Harris at odds with Chiefs as cornerstone contract fails
Kansas City cornerback Eric Harris, signed for over a million, has yet to play a down amid injuries and a clash with coach Marv Levy. Harris says Levy threatened suspension if he does not report, while players wonder when he will contribute to the Chiefs’ rebuilding effort.
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Speedboat Races Set At Garnett
Last year's national champion Ken Bayer of Tulsa will headline an American Outboard Federation sanctioned speedboat meet at Lake Garnett near noon on Sunday Aug 31. Five hydroplane and five runabout classes race three laps per heat around a quarter mile oval, with two heats per race and two 20 lap features at day’s end. Gates open 9 am with pits open 11 am to noon for driver meet. Call 448-3121 for details.
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Watsons 65 Leads Top Trio In World Series Of Golf
Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Lee Trevino led the field with a 1 under par 59 best-ball in the first round at Firestone South. Watson shot 65 while Nicklaus and Trevino posted 68 and 69 as heavy rain and mud hindered play. Defending champion Lon Hinkle tied at 68 amid tough conditions.
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Lon Hinkle
Hinkle
Mike Reid
Hale Irwin
Legion Central States Roundup Scores From Richfield
In Richfield Minnesota the American Legion Central States tournament second round saw Richfield 8 over Rapid City, Topeka 3 over Omaha, Crestwood 6 over Jamestown, and Economy-Fenton 8 over Des Moines.
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Hassey powers Indians past Royals despite pinch hit swap
Ron Hassey delivers a three run homer in the first and tops the Indians to a 4-3 lead as Cleveland counters Rick Waits against Kansas City. Bo Diaz pinch hits for Diaz and the Royals rally with White and Washington homers before Sid Monge and Victor Cruz close the game. George Brett slips to .404 as Busby falls to 0-3.
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Jamie Quirk
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Quirk
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Royals Sign Cardenal to bolster right-handed punch
Kansas City Royals sign veteran outfielder Jose Cardenal, 36, after releasing reliever Rawly Eastwick to clear roster space. Cardenal, who batted .274 lifetime, has played for AL clubs California Cleveland Milwaukee and NL teams San Francisco St Louis Chicago Philadelphia, primarily as a pinch hitter and reserve.
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AFC West Preview Points to Chargers Yet Tough Race
The 1979 AFC West aims to follow San Diego Chargers as the potential repeat champ but faces strong challenges. Denver adds Matt Robinson to boost offense while Seattle seeks a breakthrough. Oakland adds Dan Pastorini amid uncertainty. Kansas City shows improvement with Levy era gains.
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Kellen Winslow
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Richard Todd
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Tom Jackson
Joe Rizzo
Bob Swenson
Louis Wright
Seattle
Seahawks
Jim Zorn
Steve Largent
Sam McCullum
Steve Raibie
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NFL
Dave Casper
Raymond Chester
Oakland
Marv Levy
Chiefs
Thomas Howard
Gary Spani
Frank Manumalenga
Whitney Paul
Gary Barbaro
Gary Green
Ted McKnight
Tony Reed
James Hadnot
Texas Tech
Steve Fuller
Fuller
Yankees stumble as Mariners hand four unearned runs in first
Yankees miscue filled first inning with four unearned Seattle runs and failed to score after bases loaded with none out in ninth, dropping a 6-4 decision to Seattle. Orioles crushed California 7-1, pushing win streak. Indians edge Royals 4-3, Brett homers in four at bats, batting .404.
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