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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1979

Page

12

Baylor star Singletary eyes opportunity in Peach Bowl clash

Baylor middle linebacker Amos Singletary, a 6 foot 1 star with 188 tackles this season, seeks to ignite the Bears against Clemson in the 12th Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Coach Grant Teaff lauds him as the finest linebacker in the nation as Baylor returns to a bowl for the first time since 1975.

Atlanta Baylor Mike Bears Clemson Tigers Clemson Singletary Waco Texas Grant Teaff Teaff Atlanta Stadium Houston Tigers Penn State Danny Ford Charley Pell Florida Ohio State

J C Watts Oklahoma quarterback backs off big time dreams

Miami AP reports Oklahoma quarterback J C Watts, despite strong numbers, avoids NFL or pro plans. He highlights his wish to start barbecue chains and possible work in real estate or singing. Watts recalls his high school passing records, his role in Oklahoma's offense, and his readiness for bowl games.

MIAMI Oklahoma Billy Sims J.C. Watts Watts Eufala High School Bill Shimek Sooners Sims Stanley Wilson Florida State NFL Canada Shimek J.C

UTEP defends Sun Bowl opener against Houston in rout

UTEP powered by 6-7 forward Anthony Burns shot 64 percent and toppled Houston 78 to 64 in the Sun Bowl first round. Burns poured in 23 points, 21 before intermission, as the Miners built a 20 point lead and eased to a decisive victory in El Paso.

EL Paso Texas Texas-El Paso Anthony Burns Houston Alabama St. Louis Burns Miners UTEP Don Haskins Cougars

District 5 4A girls start district play with new split

Odessa High and Permian open the two part 5 4A district schedule with early games tonight. Permian hosts San Angelo while Odessa High travels to Big Spring. Thornhill notes changes include a move to zone defense and a later third game, with OHS led by Adams Weatherwax Johnson.

Odessa High Permian OHS San Angelo Big Spring Midland Lee Abilene High Abilene Cooper Midland High Rhonda Thornhill Lady Bronchos Thornhill Nan Barber Barber Barber Dalhart Lady Panthers Myrna Smith Charla Brown Meg McGhee Johnna Johnson Laura Miller Smith Mark Teresa Adams Jodi Weatherwax Larette Johnson Weatherwax Johnson Jennifer Baker Mandy Foust

Memphis State Beats Arkansas 74 67 in Upset

Memphis State, led by Greg Moore and Otis Jackson with late free throws, upset 19th ranked Arkansas 74 to 67 at MidSouth Coliseum. Hank McDowell scored 18, Jeff Battle and Dennis Isbell added 10 each. Arkansas top scorers Hastings and Young had 18 apiece.

Memphis Hank McDowell McDowell Junior Tiger Moore Jackson Jeff Battle Dennis Isbell Tigers

White projects Rose Bowl decided in final period

Heisman winner Charles White of Southern California says the Rose Bowl will be decided in the fourth quarter as both teams wear down. White leads 11-0 Ohio State against a top-ranked USC squad, praising their grind it out style and the 28 pitch play.

Los Angeles Charles White Southern California White Ohio State Southern Cal Buckeyes Trojans Trojan Cal Athough Southern Pittsburgh Tony Dorsett

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