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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

04 Mar 1983

Page 20

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1983

Page

20

USFL Debuts Sunday Amid Hype and Big Signings

The United States Football League launches its 12 team spring season with a two year TV deal and a roster including Herschel Walker. Veterans like Greg Landry and Cedrick Hardman join from NFL plus college stars. Coaches such as George Allen and Red Miller headline a league backed by up to $60 million in investment and ABC ESPN contracts.

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New York UPI United States Football League USFL Herschel Walker Walker New Jersey Generals Georgia Generals Chet Simmons Greg Landry Stan White Chicago Mike Friede New Jersey Cedrick Hardman Raymond Chester Oakland Anthony Carter Michigan Kelvin Bryant North Carolina Craig James Southern Methodist Tim Spencer Ohio State Tom Ramsey UCLA Irv Eatman Wagon Train Friede George Allen Chuck Fairbanks Red Miller John Ralston Hugh Campbell Ray Jauch ABC ESPN SMU Pony Express Federal Express Washington Federals Edmonton Eskimos Philadelphia Stars Jim Mora Boston Breakers Dick Coury NFL Mike Livingston Andy Johnson Billy Taylor Roman Gabriel Randy Vataha Chicago Blitz Edward Dietrich Sparks Allen Tim Wrightman Bears Trumaine Johnson Grambling Michigan Panthers Peter Spivak Panthers Jim Stanley David Greenwood Wisconsin Whit Taylor Vanderbilt Tampa Bay Bandits John Bassett WFL Memphis Larry Csonka Paul Warfield Jim Kiick Bassett Steve Spurrier John Reaves Birmingham Stallions Rollie Dotsch Pittsburgh Steeler Reggie Collier Southern Mississippi St. Louis Cardinals Tom Banks Pacific Los Angeles Express Edmonton Anthony Davis Southern California Oakland Invaders Denver Gold Broncos Bo Matthews Larry Canada Terry Miller Arizona Wranglers Doug Shively Wranglers Shively Aaron Mitchell Dallas Cowboys Calvin Murray
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Las Vegas Bets On New USFL To Attract Fans

Las Vegas bookmakers posted betting lines for the USFL’s first season games drawing attention from bettors. Oddsmaker Sonny Reizner and colleague Bob Martin say the lines add legitimacy to the fledgling league despite a lack of history. Reizner notes Walker’s signing shifts point spreads and outlines his handicap method using coaches, colleges, and ticket sales before admitting the outcome remains an educated guess.

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USFL Herschel Walker Las Vegas Sonny Reizner Reizner Bob Martin
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All-Pro Dan Ross to join USFL Boston Breakers

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro tight end Dan Ross signed with the Boston Breakers of the USFL for 1984. Breakers president Caporale confirmed the deal after Bengals declined a buyout offer valued over 1.5 million dollars over four years. Ross, a Boston native, had a 71 catch season in 1981 and 47 receptions last year.

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Cincinnati UPI Cincinnati Bengals Dan Ross Boston Breakers United States Football League Breakers Robert Caporale Bengals Manger Mike Brown Ross Brown Tom Toner Caporale The Boston Northeastern University Cris Collinsworth
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Redskins Re-Sign Riggins To Multi-Year Deal

Washington owner Jack Kent Cooke announced the Redskins have re signed running back John Riggins to a multi year contract. Terms were not disclosed and Cooke said the deal will cover the remainder of his playing days. Riggins expressed satisfaction with the agreement.

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Washington UPI Washington Redskins John Riggins Jack Kent Cooke Redskins Cooke Michigan Panthers Riggins NFL
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