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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1979

Page

6

Rams bid to wrap up perfect exhibition campaign

Los Angeles Rams seek a perfect 9-0 preseason when they host the San Diego Chargers in Los Angeles. Key Rams players like Pat Haden and Jim Jodat have shined while Vince Ferragamo is out with a rib injury, and San Diego faces injury concerns with John Jefferson likely sidelined by a hamstring issue.

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Bengals trade Dennis Law to Washington Redskins

Cincinnati trades wide receiver Dennis Law to the Washington Redskins after Deacon Turner briefly returns to Bengals camp. Turner, who left a month ago, rejoined and may compete for a roster spot before the 45-player cutoff.

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Giants Jets preseason finale dulls in rivalry

EAST RUTHERFORD AP The Giants and Jets meet at Giants Stadium in a final preseason tuneup as both chase a win to enter the regular season. Jets quarterback Matt Robinson faces pressure as starter after being chosen over Richard Todd, while Joe Pisarcik may sit with a swollen elbow for the Giants. The longtime rivalry has weakened since the AFL NFL split, though bragging rights remain in the New York area.

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Bills defense shines as final tuneup nears

Buffalo Bills aim to snap two-year preseason skid as their defense shows promise in summer outings. Oakland Raiders, 2-2 in exhibitions, feature Dave Casper back soon while Art Shell recovers from knee surgery. Chad Ferguson leads Bills in aerial work as Ken Stabler and Raymond Chester pace Raiders receivers.

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Tampa Bay and Bengals face tuneup before opener

In Cincinnati, the Bengals hold a 2-1 preseason mark as they prepare for Denver. Tampa Bay, 1-2, aims to trim the roster and solidify quarterback options behind Doug Williams amid questions and a shifting roster. Pete Johnson is out with a dislocated left wrist. Boobie Clark may return for a bigger role.

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Southwest Texas gets approval for stadium

The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved preliminary plans to build a 14,000 seat stadium at Southwest Texas State University doubling the capacity of Evans Stadium. LWT to accept bids for construction at 2,876,000 dollars and for parking at 795,000. Construction hoped to start February and finish in 1981.

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