Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

5

Odessa Women Lead in West Texas Golf Finals

In Amarillo the 34th Shopman West Texas Golf Championship sees four Odessa women reach finals. Mrs Francis Collins faces Mrs Tidwell from Odessa in the top flight, with other Odessa players advancing in flights two, four, and eight.

Odessa Amarillo Francis Collins Tidwellis Shopman West Texas Golf Mike Fitzpatrick Odessa Country Club Association Fruay Collins Blinkster Jean Abbott Amarillo Country Club R C. Beveridege Sammy Etsy Carole Tidwell Abbott William Curry Hghest Billie Uzzell Sunset Pat Will Jones Betty Conaway Conaway

Davis Heads Drag Races Lead Qualifiers At Spring Nationals

Davis Hedens led Friday’s NHRA Springnationals qualifying in a Davis Lemphis ter powered dragster with a 7.653 second elapsed time. Phil Hobbs of Kokomo Indiana followed in a Dodge powered entry, as Chrysler teams including Tack Jones Elie and John Wiebe Newton posted high speeds and a notable crash incident during the opener.

Peas Iara Tenn Tileore Tonee Phil Hobbs Kokomo Ind Davis Hedens Chrysler Tack Jones Monte Calif John Wiebe Newton Kan Witch NHRA Dallas International Motor Speedway Danny Qagais Carlstad Tom McEwen Garden Grove Ongais Ias Barracuda Pat Foster Lo Angeles McEwen Gene Snow Fort Worth Wa Walt Rhoadet Hontington Beach

Barber Gains Second Tie in Open Colt Tournament

Deane Beman, once an amateur champion, shot a 69 to reach 137 after 36 holes, three under par, as the Open Colt Tournament leads into the weekend. Arnold Palmer and other stars battled heat and humidity at Cypress Gardens Golf Course, with Jack Nicklaus posting 67 and tournament favorites in pursuit. amateurs Tom Hoover and Bill Tidwell posted notable scores as the field narrowed.

Houston Deane Beman Beef Trust Gregory ‘Towers Arnold Palmer Mount N.C Bruce Cup Bethesda Bep Rossary Hsre Cool Woods George Knudson Fon George Archer Besn Dave Mor Barber Bob Stanton Robert Payne Bob Rosburg Bob Rosburg, 42, A Home Projsmes Eisnas “Hah Bruce Crampton Lee Trevi Parana Jno Spc Rees Chee Cotter Mer Tse Jacky Sup Dhuex Srey peeTaie Gene Liteter Cypress Geekeae Scotty AcBerth Gary Player South Africa Tom Kechas ta'Sonate Ber Bre Serry Pattman Billy Casper Dave Sichetmer Tor Ihemes Wayne Yates Tony Holguin Cas' Eseteper Bruce Dobe Belle-javsin Straus Gyrivean St. Loufs AL Besselink Ena FBI Rens Wee

Howard Allen Pace Victory

Washington Senators defeated the California Angels 6 to 2 as Frank Howard and Bernie Allen hit homers. Howard's 19th homer came in the seventh, and he scored a run after three two out infield singles in the third, sparking a three run rally.

Washington Frank Howard Bernie Allen Washington Senators California Angels Howard Senators

Netter Upset in Doubles Final at JCAC Tennis

No. 1 seed Estopare of Odessa College was upset in the semifinal as he and partner Bruce Banisky face the Maharaj brothers for the doubles title. Mayaray of Miami-Dade North defeated Estopare to reach semis. heat and humidity cited by coach Virgina Brown as key factors.

Ocala Fla Virgina Brown Estopare Gowan Maharaj Trinidad David Fee Bill Travers Wingate N.C Odessa College Bruce Banisky Maharaj Brothers Miami-Dade Wranglers Mesa Ariz Central Florida Fieryanisky Estopareal

Whitworth Fires 69 To Lead Patty Berg Open In Sutton

Kathy Whitworth, LPGA money leader with 18,875 this year, opening the Patty Berg Golf Classic at Pleasant Valley Country Club shot a 69 to seize a two stroke first round lead amid windy conditions. Betsy Cullen and Lola Spuzich tied for second with 37-34s as Sandra Post earlier beat par to stay in the hunt.

Sutton, Mass Kathy Whitworth Pleasant Valley Country Miss Whitworth Port Malabar Florida Theworth Pat Sutton Moss Prrahrou Berg ilGort Club Cworth Sancra Palmer i

OC Golfers Place Third at St Petersburg Junior College event

OC golfers finished third in the four day St Petersburg Florida junior college association tournament. Bill Baker shot 295 total after a 74 Friday while Si Harris led with a 7! liege chipter. Jim Barber of St Petersburg was medalist with 283. Glendale JC finished fourth, Phoenix tied for sixth, and a dust storm late in the event slowed play but did not stop it.

