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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1977

Page

13

Quarterback churn as NFL rosters shrink to 52

The Associated Press details mass NFL cuts with trades and signings. Gary Marangi leaves Buffalo for Green Bay, joining Bart Starr’s reshaped Packers. Randy Johnson earns a late shot, while Joe Gilliam and Steve Spurrier face uncertain futures amid waivers and cuts. Jack Lambert signs a $1.2 million, five year deal as teams prune rosters.

Associated Press National Football League Gary Marangi Buffalo Green Bay Packers Randy Johnson Marangi Bart Starr Starr Green Bays Johnson Lynn Dickey Atlanta Kandy Joe Gilliam

Englishman's Dream Realized as Soccer Explodes in U S

AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley profiles Clive Toye and his 1970s campaign to popularize soccer in the United States. From a shoestring start with five teams and 1,500 fans to luring Pele with a $4.7 million contract, Toye helped grow the NASL to 18 teams and millions of fans, predicting further expansion in the next decade.

United States Clive Toye Pele Meadowlands Toye Cosmos Chicago Sting Rockefeller Plaza Phil Woosnam Atlanta St. Louis Dallas Kansas City Baltimore Atlanta Stadium

Large Field May Spoil Haughton's Hambletonian Bid

Du Quoin AP A 16 horse field for 3 year old trotters could spoil Billy Haughton's bid to win the Hambletonian. Green Speed and Cold Comfort head the entries with Beverly Lloyd's outfit favored to win. Jodevin Reprise and Jorgy Hanover share early second choices after strong Futurity showing.

Haughton Steve Lobell Cold Comfort Reprise Jodevin du Quoin State Fairgrounds Christopher T Beverly Lloyd Green Speed HPH Peter Jorgy Hanover Indianapolis

U S Track Team Faces Talent Flood At World Cup

United States head coach Stan Huntsman says depth is the main issue as the U S team prepares for the World Cup in Düsseldorf. No injuries or heavy training concern the three day meet, with decisions looming on the 200 meters and relay lineups. Steve Williams Clancy Edwards and Steve Riddick are among the possible entrants. The Cup runs Friday through Sunday at Rhine Stadium.

Duesseldorf West Germany United States Stan Huntsman The Rhine Stadium Huntsman University of Tennessee Steve Williams San Diego Clancy Edwards Silvio Leonard Sofia Steve Riddick

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