Chiefs face transition after two lean seasons
Kansas City Chiefs coach Paul Wiggin navigates a rebuilding phase after consecutive five and nine records. QB Mike Livingston emerges as the starter with Lenny Dawson shadow fading, while a young group including Henry Marshall Larry Brunson Walter White and Billy Masters develops around a shifting offense and aging backs Woody Green Ed Podolak MacArthur Lane.
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Paul Wiggin
Chiefs
Henry Marshall
Larry Brunson
Walter White
Billy Masters
White
Chiefs 1977 Outlook: Defense Weak, Offense Mixed in AFC West
The Chiefs lineup centers on Jack Rudnay with Charley Getty moved to guard and Matt Herkenhoff at tackle. Defensive line shows sieve-like problems despite Wilbur Young’s veteran presence. Linebackers aging with Willie Lanier at risk. secondary strengthened by Gary Barbaro Tim Gray and rookie Gary Green. Stenerud and Wilson praised for kicking. overall enthusiasm high but defense vulnerable. project final standing fourth in the AFC West.
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Jack Rudnay
Charley Getty
Matt Herkenhoff
Joph Rod Walter
Wilbur Young
Thomas Howard
Texas Tech
Willie Lanier
Jimbo Elrod
Gary Barbaro
Tim Gray
Gary Green
Emmitt Thomas
Jan Stenerud
Jerrel Wilson
Chiefs
Woody Green
Pele says retirement final but one skeptic remains
Pele announces final retirement plan with one caveat, as he will play a first half for the Cosmos and second half for Santos at Giants Stadium. Enzo Magnozzi, a longtime soccer official, predicts Pele will return for more money, recalling past retirements and his drawn power at Yankee Stadium.
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Milton Richman
UPI
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Cosmos
Enzo Magnozzi
Santos
Southern New York State Soccer Association
U.S. Soccer Federation
Magnozzi
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Sacces
New York Americans
Spartacus
Livorno
Tuscany
Mario
Inter- Milan
Yankee Stadium
Eusebio
Black Panther
Martha White's 24 Ken's Mobil 19 in open league play
Martha White's players Martha White and Perry Pitney led a high scoring win over Ken's Mobil as Pitney went 4-5 with two doubles and Craig Yates added 3-4 for Martha's. Brad Johnson homered for Ken's Mobil.
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Mobil
Perry Pitney
Craig Yates
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Brad Johnson
Ken's
Fat Jax
Lompoc Lumber
Fred Smitley
Bob Alford
Pace Jax
Don Holloway
Steve Creco
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Roger Laffy
J. Costal Ag
Chem
FCS
Stan Painter
Coastal
Ray Cahn
Linde
Chevron
Doug Trulock
Linde’s
Bob Thompson
Jax
Tag's
Liquor Emporium
Dave McNamee
Mike Rivera
Russ Samaniego
Tag
Bob Lawrence
Ken Murphy
Jim Clesson
Pico
U-Save
Ed Breen
Monte Wise
FCI
Martha Wise
Jose Rocha
Brad Yates
Baseball League Leaders From The United Press International
National League leaders include Parker Pitler batting .345 with 132 games and 539 at bats. Stennett Pit 116/453 for .336. Simmns St.L 124/428 .332. Griffey Cin 128/489 .323. American League features Carew Min 130/518 .378 and Rice Bos 130/529 .319 with others close behind. Pitching leaders list Reuschel Chi 19-5 NL and Ryan Cal 17-13 AL. ERA leaders include Candelaria Pit 2.47 and Tanana Cal 2.41. strikeout leaders include Niekro Mil 219 and Seaver Cin 167.
