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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1981

Page

14

Kingman Says Mets Extend Deal Ahead of Buckner Status

Dave Kingman lands a three year Mets extension potentially worth 3.5 million, making him the richest Mets player. Buckner remains with the Cubs after a trade rumor collapsed due to Joe Beckwith’s return from Florida with an eye virus.

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Texas edges Houston in SWC baseball action

In Austin, Texas topped Houston 87 as Spike Owen drove in two runs with three hits and Tony Arnold survived a 12-hit attack to keep the Longhorns at 4-0 in SWC play. Chris Campbell and Owen provided key RBIs in a seven run third, while Houston rallied late before Arnold closed it out.

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Former Tech Aide Named Head Coach at Wake Forest

Al Groh 36, former UNC and Texas Tech assistant, was chosen to succeed John Mackovic as Wake Forest football coach. Groh joined the Wake Forest staff as defensive coordinator Jan 19 after resigning from Texas Tech. Athletic Director Gene Hooks said Groh would keep the strong staff, endorsed unanimously by the athletic council.

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Doomsday star Larry Cole retires after 13 NFL seasons

Larry Cole of the Dallas Cowboys announces retirement at Texas Stadium after 13 NFL seasons. Coach Tom Landry lauds his versatility from defensive end to tackle. Cole, 34, cites family and his Dallas homebuilding business, reflecting on a career spanning the original Doomsday Defense and Doomsday Junior, with 26 playoff games and five Super Bowl appearances.

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Veterans tied for lead at Women's Kemper Open

Pat Bradley JoAnne Carner and Martha Hansen share the 4-over 146 lead after two rounds at Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa. Nancy Lopez-Melton Debbie Massey Shelley Hamlin and Joyce Kazmierski sit at 147 while nine others chase under windy conditions with top prize of 26250. Carner eagled the par-5 fourth to surge mid-round.

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