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6C Poughkeepsle Journal Thursday, October 3, 1985 Jets give up on $1 million CFL running back By Bill Verner Special la the Journal HEMPSTEAD The Jets gave up Wednesday on running back Cedrle Minter, cutting the Canadian Football League veteran to make roster room for a player who will come off the Injured reserve list later this week After three productive years with the Toronto Argonauts. Minter tlgned a four year, tl 06 million contract and received a 1200,000 bonus from the Jets last year. Highly touted when he arrived, Minter turned out to be a major disappointment. PTagued by injuries last season, he appeared In only eight games. Minter was bothered by injuries during training camp this year and lost his status as a third down when Coach Joe" Walton decided to keep Freeman McNeil in the lineup on third down.

Me was also relieved of punt return duties after several miscalculations against Green Bay; Seattle should rebound By Bob Matthews Gannett News Service The nation's oddsmakers paid Injured San Diego quarterback Dan Fouts an extreme compliment this week by making his Chargers a whopping 12 point underdog Sunday against Seattle. PRO PICKS With a healthy Fouts. the struggling Seahawks probably would've been no more than a six point pick over San Diego But Fouts will be out at least six weeks after suffering torn knee ligaments in a 21 7 loss to Cleveland The experts who make the betting line figure Fouts Is worth almost a touchdown to the Chargers. There probably isn't another player in the NFL whose absence would inspire such a variance in the betting line. "Best Bets" agrees with the odds makers and is making Seattle this week's top pick, The Seahawks were embarrassed In a 21 7 loss in rainy Kansas City.

They should bounce back big Sunday in the dry and friendly confines of the Klngdome. IWJJMiiraftteWWSMrrfprpiftjIfte iitmiu "jr jus. iivw vaiuuic ruuil is. The Chargers lead the series 9 S. but Seattle won 49 3S in San Diego on Sept 13.

This week's gap should be even more decisive. SEATTLE 38, San Diego 14. Sunday's ether game (Home teems In CAPS) Butfelo 11, INOIANAPOUS 10 Could the Colts be overconfident at three point favorites on the heels of a respectable showing In a 25 20 lost to the Jets The Blllt are 0 4 but they've played only one horrible game this season. They're due And Ihe twllch In coach from Kay Stephenson to Hank Bullough can't hurt Series lied 14 14 I Teams split home wins last year, Colts 31 II and Bills 21 IS Chicago 21. TAMPA BAY The unde feated Bears rt favored by eight, but they could be flat coming off emotional 4S 10 home romp over Washington Chicago leads the series 114.

Including 1111 home win Sept Dallas 24. CI ANTS 20 The Glanttare a three point favorite despltea lack of often slve consistency. Dallas should be tired up after losing to New York twice last season, 21 In Giants Stadium and If 7 at home Cowboys lead the series Kill GREEN BAY 20. Detroit It The Pack art probably aren't as lousy as they've looked this season and the Lions are one of Ihe weakest 2 1 teams In memory The oddsmakers agree, favoring Green Bay by live Packers lead the series SI 41 1 Teams split home wins last year. Green Bay 41 and Detroit 21 2t DENVER IS.

Houston 11 The sputter Ing Oiler offense can't match points against John Elway and Co The Broncos look solid as eight point favorites Houston leads the series II 1 1. Last played In lU Kansas City 24. RAIDERS 12 The Raiders used up lots of emotion and capl tallied on a few New England mistakes In last Sunday's 35 20 road victory The Chiefs are a tougher foe and probably won I be so generous The four point spot Is too good to pass up Raiders lead the series 21 2. but Kansas City won 20 at home Sept 12 RAMS 17. Minnesota 10 Quarterback pieter Brock Is heating up for the Rams and running back Eric Dlckerson should be ready for a productive day after taking It easy In last Sunday 17 0 win over Allan la The Vikings Mr9 getting six points and need many more Minnesota leads the series 15 1 1 2 Last played In II New England 21.

CLEVELAND 17 Two hot and cold teams meet hero The Browns ere coming off a victory In San Diego and the Patriots ere coming oil a home toss to the Raiders So take New England with a three point spot. Browns lead the series 2. but the Patriots won 17 14 In Cleveland last year, Jets 2S. CINCINNATI 10 The Jets are getting healthier every week and should continue to roll as one point underdogs to the slow starting Bengals New York leads the series including a 4 21 home win last year Philadelphia 17, NEW ORLEANS 14 The Eagles have been playing eacellenl defense and can win thla gam outright. The three point spot Is a bonus.

