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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1973

Page

8

Random Drug Tests For Athletes Set By NCAA

NCAA announced random urine tests for athletes in all NCAA competition starting next fall. chair Robert W. Pritchard said tests aim to gather facts to fight drug abuse rather than punish, with deterrence expected if athletes know testing is universal. Senators Bayh and others heard testimonies on amphetamines and anabolic steroids, and medical experts warned of side effects from steroids and the broader drug culture in sports.

Washington National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Robert W. Pritchard Pritchard Senate Birch Bayh D-Ind Bayh Walt Jones Athletes In Action Against Jones NBA Milwaukee Bucks

Freshman League All Star Tourney Opens With Two Games

In the Texas Teen-Age Baseball freshman league eliminations, American National No 2 shut out Southern No 1 11 0 behind a one hitter by Cory Bizzell and David Gardner. Doak Huddleston Bill Troglin and Gary Smith homered for the winners with Troglin adding a double. Texas No 2 beat Dixie No 1 7 4 with Monty Been Brian Cantrell and Craig Schulla pitching and Mickey Adkins homering for the victors. Two games set tonight at Eastside Park 6 30 Texas No 1 vs Southern No 2 and 8 30 Mid East No 1 vs North Texas No 2. Saturday features sophomore league all stars at 6 30 p m and top freshman league clash at 8 30 p m.

Texas Southern Cory Bizzell David Gardner Doak Huddleston Bill Troglin Gary Smith Troglin Dixie Monty Been Brian Cantrell Craig Schulla Mickey Adkins Eastside Park 11Th Muskingum Mid-East North Texas

Highway 80 Tennis Tourney Underway In Odessa

The Odessa Open began this morning as a three day tennis tourney featuring 20 categories across four venues. Events include all age groups from 12 to 18 in singles and doubles with matches at Odessa College Permian High School Odessa High Bonham Junior High and under lights when needed.

Odessa College Permian High School Odessa High School Bonham Junior High School

Veteran Balding Wins Alberta Open in Wind and Rain

Al Balding of Toronto captured the Alberta Open, a $10,000 event at Silver Springs CC, finishing two strokes ahead after 54 holes. He posted a 68 opening round setting a course record, led by one, then two strokes, and despite bogeying the final hole he held off Greg Pitzer of Los Angeles and Gar Hamilton of Toronto, who both finished at 216.

Calgary al Balding Toronto Silver Springs Country Club Balding Isc Antal Greg Pitzer Los Angeles Gar Hamilton

Odessa College Links Women In National Golf Meet

Odessa College golfers Sue Clark and Tovia Jones will compete in the AAIA national golf championships at Mt Holyoke College in South Hadley Mass starting Wednesday. A field of 118 two woman teams from across the United States will play a 72 hole stroke play event through Saturday. Last year Odessa finished 40th among 40 teams and Ann Laughlin of the University of Miami was individual champion.

South Hadley Mass Salli Odessa College Sue Clark Tovia Jones Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Mt Holyoke College United New Mexico State Las Ann Laughlin University of Miami Fla

Shavers Knocks Out Ellis In MSG Debut

Earnie Shavers, a Canton, Ohio puisne pro boxer, climbed into heavyweight contention with a first round knockout of Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden. Shavers, weighing 206 1 4 pounds, unleashed a sharp right uppercut to end the bout at 2 39 of the opening round as Ellis, weighing 199 1 4 pounds and ranked fourth, staggered after a previous exchange. Referee Harold Valan counted Ellis out as he lay on the canvas.

Shavers Canton Ohio Jimmy Ellis Madison Square Garden Ellis Harold Valan Archie Moore Archie World Boxing Association Muhammad Ali

Marfa Indians Win Two Games in Alpine and Valley

Marfa's Indians won 12-2 over Herman's Sollegians in Alpine after 13 innings, with Mando Hernandez starting the rally and Conrado Arriola driving in a run to tie it 2-2. Reliever Arcadio Rivera earned the win as Larry Cottrell took the loss. Ricky Guevera and Jimmy Lujan also pitched for Marfa. On Sunday the Marfa second team defeated the Valentine Pirates 12-2 with Arriola again the winning pitcher.

