Butch Johnson Aims At Redskins After Cowboys Rout Seahawks
Cowboys rout Seahawks 35-10 and set up a NFC East showdown with Washington. Drew Pearson and others declare focus on the Redskins, who share 12-2 records and seek no wild card. Dorsett runs for 117 yards as Seattle’s defense falters.
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Dallas Linebacker Hegman Finds Life Balance
The Dallas linebacker Mike Hegman, once troubled by off field issues, discusses his sobriety after a difficult 1979 and asserts he now feels great. He reflects on past scrutiny from Tom Landry and the unlikely arc of his life beyond football.
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Yankees weigh Billy Martins ouster at winter meetings
As baseball's winter meetings open, George Steinbrenner is set to fire Billy Martin and replace him with Yogi Berra. Martin denies plans while Berra says he has not been asked to manage again. Rich Gossage options and Steinbrenner’s bullpen goals fuel the factional dispute.
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Wortham quits pro baseball after scattered 1983 season
Former major league pitcher Richard Wortham states he is retired after a restless 1983. He describes a season moving between Albany, Sarasota, Modesto and Oakland, with eight innings in Albany and a brief call up when Mike Norris went on the disabled list.
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Wortham, Johnson set records as Buffaloes finish season
Baltimore, Wortham faced several MLB tries after a 1980 14-win season with the White Sox. He described struggling to stay sharp, having only brief pitching work. Johnson, ex Permian and Ector star, set three WT states marks with 117 rushing yards in the finale and a 65 yard TD run. West Texas State finished 0-10-1.
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Wortham Retires After Six Years In Organized Baseball
Odessa pitcher Richard Wortham announces retirement after nearly six seasons in organized baseball. He says he did not receive enough chances to pitch during the 1983 season in the Oakland Athletics farm system.
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Tech reshuffles coaching staff at Texas Tech
Texas Tech announces a staffing shakeup involving head coach Jerry Moore. Wide receivers coach David Krischke resigns effective Thursday while quarterback coach Richard Ritchie appears out of a job. Tom Wilson is named offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates resigns to join the San Antonio Gunslingers in the USFL.
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