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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1986

Page

23

Steelers whip Dallas 41 28 in preseason clash

Pittsburgh Steelers defeat Dallas Cowboys 41-28 in an NFL preseason game. Bryan Hinkle returned a blocked field goal 65 yards for a touchdown and Rick Woods had a 22 yard interception return touchdown. White connected with Tony Hill for a 77 yard touchdown. Cowboys drop to 0-4 while Steelers earn first win in three exhibitions.

Irving Bryan Hinkle Rick Woods Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Steelers Cowboys Hinkle Max Zendejas Dallas Rafael Septien Woods Danny White White Tony Hill Tony Dorsett USFL Herschel

Saints face unbeaten Oilers in Houston preseason clash

New Orleans coach Jim Mora weighs running back options after Earl Campbell retires 593 yards from 10,000 career rushing. Reuben Mayes steps in as starter, alongside Dalton Hilliard. Bobby Hebert to start at quarterback over Wilson and Todd as the Saints meet the Oilers at the Astrodome. Oilers hold 2-0 preseason, Saints 1-1.

Houston New Orleans Earl Campbell Saints Jim Mora Mora Houston Oilers Astrodome Campbell Reuben Mayes Washington State Mayes Bobby Hebert Dave Wilson Richard Todd Hebert Wilson Todd

Odessa and Permian open two a days with padded practice

Odessa High School and Permian football prospects began fair two a day workouts Monday and had their first padded practice Friday. Both teams prepare for season openers on September 5 with the Broncs visiting Amarillo Palo Duro and the Panthers hosting El Paso Coronado at Ratliff.

Astros Star Faces Dark Past in Florida Turmoil

Former Houston Astros first baseman Glenn Davis, now with the team in first place, confronts a troubled past marked by despair and suicidal thoughts during steamy Florida nights. He recalls moments of life losing interest and a near self-destructive mindset.

Glenn Davis Florida Houston Astros

Boz Bosworth's Fame Grows Amid Drama and Headlines

Norman Oklahoma July through August sees Brian Bosworth rise as a national figure with Sports Illustrated and Wall Street Journal interest. He navigates NCAA rules and TV opportunities while balancing media curiosity and personal quirks in a summer of fame.

Bosworth New York The Wall Street Journal Sports Illustrated

OU linebacker eyes a Heisman first

Norman Okla The Heisman Trophy winner is the best player in college football Brian Bosworth believes he has a chance He notes that only two linemen have won the prize and defensive players rarely do Bosworth is a 6 2 240 pound All America middle linebacker with strong support from coach Barry Switzer who says Bosworth is the best player in the country though he does not have a vote

Sports Illustrated Brian Bosworth University of Oklahoma Phoenix Bosworth David Letterman New York Oklahoma MacArthur High School Irving Management Information Systems Norman Okla University of Pittsburgh Hugh Green South Carolina George Rogers Notre Dame Leon Hart Yale Larry Kelley Heisman Barry Switzer

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