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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1968
Page
8
In Barcelona Spain led Sweden 2-0 after opening singles in the European Zone second round. Juan Gisbert beat Ove Bengtsson 6-2 6-2 6-3 and Spain's Manuel Santana defeated Hans Nere 6-4 6-2 6-1.
In a spring finale at San Angelo, Stewart and Melton led the graduating seniors to a 29-0 win over Permian. Stewart connected with Melton on a late third quarter score, and the seniors added a safety and a second TD drive. Texas high school players Pool Pope and McLaurin also contributed, while Mayfield's varsity aimed to rebuild for 1968.
London AP reports Britain’s lawn tennis chiefs drew up a Black Book defining amateur status and planned to send the Black Tie to the International Federation. The move signals a formal standard for amateur eligibility and governance in British tennis.
The Orioles swept a doubleheader, with Howard delivering his 18th homer of the season and key drives fueling a 9 3 victory in the first game and a 4 2 win in the nightcap. The double victory extended Baltimore's streak, while editors noted tense remarks from officials about amateur status in tennis and references to prize money.
Cincinnati Bengals announce the signing of defensive lineman Steve Lewicke from Texas and free agent kicker Darrell Danielson from Idaho, as NFL rosters take shape.
In Brussels Czechoslovakia and Belgium split the opening singles of their European Zone Davis Cup tie. Jim Kodes defeated Eric Crossart 4-6 3-6 4-6, while Patrick Tartabull won for Belgium 6-4 7-5. Doubles and final singles were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. In Biella Italy, Castigliano and Di Matteo clinched a 3-1 lead by defeating Trukhi and Manigley 6-3 6-1.
Andy Burk pitched a no hitter with one strikeout to pace Campbell Testing to a SI baseball victory over Footeye Rivers Field. Riessen defeated Mandarino 6 3 in Amsterdam. Brazilian champion Edison Brantley was the losing pitcher in an exhibition tennis match Friday. A home run for the victors highlighted the game.
Bob Bailey belted a three run homer in the tenth to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros. Wes Parker and Jim Fairey drew two out walks before Bailey unloaded his third homer of the year to break a 4-4 tie.
San Angelo biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released 800 walleye fry into North Concho Reservoirs this past week. The species, a perch family member, is hoped to help control excess rough fish. Earlier releases at Lake Meredith since 1963 have shown anglers small but rising catches and a five per day bag limit.
Coaches named for the Oil Bowl include John Anthony of Human Wieh School Bil Currens of Ponca City High and Ter a Brenkenship of Stra sre Metso College. Jockeys top the slate as teams prepare for the game.
A George West athlete signs with Baylor in a notable move for the school. The brief item notes a race context and references hurdling events tied to the signing.
New York Yankees win 1-0 over Chicago White Sox after Bobby Cox opens 13th with a bloop double and scores on Sandy Alomar throwing error. Verbanic relieves and strands two, securing the victory in a tense extra frame.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a SSE bowling event at Colgan High with power and high terms. No clear players teams or outcomes are readable. The text appears damaged leaving only stray phrases and partial names.
Versatile scores and standings from major leagues feature tight races in Los Angeles New York and Houston. Notable games include Philadelphia beating San Francisco while Chicago and Cincinnati push for division leads. Oakland and Detroit also post key results as late innings decide outcomes.
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