Stabler Back With Oilers Possible Backups Path Open
Houston Oiler coach Ed Biles said Ken Stabler could return as backup quarterback if he has clear non money motives and desire to play. Gifford Nielsen remains starter, while Stabler’s retirement surprised the team and GM Ladd Herzeg expressed belief he’ll return. Four Oilers were waived as roster work continued.
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Cowboys trade Wade Manning as roster cuts hit 60
The Dallas Cowboys traded cornerback Wade Manning to the Buffalo Bills for an undisclosed draft pick as they reduced their NFL roster to 60. Manning previously returned from a year in Buffalo after failing a Cowboys physical. Inactive moves also placed safety Randy Hughes and rookie defensive back Ron Spears on injured reserve, while waiving several players including Vince Skillings Nate Lundy Dale Castro Leon Chadwice Steve Steinke Theodore Button and Allen White.
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Indiana
Dale Castro
Maryland
Leon Chadwice
Georgia Tech
Steve Steinke
Utah State
Theodore Button
North Carolina
Allen White
North Carolina State
Sanchez Gomez Title Fight Draws Las Vegas Hype
WBC featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez faces danger from Wilfredo Gomez, the undefeated super bantamweight champion, in a Friday Las Vegas bout at Caesars Palace. The Mexican 39-1-1 defends his title as Gomez seeks a dramatic move up and potential upsets amid a crowded undercard. Tickets list $15 and local closed-circuit broadcasts air from Ector County Coliseum area.
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Monroe Brooks
German Cuello
Carlos Mendoza
Juan
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Mesa
ESPN Telecast Guide Highlights Daily Sports Coverage
ESPN channel twelve Odessa cable offers 24 hour SPORTSCENTER updates with live action and tape delays. Highlights include Dodgers versus Cubs, Mets versus Braves, White Sox versus Yankees, NASL clash New York Cosmos at Toronto, and regional sporttalk segments guiding viewers to weekly TV magazine and Odessa American notices.
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Texas Tech’s Moore starts era with talent and depth concerns
Coach Jerry Moore brings a talented Tech squad into a new era with limited depth. Veteran QB Ron Reeves leads the I formation as receivers and line gain experience. Defense, anchored by Gabriel Rivera, is expected to be strong while the kicking game earns praise from Moore. The Raiders open at Baylor after strong home schedule and non conference tests.
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Ron Reeves
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Abilene gets PGA sanction for LaJer Classic
Abilene brings a major PGA sanctioned golf tournament to Fairway Oaks from Sept 17 to 20. The LaJer Classic grows from six pros to about 150 players, with top names like Archer, Green, Weiskopf and Zoeller. Celebrities join the field as Rex Allen and Roger Staubach attend, while $350,000 in prize money will be awarded and all proceeds go to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
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Coody
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Lou Graham
Hubert Green
Mark Hayes
John Mahaffey
J.C. Sneed
Dave Stockton
Tom Weiskopf
Fuzzy Zoeller
Rex Allen
Donnie Anderson
George Blanda
Tom Brookshier
Glen Campbell
Jimmy Dean
Odessa
Abilene Golf Event Grows With PGA Sanctioned Classic
La Jer’s Fairway Oaks hosts a rising golf event with PGA sanction and big prize money. In 1979 Trevino won Krugerrands. last year the first Later Classic drew 19 pros and $170,000 in prizes. Tickets outlets exist in Odessa. advance sales run through Sept. 6 with season badges at $30. Daily passes range from $5 to $15 across qualifying, clinics, pro am and final rounds.
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