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National League
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Stennett Pit
Simmns St.l
Griffey Cin
Triplin St.l
Smith LA
Luznski Phil
Foster Cin
Hendrick SD
Valatine Mil
Muphry St
American League
ABH Pet. Carew
Bostock
Rivers NY
Singston Bas
Bailor Tor
Rice Bos
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Zisk Chi
Hargrve Tex
Foster
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Scott
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Torrez
Colborn
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Hooton
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Lees
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Rogers
Mil
Koosman
Cie
Eckersley
Clev
Standings and Friday Baseball Probables From UPI
Standings show New York five Seattle four Cleveland four Boston three Kansas City five Texas four Oakland four Minnesota three Detroit five Milwaukee two. Probable pitchers listed for Cleveland Lee at 2 p.m. Arroyo in Milwaukee 8:30 p.m. Goltz for Minnesota against Oakland.
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Kaw City
Minn
Harris to Start for Chargers Against Rams in Preseason Clash
James Harris gains the San Diego starting nod against his former teammates as the Chargers face the Rams who have edged in only one of four exhibition games. Haden starts for the Rams in the first half with Namath in the second. Fouts remains unsigned amid contract disputes.
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UPI
James Harris
San Diego
Chargers
Rams
Pat Haden
Joe Namath
Oakland Raiders
Oakland
Kansas City
Char
Gers
Tommy Prothro
Harris
Haden
Namath
Dan Fouts
Gene Klein
NFL
Chuck Knox
Knox
Wendell Tyler
Ucla
Jim Jodat
Carthage
Wisconsin
Rich Saul
Washington Redskins
Ron
Open Stock Car Event at Santa Maria With 4000 Prize
A large field of about 60 entries is expected for Sunday's open stock car race at Santa Maria Speedway. The 100 lap event offers 4000 in prize money with top contenders including Vic Irvan Sonny Easley Al Blading Jim Robinson Steve McGuire and local point leader Dan Simkins. Time trials start at 7 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m.
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Santa Maria Speedway
Vic Irvan
Salinas
Sonny Easley
al Blading
Jim Robinson
Saugus
Steve McGuire
Doug Fort
Speedway
Pacific Hockey League grants four California franchises
The Pacific Hockey League awarded franchises to San Diego Long Beach Oakland and San Francisco at a league meeting. Two more are under consideration Seattle Albuquerque Tucson and Fresno. James Browitt named commissioner with league office in Long Beach. Each club must carry five American born players.
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UPI
Pacific Hockey League
California
Long Beach
Oakland
San Francisco
Seattle
Albuquerque
Tucson
Ariz
Fresno
Calif
James Browitt
Indianapolis Racers
World Hockey Association
Shavers Predicts KO In Ali Title Fight
Earnie Shavers, calling himself a young 33, predicted a seventh round knockout of Muhammad Ali in the September 29 title bout. He spoke to about 50 underprivileged youngsters at his birthday party at Turkana Farms in Calcutta Ohio.
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Ohio
UPI
Earnie Shavers
Young
Muhammad Ali
Turkana Farms
Village CC women golfers claim Medallion Day honors
Medallion Day at Village Country Club highlighted by Joe Bradshaw as medallion winner and Virgie Burger posting the low putts with 26. First Flight finishers included Gema Freas Virgie Burger Norma Stillman and Marge Jensen. Second Flight lists Bradshaw Staffel Stock and Mc Clendon. Third Flight honors Kenworthy Davenport Russell Lom bardi. Fourth Flight tied for third includes Mc Namee Griffin Bolis Patterson.
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Village Country Club
Benny Benedict
Marguerite Bledsoe
Neva Rummonds
Chat Carmine
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Bledsoe
Debbie
Bill Lockwood
John Vass
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John Russell
George Janatsch
Marlar Stewart
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Randy Stewart
Bob Smith
Clint Ingles
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Lee Irvine
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Russell
Jack White
Ed Blair
Herb Shears
Ray Buckley
Bill Schultz
Archie Nagle
Louie Poloni
Bernie Moulton
Nels Lund
Bob Vossler
Wray Stitch
Duke
Fred
Mildred Morgan
Jeanette Lombardi
Gema Freas
Virgie Burger
Norma Stillman
Marge Jensen
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