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FAGE20 by Steve K. Walz Here and there In the new careers' depart­ ment, Johnny Bench joins Bryant Gumble and Cyndy Garvey on NBC's 'Games People Play' prime-time sports drivel. The slugging catcher might have been better off doing those commer­ cials that have been kibbitzing "No drips, no runs, no errors." The rich get richer. Such is the case with the Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders. Already blessed with a top-notch broadcasting crew, consisting of Ed Westfall and CBS' Tim Ryan, the Isles just inherited veteran play-by-play man Jiggs McDonald. The exciting sportscaster began his hockey career as the L A. Kings announcer and moved to Atlanta where he did the Flames games. When Atlanta moved to Calgary, Jiggs decided to pack it in and looked for a new associa­ tion. Jiggs won an Emmy in 1968 for his fine work. New York--Somebody in the American League office here should put a posse together and round up those Texas Rangers who have been nothing short of embarrassing. For the past three years, the Rangers have had the talent to challenge teams like the K.C. Royals and California Angels for the Western Division flag only to fall apart all at once. Perhaps they should be dubbed the Texas Rejects.' During the past few years the Rangers front office has acquired malcontents like Mickey Rivers, Ed Figueroa, Doc Medich and Sparky Lyle from the Yanks. Richie Zisk and Al Oliver who were once bonafide stars have become lackadaisical and seem to have lost the competitive spirit which made them sought-after com­ modities. Sweeping changes are needed down in Arlington at once! ***** *** TV COMfULOa tfRVtCft, MC ***** *** The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee recently named its NFL Team of the 70 s. Here are their starting offensive and defensive teams: Quarter­ back: Terry Bradshaw; Running backs: O.J. Simpson and Walter Payton; Tight End: Dave Casper; Wide Receivers: Drew Pearson and Lynn Swann; Punter: Ray Guy; Kicker: Garo Ypremian; Kick-returner: Rick Upchurch; Center: Jim Langer; Guards: Larry Little and Joe DeLamiellure; Tackles: Ron Yary and Art Shell; Defensive Tackles: Bob Lilly and Joe Greene; Middle Linebacker: Dick Butkus; Defensive Ends: Jack Youngblood and Carl Eller; Outside Linebackers: Jack Ham and Ted Hendricks; Cornerbacks: Willie Brown and Jim Johnson; Safeties: Ken Houston and Cliff Harris; Coach: Don Shula. *****