Rams Hold Off Falcons in West Showdown Tight Tie
Los Angeles Rams improve to 6-6 and share the NFC West lead with New Orleans after a 20-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Vince Ferragamo, making his first start, threw for 171 yards with two first half TDs, including a 29-yard strike to Preston Dennard and a 40-yard pass to Billy Waddy. Cullen Bryant’s 81-yard run sealed the win. Wendell Tyler rushed 111 yards for the Rams while Bubba Bean had 104 for Atlanta.
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Cowboys legend Thomas Henderson retires from NFL
The Dallas Cowboys announce the retirement of linebacker Thomas Hollywood Henderson. Elsewhere in the league, the New York Jets waive kicker Toni Linhart and sign Dave Jacobs. The San Francisco 49ers waive linebacker Ron Shuman and place defensive back Melvin Morgan on injured reserve.
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Canal Well Service Earns Third at Odessa Flag Regionals
Canal Well Service finished third in the Odessa flag football regional tournament as Gibson's Discount Center was eliminated in the second round. Canal beat San Angelo, then lost to Midland Goodrich in a semifinal before defeating San Angelo for a spot in the finals and earning the 3rd place trophy. Canal advances to the State Tournament in Austin later this month.
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Top Twenty in college football poll opening
The Associated Press Top Twenty lists Alabama ranked first with 32 first place votes. The poll shows teams, records, and total points with first place votes indicated in parentheses.
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Pairings listed for Texas schoolboy playoff games
First round pairings for Texas high school football playoffs announced. Matches include Abilene Cooper against Lewisville in Irving, Estacado versus Odessa Ector in Odessa, Lake View against Burkburnett in Abilene, Slaton versus Stamford in Stamford, Kermit against Fabens in Pecos, Seagraves versus McCamey in Andrews, and Sterling City versus Grand Falls Royalty in class B.
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Astros Sign Nolan Ryan in Record Free Agent Deal
Houston lands Nolan Ryan on a four year contract worth about four million dollars making him the highest paid free agent in baseball. Manager Bill Virdon ponders a three man rotation with Nolan Ryan JR Richard and Joe Niekro while catcher Alan Ashby faces the challenge of handling their combined power and variety of pitches.
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Mets to sell NL franchise by 1980 season
New York Mets board and shareholders announce plan to sell the National League baseball franchise before 1980. They expect a sale agreement by year end 1979 and NL approval in time to start operations next season.
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Football at a Glance SFran 1 11 0 .083 234 339
Sunday NFL results list New England and Baltimore Kansas City and Oakland plus games across conferences. Notable scores include Washington defeating Dallas 34 20 and Houston routing Cincinnati 42 21 with several OT and close finishes.
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