Four tied for Napa lead in tour event
Napa Calif AP Four players on the pro golf tour and a 40 year old club pro sit atop the first round leaderboard at Silverado Country Club for the Napa Valley Classic with 66s. Dave Eichelberger praised the feel of every putt while Ed Sneed rolled a 65 foot eagle putt on 13 and Rex Caldwell and Jay Haas also carded 66s to share the early lead.
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Astros Bring Virdon Back for 1979 Season
Houston manager Bill Virdon is rehired for 1979 after a disappointing 69-83 finish. He and his intact coaching staff return, citing pitching and fundamentals as key issues. Tal Smith announced the move, noting Virdon’s prior Yankees tenure and mixed results with Houston through 1977.
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Finley Talks Sale of Oakland A's Amid Lakefront Talks
Charles Finley, who has driven bargain talks over the Oakland A's before, discusses a potential sale with Oakland dealer Ed Bercovich. Finley seats at his lakefront apartment describe the scene while noting he asks about twelve million dollars, stressing no money exists yet. He jokes about a brown satchel contents and warns against Texas promoters eager for the A's without backing cash.
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Ector PHS JVs Tie Permian In Relentless JV Battle
Ector and Permian junior varsity squads battled to a 22 22 tie on Thursday night at Ector field. The Eagles led 22 4 early before Permian rallied with two touchdowns and two successful two point conversions to force the stalemate. It marked Ector JV’s first ever tie with Permian.
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Odessa High Falls to Crane. JV Victors in Volley Action
Odessa High suffered a varsity defeat to Crane in volleyball with Crane taking games 15-10, 9, 15-9 while the Odessa JV beat Crane JV 15-9 and 15-9. JV standouts were Angie Tavarez and Lynn Tuck with eight points each. Varsity leaders were Tammy Marquis eight serves and Sunny Vickers 15 spikes.
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Oilers face double threat as Johnson aims return
Houston Oilers prepare for undefeated Los Angeles Rams in the Astrodome with Billy Johnson nearing a comeback from a knee injury and rookie Johnny Dirden emerging as a top kickoff returner. Oilers coach John Paul Young notes the danger of kicks to either playmaker, while Dirden boosts special teams with a league leading kickoff return average. Johnson vows to return and chase personal season goals after rehab and rest.
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Washington Bullets and NFL moves in midseason notes
Washington Bullets trade Roger Dickens and Dawn Brown while OAAG adds a defensive tactician. Colts receive Dave Rowe in a move paced by defensive needs. Saints sign Fred Sturt as guard while Redskins add Lig Forte and release J T Smith. Meadowlands authority names Robert Harter executive director as sports and expo authority details unfold.
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