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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1980

Page

5

Bowlweek lines mix injuries and bets in rival weekend glare

USC weakened by late injuries. Notre Dame not likely to lose the bitter rivalry. Florida and Florida State eye major bowls. Bengals still alive vs Colts. Saints may surprise 49ers. Giants injuries mount while Seahawks look to soar. Jets versus Browns promises a competitive spread. Buccaneers contend vs Vikings. Falcons underdog vs Eagles. Chiefs host Broncos in home finale. card includes college and pro picks with multiple spreads and matchups.

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Unbelievable rally as Huntsville edges Bay City 13 10

In a Class 4A semifinal at Rice Stadium Huntsville quarterback David Reynolds led a late comeback, throwing two scoring passes to Benny Bryant in the final 2:16 to stun Bay City 13-10 after trailing 10-0. Bryant caught a 3-yard TD with 2:16 left and a 41-yard late TD to seal the win.

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Pastorini Likely Avoids Drug Charges in Cocaine Stop

Oakland Raiders quarterback Dan Pastorini faced a possible drug case after police found a small cocaine vial during a weapons search following a speeding stop. Sheriff officials said charges would probably not be filed as the search targeted weapons, and the district attorney’s office had preliminarily decided not to prosecute. Pastorini paid about 80 dollars in past traffic fines, was arrested, then released after being cited and cleared. Laboratory tests confirmed cocaine in the vial.

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Turnover king Richardson fuels Falcons push for playoffs

Falcons rookie Al Richardson has a six game turnover streak after intercepting his first ever picks with Atlanta. The 10 3 Falcons, led by Leeman Bennett, chase a playoff berth as they host the Philadelphia Eagles while the Rams push for another NFC West crown and Buffalo eyes a repeat with Knox.

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Eagles and Falcons set for likely NFL title preview

AP preview notes Philadelphia with the league’s best record after a close loss to San Diego and expects the Eagles to host a potential Super Bowl run, while Atlanta struggles against weaker teams. Vikings predicted upset of the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay.

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NFL injury list previews weekend games across league

New York AP reports the injury outlook for all Sunday games. Falcons DT Wilson Faumuina ankle is questionable while LB Fulton Kuykendal ankle is probable. TE Keith Kreptie knee is out. Lions LB Eddie Cole leg is doubtful. T Homer Elias leg questionable. Packers LB Ed O’Neil leg and WR James Lofton foot are questionable for Green Bay at Chicago. Bears DT Brad Shearer knee out. Vikings LB Jett Siemon leg questionable. Buccaneers TE Jimmie Giles pack and DE Lee Roy Seimon knee questionable. Cowboys star appears, others list with multiple players noted as probable, questionable, or out.

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Colts place Van Duyne on injured reserve replace with Johnson

Baltimore Colts veteran offensive lineman Bob Van Duyne was placed on injured reserves after rib injuries from a loss to New England. Rookie defensive tackle Gary Don Johnson, a 6 foot 4 inch Baylor product and seventh round Bengals pick, was signed to the roster to take his spot.

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