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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1983

Page

24

Illinois and UCLA players visit Disneyland before Rose Bowl

Illinois defensive tackle Don Thorp and UCLA lineman Paco Craig are pictured lifting Goofy during a Disneyland stop in Anaheim California. The Illini and Bruins are set to play in the Rose Bowl game Monday afternoon.

Illinois Don Thorp Paco Craig UCLA Disneyland Anaheim Calif Illini Bruins

Maury Wills Arrested In Los Angeles For Grand Theft Auto

Maury Wills, famed Dodgers star and baserunning ace, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of grand theft auto after police stopped a stolen 1981 Audi on a rainy freeway. Officers found what appeared to be cocaine in the vehicle. Wills, 51, has a history of drug and alcohol problems and had prior counseling efforts by Dodgers official Don Newcombe.

LOS Angeles Maury Wills Don Newcombe Dodgers Wills Buzzie Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers NBC Seattle Mariners John Sparkenbach Los Angeles Police Department Dan Gardner Susan Smith

Eagles and Irish Eye Clash in Cold Night Showdown

Notre Dame and Boston College players discuss the upcoming game as forecasters warn of 20 degree temperatures and 10 to 15 mph winds. Doug Flutie credits resilience and big plays while coaches stress ball security and adapting to windy conditions.

Bicknell Notre Dame Eagles Steve DeOssie Boston College Doug Flutie Gerry Faust Flutie

Parade to Roll Despite Weather in Cotton Bowl Day

Parade director Jim Skinner stated the Cotton Bowl Parade will proceed at 9 a.m. Monday with 58 units weather or not. He recalled surviving the Ice Bowl and warned some equestrian entries may withdraw if streets ice over for safety.

Jim Skinner Dallas Skinner

Bass Names Change in Spurs Interim Plan Through Season

Spurs will have Allen Bristow as assistant coach while Bass takes reins only through the current season. Bass met players at 2 p.m. Wednesday and outlined ideas to accelerate tempo, emphasize a controlled fast break, and expand passing while addressing player frustration and McHone’s status.

Allen Bristow Bass Spurs

Bowden expects defensive Peach Bowl against North Carolina

Florida State coach Bobby Bowden says a high scoring Peach Bowl seems unlikely as his Seminoles face North Carolina in Atlanta. He notes loss of explosiveness with a quarterback change and a new fullback, and Eric Thomas will start, replacing Kelley Lowery who is out with a knee injury.

Atlanta Florida State Bobby Bowden North Carolina Bowden Seminoles Kelley Lowery Bob Davis Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium Eric Thomas

48 Month Business Net Lease Up Front Consumer Quote

A notice notes a 48 month business net lease with an upfront consumer lease payment of 594.13. The contract is quoted on request and details are provided upon inquiry.

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