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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1979

Page

5

Orioles win as Palmer shines despite Weaver suspension

Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer delivered a strong performance while Earl Weaver watched from the stands during a game in which the Orioles benefited from Palmer's mound work. Weaver began a three game suspension on Monday night, adding tension to a high flying Baltimore team and nudging Palmer toward a potential standout outing.

Herschel Nissenson Earl Weaver Jim Palmer Weaver Baltimore Orioles Palmer The Birds Red Sox White Sox Bob Watson Bob Stanley Dick Drago Boston Watson Dwight Evans

Owner not surprised by Phillies after Pete Rose signing

Philadelphia owner Ruly Carpenter says he anticipated a slump after signing Pete Rose and expects no major trades, blaming injuries and other factors for the Phillies fifth place in the NL East. He defends manager Danny Ozark and notes Rose can boost attendance and interest.

Phils Ruly Carpenter Pete Rose

Baseball and NFL moves mix in crowded sports brief

AP reports multiple teams reshuffle rosters including Tigers and Twins on DL and callups, Falcons and Bears cutting and waiving players, and notable football trades and signings across the NFL from Colorado City to Philadelphia.

Eens Associated Press Detroit Tigers John Hiller Dave Rozema Kansas City Royals Fred Patek Renie Martin Omaha Minnesota Twins Gary Serum Toledo Paul Hartzell Wisconsin Rapids Wis Atlanta Falcons Walved Brian Cabral Linebcker Don Paterson Bob Glazebrook Lewis Gilbert Ray Strong

DeAnda Wins Pan American Golf Championship in Pan Am Meet

Pete DeAnda captured the Pan American Golf Association championship with 78, tying for best score with two others in the final flight. Jesse Costello won a playoff on the scorecard over R H Modesset. Juan Perez topped the first flight with 88 but lost to Richard Abalos at 86 under handicap rules. DeAnda also earned medalist honors. next Pan Am event set for Sept 9 with details to follow.

DeAnda

Collins Named NL Player of the Week for Aug 20 26

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dave Collins batted 12 for 24 and hit .500 last week after returning from an injury, earning the National League Player of the Week honor. NL President Chub Feeney announced the award as Collins contributed to the Reds.

NEW York Cincinnati Reds Dave Collins Chub Feeney Collins Reds Ken Griffey

Borg, Evert Lloyd Open bid for U S Open titles

Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert Lloyd began their bids for U S Open titles as centers of attention on opening day. Borg, a Wimbledon master, seeks his first U S Open crown while Lloyd eyes a historic fifth women’s title amid questions about her hunger and form.

New York Bjorn Borg Chris Evert Lloyd Borg Lloyd Jimmy Connors Gene Mayer Connors Matt Mitchell Anand Amritraj India

Rockets seek $900000 in damages for Tomjanovich case

A Dallas financial consultant testified the Houston Rockets lost $912 506 after Rudy Tomjanovich was struck by Kermit Washington in 1977 78 attendance and playoff chances declined. Rockets seek $900000 actual and $900000 punitive damages against California Sports Inc. and Lakers owners in the federal suit.

Rockets Houston Dallas Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich Los Angeles Tomjanovich Washington Los Angeles Forum Rocket California Sports Inc Lakers San Diego Clippers Ray Patterson Patterson

No replacement for hard work ex fullback Otis retires

ST LOUIS AP Jim Otis, Cardinals all time leading rusher, retires after nine NFL seasons. He vows to approach life after football with the same work ethic, saying there is no replacement for hard work. Otis led the team with 3 836 Cardinals rushing yards and had 269 carries for 1 076 yards in 1975. Bill Bidwill and Dan Dierdorf lauded his career at a farewell luncheon. Dierdorf joked about Otis not being the greatest athlete, while Otis joked back about Dierdorf. In Dallas, SMU noseguard Dean Haugum quits Mustang football for the second time after previously returning to practice. Coach Ron Meyer called it final.

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