McLain Happy With New Deal Trade to A’s
Denny McLain, 27, upbeat about joining Oakland after being traded from Texas for minor league pitchers Don Stanhouse and Jim Panther. He aims to pitch frequently, reunite with a strong lineup, and adjust to manager Dick Williams. The deal shifts him from Arlington where ongoing disputes with Ted Williams helped end his Detroit era.
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Odessa boxers aim for state crowns in Golden Gloves
Four Odessa area fighters James Cleveland Pete Castillo and Javier Zubeldia compete in the 86th Texas State Golden Gloves at Will Rogers Coliseum with two possible wins tonight Willie Guevara needs one more victory to face defending champ Paul Stephens Cleveland fights Rumaldo Hinojos in the semifinals Zubeldia meets Charles Shaw Tyler in the semifinals Castillo faces Edward Martin in bantamweight quarterfinals
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Baseball Gossip Rears Trade Talk for Howard as Indians Sale Looms
The Texas Rangers floated a four for one trade for Frank Howard with Boston while Ted Williams mused on a deal, and Jim Pole and Sparky Lyle were floated as possible pieces. Cleveland’s sale to Nick Mileti was reported though not confirmed, with AL owners expected to meet amid talks of moving the Indians.
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Foyt Wins Miller High Life 500 at Ontario Dome Return
A J Foyt roared to victory in the Miller High Life 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway, earning 31 695 and leading 145 of 200 laps at 127 606 mph. He beat Bob Allison and Richard Petty in a 36 lead-change race, with Allison briefly on top before fading. Foyt plans a Dome appearance in Houston and will skip Rockingham while targeting the Atlanta 500 and Indianapolis 500.
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Rice Steers Cinder Leaders In Border Olympics
Rice defends Border title as Texas close behind in the 40th Border Olympics. SWC contenders Rice and Texas appear to duel for the spring conference crown, while Rice freshmen shine with a 3 mile meet record and a long jump mark. Rice seniors place midpack and new records are set by Geis Hughes and Stadel.
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Bills Announce 1972 Schedule
Rice Coach Auggie Erfurth leads Buffalo to announce a 1972 schedule with a fresh faced squad. The Bills kickoff the season with a lightweight roster as three freshmen compete in the exhibition and a long jump show precedes a National Football League pre season clash against St. Louis Cardinals.
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Judo Winners Are Announced at Odessa Regional
Regional competition at the Odessa Boys Club awarded berths to the National AAU Judo Championships. Open division winner Dale Lehman of Odessa leads a field including Scott Mann and Tommy Rheigans in heavyweight, with titles for 205, 176 and 154 divisions featuring multiple Odessa competitors and Texas Tech entrants.
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Brownfield wins invitational volleyball title in Odessa
Brownfield Prather’s team captured first place in the Odessa Family YMCA invitational volleyball tournament with a 15-5, 6-15, 15-12 championship victory over Odessa. Farm Pac of Lubbock placed third, and the Chargers of Odessa won consolation beating Jal New Mexico. In the women’s bracket Avila Construction prevailed over Hustlers Big Spring with McDonald’s Lamesa taking third. Odessa YMCA rivals travel to Jal for next outing.
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