West Named Lakers Coach After Feud Resolution
Los Angeles AP reports Jack Kent Cooke ends feud with Jerry West and names the former all star guard coach of the Lakers. West signs a contract amid reports of a five year offer to Bill Sharman for a front office role and Kareem Abdul Jabbar enters his second year under the new regime. West promises defense and movement with new coaching staff and notes his eagerness to return to basketball after a two year hiatus.
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Old Pac-8 Football Preview Signals Coaching Shakeup
Pac-8 reshapes for 1976 with four new head coaches under 35, including UCLA's Terry Donahue. Ricky Bell and Joe Roth lead Heisman chase as offenses look to explode behind new styles and returning stars across Southern Cal, UCLA, Washington State, Oregon State, Stanford, and Oregon.
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Scott Phillips
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Wally Henry
Don Pederson
Rick Walker
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Baseball Scoreboard shows tight Detroit win over California
Detroit 4 California 3 led the day's results while Milwaukee topped Kansas City 6 4 and Cleveland beat Texas 7 3 Boston 4 Chicago 2. Friday slate lists Oakland at Boston California at New York Minnesota at Detroit Kansas City at Milwaukee Baltimore at Chicago Cleveland at Texas.
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Baseball Meeting Postponed in St Louis
ST LOUIS AP A meeting of six National League club owners scheduled here next week has been postponed until after the baseball season. A spokesman for August A Busch Jr president of the St Louis Cardinals said the committee headed by John McHale of the Montreal was to study the league's future and Feeney's leadership. The meeting was called off due to difficulty in gathering all club owners during the season.
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Bowling Scores Powerhouse Bowl Meet Highlights Top Handicaps
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Brewers Rally to Top Royals Behind Thomas Homer
Milwaukee Brewers beat Kansas City 6-4 as Gorman Thomas slugged a three run homer in the second inning and Von Joshua and George Scott added triples. Danny Frisella earned his eighth save as the Brewers improved to 53 62. Leonard took the loss for the Royals while Jerry Augustine earned the win. Thomas raised his average to 210 after adding a single in the sixth.
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al Cowens
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Steve Mingeri
NCAA rejects plan for a separate Super Division
In Kansas City AP reports the NCAA declined to form a new Super Division by breaking away from existing football divisions. The proposal from seven major conferences sparked continued discussion but lacks Council support. next meeting in New Orleans could revisit it, though unlikely to gain approval.
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NFL Owners Postpone Roster Cut Decision
In New York NFL owners delay setting regular season roster size amid contract talks with players union. By next preseason cut 49 players per club, expansion teams at 60. Rozelle cites possible vote on a collective bargaining agreement before season start.
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Matuszak's Status Uncertain With Chiefs Redskins Showdown
Kansas City faces Washington in third exhibition as John Matuszak's health remains in doubt. An illness diagnosed as low blood sugar sidelined the 6-8 280-pound end, with coach Paul Wiggin noting the case is a Chiefs family matter and could affect his playing future.
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