Odessa College gymnastics shifts under Shirk leadership
Odessa College women's coach Bobby Shirk aims to direct the age group gymnastics program after John Pellikan's resignation affecting instructors more than the main program. Shirk plans include using Twisters team girls and some men with scholarships, plus community clinics to keep gymnastics advancing locally.
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Lakers Aim to Close Out 76ers in Game Six Showdown
Los Angeles hosts Philadelphia with a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Championship Series. If the Lakers win, they seal the title. if Philadelphia wins, a seventh game will be played in Philadelphia.
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Garvey hits 1000th consecutive game milestone
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey extended his streak to 1,000 straight games at Dodger Stadium as 44,714 fans gave him a standing ovation. Atlanta beat Los Angeles 4 3, with Garvey going 0 for 4 and his run continuing amid flu, knee, and migraine challenges.
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Football ties need sudden death playoff rule change
The writer argues for overtime in high school football to settle ties and avoid frustration from speculative outcomes. Citing Permian-Lewisville and Permian Odessa High past ties, they suggest overtime would boost excitement and fairness, noting demoralization from penalties or yardage tiebreakers and urging readers to see more on Page 3B.
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Midland Cubs face Dodgers after key losses in Texas League
Midland at home tonight after a 6-2 defeat to Amarillo left the Cubs six games behind division leader El Paso. San Antonio beat the Diablos 3-2 to pull within half a game in the Western Conference as Midland hosts the Dodgers at 7:30. Doug Welene took the loss, dropping to 6-5 on the road trip.
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