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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
8
In San Diego sworn testimony in Superior Court reveals that drug use was widespread among professional football teams as recently as 1969. The depositions identify players and note the prevalence of bennies or amphetamines used to enhance performance.
Texas League results feature Midland Cubs rallying past Arkansas Blues 5-4 as Dan Corder earns his ninth straight win. Arkansas’ Hector Cruz hits his 16th homer. Jim Moyer wins for the Brewers over Arkansas. Shreveport loses in 12 to El Paso. Amarillo beats Alexandria 7-6. Westerners sweep, with El Paso and Midland leading their divisions.
Sworn depositions in former Charger Houston Ridge’s suit expose amphetamine use and drug distribution in the team era. Players including Lowe and Mix discuss daily bennies, Sid Gillman’s alleged encouragement, and Dr Woodward’s Desbutal authorization. Bengals also cited among users. Ridge cites injury tied to pills.
The California Angels and El Paso Sun Kings will run a Dudley Field tryout camp at 10 am Saturday. Sun Kings manager Norm Sherry will lead the event open to West Texas and southern New Mexico players who have finished high school and are under 24. Players will be graded on sprint speed, throwing, and hitting. Pitchers will face one of two batters.
Odessa Dorados beat Lamesa Eagles 20-9 in game one and 18-0 in game two at Hays Elementary Sunday. Julio Mata earned the win in the opener with Brent Fields winning the nightcap. Ismael Ramirez slugged a three run homer in the first game. Dorados improve to 11-4 and travel to Pecos next Sunday to face the Pecos Eagles.
Strained schedule notes Teesser's Gamers Texas against Cleesians in a tense matchup as teams race for late season wins. Kansas City meets Beltimore with Busby leading and Palmer fueling Detroit’s push in Chicago. Boston visits California while New York tests a tough slate and Milwaukee faces Minnesota in a crowded Wednesday card.
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