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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1981

Page

12

Two tied for lead in Kemper Open golf

Australian Jack Newton and John Cook share the first round lead at the Kemper Open in Bethesda Maryland after firing 5 under par. Howard Twitty and other notables trailed by one stroke, while weather delays and rain helped greens play easier.

Bethesda Jack Newton John Cook Newton Cook Pebble Beach Congressional Country Club Washington Howard Twitty Hartford van Heafner Clayton “Candyman Heafner Craig Stadler Danny Edwards Tom Weiskopf Tom Purtzer D.A. Weibring Mike Reid Mark O Meara John Mahaffey Charlotte N. C Tom Watson

Klein collapses after antitrust testimony in NFL case

Eugene V. Klein, Chargers owner, collapsed from a major heart attack moments after leaving the witness stand in a federal court antitrust trial. He was hospitalized in satisfactory condition at Queen of Angels Hospital. The case centers on Raiders moves and NFL rules on league-wide approvals.

Los Angeles Eugene V. Klein Klein San Diego Chargers Queen of Angels Hospital Pete Rozelle National Football League Los Angeles Rams Georgia Frontiere Dominic Rozelle Oakland Raiders NFL National Theaters The Chargers Alioto Davis

Odessa sprinters win medals at Texas Special Diveroics Slate

Local track athletes from Odessa win a gold in the 21 age group Landing race and collect several silvers and bronzes at the Texas Special Diveroics Slate meet in Austin. Terry Riches earns gold in 16 year old event, with Mark Gorgon taking bronze in 18 19 age group. Jay Ferguson and Greenese also medal in their heats, while other results include bronze in additional races.

Strvetes Odessa Texas Austin Terry Riches Orcus Mark Gorgon

Brownfield Browne High School coach retires after 34 years

Brownfield Browne High School announces the retirement of Caraway, longtime superintendent and head football coach, after 34 years in education. Contact for the position is WO Caraway at the Crowntiens Independent School District, Brownfield Texas, effective August 7.

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Oilers waive Jack Tatum and sign Mike Renfro

Houston AP reports defensive back Jack Tatum, benched for most of last year, has been placed on waivers as the Oilers move to a younger backup with speed. Wide receiver Mike Renfro signed to a multi year contract. Coach Ed Biles cited pursuing younger, quicker depth and noted Tatum's Raiders contributions and influence in a reserve role. Trade had sent running back Kenny King and two Oilers picks to Oakland.

Houston Jack Tatum Houston Oilers Oakland Raiders Mike Renfro Ed Biles Oilers Jack Raiders Tatum Kenny King Oakland King

Sutter seeks fix for erratic relief pitching

St Louis reliever Bruce Sutter analyzed his mechanics after an ineffective outing that yielded six runs and 10 hits in seven innings. Sutter, 1-3 with a 3.60 ERA, sought guidance from former Cubs pitching coach Mike Roarke in Montreal, with input from pitching coach Hub Kittle and Whitey Herzog.

ST. Louis Bruce Sutter St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Sutter Chicago Mike Roarke Roarke Pawtucket K.L Montreal Hub Kittle Whitey Herzog Herzog Stan Musial Rourke Expos

Sonics land Williams in five year deal and seek finalizing others

Seattle reaches five year agreement with Gus Williams after a lengthy free agent saga. Denver’s Alex English and Atlanta’s Steve Hawes sign offer sheets, with first refusal rights allowing their teams to match Seattle’s terms within 15 days. Williams returns after a 1980-81 absence, while English and Hawes face uncertain futures as teams weigh matching bids.

Danvers Mass Seattle SuperSonics Gus Williams Alex English Denver Steve Hawes Atlanta Williams Sonics Seattle Sonic Lenny Wilkens The English Hawes Carl Scheer Stan Kasten Hawks Wilkens NBA Jack Sikma John Johnson Lonnie Shelton James Bailey Otis

Impressive Track Meet Opens National Scene

Four time Olympians A Oerter and Madeline Manning headline USA Champions meet in Wichita with American record holders entered. Me Claimed the American shot out record recently as 13 others compete in events including James Senford Evelyn Astiora and Rosalyn Bryant.

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