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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

6

Odessa College sweeps WICAC playoff with 6-0 win

Odessa College Wranglers blank Amarillo 6-0 as Harry Milner and Charles Lacy spark the victory in Roswell New Mexico. Milner tossed a three hitter, Lacy drove in four runs with a triple and a three run homer, securing OC’s two game playoff win and a trip to the Region V final against Ranger JC.

Carl Dingler Roswell N.M Harry Milner Charles Lacy Odessa College Wester Junior College Brownfield Lubbock New Mexico Military Institute Odessa David Gibbons Jerry Ballard Lacy de Bret Tone Lacy Zi Beason Snc Prince Toy Amarillosa Jones-Lancaster Cy. Cy Gibbons Williars Malher Wilcams Balk, Milner Knopp Sem

Hamilton Top Parker Athlete

Hartford Hamilton, a second generation football star at Arkansas, named university athlete of the year. He and seven Southwest Conference seniors will be honored by the Southwest Conference Lettermen’s Association. Hamilton, son of Ray Hamilton, was a two time all conference defensive end and 1967 68 Delbert Swartz Award winner for highest academic achievement.

Dallas Hartford Hamilton Arkansas Hamilton Ray Hamilton Razorbacks Delbert Swartz

Tall City Open brings windy rounds and high drama

Veteran players Sharron Wright and Sandra Spuzich lead a starfilled field at the Tall City Open with daylong winds testing the course. Carol Mann Kathy Whitworth and Mary Mills sit in pursuit as Hooge and Spuzich juggle fast greens and a rainsoaked layout.

Wright Tall City

Hogan Nicklaus Withdraw From Colonial Golf Event

The Colonial National Invitation loses two top players as Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus withdraw due to knee issues. Hogan cited knee problems keeping him from the Masters, while Nicklaus said he was not in condition to complete the 72 holes. The news mentions LPGA rookie Ty Ferraris and other players with scores and quotes reflecting the tournament’s shaken field.

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Odessa College to host Dallas Baptist in track showdown

Odessa College Wranglers meet Dallas Baptist today at W T Barrett Stadium in a head to head junior college track clash. Dallas Baptist holds top 44 yard relay time and strong jumps while OC relies on N Hurd and Carty Perry to push for a team title as several other teams attend. Action starts 10:30 am with field finals and 3 pm running finals featuring a full slate including the 44 yard relay and mile events.

Carl Dingler American Sports Dallas Baptist Odessa College W. T. Barrett Southern California Lawrence Odessa Hurd Carly Mike Perry Carty Perry Wranglers New Mexico Junior College Lubdock Christian College Ranger Cisco Howard County Tessa Mitel Garden City Kans Dallas Baptist Cen

Archer captures New Orleans Open lead at halfway

George Archer shot 66 and 68 for a 36 hole total of 134 to take a one stroke lead in the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood Country Club. Barber, Stock, Marr, and Nicklaus trailed, with Archer boasting six birdies and a steady round as contenders surged behind him.

New Orleans George Archer California Archer Lakewood Country Club Stockton PGA Dave Marr Tommy Aaron Jack Nicklaus Bob Stan Miller Barber Texas Ccca Hn Barber Gary Weiskept Pave Stockton Aron Farmer Tom Weiskopf Topj Ove Marr Dave Stockday Ret Ton Tommy Bolt Yancer Isy Uebert Weiskopf Steve Coperman Sam Corns Roner Gerberman el Paso Sun Kings Mason Rudotae Bert Weener Enins

Spurs Defeat El Paso 2-1 in Arlington, Texas

Spurs defeated El Paso 2-1 as George pitched three hits for Dallas-Fort Worth in Arlington Texas. The game featured solid defense and timely hitting to secure the win for the home club.

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T A Baseball Meeting Set

A general meeting of all general managers of freshman and endsy teams in the Texas Teenage Baseball League has been set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the truck sales meeting port of Broncho Chevrolet An exhibition game between Glen Rex of Odessa and Andrews Commercial State Bank will be played at p m today in Sherwood Park Righthander Arturo Spencer will go to the mound today for the Ector Eagles as they try to wrap up their second consecutive District 2AAA baseball championship when they face the Seminole Indians here at 2 p m Ector takes a 7 1 district record into the game and 2 The Eagles stand 10 10 on the year and have won 10 out of their last 12 games after using seven of them by one run margins

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Bitolas Faces Seminole In Odessa Showdown For Title

In a key district clash in Odessa Bitolas seeks the title as Raymond Villalva starts for the Indians and boosts a strong 3 4 record. Seminole counters with Willie Crecar at first Nicky Dominguez second Ismee Ramirez short and Furman Davis in the lineup.

Bitolas Odessa Bob Pula Willie Crecar Nicky Dominguez Ismee Ramirez Furman Davis Jetfie Sammy Lewis Dennis Christian Frank Looney Dee Johns Spencer Raymond Villalva Indians

Texas A&M Game Rained Out in Austin

The UT Texas A&M baseball game was canceled due to wet grounds and will be made up as a Saturday doubleheader at 1 p.m. If more rain halts play, the Southeastern Conference crown could go to Texas based on standings, with TCU at .722 and Texas at .700. Grounds were described as really terrible by officials.

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