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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1979
Page
9
John Mahaffey fired seven birdies in a 66 to seize a two shot lead at 12 under par after 36 holes of the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs. He said he battled fear of winning but now feels ready as he tops the field through the event's first two rounds.
A tour summary notes Art Wall in Bermuda Dunes posting 67 to reach 134, Leonard Thompson 135, Keith Fergus 136, with J C Snead Tom Purtzer Lanny Wadkins at 137 group. The piece also covers other sports moves and Vanderbilt baseball coach Larry Scmittou resigning, and NHL and A L transactions including recalled players and coaching changes.
Former Iowa State mentor Earle Bruce chosen as Ohio State's 20th football coach after a tough decision. announces at 2 p.m. EST news conference. Bruce, 47, will resign Iowa State and join Buckeyes with a one year state contract and a salary between 35000 and 45000 plus benefits and an in season TV show.
Bonnie Bryant, a member of the Ladies' Professional Golf Association, plays golf left handed in a simple note on her swing style. The fact highlights her unique approach within professional women's golf.
Broncos inside linebacker Randy Gradishar earned the AP Defensive Player of the Year title after 196 tackles and 90 assists, finishing with 30 of 84 ballots. He credited teammates and the 3-4 defense for his standout season, noting Robin Carter's push that freed him to make key plays.
Wendy White an 18 year old Rollins University freshman upset fifth seed Dana Gilbert 6 1 6 2 to reach the quarterfinals in San Antonio Texas. Two other seeds fell as Barbara Potter beat Lea Antonoplis and Terry Holladay defeated Hana Strachanova. Quarterfinals start Friday.
Mel Blount, returning to form after a down year, regains Pro Bowl status and eyes a third Steelers Super Bowl title against the Dallas Cowboys on January 21 in Miami. The cornerback emphasizes more than money, citing a chance to be world champion, and notes the team’s prep amid snowbound conditions at Three Rivers Stadium.
South African heavyweight Kallie Knoetze won a temporary restraining order blocking the U S government from revoking his visa and blocking his Miami Beach bout with Bill Sharkey. A Jan 22 court hearing could grant a permanent injunction or bar him from U S boxing.
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