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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1983

Page

23

Demaret dies at 73 after working at golf club

Jimmy Demaret, three time Masters champion, died at 73 while riding a golf cart at Champions Golf Club in Houston, a course he co founded with Jack Burke Jr in 1957. Tributes poured in from Jack Nicklaus and PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman as details emerged of his career and impact on golf.

Houston Jimmy Demaret Champions Golf Club Pat Morgan Demaret Jack Burke Jr Laura Guillot Morgan Jack Jimmy Jack Nicklaus PGA Tour Deane Beman Beman Jack Burke Sr River Oaks Country Club Burke

Akers refuses to name Texas starting quarterback for Cotton Bowl

Texas coach Fred Akers will not disclose the Longhorns starting QB for the Jan 2 Cotton Bowl against Georgia. Rob Moerschell says the tactic aims to psych out the Bulldogs, while Moerschell, Rick McIvor and Todd Dodge all practice with the first unit ready to go. Moerschell notes he may start, but Akers says he will reveal game day.

Denner Freeman Dallas Texas Longhorns Georgia Bulldogs Texas Rob Moerschell Longhorn Fred Akers Dogs Moerschell Akers Rick McIvor Todd Dodge Bulldogs Georgia Vince Dooley

Odessa High and Permian Girls Basketball Set Friday Matchups

Odessa High, 4-11, hosts Seminole at 6 30 p m in the OHL field house aiming to snap a two game skid while Permian, 6-9, travels to Greenwood for an 8 p m varsity tipoff Both games follow junior varsity contests Both teams last played December 22 intracity contest won by Permian 49 26

Odessa High Permian Lady Bronchos Seminole OHL Greenwood Odessa

Theismann Performs Chin Up At Redskins Practice

Quarterback Joe Theismann executes a chin up during Washington Redskins practice in Chantilly Virginia on Wednesday. The session shows the team's conditioning as they prepare for upcoming games.

Joe Theismann Chantilly Washington Redskins

Irish Seek to Quiet Critics in Liberty Bowl Showdown

Notre Dame quarterback Blair Keil says the Irish aim to prove they belong in the 25th annual Liberty Bowl against 13th-ranked Boston College. Allen Pinkett asserts the team has moved past losses while BC pursues a 10-win season and Top 10 ranking.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Notre Dame Blair Keil Fighting Irish Boston College Liberty Bowl Stadium Eagles Jack Bicknell Alabama Penn State Clemson Bicknell

Bass returns to Spurs as coach amid playoff push

Bob Bass, starting his third Spurs stint, vows to lift San Antonio from last place into the NBA playoffs after Morris McHone is fired by owner Angelo Drossos. McHone, on a low‑paying one year deal, will stay on payroll as Bass takes charge and considers player personnel work.

SAN Antonio Bob Bass San Antonio Spurs National Basketball Association Morris McHone Angelo Drossos Aspen Colo McHone Bass NBA Spurs Utah Jazz Crosses

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