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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1981

Page

11

Bradshaw weighs acting career vs football future

Bradshaw’s agent says he will pursue acting with NBC on a pilot called Short Trackers while mother Nevis Bradshaw denies retirement. Bradshaw missed an NBC press conference and plans color commentary for CBS during the NFC title game. He has told Steelers he will decide by May 16, with some contingency planning discussed by Pittsburgh officials.

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Sand Hills Rodeo Night Yields Split Seconds And Rough Times

In Ector County Coliseum the Sand Hills Rodeo show produced few fast times as ropers missed loops and barrels slowed, though Dean McMullan of Iraan clocked 9.8 in calf roping. Top scores came from Chick Elms in bareback 75 and Joe Bonner in bull riding 76, with Rob Smets leading the bull contest before Friday’s final performance to determine overall placings and money totals.

Sand Hills Dean McMullan Iraan Ector County Coliseum Heelin Rod Pratt Merrill Bond Steve Rex Bland Tony Tenozzi Kent Edwards Carol Goosetree Verden Okla Chick Elms Stephenville Dave Appleton Snyder Randy Buck Camp Crook S.D George Anderson Cushing Leon Etzkorn Pierre Joe Bonner Beeville Clowns Rob Smets Sandy Kirby Smets Kirby

Inside OC women reach final and boys and girls win

A fragmented sports page notes OC women reach the final while both the boys and girls teams win. Mentions of Johnny Miller atop the standings and Oiler coaches working freely after a fashion appear across pages 2B 3B 4B 5B, reflecting a busy game day recap.

UT Officials Deny Akers Exit Rumors Amid Recruiting Pressure

University of Texas officials and regents dismissed circulating reports that football coach Fred Akers would be fired. They called the rumors a “bunch of garbage” and noted they had no basis, while Akers was on a recruiting trip and unavailable for comment.

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Eagles Seek Edge in NFC Title with White Jerseys

Philadelphia uses home white in the NFC championship against Dallas, hoping the color choice gives a psychological boost. Dallas has mixed results in blue on the road, while Philly seeks its first title game since 1960, with legends like Chuck Bednarik in memory.

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Chomed Chargers Raiders Pair Trade Tough Talk for Game

San Diego wide receiver John Jefferson will duel Oakland cornerback Lester Hayes in a key AFC title showdown with a trip to New Orleans at stake. Jefferson led 1980 in receiving yardage and Hayes led the league with 13 interceptions.

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Sports menu shows Thursday Friday basketball lineups

The schedule lists Annen Cooper at Ooenemgr and Permian at Abene plus Ector at Vereteater for men’s games, alongside girls basketball with Sweetwater visiting Ector. Strong local teams and venues highlighted for upcoming matches.

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