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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1985

Page

18

Pirates edge rivals in overtime after late shot sequence

Priddy and Nardine Tieman combined for a dramatic finish as Tieman banked in a 12-foot jumper with four seconds left in overtime, then sank the free throw to seal a two point win for the Pirates. Vernon’s Tanzi Waggoner led with 17 points as Midlothian edged Vernon in a separate contest.

Priddy Nardine Tieman Pirates West Lamar Leopards Pam Washington Marla Hopper Tieman Tanzi Waggoner Vernon Midlothian Waggoner Lady Lions Sweetwater Livingston Tresea Wyatt Stephanie Upshaw Cheryl Watson Wyatt

Wrangler Segrest Relays Set In 55 Dash Drama

Wrangler Segrest's team faces a tense 55 dash event as Long predicts a showdown with Harold for the baton handoff to Madox, the 1,600 relay anchor, with wins tied to the best start and final momentum in a closely watched sprint clash.

Segrest Harold Long Madox

Athlete Faces Nerves Before Big Track Meet

The athlete admits butterflies but plans to treat the event as a regular meet. He smiles and says he will be glad when it is over, reflecting common pre competition jitters and determination.

Long

Women on the bench fuel late game effort

Nedra Ware was limited but Karen Poling blocked a shot and grabbed three defensive rebounds. Mitchell provided an early spark with eight rebounds and eight points in the first half while Sharon Blair pulled down nine rebounds.

Her Nedra Ware Karen Poling Mitchell Sharon Blair

Odessa College Women Go 9–0 In Regular Season

Conwell scored all 17 second half points as Odessa College women’s basketball completed an undefeated regular season for the first time in nine years. The team finished the first half with eight points in a row run, sealing a dominant performance.

Conwell Odessa College

Sox slugger sets high standards for 1984

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. Jim Rice says his 1984 season with the Boston Red Sox was a bad year though his career marks include a .303 average, 304 homers and 1,076 RBI. He says he set high personal standards and struggled to end a rut after a strong spring.

Winter Haven Fla Jim Rice Boston Red Sox Rice Boston Detroit

Bills hope for dynasty with Bruce Smith signing

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr and coach Kay Stephenson praised first draft pick Bruce Smith after signing him to a four year contract worth 2.4 million dollars. Smith, Outland Trophy winner, hopes to boost a 2–14 team to a stronger pass rush, echoing Joe Greene’s Steelers impact.

Joe Greene Wilson Bills Kay Stephenson Smith Bruce Smith Stephenson Rich Stadium Minnesota Vikings Bruce New Jersey Generals Doug Flutie Flutie

Odessa Soccer Finals Set at Sherwood Park

The Odessa Internationals and the Odessa Americans will meet in the Odessa Soccer Association final at 3 p.m. Saturday at Sherwood Park near the community building. Men’s league registration starts next week. contact Odessa Parks and Recreation at 337-7307 or Steve James at 561-8207 for details.

Odessa Internationals Odessa Americans Odessa Soccer Association Sherwood Park Odessa Parks and Recreation Department Steve James

Fort Stockton to host first men’s basketball tourney weekend

Fort Stockton Recreation Department stages its inaugural men’s basketball tournament this weekend with a double elimination format and a $70 per team entry fee. Games are set at Fort Stockton High School health building beside the tennis courts as three Permian Basin high school teams enter regional showdowns today in a busy Region 1 slate across Levelland and Lubbock venues.

Fort Stockton Fort Stockton High School Health and Physical Education Permian Basin Fort Davis Highland South Plains College Levelland Seminole Seagraves Lubbock Municipal Coliseum

Rehe Reaches Pennsylvan ia Open Quarterfinals

Top ranked junior Stephanie Rehe, 15, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Virginia Slims of Pennsylvania after a 6 3 6 3 win over Kim Shaefer at Hershey Racquet Club. She faces Anne Minter next. Other results include Smylie def Nelson and White edging Klitch in a three setter. Doubles saw Bergen Leo beat Smylie Tanvier and Antonoplis White defeat Ludloff Mould.

Hershey, Pa Stephanie Rehe United States Kim Shhaefer Rehe Hershey Shaefer Anne Minter Australia Elizabeth Smylie Vicki Nelson Robin White Jenny Klitch Elise Bergen Sue Leo Smylie Catherine Tanvier France Lea Antonoplis Wendy White Heather Ludloff Beverly Mould South Africa

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