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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1978

Page

6

Scots buy Andy Bean tales at St Andrews Open

AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports Andy Bean, 25, from Haines City Florida, captivates St Andrews during the 107th British Open. Bean charms locals with long drives and humor, autograph sessions, and generosity with golf balls and gloves. Spectators see him as a major contender alongside Seve Ballesteros, with hopes he could win, aided by his father as caddy.

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Auerbach Eyes NBA Offers Amid Boston Shakeup

Red Auerbach weighs multiple NBA job odds as Celtics owner John Brown tests market with Knicks CBS Television in play. Brown says he will decide after talks with Werblin and another club, while Auerbach defends rebuilding plan and loyalty to the Celtics amid franchise swap fallout.

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All-Star Baseball Classic Delivers Competitive Showdown

In a tight 3-3 game, the Nationals surged with a four-run rally in the eighth, Bruce Sutter earning the pitching win after a rapid rise from Double-A. Reggie Smith drew fan praise for a precision throw, as San Diego fans applauded the high level of play and effort from the star-filled lineup.

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Baseball All Star Game Sparks and Snubs Highlight MVP Garvey

Several big names withdrew for various reasons while Johnny Bench skipped the game for NL reasons. Ted Simmons started at catcher as Steve Garvey powered the NL to victory with a 20 stitch chin cut and his MVP performance, marking a second MVP in five years. Billy Martin and Rich Gossage, blamed by some for the lost ego wounds, watched from the dugout as wild pitches defined the game.

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Ron Fairly At 40 Still Producing For Angels

ANAHEIM AP Ron Fairly, turning 40 during the All Star break, remains productive for the California Angels who lead the AL West by one game. A lifetime .268 hitter with 39 hits and 31 RBI this season, Fairly stresses winning over averages while recalling his World Series 1965 breakout and his long major league journey through six teams.

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Wilkens Signs Five Year Deal To Remain Sonics Coach

Lenny Wilkens signs a five year contract with the Seattle SuperSonics as coach and player personnel director for three years then in an executive role for two. Terms undisclosed. he led Seattle from 5-17 to the NBA finals where they lost to Washington in seven games. Wilkens to remain responsible for player acquisitions scouting and drafting but not contracts.

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Robbins resigns as Big Spring coach. Logback named successor

Don Robbins resigns after two seasons as Big Spring football coach and athletic director to become assistant principal. Ron Logback, the former defensive coordinator, is named new head coach after briefly accepting a post in Lubbock Coronado. Logback, 38, has 15 years coaching experience in El Paso.

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