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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1974

Page

13

WFL defense in Bengals lawsuit nears closing phase

In Cincinnati AP report the World Football League moves to finish its defense in the Bengals case seeking to halt WFL offers to Bengals players under contract and force Virginia Ambassadors to return a 150000 bonus to Bergey. WFL and Pro Football Players Association attack Rozelle Rule as limiting player options. Bergey cites family security and intent to play for Cincinnati next two seasons.

Cincinnati World Football League Cincinnati Bengals U.S. District Court David S. Porter National Football League Bengals WFL Bengal Virginia Ambassadors Bill Bergey Pat Matson John Shinners Rufus Mayes Bob Johnson Ken Anderson Bob Trumpy Dave Lewis NFL Pro Football Players Association Pete Rozelle Bergey Virginia

Green And White Club Honors Four At Banquet

The Green and White Club will honor four individuals at its 13th annual recognition banquet at the Convocation Center. Athens physician Dr. William H. Allen Jr. Canton McKinley coach Robert L. Rupert former Bobcat star J. David Scott and Wheelersburg coach Ed Miller join senior OU athletes and a Senior Athlete of the Year award. Woody Hayes to give main address at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. Attendees enter through the Pass Gate.

Athens Ohio University Ohio Milt Taylor Ohio State Woody Hayes William H. Allen Jr O’bleness Memorial Hospital J. David Scott Robert L. Rupert Canton McKinely High School Ed Miller Wheelersburg High School Dr. Allen Danville W. Va Athens High School Allen Scott Pennsylvania Canton Lehman High School Canton Rupert Associated Press United Press International Canton McKinley Cincinnati Elder Miller Eastern Kentucky University

Walton Signs With Portland Trail Blazers

UCLA star Bill Walton agreed to a multiyear contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, with an estimated at least 2 million dollars. Walton aims to buy acreage for vegetables and retreat from the spotlight, said adviser Sam Gilbert.

Portland Bill Walton UCLA Portland Trail Blazers National Basketball Association Walton Sam Gilbert Trail Blazers Herman Sarkowsky West Coast San Diego Conquistadors

Walton weighing pro options after NBA interest

Conquistadors General Manager Alex Groza says a deal for Walton depended on his choice. Walton would visit Portland on Saturday and could relocate if pleased, after a UCLA career that includes 1,370 rebounds and 1,767 points. He turns 22 on November 5.

Conquistadors Alex Groza Walton San Diego Leonard Bloom Sarkowsky Portland UCLA

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