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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1971

Page

9

Williams Drives Braves Past Astros with Two Home Runs

Earl Williams, filling in at third base for the departed Clete Boyer, hit two three-run homers as Atlanta routed Houston 9-0. Williams, who earlier homered against Philadelphia in relief, led a Braves attack while Hank Aaron added his 19th homer of the season. Across the league, Pirates beat Cardinals 8-4, Dodgers topped Expos 7-1, Padres edged Phillies 9-8, Reds over Cubs 4-3 in 11, and Mets defeated Giants 5-4 in 10 innings amid rain delays. Also in the American League, Indians routed Brewers 11-0 and Orioles edged White Sox 2-1.

Earl Williams Williams Clete Boyer Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves Houston Astros Boyer Philadelphia Clete Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal Expos San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs New York Mets San Francisco Giants Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Oakland A’s Washington Senators California Angels Don Wilson Buddy Harris Wilson Astrodome Hal King Mike Lum Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Pirates Cardinals Jim Beauchamp Ted Sizemore Dave Cash Luis Melendez Bobby Valentine Gles Los Angeles San Francisco Valentine Bob Barton San Diego Barton Woody Fryman Lee May Cincinnati May Ferguson Jenkins Pete Rose Cub Reds Jimmy Stewart Jenkins Dave Concepcion Tommy Helms Ken Singleton Bud Harrelson Mets Ranoski George Mitterwald Twins Tigers Jim Kaat Mark Belanger Brooks Robinson Orioles White Sox Cuellar Tom Egan Chicago Roy White Fritz Peterson Yankees A’s Peterson Bert Campaneris Joe Rudi McDowell Brewers Rick Auerbach Graig Nettles Indians Frank Baker Nats Angels Giants Calipores Abrail Unser Alomar Harper Nettles Hahn Cf Ballen Spencer Theobald Baker Speier Harrelson Mincher Fregosi Hannan Fosse Mays Shamsky McCrow Gonzalez Pena Suarez Henderso Wels Howard McMullen Rosco If Chabliss Fuentes Kranpool Bittner Rf Stephnn Yates Bwillams If Boswell Maddox Moses Roof Foster Gibson Cindenon Casanova Repoz Dmay Uhlaendr iLanier Singieton Berry Auerbach Leon Hamilton Asprmate Haorroh Maloney Parsons Stanley Marichal Dyer c Cullen Arevnids Lopez Heidemass Cumbrind McGraw Jbrown Ruiz Ellsworth Mdowell Jjoh Cleveland Milwaukee Uhlaender Washington California Heidemann Hr—Nettles R.foster Pete F.howerd Oat E—ays la Washington Washington Hope CE Francisco San California Unser R—Harrah B.alien S—Lensworth Hr—Singleton Henderson Bonds Mays McMullen Gentry Aspromonie Kranepool J.brown Sf—Dyer Singleton Cox Seveona Maloney Chiro Marichatot Veers Requin A.reynolds Cumberland Yuan E.fisher Chisox J. Johnson Seeane Queen Baltimore Hamilton aRoche Rhot Sentry Pay J. Brown Stroud of Buford If McAndrew Andrews Blair Cf iFrisella Richard Ss Djohnson Metton Oakland Abré Abrh Bi Johnstone Etchebrac Idlerke Egan Belanger Kenney Camparis Ss Alvarado Rudi Detroit Murcer Cf Jackson Maye Ph Cuellar P Chresota Abrhbi White Davis Ib Toy Gieonn Tovar Cf Mstanley Cf Colter Bando A Carew Taylor Munson Manguss Killebrew Kaline Duncan c Sumer Oliva Wharton Haichael Baltimore Cardenas J Brown F Petersn Odompt E— Belanger Reese Gutierrez Po Oood Tischnski Freehanc Tenace Hr—Egan Ratliff Mitterwid Mangua White Murcer Crawford Sid Perrnaate Ee Bailey Minnesota F.peterson Parker Bateman Detroit Odom Lefebvre Ingers Brown Klimkowski Freehan Tovar W. Horton Olond Olosteen Mitterwald F.petirsono Anie9te Raymond P Renko Orton SB Eareve Suiherind Corbin Kaat Seeeeee Pases Angeles Wey Hamm Phew Montreal Cone Ae Perranoski Ates SAN Diess Strickland Kinnenend Hernandz Ss Harmon Tabeaace Jestadt Swoboda W. Davis Bateman Chance Stahl Montanez Wills Scherman Barton Djonnson S—Staub Scherman Gaston Cf Gamble Osteen Colbert Renko L Eetee Ce O Brown Fryman Raymond fAurrell Browne Bmiller Pfeil Astros Okelley Freed Rf Houston Campbell Bowass Pnearta Kendall Kreyards Boston Royals Bosox Mitlan Jalou Mason Menke Bravo Ystrinski If Kirkpatrk King Wynn Lee Petroelli Rojas Edwards Scott Harrison Ewillams Metzger Bconalro Keough Jooo Josephsn Jmay c Jarvis Diego Siebert Splittortt Mayberry Lee, DP San Bolin Fitzmrris Harris Phoebus Campbell Pavietich Savage Chiles Ork Borton McCarver Jestac Piniella Pfell D.johnson Gaston Bromeler Atlanta de ER Montonez Pfeils Houston Lum B.miller Sepagats Boston Watson Versiles Cedeno Reeve Kansas City Rymon York Jarvis (Watson J.ray Save—D. Kelley Burgmelar Lemaster Burgmeier Fitzmorts

