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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1981

Page

18

Cubs Fall 8-7 As Zouras Three-Run Shot Sparks Dodgers

In Texas League action, San Antonio Dodgers topped Midland Cubs 8-7 behind Mike Zouras three run homer in the third. Tom Grant homered for Midland as the Cubs scored five in the sixth. Charlie Jones earned the win, Tom Spino the loss.

Associated Press Mike Zouras San Antonio Dodgers Midland Cubs Tom Grant Midland Cubs Charlie Jones Tom Spino John Alvarez Amarillo Gold Sox el Paso Diablos Shreveport Arkansas Jackson Tulsa Alvarez Johnny Evans el Paso Troy Dixon Rick Kranitz John Rabb Glenn Fisher Shreveport Captains Arkansas Travelers

Odessa College Athletes Honored At First Appreciation Banquet

Odessa College held its first athletic appreciation banquet in the student union community room. OC athletes received top honors across sports with most valuable players named, including Tim Pratt and Ellison Portis in their domains.

Odessa College Barry Rodenhaver Robb Stuart Tam Rodenhaver Tom Garcia United States John Pellikan Tim Pratt Ralph Barron Wranglers Albert Medina Ron Rechenmacher Allaround Bobby Shirk Christi Cruse Heidi Frank Susie Girard Elva Roman Duane Petty James Segrest Champaign Ill The William Davis Russell Mitchell Glen Fink Odessa Fink University of Texas Ellison Portis Segrest Walter Morrison Bill Rogers Jim Yeakel Craig Ehle Washington State Ken Hefner Tanya Wells North Texas State University Cathy Wallace TCU Jackie Skinner Lady Wranglers University of Houston Hefner Wells Phil Speegle Lloyd Benson

Monahans Routs Andrews in 2-4A Baseball Clash

Monahans toppled Andrews 14-2 in District 24A play as Laboe pitcher Martin Martinez limited the Mustangs to three hits. Fidel Overrides, Mike Starnes, Martinez and Chuck Claborn each had two hits for Monahans, with several players adding doubles. Andrews scored twice in the second inning, Joey Hernandez accounting for a single and Chris Butler delivering a two run homer in relief by Jamie Price.

Andrews Monahans Laboes Martin Martinez Mustangs Fidel Overrides Mike Starnes Martinez Chuck Claborn Loboes Greg Winder Jesse McGuire Starnes Joey Hernandez Chris Butler Jamie Price Hernandez Butler

Abilene upsets Lee in 85 district baseball upset

Abilene High defeated Midland Lee 85 in District 5-5A to knock Lee from the unbeaten ranks but keep them atop the district. Mark Hewitt earned the win for Midland with seven strong innings, while Mike Hargesheimer matched him for Abilene. Tim Blackwell and Carl Dodd led Lee and Abilene with two hits apiece.

Abilene High Midland Lee Lee Big Spring Midland High Abilene Cooper Abilene Cooper Midland Mark Hewitt Teddy Bartley Cougars Clay Clemons Hewitt Mike Hargesheimer Alan Koonce Tim Blackwell Carl Dodd Chance Hall

Cooney Eyes Championship Shot After Norton Fight

Gerry Cooney, top ranked by the WBA and WBC, will meet Ken Norton Monday at Madison Square Garden, with plans for a later World Boxing Association title bid against Mike Weaver. Promoter and legal entanglements loom, including Arum’s $6.5 million suit and MAPS fallout, but Cooney’s camp aims for a Weaver clash if he prevails.

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