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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1985

Page

21

Bonham and Hood share city junior high basketball crown

The eighth grade boys teams from Bonham Junior High and Hood Junior High finished 6-1 in conference play to tie for the city co championship. Bonham ended the season 8-1, Hood 8-2, with rosters listing players and managers for both squads and coaches Bobby Cotton and Michael Sadier.

Bonham Junior High School Hood Junior High School Bonham Hood W.T. Garrett Jeff Martin Henry Johnson Terry Beasley Gilbert Walles Eric Lewis Marquette Loud Paris Walker Tim

Hayes Warms To Spring as Off Field Case Clouds Start

Clearwater Florida Phillies outfielder Von Hayes faced a tense spring training debut behind closed doors with his attorney and reporters asking questions about the Indian Shores incident. Hayes and former pitcher Larry Christenson were arrested after a misdialed door knock. Hayes charged with disorderly intoxication criminal mischief and resisting arrest with violence. Christenson charged with disorderly intoxication. A cut near Hayes mouth highlighted the incident’s police and legal fallout.

Clearwater Fla von Hayes Philadelphia Phillies Hayes Phillies Larry Christenson Denis DeVlaming Indian Shores Christensen Christenson

Angels reshaping philosophy slows big signings

Angels general manager Mike Port leads a policy shift toward relying on developing players from their farm system and a selective use of free agents. Owner Gene Autry backs a cautious plan to build a pennant contender by blending young talent with a few proven players while aiming to stay financially sound. Port, 38, the youngest MLB chief executive, seeks a winning season after a .500 finish last year as he rebuilds from Buzzie Bavasi’s retirement.

California Angels Mike Port Angels Port Gene Autry Fred Lynn

Angels shake up payroll with shared risk contracts

Angels adopt a conservative free agent strategy trimming long term risk. They signed only one of seven targets, Rob Wilfong, while offering shared risk deals to players like Lynn and limiting top targets such as Sutcliffe and Sutter. GM Autry defends the plan focusing on the farm system and profitability, while players express mixed feelings about the cuts and the club's new direction.

Angels Rob Wilfong Don Aase Angel Lynn Rick Sutcliffe Bruce Sutter

Ryan eyes three more seasons as Astros ace

Nolan Ryan, 38, says retirement is not imminent and he plans to pitch at least through 1987. He aims to lead the Astros to a World Series, staying healthy and in shape despite nagging injuries. Ryan sits atop the all time strikeout list with 3,874, just ahead of Steve Carlton.

Frank Carroll Orlando Sentinel Kissimmee Fla Nolan Ryan Ryan Houston Astros Houston Gene Coleman Astros Steve Carlton Carlton

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