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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1986

Page

28

Steroids found in dorm room among Nebraska players

Lincoln Nebraska AP reports steroids found last spring in the dorm room of Nebraska football players Lawrence Pete and Neil Smith. Lancaster County Attorney Mike Heavican said a search with a warrant found pills while investigating stolen articles. Pete and Smith entered Pre-Trial Diversion on April 15 after a misdemeanor theft charge and the steroids case was dismissed. Osborne and Pete/Smith lawyer said there was no evidence of use. Police seized a necklace as evidence before returning it to Pete.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Lawrence Pete Neil Smith Lancaster County Mike Heavican Lancaster County Attorney’s Pete Smith Heavican Tom Osborne Hal Anderson Pete and Smith Osborne Athletic Department

Division II club plays Gators in high stakes kickoff

Georgia Southern a former 1981 club now a rising Division I power faces No. 13 Florida in a season opener. Eagle coach Eric Russell warns on matching 72 000 fans and notes 19 lettermen return from the 1985 title squad as the team seeks momentum in a tough national spotlight. Florida hosts a ranked Florida pair on opening weekend including No. 3 Miami at South Carolina with Vinny Testaverde and Todd Eilis in the spotlight.

Georgia Southern Eagles Florida Eric Russell Russell

Florida State Hosts Toledo in Week Tuneup Before Nebraska

Florida State ranked eleventh welcomes Toledo from the Mid American Conference for a warmup prior to next Saturday’s test with eighth-ranked Nebraska. The Seminoles play Georgia Southern at home in a day game while Miami South Carolina and Toledo games are at night.

Florida State Toledo Seminoles Nebraska Florida Georgia Southern South Carolina Hawaii Air Force Fullerton State Nevada Northern Michigan Louisiana Tech Tulsa

Kelly and McMahon Face Bears In Final Preseason Game

NFL preseason action at Notre Dame Stadium features Bills quarterback Jim Kelly making his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears led by Mike Ditka. McMahon aims to shed rust for the Sept. 7 opener as Walter Payton starts with limited playing time.

Jim Kelly Buffalo Bills Jum McMahon Chicago Bears Notre Dame Stadium Kelly McMahon Bears Cleveland Browns Bills Hank Bullough Bullough Frank Reich Brian McClure Walter Payton Mike Tomczak Steve Fuller Ditka

Woolridge Targeted by Nets and Bulls in Free Agency

The New Jersey Nets and Chicago Bulls express interest in free agent Orlando Woolridge. Nets GM Bob MacKinnon says they are “definitely considering” an offer sheet to bolster the small forward position. Bulls VP Jerry Krause vows to match any offer they receive, keeping Woolridge’s future in doubt. Woolridge, Notre Dame alum, averaged 20.7 points per game last season.

Green Bay Packers Forrest Gregg New England Patriots Packers Cincinnati Bengals Chicago New Jersey Nets Chicago Bulls Orlando Woolridge National Basketball Association Bob MacKinnon Nets Woolridge Bulls Jerry Krause Notre Dame NBA

Jim Thorpe Award to honor nation's top defensive back

Oklahoma City will host a December 9 banquet where the first Jim Thorpe Award, recognizing the nation's top collegiate defensive back, will be presented. Gov. George Nigh announced the award, sponsored by the Jon Thorpe Athletic Club, with nominations from scouts, coaches, writers, and broadcasters.

Oklahoma City George Nigh Jon Thorpe Athletic Club Nigh Butkus Oklahoma Thorpe Carlisle Indian School Pennsylvania National Football League

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