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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1972

Page

9

Record Tumble Marks Weekend Track Meet

Eleven records fall at the U S Track and Field Federation meet in Wichita with Audrey Reid breaking the U S women s high jump mark. Jim Ryan withdraws from the half mile with a right thigh strain delaying his Olympic trials prep.

Wichita Kan U.S Jim Fai Ryan Yun Audrey Reid Texas Women's University Mildred McDaniel Pacific Coast Chicago Track Club Kansas State Kansas Texas Track Club Topeka Cosmo Club California Modesto Fanie van Zijl South Africa van Zijl Rod Milburn Southern University Henry Hines

Midland Cubs Rally to Edge 13-Inning Win

In a Texas League extra innings tilt, Midland beat Memphis 7 to 3 in 13 innings. Randy Nielsen drove in a run and scored, while Arkansas Sunday pitcher Flady Arroyo earned the win with a 5 inning effort and three hits, as Alexandria and Amarillo traded blows earlier.

Midland Cubs Associated Press Amarillo Alexandria Glenn Sitzel Stitzel Duane Larson Flady Arroyo Arkansas el Paso Arroyo Shreveport San Antonio Midland Memphis Randy Niles Report Rigon Little Rock Armansas Aleandria Gamya Little Rock el Pac Meemphis Migiany Aleanaria Sheveport Spa Antomo

Americans Enter British Amateur Golf Amid Simulated Wind Storm

Forty four Americans entered the British Amateur at Royal St George's as strong winds and rain battered the course during practice. Favorite Michael Bonallack hopes to win a sixth title while two former Walker Cup players Ed Tutwiler and Dick Siderow contend, with Tutwiler drawing a favorable bye in round one. An Old Timers game June 17 precedes a Reds Mets clash in Cincinnati.

Syowicr England Michael Bonallack Bonallack Tae Ed Tutwiler Insenepotsetd Dick Siderow Westport Conn Tutwiler United States Geen Tan Caldwell Britain Tutwiler Siderowf Jim Blair Balwin George Mack Portland Ore Cincinnati New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Reds New York Mets

French Net Open Finals Set Today

Harold Solomon of Silver Spring Maryland ranked 40 faces Guillermo Vilas of Argentina in the French Open fifth round on center court at Roland Garros. Both 19, they begin their European debut as part of a field including Pietrangeli Gimeno, with Smith Graebner and other Americans remaining in play. Defending champs Kodes and Goolagong also advance into later rounds with matches scheduled.

Paris Harold Solomon Silver Spring U.S Guillermo Vilas Argentina Sters Ro and Garros Stadium Selomon Vilas EU- Bycom Nicola Pietrangeli Katy Andres Gimeno Spain Ieft Stan Smith Les Pines Clark Graebner New York Wendy Overton Washington Billie Jean King Long Beach Cali Mrs King Valene Ziengerfuss Vn . la Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia Barry Phillips Moore Australia Mamel Orantes Patrick Proisy France Ian Fletcher

Odessa Teams Sweep Joe Chandler Golf Tournament at Sheffield

Odessa players dominated the Joe Chandler's Guest Ranch Low-Ball Partnership Golf Tournament at Sheffield, winning all three flights. Love and Wright defeated Edmunds and Digby on the first playoff hole in the Championship Flight after shooting 94 in the 22-hole event. Estes and Hicks of Crane took third. Vestal and Pascal of Odessa beat Cox and Davis of Pecos in a first-hole playoff for first flight honors. Owens and Bennie of Odessa claimed third in the second flight. George and Frankling of Odessa edged Kluthe and Howard after two extra holes.

