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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1978

Page

7

Calvin Hill returns to Browns after retirement

Calvin Hill, 6 foot 4, 228 pound, signs with the Cleveland Browns to bolster the backfield after injuries to Tom Sullivan and Greg Pruitt. Hill, veteran with 9 pro seasons and former Dallas Cowboys rookie of the year, aims to quickly learn the system and help a contender in the American Conference.

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Mojo defense highlighted at Permian Booster Club meeting

Permian booster president Jerry Graves praised the Mojo defense for a goal line stand in the 21-6 win over Texarkana. Coach John Wilkins outlined game film and noted the Texarkana clash gave a realistic preview of district play set to begin next week after an open date.

Permian Booster Club Booster Jerry Graves Texarkana John Wilkins Wilkins Mojo

Odessa Bronchos Boosters Toast 3-0 Start After Hobbs Win

Odessa High Booster Club meets amid a perfect non-district record for the Broncho football team after a 20-0 win over Hobbs New Mexico. Coach Dick Winder praises defense, notes Donald Rodgers scored 58 defensive points, and outlines injuries and upcoming Midland Lee game tickets.

Odessa High Dick Winder Hobbs N.M

Ector Booster Club Eyes Ways to Lift Attendance

The Ector Booster Club met to plan strategies for increasing attendance and inviting area residents to events. President Jean Hamilton said no dues exist and guests include students’ families and community members as special guests at next week's meeting. The Eagles aim to stretch a two game win streak after a 6 0 win over Crystal City with junior varsity game at Lubbock Dunbar and a Friday night clash in Laredo at 8 p.m.

Ector Jean Hamilton Blackshear Junior High Ector Eagles Laredo Martin Laredo Eagles Crystal City Lubbock Dunbar Young Eagles Permian

Williams to miss season after knee surgery for TC

Texas Christian University sophomore defensive tackle Willie Williams, who started last Saturday against Oregon, underwent knee surgery Tuesday and will be out for the rest of the season. Freshman John McClean of Abilene will replace him.

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Ozona Lions Face Season Nears With Inexperience and Size Gaps

Ozona High School coach Rip Sewell stresses consistency as 0-3 Lions cope with inexperience and limited size. Quarterback Dan Sewell leads pass attack but has six interceptions and no TDs after three games. Injuries to guards Ramos and Black and tackle Tambunga compound risks ahead of non district games at Menard Rankin Iraan Alpine.

Ozona High School Rip Sewell Sewell Lions Childress Dan Sewell Ozona Eldorado Rip Ray Ramos Will Black Menard Frank Tambunga Rankin Iraan Alpine Reagan County Junction Rankin and Eagles

Unbeatens clash in junior high football schedule

This week features multiple unbeaten matchups across seventh to ninth grade. Thursday games include Bowie White versus Nimitz Blue at Nimitz field and Blackshear Gold at Crockett Red, with several other 5 pm kickoffs. Saturday action adds Midland Alamo versus Midland San Jacinto at 10 am and Nimitz versus Blackshear and Hood versus Bonham at 10:30 am. Ninth grade Thursday only pits Crockett at Midland Austin White at 4 pm. Saturday Hood visits Midland against Austin White at 10 am, Bonham goes to Midland Edison Purple at 10 am, Ector meets Bowie at practice field 2 pm, Edison Gold faces Nimitz at Permian field 2 pm.

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Bowling results feature Team Roberts and Leiter's Faeries

Readable lines show teams including Roberts Body Snap and Leiter's Faeries pe Ri competing in a bowling event. Scores and placements are listed with probable standings and team names across lanes. Strong entities include team names and event context from the source.

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Freshman Donnie Little Works With Longhorns

Freshman quarterback Donnie Little worked with the second team as the sixth ranked Texas Longhorns prepared for Saturday's Southwest Conference game against Texas Tech in Lubbock. He took more snaps than usual with the second unit and coach Fred Akers said he would also work with the first unit Wednesday. Randy McEachern remains the No. 1 quarterback, while Akers announced linebacker Mark Martignani will not play again this season.

Austin Texas Donnie Little Longhorns Texas Tech Lubbock Little Fred Akers Randy McEachern Akers Mark Martignani

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