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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1978

Page

5

Oilers Campbell and Wilson to face 49ers in Astrodome

Houston fullback Tim Wilson rare starter opposite Earl Campbell as the Oilers meet the San Francisco 49ers at the Astrodome. Campbell leads the AFC with 248 yards on 37 carries in two league games while Wilson has 58 yards on 14 rushes. Wilson, a Maryland alum, emphasizes blocking but aims to contribute more on the ground. The 49ers, 0-2, lean on OJ Simpson with 186 yards on 49 carries. Sunset Women's Golf Association held a playday at Sunset Country Club with Shirley Jordan 113 gross and Gegele Klug 77 net.

Houston Houston Oiler Tim Wilson Earl Campbell Earl Wilson Campbell San Francisco 49Ers Astrodome American Football Conference Maryland 49Ers Denver O.J. Simpson Greg Boykin Sunset Women's Golf Association Sunset Country Club Shirley Jordan Gegele Klug Pam Hostenbach

Dallas Cowboys Tackle Wright Hospitalized After Practice

Rayfield Wright, 33, veteran Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle, was admitted to Baylor Medical Center with dehydration after Thursday practice. He reported stomach cramps and body cramps, worsened by extreme heat. He will likely miss Friday practice but is probable for Sunday's game against the Rams in Los Angeles.

Dallas Dallas Cowboys Rayfield Wright Baylor Medical Center Wright Los Angeles Rams

Oiler Anthony Davis reinjures leg may miss rest of season

Houston AP reports Houston Oilers running back Anthony Davis rebroken a small leg bone at training camp. X rays show the same bone fractured again during last week's win over Kansas City. Coach Bum Phillips weighing injured reserve status as Oilers cut running backs to four. Odessa High girls fall to Kermit in volleyball first round. to face Paso Parkland in another game.

Houston Anthony Davis Davis Xrays Kansas City Oilers O.A Phillips Don Hardeman Tampa Bay

Permian netters named All-Americans for 1977-78

Permian High School coach Jack Box announced Carmen Lewis and Leslie Miller earned High School All American honors in tennis for 1977-78. Both were No 1 doubles for two years, went undefeated in doubles that season with 79 straight wins, won District 5-4A and Region 1 4-A titles, and reached the state tournament where they were beaten by Tyler Lee’s champions. Miller graduated and plays on a Midland College scholarship. Lewis returns for her senior year and will play singles.

Jack Box Permian Carmen Lewis Leslie Miller The Panthers Carmen Leslie Austin Janet Kniffen Leila Wallender Tyler Lee Miller Midland College PHS Lewis

Hesser-Hairford lead in Odessa Country Club member guest

Norm Hesser and Warren Hairford shot 59 to take an early lead in the Odessa Country Club event. The pair holds a one stroke edge over three teams tied at 60. Second round starts Friday with scramble format today at 10 a.m. 68 teams compete.

Norm Hesser Warren Hairford Odessa Country Club Dick Hickerson Randy Wortham Bro Hill Dale Chase T.D. Murphy II T.D. Murphy III R.F. Parker Ken Terrell Fred George Luther Stewart David Waldrop Glen Lawson Bill Brooks, Jr Ike Lovelady

Buffalo Eyes First Win Over Dolphins Since 1969

NFL roundup notes Buffalo seeks a win over the Miami Dolphins for the first time since Nov 16 1969 amid a long losing streak. Reggie McKenzie and rookie Terry Miller voice cautious optimism as other games and a Cowboys Rams showdown at Los Angeles are listed for the weekend. The Cowboys aim to rebound after Staubach’s late heroics in a 37-7 win over the Rams in LA to set up a potential clash for the NFC crown.

Miami Dolphins Buffalo Miami Bills Dolphins Reggie McKenzie Dallas Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Oakland Green Bay San Diego Denver Washington St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland Atlanta Kansas City New York Giants Seattle New York Jets Philadelphia New Orleans San Francisco Houston Tampa Bay Minnesota Baltimore New England Cowboys

Odessa schools offer swimming and gymnastics lessons this fall

Odessa Public Schools begin Saturday with six week swim sessions at Permian and Odessa High School pools and a five week gymnastics program available to all district students. Swim times range from 8:45 to 11:15 with a special 11:15 to noon adult women class at OHS if enough interest, while gymnastics runs 9 to noon across levels I to II at multiple campuses including Reagan and area schools.

Odessa Permian OHS Alamo Austin Burnet Burleson Dowling Fannin Goldsmith Goliad Gonzales Ireland Lamar Sam Houston San Jacinto Travis Reagan

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