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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

9

Wranglers Set for Region V Meet in Hobbs Match

Odessa College Wranglers head to Hobbs New Mexico for the Region V NJCAA Track Meet after a strong showing at the Western JC Conference. Jay Williams and Frank Rakoczy face each other as top contenders while OC relies on depth to challenge NMJC. Injuries linger but key sprinters and field athletes hope to fire up solid second-place finisher NMJC.

John Laird George Roach Odessa College Wranglers Hobbs N.M Cisco Ranger NMJC Jay Compass Finan-T Volving South Plains Odessay Rakoczy New Mexico Mesa Ariz Jay Williams New York Roach Frank Rakoczy Odessa College Thunderbirds Wranglers Kurt Gibbe Permian Willie Hate Jeonath Ronnie Blasingame Sammy Snead Hoher Smith Oscar Wallace Byron Sands Quincy Wallace Smith Reggie Allen

Open star Sam Snead unable to play in this year’s U S Open

The USGA barred Slammin Sammy Snead from entering the U S Open at Merion citing late entry filings. Snead said he hasn’t received an official application yet and expressed strong desire to compete, noting this could be his last chance. Odessa College and local track notes appear in the same clumsy mix of OCR.

New York Sammy Snead U.S Unit Association Snead USGA Merion Golf Club Ardmore Eddie Miller

Frazier Sentenced in Mock Trial During Law Week

In New Orleans Muhammad Ali foe Joe Frazier takes part in a mock trial at City Hall. Arlen Specter prosecutes while Frazier pleads guilty to assault, receiving a life sentence in the staged event. The judge lauds Frazier as an outstanding man of the people.

Jmail New Orleans Philadelphia New Mexico Philadelphia Eagles Joe Kege Andy Livingston Frazier Manatee Ring Ranger Odessa College New Municipal Yeourt Yank Durham Hank Durham Marvin Halpert Robert Glancey Municipal Court Taj Frarior Paul Danridor Pechord Glancey Janrey Danidae Dannidge Frazer

YMCA Seeks Umpires For Slo-Pitch Softball League

The Odessa YMCA seeks umpires for the Church Athletic Association Slo-Pitch Softball League this summer. Three games per night with a one hour ten minute game limit. Contact Clark Howard, physical director, Odessa Family YMCA, if interested.

The YMCA Church Athletic Association Clark Howard Odessa Family Ymca

Argentinian To Defend Middleweight Crown At Outdoor Ring

Argentine middleweight champion Monzon will defend his title Saturday night in Mal, in an outdoor stadium expected to draw 6 500 fans. Rain plans loom as spectators buy up to 63 dollar seats. promoters cautious on fixed figures for gross and fighter percentages. The bout airs in the U S on ABC about 5 15 p m EDT.

Mainie Lakla Lar J Laik Avuw Os Monzon Argentina South America Swho Nino Benven Ful Thaly Louis Contin Lgent Naly Marcel Cerdan Jr Pietro Vargellini Maly Rodolfo Sabatini Rome United States Abc

Little Leaguer Dies From Baseball Head Injury

An 11 year old Camarillo boy died after a baseball struck his head during a Little League game. Steve Rasey underwent surgery after reporting severe head pains and died shortly after midnight at St John’s Hospital. A team spokesman said he was warming up a pitcher when he was momentarily distracted.

Camarillo Steve Rasey Charles Rasey St. John’s Hospital

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