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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1985
Page
18
Rick Richards sparked Miami with a leadoff triple in the sixth and scored on an infield error. Magno drove in the deciding run with a two out single after choking up to make contact. Fraser noted the 2-1 result surprised him yet stayed focused on the game plan.
Miami keeps it close against Oklahoma State in a late rally, but Pete Incaviglia powers the Cowboys to a 58 16 record while Miami stands 61 16. Raether fights through a key ninth inning strikeout and Fraser notes the effort as the Cowboys host Mississippi State next.
Lakers coach Pat Riley dismissed fate or luck in Celtics close-game success, insisting on reality and fundamentals. Magic Johnson downplayed mystique while Celtics guard Dennis Johnson sank a game-winner to even the series at 2-2, prompting praise for the Celtics pride and history of clutch finishes.
Pasadena Rayburn defeats Lubbock Monterey 8-2 in the 5A semifinal. Aguilar drives in three runs with a homer from Thompson as Rayburn, in its first state bid, races ahead after three first-inning runs. DeSoto Canyon advances to face New Braunfels Canyon after a 5-2 win over Andrews. Jasper trims Canyon’s lead late but Canyon advances to the final.
Don Love and Ed Brooks fired a 63 to take the first round lead in the Odessa Country Club Quarter Century Partnership Golf Tournament. They edged Tom Hornbuckle and Tom Brooks by one stroke as James Wright and Ronnie Jumper shot 65 to sit third. Play continues today and Saturday with 18 holes daily.
Ed Hickman, four seasons as Permian line coach, becomes head football coach and athletic director at El Campo High School. He notes career goals and family considerations while praising Permian. El Campo 64 last year in District 124A, Buzzy Kieth moves to Dobie High School.
Permian High School graduate Davey Wright has signed with Lubbock Christian College to play baseball. Wright batted .451 with 12 doubles, two triples and one home run and played all outfield positions plus pitcher for Mojo.
Philadelphia owner Harold Katz says after interviewing two candidates he will likely not pursue others for head coach of the 76ers. He noted he spoke with Sixers assistant Matt Guokas and Pistons coach Chuck Daly and may choose between them. He declined to name additional inquiries as “excellent candidates.”
Lendl defeats Connors in a dominant showing while citing fitness gains from a new diet. Martina Navratilova and Chris Lloyd dominate the women's field, with Navratilova advancing to the final and Lloyd set to challenge. Navratilova leads all-time battles 33-31 against Lloyd in open era finals.
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