Optimist Club boxers enter Odessa tournament
The Evening Optimist Club boxers prep for a two day Odessa event at Floyd Gwin Auditorium starting Friday night at 8. Dan Levario headlines with three state tournament appearances while Jaime Orlando Garcia and Danny Garcia show strong form. Homer Barrera debuts after winning Roswell sportmanship trophy and gold.
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Ford and Hope share Lombardi award duties in Houston
In Houston, Gerald Ford and Betty Ford join Bob Hope to present the Vince Lombardi Award for the nation's top college lineman. Finalists include Ross Browner, Robert Jackson, Al Romano, and Wilson Whitley. Hope will speak. dinner benefits the American Cancer Society.
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Merlin Olsen Eyes New Football TV Niche After Rams Exit
Former Los Angeles Ram Merlin Olsen, 36, who left after 17 seasons, plans to join NBC as a news and sports broadcaster and actor. He envisions innovative TV coverage ideas from the booth, focusing on camera work and tighter drama of plays and players.
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World golf tour unlikely despite talks and proposals
AP reports a formal world golf tour remains improbable in the foreseeable future. The PGA Tour cites loyalty to American sponsors and a full 10 month schedule, while major players already compete abroad under existing foreign events and contracts. Names like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw are noted among players with extensive overseas duties.
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Razorbacks Extend SWC Lead With Win Over Texas A&M
Arkansas, ranked 15th, beat Texas A&M 72-58 for a seventh straight SWC victory. Delph scored 22, hitting 8 of 12 in the second half as Arkansas stayed ahead of Houston 5-1, which defeated Baylor 111-89. SMU dropped to 5-2 in league after Texas Tech edged them 58-57.
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