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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1979

Page

14

Cowboys Seek Revenge From Eagles In Philly Showdown

NFL roundup notes Philadelphia Eagles chase division title at 10-4 with coach Dick Vermeil building a UCLA flavor on the field. Cowboys at 9-5 face turnover risks and injury questions as they visit Philadelphia in a pivotal late-season clash amid multiple playoff implications and Sunday games across the league.

Philadelphia Dick Vermeil Philadelphia Eagles Vermeil UCLA Eagles Terry Tautolo Wally Henry John Sciarra Jerry Robinson Dallas Cowboys Ohio State Dallas Texas Stadium Cowboys Roger Staubach NFL Tom Landry New York Giants Washington Landry Drew Pearson John Dutton Pearson Giants Randy White Brenard Wilson Detroit Deac Sanders Sciarra Denver Seattle Broncos San Diego Chargers Saints New Orleans

Seagraves advances on penetrations in playoff bid

Seagraves football hosts a tense defensive battle earning a 5-2 penetrations edge on New Deal after a 10-10 tie at Lowrey Field. Johnny Castro's five yard run sparked a pivotal third quarter drive as coach Jim Eddins praised the defense and a disciplined, nonfancy game plan.

Chris Magee Lubbock Seagraves Eagles New Deal Lowrey Field Lions Warbirds Johnny Castro Jim Eddins Eddins Ricky Smith China Spring Pilot Point Abilene de Leon Wall East Bernard Martin Adams Smith Lonnie Griffin Davis Morgan Dale Welch Keith Venable Richard Wilson Tony Howell Wilson Morgan Welch Griffin Castro Michael Looney Howell South Plains Ay QuanteRs Adams S - Welch S$ - Morgan ND - Smith

Childress Dominates Fabens 19 7 in Class 2A Playoff Victory

Ralph Sims powered Childress with 171 rushing yards and a 61 yard first half TD as the Bobcats controlled the second half limiting Fabens to 11 plays. Perry Morren connected on eight of nine in the second half while Clifton Cornish and Genaro Rodriguez sparked the offense and defense. Fabens finishes 12-1 after a late rally in Odessa.

Butch John Sting Childress Fabens W.T. Barrett Stadium Ralph Sims Bobcats Charlie Johnston Sims Perry Morren Clifton Cornish Morten Johnston Genaro Rodriguez Randy Hodges Hodges Monahans Maurice Hodges Randy Wildcat Ernie Rivera Cornish David Rueda Sergio Ortiz Wildcats Rivera Morren Roger Hughes

Schoolboy playoff scores prompt narrow margins

Friday results from Associated Press show Class 4A Temple 21 over Trinity 3 and Houston a 16 to Baytown Lee 14. Other 4A scores include Childress 19 over Fabens 7, Van 13 tied Breckenridge 13 with Van winning on penetrations 4-3, MacGregor 20 over Waller 7, Edna 21 over Port Isabel 6. Class A Seagraves 10 and New Deal 10 finished tied with Seagraves winning on penetrations 5-2, China Spring 20 over Pilot Point 6, Troup 28 over Lovelady 7, Hull-Daisetta 14 over Falls City 3.

Associated Press Temple Trinity Houston A Baytown Lee Childress Fabens Van Breckenridge MacGregor Waller Edna Port Isabel Seagraves New Deal China Spring Pilot Point Troup Lovelady Hull-Dassetta Falls City

Bartosh Seen As Midland Athletic Director Candidate

Midland Lee football coach Gil Bartosh may be named athletic director for the Midland Independent School District. Dr. James Mailey will recommend Bartosh for the post at the Dec 11 board meeting, with Bartosh confirming willingness to accept if offered.

Carolyn Fitzgerald James Mailey Sam €. Cox Mailey Cox Lee High School Gil Bartosh Board of Trustees N. N St Bartosh Lee Fitzgerald Dr. Mailey Odessa Jack Brewer Midland High Dennie Hays Hays Midland Lee Permian

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