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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1986

Page

24

Hough Williams lead Rangers past White Sox 5 2

Charlie Hough and Mitch Williams combined on a four hitter as Texas beat Chicago 5 2. Petralli delivered a two run single in the fifth after a misplay on O'Brien to spark a four run inning. Williams earned his seventh save.

Chicago Charlie Hough Mitch Williams Geno Petralli Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox Hough Williams Texas Joe Cowley Toby Harrah Oddibe McDowell Scott Fletcher John Cangelosi Pete O’brien Petralli

Elway and Johnson spark Broncos past Rams in preseason

Denver beat Los Angeles 19 10 as John Elway threw 17 of 23 for 275 yards and two TDs. Vance Johnson caught 9 passes for 182 yards and a TD first half highlight, while Rich Karlis added a field goal. Rams defense traded turnovers for a late rally but Denver held on.

Denver John Elway Vance Johnson Denver Broncos Los Angeles Rams Elway Johnson Rams Vince Newsome Rich Karlis Steve Sewell Karlis Jerry Gray Scott Stankavage Mike Lansford Mickey Sutton Broncos

ASU Rams unveil 1989 lineup with Cox and strong backfield

ASU coach Vandergriff sets expectations for a 1989 season led by quarterback Cox who passed for 2,288 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1985, backed by tackle Pat Graves and defensive tackle Pierce Holt. Punter Pete Hibler anchors special teams as the Rams eye key road tests against West Texas State and Abilene Christian while contesting the Lone Star Conference title race.

Texas Vandergriff Pat Graves Graves ASU Cox Rams Texas A&i Pete Hibler San Seba Hibler LSC West Texas State Abilene Christian

Schwertner Works Toward Tech Starting Spot

Lineman Schwertner, a 6-1, 250 pound junior, moved from reserve to starter through fundamental play and intense focus. Coaches praise his heart and drive, saying he may not match faster teammates but will play hard and contribute significantly this season.

Schwertner Tech David McWilliams Dean Slayton Raiders

Broncs struggle in scrimmage hampered by injuries

Spencer connected on two passes then threw an interception before completing two more. Turf burns sidelined him, while senior tailback Blaylock injured an ankle and Cauley broke his arm in JV scrimmage. Monahans and Odessa traded scores as Sloniger and Thompson starred for their teams. Coach Taylor noted poor technique and promised prep for Amarillo Palo Duro.

Spencer Tracy Blaylock Broncs Grant Cauley Taylor Blaylock Monahans Loboes Sloniger Odessa Thompson OHL Steve Sweeden Stoniger Eddie Winegeart Corey Aven Jeremy Denman Chad Wood

Moon Leads Oilers Sharp Start With Unselfish Team Spirit

Showdown Glanville praised the Oilers for confidence and unselfish play. Warren Moon, the former CFL quarterback now in the NFL, has completed 31 of 43 passes for 387 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, saying the early pace was expected and his break play is working.

Glanville Oilers Warren Moon NFL

Kemp, Rice spark 49ers to finish NFL exhibition slate

Jeff Kemp fired two late second quarter TD passes to Jerry Rice, erasing Seattle’s 10 point lead as San Francisco defeated the Seahawks to cap the exhibition season. Rice totaled 83 receiving yards in the first half as Kemp went 9 for 10 on a pair of drives covering 72 and 59 yards. The 49ers also scored on Tom Rathman’s 6 yard run in the fourth to lead 21-10 after Moroski-led 80 yard march.

MIAMI Dan Marino Tampa Bay Marino Ron Davenport James Pruitt SAN Francisco Jeff Kemp Jerry Rice Seattle Seahawks Rice Kemp 49Ers Mike Moroski Moroski Tom Rathman

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