Marfa Indians Herman's Sollegians Alpine Mando Hernandez Conrado Arriola Arcadio Rivera Larry Cottrell Ricky Guevera Jimmy Lujan Smitty McKinsey Valentine Pirates Arriola Char Calteron

Hi Junior Teams Record Triumphs In Legion and Radiator Action

Crane and Radiator Service earned wins in Hi Junior baseball Monday. Maynard Johnson allowed two hits with eight strikeouts as Legion beat Harlow Sammons 90. Bennie Almanza went 3 for 3 for Crane who beat Basin Radiator 10 8 with Mike Roseberry 3 for 5. Wes Maynard won Radiator Service Andrews game as Odessans won 5 4 in a desperation shot. The rest are unrelated boxing quotes and filler text.

American Legion Crane Legion Harlow-Sammons Maynard Johnson Marc Fielden Bennie Almanza Richard Lewis Basin Radiator Bill Masters Kendall Shelter Mike

Rankin's Gary Varnadore shoots 72 to win 14 15 division

At Sunset Tourney in Odessa 105 juniors competed at Sunset Country Club on north Andrews Highway. Varnadore of Rankin led the 14 15 division with a 72, while Kelly Sewell of Odessa won the 16 17 division with a 74.

Sunset Country Club Greg Lutke Midland Dirk Kerley Abilene Kelly Sewell Odessa Mike Mahan Pat Dawson Gary Varnadore Rankin West Texas Golf Tour North Andrews Highway Sunset Course

Cincinnati Star Pete Rose Leads NL All Star Outfield Vote

New York AP reports NL fans near end of balloting. Pete Rose leads in voting with 86,118, followed by Billy Williams 69,470 and Cesar Cedeno 67,660. Bobby Bonds 64,134 trails. Johnny Bench tops catchers with 151,076 of 256,829 ballots. The July 24 game is set for Kansas City. Balloting ends July 8 with starters announced July 16-17.

New York National League Baseball Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Pete Rose Cincinnati Bobby Bonds San Francisco Ron Santo Joe Torre St. Louis Hank Aaron Atlanta Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Baseball Commissioner's Ice Henry Aaron Willie Stergell Willie McCovey Tony Pere Lee ‘May Houston Nate Colbert San Diego Joe Morgan Cincinnat Glenn Beckert Chicago Dave Cash Tito Fuentes Felix Millan Ted Sizemore Doug Rader Richie Hebner Darrell Evans Atve Denis Menke Chris Speier Dave Concepcion Don Kessinger Bud Harrelson Bill Russell Los Angeles Gene Alley Johnny Bench Manny Sanguillen

Sooner Defender Discusses His Most Satisfying Game

In Lubbock Texas AP reports Oklahoma star Derland Moore calls the Nebraska game the most satisfying of his college career after a comeback win that left the Sooners ardent about their national standing. Sam Cunningham discusses speed and size while Dave Beck talks about pro prospects with a Lubbock sports writer.

Lubbock Tex Southern Cal Sam Cunningham Nebraska Derland Moore Auburn Dave Beck Ralph “‘Shug Jordan John McKay Texas Tech Jones Stadium Cunningham Trojans Ohio State Vern Wolfe O. J. Simpson Buffalo Earl McCullouch New England Moore New Orleans Football Palace Sooners Cornhuskers Lincoln Beck Dave

Interview Clip Reflects Small Fast Hitter From Auburn

The roster lists a 5-10, 171 pound player from Auburn who jokingly notes his speed and hitting ability. He confirms he played for Coach Jordan, explaining his presence. The scribe comments on his sense of humor on a hot day.

Auburn Jordan

Wimbledon Seedings Highlight Smith and Court

Stan Smith and Margaret Court were named top seeds for Wimbledon as debates over Pilic's eligibility and boycotts loom. Nestled amid seed lists, players argue legality while Queen's Club hosts tense previews and first round wins shape a tense lead into the tournament.

Geoffrey Miller Associated Press London Stan Smith Margaret Court Smith Sea Pines S.C Boycot Nikki Pilic Pilic International Lawn Tennis Federation Association of Tennis Professionals the Nastase Romania Queen's Club Judicial Court Erik van Dillen San Matero Calif Jimmy Conners Philadelphia Australia Christina Sandberg Sweden Chris Evert For Lauderdale Fla Laura Rossin South Africa

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