Neck injury ends Lions starDoug Englishs NFL career
Doug English, a 32-year-old defensive lineman and four-time Pro Bowler, retires from the Detroit Lions after a neck injury sustained Nov 10, 1985. English, a Texas All American, cited paralysis risk and chronic neck instability, thanking teammates, owners, and coaches. He leaves with a 10-year NFL tenure, a Texas business, and ongoing charity involvement.
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Odessa Christian girls set 18 0 season mark in league title
Odessa Christian School’s girls basketball team finished with an 18-0 record to win the Midland Odessa Private School League title and captured three tournament championships. Team lineup includes Kristin Pennington Shawnna Thomas Darbi Gibson with coach Darryl Wibbert and players Jenny Carrigan Kesa Wilson Kim Wibbert L Tanya Williams Jennifer Anderson Brandi Craig.
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Bucks use small lineup to beat 76ers in playoff thriller
Milwaukee coached by Don Nelson deploys a small lineup with Paul Pressey, Ricky Pierce, and Sidney Moncrief to earn a 109-104 win over Philadelphia. Terry Cummings grabs 13 rebounds as Milwaukee builds a 45-32 edge on the boards and Pressey scores all 17 after halftime.
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Quarterback rejects offer
USFL QB Reggie Collier is likely to remain with the Orlando Renegades after turning down a Dallas Cowboys contract proposal. Agent Ken Fairley called the offer insulting, while Cowboys official Gil Brandt maintained the offer was fair. Collier, drafted by Dallas in 1983, had worked out with Paul Hackett this spring.
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Panthers Rally to Surprise Regional Relay Victory
Coleman noted treating the regional meet as a regular relay, letting excitement drive the effort. Wilson, 17, aimed to win and beat O D Wyatt, while Jackson, 18, called the Panthers’ feat nothing short of awesome and said the team always pulls together when the podium seems distant.
Garrison's comeback shocks Smylie in Houston first round
Houstonian Zina Garrison, the No 3 seed, fought back from 5-3 down in the first set to beat Elizabeth Smylie 7-5, 6-0 in the Virginia Slims of Houston. Wendy White, Anne White, and Wendy Turnbull also won their first round matches. Kathy Jordan withdrew with a shoulder injury and was replaced by Mirke Sodupe who defeated Grace Kim 6-3, 6-2.
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Odessa College OC Spring Classic Set With Multiple Divisions
Odessa College hosts the OC Spring Classic this weekend with five men’s and women’s divisions in singles and doubles including championship B 35 and over high school and junior high. Mixed events also run with trophies for top finishers and two matches guaranteed per entrant. Entry is 7 dollars per event due Wednesday. Contact Jay Box or Sally Torres at 335-6800 for details.
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