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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1986

Page

13

Cowboys Illin In Production From Offense

A late preseason report notes Dallas Cowboys scoring droughts through 15 straight quarters after a 20-0 loss to the Chargers. It highlights a struggling offense, questions about Herschel Walker's signing, and contrasts with a strong defense historically.

Cowboys Illin San Diego Bears Rams Dallas Chargers Cowboy Doug Cosbie Gary Hogeboom San Francisco Herschel Walker

Instant legend a winner at Inverness Club golf major

Mark McDonald reports from Toledo that 27 year old Bob Tway holed a bunker shot on the final hole to win the 1986 PGA Championship. The shot propelled him past Greg Norman and yielded $140,000, with Norman finishing runner up at 278. Jacobsen finished three back.

Toledo Ohio Bob Tway Inverness Club Gene Sarazen Arnold Palmer Tom Watson Jack Nicklaus Pebble Beach Tway Greg Norman Norman Down Under Birdie Peter Jacobsen Jacobsen The Associated Press

Texas coach Akers moves to 120 acre ranch for peace of mind

Texas coach Fred Akers has left his Austin home for a 120 acre ranch with 22 registered longhorns to gain time to think about 1986. He faces new assistants, NCAA probe, and a rebuild after two straight losses to Texas A&M. Akers says coaching remains fun and expects to win without outside demands.

Austin Fred Akers Texas Akers NCAA Texas A&m A&m Iowa Air Force

Rose Hesitates On Retirement After Five For Five Night

Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose went 5 for 5 against the Giants as rumors of retirement swirl. Rose hedged on his future, suggesting a possible return as a pinch hitter if hot streaks continue. At 45, he cited a weak .204 average and 21 RBIs this season amid trade storms of doubt about continuing as a player.

Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Illin Walker Tex Schramm New York Giants Giants NFL Buffalo New Orleans Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati San Franciso Giants Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose Los Angeles Vin Scully Rose Reds National Rose League Charlie Hustle

Ryan on the DL again as Lanier hopes elbow rest helps

Houston manager Hal Lanier hopes Nolan Ryan gains from another DL layoff as the ace aims to pitch six innings tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being placed on the 15 day disabled list for a sprained medial collateral ligament. Ryan criticizes the move while Dallas general manager Lanier seeks rest for the final two months of the season.

Houston Hal Lanier Nolan Ryan Ryan Los Angeles Dodgers Lanier Astros

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