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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1968

Page

6

Memphis Open leads tighten as McLendon seeks repeat

B R Mac McLendon Jr fired a three under par 69 to lead the Memphis Open by one stroke at 132 after two rounds. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus closed in with five under par pace, tied with several contenders for the final two days, as Palmer used a new mallet putter and long drives to surge.

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Rain Hinders Indy 500 Trials Session

Hazardous runs by unpracticed drivers in incomplete race cars are expected Saturday in the next-to-last day of preparation for the 500 mile Indianapolis speedway event. The Indianapolis event draws competition officials and teams preparing for the May race.

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Lobos edge Highlands in NAIA regional final chaos

Rain at Indianpolis Motor Speedway disrupted practice and could force changes in the 17 open lineup spots as Sul Ross and New Mexico Highlands vie in the NAIA Southwest Regionals. Snapped by a late rally, Sul Ross pushes toward an eighth win and a regional title.

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Foster Edges Tiger in Fourth to Claim World Light Heavy Title

In New York, Bob Foster defeated former champion Tiger by knockout in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden. Judge scoring favored Tiger 3–0 on one card, while others had Foster ahead, marking Tiger's first-ever knockout loss after 177 bouts. Revenue from television rights neared $79,200 with Foster’s camp earning about $20,800.

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Monahans Golf Tourney Set to Start Soon

Monahans hosts a two day golf tournament with rounds on Saturday and final flights on Sunday. Teams will be divided into flights and entry fees cover prizes in merchandise and trophies.

Monahans

Lutherans in Golf Victory in District 4 Meet

Texas Lutheran College defeated Stephen F. Austin 627 to 626 to secure NAIA District 4 bid for the national tournament in Bemidji, Minnesota. Texas Lutheran's Jota Bohmann was medalist with 72 74 146. Texas Lutheran and Stephen F. Austin to participate as District 4 leaders, with at least one other district possible to send additional teams if some opt out.

Austin, Tex Texas Lutheran College Stephen F. Austin Bemidji Mina Texas Westeyan Sam Houston Jota Bohmann Texas Luthieran Séhole Fot Deermine National Association of In Itercollegiate Athletics Stephen F I Austin

Hylton Seeks World 600 Start From 21st Slot

James Hylton drove a 196 Dodge to 23rd starting position for Sundays World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He hit 150.409 mph for one of four laps, the only factory sponsored driver among 10 qualifiers. Eight more qualify in time trials Saturday and a Smile race Saturday afternoon sets the final six.

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Eagles blank Dumas in 5 0 Bi-District win

Ector Eagles pitching by Arturo Spencer with two days rest plus two-hit hitting by Ismael Ramirez and Alex Bitolas propelled a 5-0 win over the Dumas Demons to even the Class AAA Bi-District series. Spencer allowed eight walks but struck out 12 as Ector’s defense turned two key double plays. Bitolas piled up three hits in the game and Ramirez drove in multiple runs including a two-run homer, giving Ector a 3-0 lead and expanding to 5-0. The series shifts to a deciding third game at 1 pm with Dumas likely to start ace Newell Squyres. The winner advances to regional finals against Lamesa.

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Mann Shoots 68 To Lead Dallas Meet

Carol Mann fired a 68 to lead the Dallas invitational after round one at a 6177 yard par 36 35 course. She stands atop the leaderboard with $11,150 in season earnings while Cathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright joined one-under 70s as other top contenders.

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Dixie League Opens Season With High-Scoring Win

The Dixie League opened its baseball season Friday as Busby Lanes defeated P mian Glass 22 to 6. Randy Pokorm earned the win in the five-inning contest and Claude Seifmee drove in multiple runs.

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