Local Shooter Is Runnerup In State Meet

Odessa shooter Jerry Singleton, in his first state tournament, was declared a divisional runnerup in the State Trapshoot Tournament held in Amarillo over the weekend. Singleton scored 199 of 200 targets at 16 yards to win the honor, while Wayne Griffin of Odessa took the Class C preliminaries title with 98 of 100 in his first year among the state’s top shooters.

Amarillo Odessa Jerry Singleton Singleton Wayne Griffin

Weiskopf Seizes Kemper Open Title in Sudden-Death Playoff

Tom Weiskopf outdueled Dale Douglass Lee Trevino and Gary Player in a four-way playoff at Quail Hollow after all four finished 277. Weiskopf birdied the 15th to win the $30,000 first prize and boost earnings to $60,367 for the year. Trevino Player and Douglass each earned $11,600.

Charlotte N.C Tom Weiskopf Dale Douglass Lee Trevino Gary Player Weiskopf Trevino Douglass Quail Hollow Country Club Player Dale Hale Irwin Dick Rhyan Dean Refrarma Evanece Tom Alozas Cesar Sanudo Fssewes Mike Hnl Charles Sifford George Archer Don Biss Eee Date Dauglass Ron Cerrudo Gary Plover Sam Snead Are O Bob Lunn One Charles Coady Bob Charies Jim Grant Stoteger Babe Hiskey Kermit Zorley Larry Mowry Ween Arnold Palmer Ken Fulton Eves Curtis Sifford Eae Larry Ziegler Bill Garrett Bob Rosburg Mason Rudolph Jerry Barrier Phi Rodgers al Mengert Vee Bert Greene Jerry McGee Ase Dave Marr Terry Wilcox Bob Stone Bud Allin Lou Graham Annes Tom Sisolak Larry Wood Art Well Dick Lotz Joel Goldstrand Howie Johnson Eoan Ron Relf St Per Bob Goolby Bruce Crampton Miller Barber See Fred Marth Ssasesee Bert Weaver Ray Floyd Ted Hayes Gene Ferrell Teee Rik Massengale Bradley Anderson Jim Colbert Herb Rooper Howell Fraser Hubert Green Bobby Mitchell John Jacobs Hugh Rover Eeeves Dave Eichelberger Dan Sikes Sane Rey Rod Curl Ware Grier Jones Jim Marshall Aeee Dave Stockton Ralph Baker Feaee Bob Smith Les Peterson Seseee Julius Boros Dewitt Weaver Wweete Jerry Heard Larry White Vbweee Bill Brask Westvessser Jack Harden

Baltimore Keeps Lead as Royals Win Streak Stuns Boston

American League roundup shows Baltimore edging White Sox 2-1 as Cuellar wins eighth straight, Detroit tops Minnesota 9-5, and Kansas City wins six straight over Boston to pull within five games of Oakland. Royals also steal four bases as they surge. in the NL, Pirates beat Cardinals 8-4 and Mets edge Giants in 10 innings.

