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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1978

Page

6

Subpoenas to rise in Ali Spinks financial dispute probe

U S Attorney John Volz says more subpoenas will be issued for witnesses to appear next Thursday before a federal grand jury probing financial disputes from the Muhammad Ali Leon Spinks fight. The panel opened with stacks of fight records as Commissioner Charles Roemer testified about an exhibitor poster contract and distribution rights.

New Orleans U.S John Volz Muhammad Ali-Leon Spinksight Volz Charles Roemer Leroy Neiman Roemer Parent Co Knoelder Publisher Co New York Neiman Louisiana Sports Inc Louisiana Superdome LSI Grand Jury Sherman Copelin Don Hubbard Corporate Management Ltd

Permian tops Abilene in district volleyball action

Permian High School improved its District 5-4A record to 2-0 with a 15-11 15-4 victory over Abilene High. The Permian junior varsity won 15-2 11-15 15-2. Lori Farquhar and Salve Durham led the team as spikers and Vanessa Crow was an outstanding server, with Brownfield tournament play noted.

Permian High School Abilene High Permian Abilene Brownfield Denver City Big Spring Gladys Chancellor Lori Farquhar Salve Durham Vanessa Crow

Wranglers Battle in Conference Golf Meet

Odessa College competes in its first Western Junior College Athletic Conference golf tournament at Midland Country Club. After a practice round, Odessa and Midland tied for first with 302, Western Texas 309. Coach Barry Rodenhaver notes only the final 18 holes count toward the official score. Greg Weatherred led Odessa with 74, followed by Mike McGraw 75, Mark Jarrett 76, Mark Kingham 77, Steve Haskins 80, Francisco Alvarado 81.

Midland Odessa College Midland Country Club Wranglers WJCAC Midland College Western Texas Barry Rodenhaver The Greg Weatherred

Permian netters defeat Odessa High 22 to 5 in tennis

Permian improved to 4-0 with a 22 5 win over Odessa High at OHS. The match, postponed by rain, sets up a Saturday trip to Lubbock Coronado. notable results include Steve Ashley and Kasey Porter earning singles wins, and several doubles matches delivering decisive scores for Permian.

Permian High School Odessa High Ohs Permian Netters Lubbock Coronado Permian Steve Ashley Scott McAfee Kasey Porter Robbie Thompson Kelly Porter David Gardner Lantz Mills Freddie Hindes Kevin Andrews Randy Preston Greg Moore Steve Doverspike Chris Griffith Mac Morrison Frank Friday Mario Rodriguez Gary Franks Greg Hudson Thompson-Gardner Porter Porter d. Hinojos Preston Andrews Moore d. McAfee Liz Alvarado Karen Wilson D. Tammy Merrifield Suzanne Naworski D. Allison Copeland Kendall Martin D. Anne Figert Sandra Bruce Pam Gilbert Lisa Geard Lea Harrell Janet Russell Anna Rias Martha McNeel Girle Copeland Wilson-Naworski D. Merrifield

49ers Tackle Keith Fahnhorst Injures Knee in Practice

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Keith Fahnhorst suffered a knee strain in practice and will miss Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Candlestick Park. Coach Pete McCulley said Fahnhorst, the team's starting right tackle, was to undergo testing and treatment and has started every game this season.

SAN Francisco San Francisco 49Ers Keith Fahnhorst Cincinnati Bengals Candlestick Park Pete McCulley Fahnhorst 49Ers

Lopez says nothing is wrong despite slump in LPGA

Nancy Lopez, 21, once dominant with five straight victories, has cooled but remains upbeat after a disappointing Calabasas opening round. She trailS leader Jane Blalock by eight, cites photographers as distraction, and plans marriage to Tim Melton on January 6.

Calabasas Calif Nancy Lopez Lopez Calabasas County Club Los Angeles Jane Blalock LPGA Tim Melton Pennsylvania

Blalock Opens Lead as Howe Stays Close in LPGA Tourney

Calabasas Calif AP Jane Blalock shot 5 under 67 to lead the 100000 LPGA event at Calabasas Country Club Debbie Massey and Howe shared second at 68 with 19 year old Howe one stroke behind. Lopez praised Howe while Howe reflected on maturing as a pro amid a modest rookie year performance.

Calabasas. Calif Lauren Howe Tulsa University Nancy Lopez Howe Jane Blalock Blalock Calabasas Country Club Los Angeles Debbie Massey Hollis Stacy Amelia Rover Betsy King Alexandra Reinhardt Debbie Meisterlin Peggy Conley Gloria Ehret Colorado Springs Colo Lopez

Odessa High Tops Cooper in Volleyball

Odessa High School moved to 1-1 in District 5-4A with a 15-8 15-12 win at Abilene Cooper. Tammy Marquis led serves with 16 points and Kathy Hubnick had seven spikes. JV: Cooper won 3-0 15-13 15-13. Amanda Foust scored 12 for the Bronchos, Lawanda Rumbaugh led spikes with nine.

Tammy Marquis Kathy Hubnick Cooper Amanada Foust Lawanda Rumbaugh

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