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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

8

Mile Relay Triumph Caps Ector High State Title

Ector High School Eagles won the state AAA track and field championship at Texas Memorial Stadium with 86 points, led by Louis Wilson. The mile relay team, 4x440, clocked 3:15.2 to tie the record, while Wilson also won the 220 yard dash and helped push Elmore to four. Multiple runners from Elmore, Snyder, Andrews and Kermit posted high marks, with 11 state records tied or broken overall.

Ector High School Jim French Silas Goree Jerry Norman Rickey Herman Davis Ronnie McCrimmon Larry Austin Abeyta Ouis Clarence Stevenson Sheppard F. M Austin Ector High School Eagles Louis Wilson Texas Memorial Stadium Eagles Wilson Jerry Nernam Houston Elmore Herman Davis Ricky Aberta Elmore Wilson McKinney J. T. Hollins Lubbock Estacado Kenney Yates Houston Charles Dawson Jim Bob Franks Kermit AAA Ector Johnny Gentry Joan Smith Brenham Dennis Rowlaud del Rio Ricky Abeyta Ease Robert Brown Waco Moore John Waller Andrews Ted Nelson Barry Shoemaker R. E. Meritt John Landrum Thhey Stevenson Eagle David Pagan Ozona Chuck Womack Crane Golden Cranes Buddy Ward John Caldwell Crane Sealy Sammy Dietschke Larry Thornhill Odessa High School Paul Sanders Midland McKinney Hollins Odessa Jack Cheney Permian Midtland Iesse Kemp Austin Oval Hweather

Andrews Raps Pecos Eagles

Mikey Hilton of Andrews pitched a nohitter as the Mustangs exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning to beat Pecos 11-1 in a District 2-3A baseball game. Hilton improved to 11-2 with seven strikeouts, while Andrews moved to 8-1 in district play and 16-9 for the season. Pecos dropped to 7-3 and 15-9 respectively.

Andrews Mikey Hilton Mustangs Pecos Hilton

Ashe Triumphs In Net Event In Rome Ital ian Open Quarterfinals Near

Second seed Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia defeated unranked Roger Taylor 6 3 6 2 to reach the Italian Open quarter finals in Rome. Roy Emerson, seeded seventh, beat Dennis Ralston 6 4 3 6 4 to also advance. Ashe and Emerson set up a semifinal berth in the $45 000 international tourney. Top seeds John Newcombe and Rod Laver progressed to the quarter finals.

Rome Arthur Ashe Richmond Britain Roger Taylor Roy Emerson Australia Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Ashe Taylor Emerson Ralston John Newcombe Rod Laver

Yellow Jackets hammer Seminole in 12-0 district win

Kermit defeated Seminole 12-0 in a District 2-3A game called after five innings under the 10-run rule. Danny Rivera pitched three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, while Ismael Martinez relieved for two innings and also struck out five. J.W. Phillips hit a first inning triple and Darrel Preston earned a bases-loaded double. Joel Jones added two singles.

Kermit Yellow Jackets Seminole Danny Rivera Jackie Mills Ismael Martinez J.W. Phillips Darrel Preston Joel Jones

Odessa Bronchos eye sweep as PHS clash at Fly Field

Odessa's Bronchos aim for a clean two game series win over Permian at Fly Field after a 33-3 victory April 13. Coach Harry Ray's squad seeks to maintain pace in Sun District 344 with a 2 pm Saturday game and a follow up playoff date with Midland Lee. Odessa holds a 9 game streak prior to this weekend set.

Odessa Permian High School Sun District Fly Field Panthers Permian Harry Ray Black Cats Bromchns Midland Lee Midland Abilene Eagles Abilene Cooper Big Spring San Angelo Odessa

State Track Results From the Austin Meet

Summary of state schoolboy track meet events in Austin AP report lists top performers in Discus Jump events and Relays across classes ABAA AAA including placings for Whimney Paul Galveston Don Pulican Dallas Albert Ullens Port Lincoln etc plus team totals and notable records in sprints and hurdles across multiple Texas cities.