Sheffield Odessana Joe’ Chandler Guest Ranch Don Love Ames Wright Odessa Edmunds Larry Digby Bill Estes Wayne Hicks Crane Max Vestal George Pascal Hershel Cox Leonard Davis Pecos Ira Owens C. Bennie Mike George Don Frankling Dale Kluthe Jackie Howard McCamey

Odessans Win Monahans Golf

Odessa’s Scott Stegner and Earl Scott shot 136 to win the Monahans Spring Partnership at Monahans Country Club. Dub Huckabee and Ron Huckabee of Monahans were two back, while Mark Strayn and David Evans led Monahans in third with 140. First flight winners were Tom Pence and Tommy Kenth of Monahans with 141. Second flight went to Leo McFarland and Lazar Kittin of Fort Stockton with 149. Dalton Haynes and Bradley Herncks of Kermit claimed a 15-19 win in the third flight. Monahans CC hosted a couples scramble with ladies invited.

Monahans iStaff Odessa Scott Stegner Earl Scott Monahans Monahans Country Dub Ron Huckabee Mark Strayn David Evans Tom Pence Tommy Kenth Leo McFarland Lazar Kittin Fort Stockton Dalton Haynes Bradley Herncks Kermit Monahans Country Club

Goldsmith Hosts Ladies Day Trophy Shooters

Goldsmith Rod and Gun Club held a Ladies Day trophy event at its facility. Martha Morison won with 68 x 100, Diane Stanley earned second with 62 x 100, and Sue Porter placed third with 0 x 10. The club plans to make the format a monthly affair with dates to be announced.

Goldsmith Saif Goldsmith Rod and Gun Club Martha Morison

Baker Captures World 600 Prize

Buddy Baker won the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a record 142.255 mph average after Bobby Allison suffered a tire blowout late in the race. Baker earned 21075 dollars. Donnie Allison led early before finishing far back. Richard Petty also faltered, leaving Baker atop the 1972 circuit earnings list with 35010 dollars.

Buddy Baker Charlotte N.C Bobby Allison Allison Bob Elzie Wylie Baker Baker Chevrolet Bobby Charlotte Motor Speedway Lapper Donnie Allison Buddy Buck Baker Ona W. Va Richard Petty

Palmer Leads Titleholders Tourney at Pine Needles

Sandra Palmer opened a five stroke lead in the Titleholders Championship at Pine Needles Country Club, 72 holes, $20,000 prize. Mickey Wright and Marilynn Smith trailed at 216, Judy Rankin at 217, with Hagge ten back as the final round began amid windy, cool conditions.

Sandra Palmer Ieader Mickey Marilynn Smith Marilynn Judy Rankin Marlene Hagge Ammold Palmer

H. O. Allen Wins Big Lake Invitational Tourney

H O Allen won the Big Lake Invitational golf tournament in a playoff on the second hole defeating Troy White of Big Lake. Neil Sooners of Iraan took second on the third hole. Rutledge of Big Lake shared medalist honors, while Winston Koerth and Tommy Hayes added flight wins for Odessa and Big Lake respectively. Don Malsbee and Joe Dougherty also earned flight victories.

BIG Lake Alen Allen Troy White Neil Sooners Iraan Rutledge Winston Koerth Tommy Hayes Don Malsbee Odessa Joe Dougherty Alien

Some Kinda Man Wins Derby at Ruidoso Downs

Jery Nicodemus, easing from an injured list, won the 12th running of the $54,650 Quarter Horse Derby at Ruidoso Downs. Some Kinda Man paid 9-1, returning $10.60, $5.80 and $4. Sophomore earned $27,325 for Dallas owner B. F. Phillips Jr. Alamitos Angel finished second and Mr. Jet third. In Dallas, Bob Hasty, former Philadelphia Athletics pitcher, dies at 82 of an apparent heart attack.

Ruidoso N.M Jerry Nicodemus Ruidoso Downs Mr. Jet

Unclear sports brief spans many events and names

Fragmented OCR text details numerous golf and horse racing items across cities like Charlotte Philadelphia Louisville and Albany. Mentions include players Baker Sed He Ten Doce and Gary Piaver, wins by two-stroke margins, NCAA College Division championships, and various race and tournament results with multiple dates and venues.

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