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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1985

Page

14

Sewell Duo Triumph in Mission CC Parent-Youth Golf

Ken and Kelly Sewell won the first division with 138 each day to top a two day field. Carl and Mickey Wilson were runner up with 269 total, while A D Prichard and Steve Prichard placed third at 268. Results also show divisions with teams and scores, including playoff outcomes for divisions six and four.

Ken Kelly Sewell Mission Country Club Sewells Carl Mickey Wilson A.D Steve Prichard Ken Kelly Sewell Carl Mickey Wilson Steve Martin Thompson Hert Mike McCrary Weldon Billy Carden Bobbye Raymond Mike Chavez Don Jim Nelson Don-Marshall Nelson C.F. Wise Mims Gaddy Glen Mike Lynch

LAMESA to Host Third Annual Class C Slow Pitch Tourney

The Lamesa Softball Association schedules its third annual class C slow pitch men’s tournament Friday through Sunday. Entry is $100 per team with a Thursday deadline. Call Delbert Wilkerson at 806 872 2587 or Jack Kelly at 872 2144. Prizes include trophies for top three teams shirts for all tournament players and an MVP award.

Association Siow Delbert Wilkerson Jack Kelly

Rozier joins Houston Oilers after USFL exit

Running back Mike Rozier leaves the Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL to sign a four year NFL contract with the Houston Oilers. The deal is valued around 1.7 million dollars and Rozier will be free to play immediately after NFL clearance. Rozier, 24, known for winning the Heisman in 1983, previously starred at Nebraska and later played for the Pittsburgh Maulers before joining Jacksonville.

Philadelphia Mike Rozier Jacksonville Bulls United States Football League National Football League Houston Oilers Rozier Art Wilkinson New York NFL Dick Maxwell Oilers USFL Camden N.J Maxwell Walter Camp Nebraska Pittsburgh Maulers The Maulers Pittsburgh Ed DeBartolo Sr Jacksonville Houston

Judge drops athletics from Georgia records suit

MACON Ga AP two top University of Georgia officials remain as defendants in a suit seeking disclosure of the universitys athletic association financial records but the association is no longer in the suit Superior Court Judge Franklin H Pierce dismissed the athletic association from the suit but kept UGA President Fred C Davison and Vice President Allan W Barber as defendants The Macon Telegraph and News contends the two officials have access to the records in their official capacities The suit filed in May sought a judge to order inspection of the records Attorneys for the athletic association argued the private status of the entity under state law The ruling leaves only whether Davison and Barber have access to the records to be decided later The newspaper will continue to argue the two have access in official capacities suggesting records should be open for inspection

Macon, Ga University of Georgia Superior Court Franklin H. Pierce The Athletic Association UGA Fred C. Davison Allan W. Barber Macon Telegraph and News Walter Bush Davison Barber Patrick McKee Bush

Longhorns hire Stan Huntsman as new UT track coach

UT has hired Stan Huntsman from Tennessee to lead the Longhorns track program. Tennessee AD Bob Woodruff confirmed the move, with Huntsman and wife Sylvia arriving in Austin. Finalists included Tom Jones of Texas El Paso and Ken Shannon of Washington. approval moves proceeded among the Texas Athletics Council. Huntsman, 53, directed Tennessee to multiple SEC titles and NCAA titles, and has extensive international coaching credentials.

Austin Texas University of Texas Stan Huntsman Tennessee University Austin American-Statesman Tennessee Bob Woodruff Woodruff The American Statesman DeLoss Dodds Sam Houston Davy Crockett Volunteers Texas-El Paso Tom Jones Washington Ken Shannon Jack Gray Texas Athletics Council Huntsman DeLoss Ricardo Romo Romo Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind Ohio University Vols

Beckford Beats Budd In Ulster Games 3000m

American miler Darlene Beckford clocked 8:58.40 to win the 3000 meters at the Ulster Games in Belfast, beating Britain's Zola Budd by about 16 seconds. Budd suffered her first ever defeat in Ireland after a five month layoff, while Steve Ovett won a slow paced mile and Willie Banks claimed the triple jump title with 55 feet 5 inches. Beckford later said she never intended to run the 3000, and Budd planned to run the 1500 next in Gateshead. Budd, a recent British citizen, faced mixed reactions as she resumes competition after the Los Angeles Olympics ascent.

Belfast Northern Ireland Darlene Beckford Britain Zola Budd Beckford Budd Mary Peters Zola Harvard Gateshead South Africa Steve Ovett Ovett Ireland Marcus O'Sullivan Willie Banks United States

Fans Queues And Concrete Rain Disrupt Wimbledon Day

American Jennie Rubino from Washington DC narrowly avoids debris as concrete showers from a tournament building roof. Spectator Gayle Burns of Denville NJ reports no injuries while fans grumble over a scrapped queue system causing longer lines and restricted views at No 1 and center courts. Rain keeps fans indoors, with the redesigned tennis museum attracting the longest line and many using intercontinental telephones to call home.

Jennie Rubino Washington, D.C Gayle Burns Denville N.J Sportswoman Magazine Burns Robert Brown Scotland London Intercontinental

Rain Halts Tennis Match After Court Conditions Worsen

Fans booed Johnson’s suspension decision as rain forced halt to play. McEnroe bowed out amid jeers while Lendl and Purcell continued on Court One despite skid marks and slippery grass. Mills defended the move as prudent to prevent injuries. Lendl blamed the umpire for failing to stop play when unsafe.

Johnson McEnroe Mills Lendl Purcell Court One

Invaders Extend USFL Run Amid Move Rumors

Oakland built a 24-0 halftime lead through three Houston turnovers as the Invaders improved to 13-0 when they score first, claiming the league’s best record. Rumors swirl about relocating the team to Charlotte or Chicago, with Commissioner Harry noting fan support is strong but not broad.

Oakland Houston Invaders Charlotte N.C Chicago

Gambler football tosses doubt over city support and attendance

Usher cited the Gamblers strong, exciting play but questioned Houston’s ability to host two teams. Denver Los Angeles Charlotte and Chicago were also in play as potential hosts. Average Gamblers crowd fell from 24,000 in 1984 to 19,000 this year with a low of 11,780 on June 17 against San Antonio. The team went 13-5 in 1984, then 10-8 this season, closing with five losses in seven games.

Usher Houston Denver Los Angeles Charlotte Chicago San Antonio The Gamblers

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