Eagles stick with rookie kicker Johansson after rough debut
Eagles coach Dick Vermeil defends sticking with Swedish rookie Ove Johansson after he misses two field goals and an extra point in a 14-6 loss to New England. Vermeil says the gamble hasn’t paid off yet but will continue, while focusing on rebuilding a stronger defense.
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Stingers release Trognitz after 10 game trial
Willie Trognitz is cut by the Cincinnati Stingers after a 10 game trial amid a life suspension from the IHL earlier this season. Jeff Allan is also released after 10 games and Bill Gilligan is promoted from Hampton to fill in at center. Fred Brown of the Seattle SuperSonics is sidelined at least two weeks with a knee injury.
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Shift in priorities redefines success in American life
In 1977 a social shift elevates sports and wealth over scholastic achievement. Profiles of top earners show million-dollar contracts for baseball, golf, tennis and boxing stars like Connors, Evert, Vilas, Hamill and Ali, illustrating a national sports boom and changing family priorities.
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Odessa Eagles Meet Midland Lee In Evening Showdown
Odessa hosts Midland Lee for basketball with games at 6:15 and 8 p.m. in the Boys Varsity Tournament. Freshman boys face Andrews at home, while the A&M Club screens the A&M versus Texas game at 1212 S. Cedar at 7 30 p.m.
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