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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1978

Page

7

Don January Opens Five Stroke Mexico Cup Lead

Don January fired an 8 under 64 to grab a five stroke edge at the Mexico Cup after 36 holes. The 49-year-old Texan tied the course record at Club de Golf Mexico with five straight birdies, posting 12 under par 132 for the round half. David Graham of Australia trailed in second place.

Mexico City Don January Mexi Club de Golf Mexico David Graham Australia PGA Tour Texas Art Wall Jr Tommy Bolt January Graham Mexico Victor Regalado Bobby Watkins

Zorn claims paid with laundered money by Rams in 1975

Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn says he was paid via a real estate company by the Los Angeles Rams during the 1975 season but was not activated. He details being kept in the wings after being cut by the Cowboys and failing to join the Rams. Zorn cites uncertainty about the payment method and notes AFL commissioner's past actions on rosters.

Jim Zorn SAN Diego Seattle Seahawks Los Angeles Rams Rams Zorn Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Jack Murphy San Diego Union Murphy Pete Rozelle NFL Oakland Raiders Houston Oilers Cowboys Dallas Preston

Golf stars chase title in Mexico City event

A crowded field at the Mexico City tournament features January and Graham contending as the altitude boosts ball carry. Regalado, Nakajima, and Casper push the pace, while Crosby endures stomach issues and Nicklaus struggles after a slow first round.

Lucchesi Randle suit settles out of court in Orlando

Frank Lucchesi and Lenny Randle reached an amicable out of court settlement after a 1977 fight near a Rangers exhibition game in Orlando. Both men expressed emotion and hope for better baseball futures as they shook hands and moved past the incident. Randle, then with the Mets, had been fined $1,000 on a separate incident. no terms were disclosed.

Orlando Fla Forme Texas Rangers Frank Lucchesi Lenny Randle Lucchesi Randle Rangers New York Mets

Mottram Wins Lengthy Davis Cup Duel To Tie Final

In Rancho Mirage California Mottram outlasted Gottfried 4-6 2-6 10-8 6-4 6-3 to level the Davis Cup final at one match apiece amid frigid 52 degree conditions. John McEnroe had earlier defeated John Lloyd 6-1 6-2 6-2.

Rancho Mirage Calif Buster Mottram United States Mottram Brian Gottfried John McEnroe John Lioyd California Mount San Jacinto Mercury Gottfried

Angelo State Faces Western State In NAIA Semifinal

Angelo State and Western State Colorado meet in a key NAIA Division I playoff semifinal as unbeaten squads. Angelo State, 12 0 after a 32 0 win over Oregon College of Education, seeks a third straight post season run. Western State, 10 0, tops the nation in offense with 489.1 yards per game and features star tailback Jerry Aldridge and QB Charlie Thompson.

San Angelo Texas Angelo State Western State Colorado National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA Oregon College of Education Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference McAllen City of Palms Grand Valley Michigan Elon N.C Lone Star Conference Mountaineers Jerry Aldridge Rams Charlie Thompson

Rara Avis Wins Feature at Sunland Park in Sprint

In Friday’s Sunland Park races Rara Avis sprinted six furlongs in 1:13 returning $7.20 to win $3.40 place and show. Noble Dan ran second with $3.20 and $2.60, while By Misty Code paid $5.60. Other results list Barb Behave, Oklahoma Fleet, Tre Bunny, and Mister Nuisance among various placements and quinela payouts across multiple races.

Sunland Park Nmap Rara Avis Noble Dan Snow Norse Misty Code Suns Para Barb Behave Deckem Oklahoma Fleet Tre Bunny Mister Nuisance Nobody

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