis CART USAC U.S. Auto Club Speedway

OHS Bronchos Rally Past Big Spring In District Clash

Five five A girls scene OHS beat Big Spring as Valettina Jernigan Wallace fouled out in the third quarter. Edie Simmons Deanne Hamilton and Jennifer Baker each scored 14 to lead OHS while Jernigan added 10. OHS improves to 1-1 in district play and 7-17 overall. Big Spring drops to 4-21, 6-2 in district.

Valettina Jernigan Karen Wallace Thornhill Edie Simmons Deanne Hamilton Jennifer Baker Jernigan OHS Broncs Big Spring

Angleo routs Permian to extend 14 game win streak

San Angelo Angel s trounced Permian 55 41 to stretch its District 5 5A winning run to 9 and 14 straight overall. Elsa Ornelas led with 19 points, Lisa Champlin added 14, while Teresa defeated Big Spring 65 46. Permian’s Tollin topped the visitors with 15.

San Angelo Permian Angeleans Elsa Ornelas Lisa Champlin Teresa Wes San Angelo M.gianc Lee Apitene Cooper Osessa Grivo Serine Sar Arges Osessa Might Big Spring Lee Abilene Cooper Medano Permiana

Midland College grabs share in three way tie for first

Midland College moved into a three way tie for first in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference after defeating Clarendon College 75 to 41 Monday night. Charles Johnson scored 22 for Clarendon, Pontus Wilson added 18, and Midland improved to 2-2 overall and 8-2 in conference play, leading 33 to 29 at halftime. The Chaparrals host South Plains next Monday after a February schedule note.

Clarendon Midland College Howard College Amarillo College Western Junior College Athletic Conference Clarendon College Charles Johnson Pontus Wilson Chaps Midland

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