Saints owner cuts purse strings in clash with Stram
New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr. fired back at coach Hank Stram by halting lavish spending on non football items. Mecom cited frivilous purchases such as goal posts carpets and TVs while warning the club faces potential big losses. Stram, shaken, defended the costly training complex as essential to winning.
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Butch Robertson Undergoes Hair and Image Change
Rams linebacker Isiah Robertson reveals a drastic grooming switch and new mindset after a playoff loss. He shaved his head, returned to a neat moustache, and adopts a businesslike look to match his evolving aim to become the best in pro football, embracing training camp and focus on performance. He remains active in community work and reflects on his role and salary while prioritizing football.
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Star studded track meet aims to prove Williams fastest
In Philadelphia four days after the Olympic finale Steve Williams world record holder for the 1M meters seeks to reclaim fastest status in the Bicentennial Meet of Champions. Also in the field are Houston McTrar Don Quarrie and US Olympians including Steve Riddick Mark Litz and Dwayne Evins with James Gilkes attempting a reentry for Guyana. Hasely Crawford of Trinidad is skipping the meet.
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Williams
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Ore
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Jamai
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Mark Litz
Dwayne Evins
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James Gilkes
Biletnikoff Returns to Raider Camp After Absence
Santa Rosa AP report notes Biletnikoff returns to Oakland Raiders practice field with Madden indicating readiness to play. He has not signed 1976 contract, previously fined for missing practice and suspended after threatening boycott during last Saturday’s exhibition loss to Dallas. He states he is back and practicing but unsigned.
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Pro Grid Briefs and Roster Updates
A nebulous recap lists players and injuries across teams including Falcons Broncos Eagles and Panthers with multiple names and positions. It notes players like Jay Demglas Alan Dixon and Pat Curto among others, mentions injured reserve and potential rookies and drafts amid a changing roster landscape.
Rams waive 11 to meet NFL roster limit
The Rams released 11 players to reach the NFL active limit. The team did not list seven players waived who might return if unclaimed. Waived were two second year players Jakowenko of Syracuse and Bill Line of Southern Methodist, plus rookies Rop Davis from Boise State and Mary Crenshaw from Nebraska.
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Vermeil respects Young as Eagles face option impasse
Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil said tight end Charles Young can honor his option and play this season. General manager Jim Murray viewed talks with Young's representative as stalled after meetings in San Diego and Philadelphia. The team also waived 16 players and released running back Po James, while Tom Ingram and Gerry Roberts were cut to reach a 60-player limit.
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Playground softball report at Park Nen EI Dorndis
Fragmentary note details a playground softball event with names like Monroe Ai Maeno Cont Intey Wardlaw and Barvedean. Readable fragments indicate a local school or community park game with players and possibly a coach.
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