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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1978

Page

9

Akers facing former recruits in Memorial Stadium clash

SWC roundup notes UT coach Fred Akers prepping for a tough test as Wyoming alums face the sixth ranked Longhorns. Myron Hardeman, an Akers recruit, stars for Wyoming amid a strong Cowboys defense. Other SWC games feature Texas A&M, Houston, TCU, Rice, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.

Fred Akers Associated Press Wyoming Memorial Stadium Cowboys Texas Longhorns Akers Longhorns Myron Hardeman Hardeman Arkansas Oklahoma State Stillwater Okla Texas A&m Boston College Boston Houston Utah Astrodome Texas Christian Oregon Rice Oklahoma Norman Texas Tech Arizona Lubbock Southern Vanderbilt Lou Holtz Texas- Wyoming Houston- Utah OregonTexas Christian Texas SMU Joe Paterno Ron Mever Florida Penn State Mever Gainess Emanuel Tolbert

Perry age 40 boosts 20th win in 1978 season

Gaylord Perry, now 40, remains dominant with a fastball and spitball. He led the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants for his 20th victory, aiming for a second Cy Young. Padres GM Fontaine and owner Kroc praised him as he nears 3,000 career strikeouts.

SAN Diego Gaylord Perry Gene Tenace San Diego Padres Tenace Perry San Francisco Giants Ron Guidry New York Yankees Cy Young Cleveland Williamston N.C Farmer Giants Dave Tomlin Texas Rangers Bob Fontaine Padres Ray Kroc Randy Jones Roger Craig

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