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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1978

Page

5

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.

Joe Greene Pittsburgh New York Giants Pittsburgh Press Joe Club Dan Rooney Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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.

Gary Vanier Alan Tapie Don January Larry Nelson Bob Eastwood Alan Pate John Mahaffey PGA Andy North Andy Bean

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.

Permian Basin Southwest Football Officials Association University of Texas of the

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.

SAN Francisco J. Simpson San Francisco 49Ers Oakland Raiders Joe Thomas 49Ers O. J Thomas Simpson Seattle Seahawks

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.

Odessa Golden Acres Odessa Country Club

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.

Sunset Country Club Kyle Chandler William Allred Steve Estes Kent Estes Allred Kent Stallcup Jay Chandler Raymond Allred Mike Jenkins Hugh Koenig Greg Winder Bryan Hicks Chuck Reeves Les Chappell Rhett Hoestenback Gross Richard Taylor Aaron Murdock William Alfred Kelly Howard Coy Edge Roy Dunn Kenny Springfield Mike Williams Hronors

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.

Far Hills N.J Merion Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield

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.

Elvis Peacock All America Zac Henderson Gaien Hall Thomas Lott David Overstreet Peacock Kenny King Billy Sims Barry Switzer

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