Roswell

Hollywood Derby Entry Field Attracts 100000-Added Race

Nine three year olds including Jay Ray and Tell are entered for Saturdays Hollywood Derby at Hollywood Park. Majestic Prince and trainer Johnny Longden loom as main threats while Belmon t Stakes contender Majestic Prince is highlighted by owner Frank McMahon. Tell carries 123 pounds with Don Pierce aboard, Jay Ray 126 under Laffit Pepay, among others in a competitive lineup.

Jay Ray Teli Uollswood Park Majestic Prince Johnny Longden Frank McMahon Audenne Majestae Prince Hollywood Derbs Thay Tathorne Farm Io Majestic Prince Aris Leiters Belmom Champoon Laffit Peay. Tell Don Pierce Ranch Noholme Jr Court Road Mayoworh Lonni Tell Wild Posers Arronaut Stabes

Class Is Out Triumphs In Tight Friday Race

Big Shoemaker choice Tell ridden by Velasquez won seven furlongs in 2 23 and edged Scarlet Larkspur by a head. Class Is Out paid 360 to win and 260 to show as 8,000 plus fans witnessed the photo finish at the track. Threadneedle upset in Delaware Ladies Maid Purse at Delaware Park as Obeah edged Show Off for third with 2 length margin. Arcade captures Young Presidents Organization Purse at Monmouth Park in 2 length victory, paying 6.60, 3.60, 4.40. Encanto Gem repeats at Suffolk Downs in Worcester Purse paying 14.60, 5.60, 4.40. Leroy Moyers rode the winner carrying 128 pounds.

Suing Sisk Jorge Velasquez Scarlet Larkspur Ard Hetm Colonial Farm Arcade Youngs Presidents Organization Monmouth Park Paul Kallai George Haynes Suffolk Downs Worcester Encanto Gem Copper Stable Linky Jeneths Leroy Moyers W Nmr

Big Horn Takes Early Lead With Four Victories

Big Horn in first place after four wins and no losses in Friday baseball action. Alex Kager fanned 10 to win against Valve Mainice as Kurt Travis took the loss. Campbell Testing beat Tom Hanson 74 2. Tan Boxles earned the win with help from Dugene Bran and Randy Moore, who went two for four. Roy Raser led at the plate with two hits in three at bats.

Big Horn Alex Kager Kurt Travis Campbell Testing Tom Hanson Tan Boxles Dugene Bran Randy Moore Roy Raser Picher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andrews Tom Ryan Brenham Taylor Austin West Texas Davis Chip Woodall Hurst Tex Sain FC Adess Fey Mes Ite Isa Nancy Swan Heath Ruckow Billie Uzzen Sunset Country Clot Meg MW. Maers Youn oLaTison Ovntry Openne Amaiteur Brooklin Rade Brookline Tom Hoover New Hope Ramnemp Bill Tidwell Long Beusch John Mulligan Allen Cau Fornia Washington Ebeh Unser Rone Haller TraVie Reyes Howard If Amaress Bowens Nf Dbo Bevenerat Epsles Aodraez Ballen Repor McMulin Aay Agg Vess Collen Sotrano Benkmen Mglotan Casanova Barbon Pascual Erisher Hmphrys Ebnson Oh Holman Oh Washorn O Higgins Jooo Higgins E.monara Rees Hrb Alter Ja Rodesauer Washourn Bomaheers Hisuns Pater Rodrrouer OC Netter Whitworth Betsy Cullen San Idra Spuzich Ruth Jessen Miss Cullen Miss Spuzich Miss Jessen Mary Mills Marie Lindstrom Sandra Haynie Gerda Whalen Betsy Rawls Miss Berg Canada Sandra Post Carl Mann Leilke Steve Arompaen Sammy Rachels Chipola Thompson Barber and Stencik Doug Ballinger South Georgia Jeff Nieto Howard County Bill Meyers Phoenix Rachels Glendale Junior College Ingin River Yell Howard B. Keck Los Angeles Round Tabie Sephomones Apri Big Shoemaker Pierce Tode Golden Gate Fields Belmont Trace Track Kirkwood Farms Delaware Park Obeah Ainle Arnold Thesen Obeah Bold Hciress Threadneedle
Search Courier

Search the Odessa American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Odessa American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication