Chiefs face crucial year amid aging core and rising rivals
The feature analyzes the Kansas City Chiefs as a pivotal season looms with veteran stars like Len Dawson and Jan Stenerud, while younger talent from Morris Stroud to Dennis Homan must step up. It notes offensive struggles, strong defense, and potential impact of Big Eight college revenue moves on professional football.
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Big Eight Football Drills Highlight Varying Setbacks
Coaches saw brisk drills across the Big Eight with Kansas State hampered by a stomach virus that sidelined about 20 players, while top Wildcats remained healthy. Nebraska scrimmaged well, Missouri’s Ed Johndrow hurt but expected back, Oklahoma State impressed with a five touchdown closed drill, and Iowa State’s Majors set ambitious goals ahead of the Nov. 27 rematch.
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Royals poised to halt Red Sox bid in pennant chase
Kansas City aims to split the series as Boston trails 11 straight losses by the Royals in the current set. Clemons notches his first major league win in relief, pitching 4 2 3 innings with six strikeouts. Patek lifts his stolen base total to 45, one shy of Brock. Boston fields Culp against Wright in tonight’s finale.
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City policemen suspended after Rico Carty incident
Three Atlanta police officers were suspended without pay after a late night clash with Dominican baseball star Rico Carty and his brother in law. Mayor Sam Massell condemned the brutality and ordered charges considered against Carty while two off duty officers were later identified as involved. Carty sustained facial bruises and a broken finger in the fight.
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Dickey Earns Start In Houston Oilers Cowboys Exhibition
In an exhibition at the Astrodome the Texas rivalry features rookie Lynn Dickey starting for Houston against Roger Staubach and the Dallas Cowboys. The game caps a weekend schedule that includes nine Saturday and two Sunday exhibitions, with Jets at Chiefs Monday. Staubach’s status for the Cowboys remains uncertain.
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Ryun Works Out in UCSB Region
Miler Jim Ryun began workouts at the University of California Santa Barbara region in Goleta California as he prepares for the indoor track season. He and his wife have moved from Oregon and occupy a home overlooking the Pacific Ocean while he competes for the La Goleta Track Club coached by Pete Petersons.
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Top Stars Fall Early in United States Match Play Golf
Arnold Palmer survived as Ray Floyd Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were upset in the first round at Pinehurst as the 200000 championship began. Palmer praised the format while noting it is tougher and demands consistent play over 18 holes.
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McBreen Sets 400 Meter Freestyle World Record
Tom McBreen from San Mateo California nearly skipped finals yet surged to a world record 4 02 1 in the 400 meter freestyle at the National AAU Championships. He outpaced a stellar field including Gunnar Larsson and John Kinsella as Mark Spitz set another world mark in the 100 meter butterfly. Susie Atwood won the women's 200 meter backstroke and Charles Campbell led in the men's 200 meter backstroke.
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Standings and schedule blur in chaotic league update
A cluttered standings snippet lists teams such as New York and Montreal with scattered scores like 4 1 and 6 4. Multiple game-night schedules follow with matches including Chicago at Baltimore and Milwaukee at Cleveland, though lines are garbled and inconsistent.
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Yesterday’s Stars Shine in Big League Wins
Jay Wilthe of the Padres scattered six hits and fanned nine as San Diego beat Philadelphia 6 7. The May Reds crushed the Cubs 9 to 4 with 8th and 36th homers driving in five runs.
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