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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1983

Page

21

Lions seize division lead as Sims stars in 13-2 win

Lions captain Billy Sims rushed 23 times for 137 yards amid a pregame death threat, powering Detroit to a crucial 13-2 win over Minnesota. The victory put Detroit 8-6 atop the Central Division with two games left, as Minnesota fell to 7-7. Sims downplayed the threat, saying he would worry about it after the game, while Lions owner William Clay Ford praised the win as revenge against the Vikings.

Harry Atkins Pontiac Mich Billy Sims Detroit Monte Clark Sims Lions Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Silverdome Clark Billy Sion Packers William Clay Ford Bud Grant

Michigan Routs Georgia as Wolverines Spark Early Steel

Michigan dominates No. 10 Georgia 76-70 in Atlanta led by Tim McCormick's career high 25 points and 12 rebounds. Boston College, Arkansas, Purdue win. Missouri and Louisiana Tech post strong showings as top teams purse early-season momentum.

Michigan Wolverines Georgia Tim McCormick Atlanta The Sky Bulldogs Boston College Puget Sound Arkansas East Tennessee State Purdue Boston University Bill Frieder Freider Butch Wade Leslie Rockymore Vern Fleming James Banks B.C Jay Murphy Michael Adams Martin Clark Roger McCready

A's make overtures for Baker

The Oakland A's seek a right handed power hitter and have shown interest in Dusty Baker, a 34 year old Dodgers outfielder. Dodgers vice president Al Campanis said the club has fielded inquiries but has not agreed to any deal.

LOS Angeles Oakland A’s Dodger Dusty Baker Dodgers al Campanis Dusty Campanis The A’s Jeff Bourroughs

Bruce Henry Hall of Fame inductee recalled by critic

A decades long sports figure Bruce Henry is spotlighted for his Yankee promotions and a famed alligator wrestling stunt at a minor league stadium. The piece recalls his larger career, showmanship, and recent Tidewater Hall of Fame mention.

Jerry Izenberg New York Oakland Calif Alameda County Coliseum Complex King Lear Yankees Bruce Henry Henry Yankee Bussie Ralph Houk Bruce Michael Burke Ball Club America Sunbelt Tidewater Hall of Fame Big Apple Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Everglades West Palm Babe Ruth

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