NFL drug tale gains validity shocks fans and players
Solomon Freelon of the Houston Oilers told the AP he met Roxie Rice a 19 year old woman linked to narcotics claims involving several NFL teams She said she was a medical researcher from Ghana and he saw no drugs Rice faced fraud charges in St Louis and a lie detector test was planned Police memo says she claimed to transport briefcases with drugs to NFL cities and took orders from players The NFL said it is investigating with teams including the Oilers Redskins Cardinals Chargers Lions Chiefs Bengals
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Browns name Forrest Gregg as new head coach
Forrest Gregg, 41, a Lombardi protégé and former Packers stalwart, was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Gregg, previously Browns offensive line coach, vows hard training and firm rules while deciding his staff with owner Art Modell.
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Walton's 25 Points Not Enough in Blazers Loss
Walton scores 25 and grabs 11 as Portland falls 96-94 to Detroit. Lanier nets 25 for the Pistons while Portland's Walton reflects on the tough road of his rookie NBA season. Other NBA results include Washington 97 Kansas City Omaha 88 and Boston 110 New Orleans 102.
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Modell Denies NFL Drug Ring Allegations
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell rejects a St Louis drug ring report as unsubstantiated. NFL officials and Forrest Gregg downplay the allegations while Gregg supports a drug free team policy. Browns players Walter Johnson and Gloster Richardson previously faced drug arrests.
Yankee Pitcher Rudy May Eyed As Starter In 1975
New York AP reports manager Bill Virdon expects Rudy May to be a key starter in 1975. Acquired last June from the California Angels May posted a 2.29 ERA with eight wins in 12 decisions and completed eight of 15 starts.
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