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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1981

Page

19

Midland boxer Abila heads to national championships in Concord

Richard Abila of Midland, a former Texas State Golden Gloves champion, qualified for the National Amateur Boxing Federation championships after regional eliminations in El Paso. West Texas teams earned one gold, four silver, and five bronze medals, Abila named outstanding boxer, with Munoz also urged to apply for international spots. Odessa area teams wrap up seasons in soccer, golf, and baseball amid weather-driven changes.

Concord Calif Richard Abila Midland el Paso West Texas Abila Felix Munoz United States Colorado and the Border Association Fort Bliss

Giants Hold Off Mets In Nine Run Rally Save

Giants survive a dramatic late surge by the Mets to win 9-7 as Tom Griffin earns his second win. Minton Breining and Moffitt pitched in relief amid a high scoring NL slate including Phillies over Dodgers 8-7 and Expos 4, Padres 3.

Associated Press Tom Griffin San Francisco Giants Mets Greg Minton Griffin Giants Philadelphia Frank Robinson Frank Randy Moffitt Los Angeles Montreal San Diego St. Louis Atlanta Houston Chicago Doug Flynn Mike Jorgensen RBI Dave Kingman San Francisco Phillies Dodgers Pedro Guerrero Trillo

A's bats spark comeback as Gross leads 6-2 win over Tigers

Oakland 205-pound third baseman Wayne Gross ends slump with a solo homer two doubles and three RBIs in a 6-2 win over Detroit as Mike Norris improves to 6-0. Baylor also powers Angels past the Yankees with three singles and three RBIs in a 6-2 victory. Orioles down Twins 3-2, Brewers beat Mariners 4-1, Rangers top White Sox 6-1, Royals edge Red Sox 2-1 in 12 innings after curfew.

Associated Press Wayne Gross Don Baylor Oakland Gross A's Detroit Tigers Baylor California Angels New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Boston Red Sox Yankees Dwayne Murphy A’s Mike Norris Fernando Valenzuela Los Angeles Dodgers Norris New York Tom Underwood Rick Burleson Dan Ford Fred Lynn Bobby Grich Doug Bird Burleson RBI Brian Downing Orioles Twins Rich Dauer Baltimore Mike Flanagan Minnesota Dauer Brewers Mariners Robin Yount Pete Vuckovich Jerry Augustine Rollie Fingers Yount Jerry Don Gleaton Ben Oglivie Rangers White Sox Leon Roberts Danny Darwin Steve Comer Chicago Texas Roberts Ross Baumgarten Bump Wills al Oliver Royals John Wathan Jerry Grote Kansas City Larry Gura Gary Allenson Glenn Hoffman

Garages Busy at Speedway Ahead of Indy 500 Qualifications

In Indianapolis garages drivers, owners, and crews prepared for Saturdays Indy 500 qualifying start. Johnny Rutherford, defending champion, said adjustments are being made after yesterday's run. Rutherford notes two time winner Bobby Unser already topped 197 mph as others exceed 190. The Chaparral designed by Jim Hall remains similar, with only minor changes for the no-skirt rule. Rutherford, aiming to join A J Foyt as a four time winner, reflects on his 1969 70 miles of driving and Hall's team's consistency records.

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