Kansas City Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Red Sox Boston Orioles Tigers Minnesota Royals Oakland A’s New York Yankees Baltimore Chicago White Sox Mike Cuellar Cleveland Milwaukee Sam McDowell Washington California Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Mets San Francisco Los Angeles Montreal Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Atlanta Houston San Diego Philadelphia Fenway Park Bob Lemon New York Wee Detroit Chicago New York Washington Wee Ee Los Angeles A Kengas City Houston Wees Ae Tees Reese Ereee Chicago Ease Kirby Culp Mes Morton Sutton Sersmith Seaver Keklch Perry Philadel Hedlund Icago Bradley Cole Dhia Wise Grimsley

Odessan Wins Monahans Golf Championship

Odessa golfer David Price won the Monahans Invitational by firing a final 71 to finish 143 total three over par. He edged Bill Neace of Monahans and Bill LaPardus of Midland, who tied at 144. Harold Rydell won flight one with 154, Coy Coe flight two with 153, Burle Potts led flight three at 169.

Monahans Odessa David Price Price Bill Neace Bill LaPardus Midland Harold Rydell Coy Coe Burle Potts

Ryun Nixes Training Site For Comeback Year

Olympic distance star Jim Ryun, living in San Francisco, says he cannot train in Eugene or nearby due to hay fever and plans to decide on a future workout base as he pursues a comeback. He won the 800 lead at Hayward in 1 49.3 amid pollen concerns with nationals in Eugene due June 25 26. He has been staying with relatives and works as a photographer in Eugene.

San Francisco Jim Ryun Eugene Ore Hayward Ryun Kansas National Amateur Athletic Association

Angeloans Win Big Lake Father-Son Golf Championship

San Angelo pair Lawrence and Steven Taylor shot 72 on Sunday after a 68 on Saturday to win the Seventh Annual Big Lake Country Club Father-Son Tournament. Big Spring duo Charles Bailey and Charles Jr finished second at 144, while defending champions Aubrey and Mark Edwards of Big Lake earned third with 133.

Big Lake San Angelo Lawrence Steven Taylor Big Lake Country Club Charles Bailey Charles, Jr Big Spring Aubrey Mark Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Associated Press Pat O’dowdy Ector County Coliseum Wad Dee” Race Terry Funk Cyclon Negro Nick Kozak Infernos Eddie Graham Rickey Itomero Duke Myers Texas ROSA George Sisler Grant &Sam ST Louis Browns Tom Douglass Leach Odessa American Sports Mon Freddie Patek Ted Savage Patek Lemon al Siebert Chuck Harrison Kerry Mayes Willie Horton Tony Taylor Ike Brown Horton Billy Martin Ron Per Andrews Hwy E. University & Grandview Organ Music Odessan Ate Jfudemn Ag Ds Me Curtis Saylor Headien Ryun Nixes Major League Baseball Yanks Bucs Padres Phils Pittbburgh St. Bouts Reds Cubs Brock Aot Malouff Rose Kessinger Clemente Simmons Helms Becker Eds Stargell If Torre Sangullin Beachmp Woodwrd Santa Brobbsn Hanuve Tperer Popstone Pagan Sizamore Carbo Hickman Hebner Melendez Bradford Davis Cf Alle Maxvill McRae Dbreaden Wake Carlton Corrales Ortiz Brosseau Ctaylor Stewart Cannlirzzo Plummer Hernandi Soya Ae Toans Ferrara Ph Ono Mimi Op— Granger Sittsburoh Stargell T.parer Or Cincinnat Walker Orns Penitona Htr Papitone Wren Se Ortiz, Halma Concancon Beckert Giusl Hernandez Nolan Bari Gibbon Aylor Granger Save Hernandez WP Walker Jenkin
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