Joe Greene Quells Back Injury Rumors Ahead of Preseason
Pittsburgh AP reports Greene considered for the Giants game despite back concerns. The Pittsburgh Press cited a back disc issue prompting medical attention while the Post-Gazette said no surgery needed. Team officials insist Greene remains a key part of the roster and expects him to play.
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Sabo Takes Lead in PGA Event as Vanier and Class of Veterans Rally
Gary Vanier Alan Tapie Don January Larry Nelson Bob Eastwood and Alan Pate remained in contention while John Mahaffey slipped to 140 after a 72. Andy North and Andy Bean posted 71s to reach 143 and 142 respectively. Sabo, who birdied the last two holes, moved ahead by one stroke with a late surge, planning to avoid a Nicklaus pairing in the next round.
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Football officials clinic planned at UTPB Sunday
The Permian Basin Chapter of the Southwest Football Officials Association will hold a clinic Sunday at 3 p.m. at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The program targets West Texas coaching staffs with rules changes to be discussed and questions answered.
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Simpson to make first appearance for 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO AP Joe Thomas announced that O J Simpson will start in Sundays pre season game against the Oakland Raiders. The running back who had knee surgery last year will play a few series after sitting out the first two games. Simpson missed the final seven games of 1977 after an injury against the Seattle Seahawks. He rushed for 557 yards in seven games.
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Two Golf Tournaments Set for Odessa This Weekend
Odessa hosts two golf events with action at Golden Acres and Odessa Country Club. The second annual anniversary event at Golden Acres attracts about 72 teams over two days with shotgun starts at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Prizes reward top four in six flights, first irons, second woods, third bags, fourth balls. At Odessa Country Club the Momma's and Pappa's tourney features 66 teams in seven flights, top three per flight win, day money for non top three finishers, competition runs daily from 9 a.m.
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Sunset junior golf champions crowned at Sunset Country Club
Steve Estes won a playoff over William Allred to claim the Sunset Country Club junior golf championship after both posted 231 over three rounds. Kyle Chandler earned medalist honors in the championship flight and placed third overall, with Kent Stallcup winning the first flight by eight strokes and Bryan Hicks taking the par three flight net title.
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Merion to host 1981 U S Open Golf Championship
U S Golf Association named Merion Golf Club Ardmore Pa site for the 1981 Open. Merion has hosted 13 major events including Opens in 1934 1950 and 1971.
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Sooners face tough open with Stanford in 1978
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer notes injuries and depth concerns as the Sooners count on 43 returning lettermen, including 15 starters, to face Stanford on September 9. New backfield around QB Thomas Lott, with Overstreet replacing Peacock, but center and defensive back injuries loom.
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