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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1978

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Underdogs bite in schoolboy grid roundup across classes

The Associated Press notes upsets across multiple Texas classes as Greenville roars back to beat Highland Park 28-27, New Braunfels top Gonzales 10-6, and Channelview edges Huntsville 25-22. Top teams Temple, Garland, Stratford, Lamar, Churchill win. diverse scores showcase wide parity.

Associated Press Greenville Highland Park Nate Mason Billy Stiggers New Braunfels Gonzales

McLendon wins Pensacola playoff in dramatic finish

Mac McLendon edged Mike Reid in a sudden death playoff at Perdido Bay to claim the Pensacola Open after a final round 73. McLendon credited a 25-foot birdie on No 13 and a clutch wedge on 15 for the win as Reid bogeyed the playoff hole. Wayne Levi finished third at 273, with Miller Wadkins tied for fourth and Fergus sixth as the field split sizable prize money.

Pensacola Fla Mac McLendon Mike Reid McLendon Bobby Wadkins Reid Perdido Bay Country Club Swringsirthyr Jimmy Ballard Pell City Ala Jimmy Hubert Green Wayne Levi Judy Allen Miller Keith Fergus Fergus

Odessa boxers secure wins at local Golden Gloves smoker

Odessa brothers Ruben and Rudy Munoz posted victories as Odessa Golden Gloves amateurs dominated a Lubbock smoker. Rudy stopped Carlos Martinez in one minute of the first round, while Ruben Jr defeated Eritika Insofar at 138 pounds with heavy body blows in round two. Johnny Abila beat David Lujan in a 106 pound bout, and Richard Abila KOed James Munroe in the third, with Odessa coaches citing James Martinez’s sparring as boosting the club’s form.

Lubbock Odessa Golden Gloves Ruben Rudy Munoz Rudy Carlos Martinez Ruben Jr Eritika Insofar Munoz Johnny Abila Midland David Lujan Seminole Richard Abila Ruben Munoz James Munroe Abila James Martinez

NFL Scores From Foxboro and Around The League

NFL summary highlights Foxboro as the Jets fall to the Patriots 77-55 with Grogan passing for New England and Ivory adding key runs. Other games include the Eagles beating St Louis 16-0, Browns and Bills a high scoring 41-7, and various others with notable rushing and receiving totals across multiple teams.

Associated Press Foxboro Mass Jets Patriots NE - Jackson Grogan Posey Morgan Ivory Harper Leahy Jackson Francis Ne-Mcallister NY -Newton McAllister Newton New York Dierking Long Robinson Ryan New England Owen Barkum Cunningham Philadelphia Cardinals Eagles Phi Mike-Mayer Otis Carmichael Jaworski Stief Hart Bakken Sil St Louis Morris Campfield Franklin Montgomery St. Louis Tilley Gray Kreptle Payne Cleveland Browns Cle Rucker Sipe Cockroft Hill Bul—Miller Dempsey M Pruitt Buf—Johnson Mays M.miller Chandler Gant Hooks Newsome

Cosmos and Tornadoes contend as Rowdies lead league

In Midland Adult Soccer League action Odessa Cosmos beat Odessa Dynamos 3-2 to stand second behind the unbeaten Midland Rowdies, tied with Odessa Tornadoes at 4-1-0. Tornadoes beat Midland Golden Eagles 7-1, Rowdies defeated Runnecks 6-1, Chaparral fell 4-2 to Loose Change.

Odessa Cosmos Dynamos The Midland Rowdies Odessa Tornadoes Tornadoes Midland Golden Eagles Rowdies Runnecks Chapparal Odessa Cosmos Rufmecks Odessa Dynamos Chaparral

Basketball officials to meet Wednesday

Odessa chapter of the Southwest Basketball Officials Association will hold a 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday in the UT Permian Basin student dining area, announced secretary Jim Prichard on Monday.

Odessa Southwest Basketball Officials Association University of Texas of the Permian Basin Jim Prichard

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