Austin Whimney Paul Galveston Leer Jon Rhiddlehoover Abi Iene Cooper Don Pulican Dallas Adams Albert Ullens Port lArttue Lincoln Paul ‘Sanders Ijs Midland Lee Doug English Dal Jas Adams Willie ‘Young Sherman Terry Witlinaham San Angelo Ken Harrison Beaumont_ South Park Sammy Shiley Fort Worth Eastern Wits E Lar’ Thornhill Odessa Ronald Carrell Corpus Christemiller Eller Houston Elmore McKinnay Lang Iume J.T. Hollins McKinney Wester Smith Kilgore Oida’ Lewis Lubbock Eeiscado Dim Mennesy Goinesike Edie Louis Wilson Yor Columbus Eminm Et Rigore Tra Bloce Lewis Odessa Ector Estocago Fhount Plearsol Liberty del ‘Rig Bel Sisa Vanlied Fang Ramiro Lara Robstown Shannon Thompson Joe Brooks Brown Vows Ike Lees Monanans Hike Worsham Gutleson Ricacda Saenz Fallurings Hurdies Scottie Jones Gary Patterson Snyder Ahike Gordon Andrews Liz Lorry ‘Helcomb College Station Alia Rickey Scail Gainesville Nao Say Rater Desvile Charles Dawson Houston Etnore Rovian Be Rio Louis Brown Linton Jim Franks Kermit Jesse Avison Carthage Hollins Robert Brown Wacosooe Secord Charles Callinan Sans Tarcos Robert Taylor Dickson Joh Meaver Canyon Gienn Goss Robert Warren Cassy Garza Flores Nie Russel Mason Rogers Gary Benedict Kecrvietz Don Lee Uvalde Certig Boyles Humble David Betersk Gorvaces Sieve Kioore Gaingsville Sieve Quinn Langey Pine Tree Sceitie Jonés Houston Simore Pike Gordon Boorews Viayne Johnson Piearanton Jerry Norman Obie Lovitt Graham Roy Moisies Dickinson Envis Wison Odeste Ector Dennis Rowland Leks David Bartek Betton Willie Jones Milem Andred Miller Atlanta Sammy Campur- Tyero Franc Norma Santa Fe Alta Loma Donald Jinera Lenguile Ash Jores Appre Stenham Wwe Falturrias Lara Wile Reley Picker Apevia Rosie Fes Clarence Peverson Lou's Wilson Munvies Sin Tpo Brenham Martin Coker Sateg Steel Gane I teMe Care Term Wales Dickien Bat Egor Berens van Burke Game Jarountels Dorreit Ford West Ipranpe

Steinmark Receives Special Medal For Courage

HULDIUN TEXAS AP Walter Sterling awarded Freddie Steinmark the gold citizenship medal from the Sons of the American Revolution for exemplary courage and ongoing interest in American youth and sports Steinmark remains in critical condition after cancer related amputation and recent hospital readmission at M D Anderson in Houston Sterling attended with Steinmark family members at his hospital room in Houston Texas Medical Center.

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute Houston

Broncs Open Spring Football Drills at Odessa High

Odessa High School begins Bronchos spring practice under new head coach Dick Winder with staff Joe Casas Gary McCarrell Val Os borne Jackie Cowan and Bain Ward. Session emphasizes fundamentals in small groups ahead of May 28 intra squads as 1970 players like Wortham Ashton Smith Richardson Winkler Bell Adecyk Bullard Nesbit Tucker Worley Brakeville Maddox Stanley Tammen return.

Odessa Broncs Means Linton Corpus Christi Winder Roswell OHS Richard Wortham Mike Ashton Dennis Smith Paul Richardson Steve Winkler Randy Bell Don Adecyk Jerry Bullard Keith Nesbit Larry Richardson Ronny Tucker Tom Worley Jerry Brakeville Vaughn Maddox Corky Stanley Joe Tammen

Foster Wins At Speedbowl Odessa Feature Race

Foster dominates Odessa Speedbowl with a feature win edging Moody Tennerson and Doug Pyle. He also wins the first heat and the trophy dash, with Robertson and Glossom posting top finishes in subsequent races across stock car and modified divisions.

John Foster Odessa Speedbowl Foster Moody Tennnerson Doug Pyle J. D.ij ‘Hughes Tennyson Hughes J Junior Robertson Russell Bradley Bert Evans Robert Pitman Robertson Doug 'l Pyle O. J. Hanna Aubrey Glossom Lenn Roberts Charles Hayes Glossom Roberts Hayes Ers Sar Sand

Kentucky Beats Utah Quintet In ABA Championship Play

Louisville report says Kentucky held off a late Utah rally Friday night to win 11-14 and pull to 2-2 in the ABA best-of-seven championship series. The fourth game is set for Saturday evening in Louisville and will be televised nationally by CBS.

Louisville Kentucky Cian CBS

Crane Netters Reach State AA Finals

Crane High School doubles team Don Adams and Jay Bow moved into the finals of the state AA tennis meet with a 1 2 1 victory over John Jones and Ricardo Martinez of Lalerma Friday. They face Bill Todd and Mike Clardy of Friendwood for the title.

Austin Don Adams Jay Bow John Jones Ricardo Martinez Lalerma Crane Wil Fangie Bill Todd Mike Clardy Friendewond Ile Today

Big Spring Ranks 4th in State Golf Meet

Big Spring finished fourth in the AAAA state golf tournament with Fry leading the team after 221 strokes. Irang Alamo Heights beat Fairhams and Fort Worth Paschal in a tight scoring page. Baylor signs guard Tom Wilkins from Grayslake High School, marking a new addition to the roster.

Big Spring Austin Stall Frye Irang Alamo Heights Fairhams Fort Worth Paschal Baylor Cager Vac Baylors University Bill Meneke Fifrei Tom Wilkins Grayslake High School Whneus

Fort Stockton Panthers Rally To Beat Monahans In District Action

Fort Stockton trimmed a 2-2 tie with two runs in the sixth inning to defeat Monahans 5-2 in a District 2-3A baseball game. Joe Granado Luis Blanco and Greg Young each had two hits as Raymond Iubarta tossed a six hitter for his first win of the season.

Fort Stockton iFort Stockton Panthers Arids Monahans Ronamans Fort Stocktoes di Satter Pecos Monahans ii Joe Granado Luis Blanco Greg Young Cominguer Raymond Iubarta

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