Philadelphia leads the series Last played In IM3 MIAMI 20. Pittsburgh 17 The Dolphins art favored by seven but thai seems overly generous against one ol the NFL'a toughest defenses Miami leads Ihe series J. Including a sweep last year. II In Pittsburgh and 45 24 at home in ihe playoffs San Francisco 40. ATLANTA 14 Pity the Falcons The 49trs are coming oil a shocking 20 17 loss to New Orleans and figure to take out their frustrations against San Francisco leads the series 20 17, Including a 15 14 home win Sepl IS Monday night's gam SI.

Louis 27. WASHINGTON 14 How low can they go The Redskins ore two polnl underdogs at homo deservedly so. Unless suddenly prove) otherwise, a let of Washington players went over the hill si mulleneously. Redskins lead the series 47 "We hd to make room on the rosteiV Walton said. "We wanted to make sure we held onto player who were contributing a lot Cedric has not been playing a lot and he's been hurt a lot.

It'i not his fault. He's a good player and a fine young man. It was just a numbers problem." Walton also cut free agent lineman Mark Shumate, which leaves two vacancies to be filled before Sunday's game In Cincinnati. Wide receiver Bobby Humphery is expected to be one of the additions. He's been recovering from a broken wrist suffered during an exhibition game in Cincinnati and will be brought back mainly to return klckoffs.

The other move will probably Involve either defensive back Davlin Mullen or offensive lineman Stan Watdemore. The progress this week ot Injured players at center and In the secondary will determine which one Is activated. Centers Joe Fields (groin pull) and Guy Bingham (thigh bruise) are both listed as questionable and neither practiced Wednesday. If they aren't ready to play Sunday, Ted Bankerwould, start at center and Walton might activate Waldemort at backup snapper. That move would only be made if the defensive backt get better and Mullen isn't needed.

Corners Russell Carter (pinched nerve) and Bobby Jackson (strained hamstring tendon) and safety Harry Hamilton (sprained knee) are also rated questionable for Sunday. Jackson hat been playing with his injury, which Is rfo worse this week. 'Hamilton is "very optimistic" that he will be ready and Carter is unsure. Jackson and Hamilton worked with the team Wednesday, but Carter only watched. Johnny Lynn could start In Carter's comer back slot, with rookie Kerry Glenn taking over the other side if Jackson can't go.

Rook ie Donnie Elder would be the nickel back. Safety Kirk Springs It the only healthy tuner In the secondary and rookie safety Rich Mlano it also ready. The Jets also waived off the Injured list running back Ronny Con and' defensive backs Mike Dennis and George Floyd. Cone was a 10th round draft choice last year who has been sidelined by knee Injury. Floyd, a fourth round pick in 1982.

spent most of hit career on the injured reserve list with knee Injuries. A fifth year free agent, Dennis hat been slowed by an ankle Injury. "They're all healthy," Walton said. "They just didn't fit into our plant and we wanted to let them catch on with someone else." NOTES Arlington High School graduate Bill Johnson Is listed at questionable to Sun day't game, The Bengals fullback hat been hampered by a bad hamstring Jetl Center Guy Bingham received special coaching staff award for "most couragaeout perfor mance" last week against the Colts. He suffered painful thigh bruise In the second quarter, but went the dlsunce In place of Fietds When Hurricane Gloria struck late last week, McNeil teamed with assistant equipment manager Bill Hampton Jr.

lohep Long Islanders by removing live power lines and pushing cart out Of the water with hit pickup truck McNeil, who leads the AFC In rushing with 411 yards, needs 42 to move into fourth place In the Jets' career rushing ttats. He hat J.54S ytrds In his fifth season and Bill MMthli (1960 49) has 1.589 Mark Oastlatau. who appeared on "Late Night with David Letter man" Tuesday, is listed as probable for Sunday's game. Instead of going to a splint last week, he regressed to a larger cast and con, tlnues to suffer swelling in hit broken right thumb. He's dropped 10 pounds to 265 in the tlx weekt since breaking the thumb and tayt the loss will mike" a big difference when It fully heals.

4nm iSP Wr rW amm iaian.ia.iaa.iaalliHol J1 'laAI aWjaaam SHI fHBP? Wh3 af i. aialxtexteesextextH ritjvHt amWWWWWW Wm t.iBlalalalalalalalaHI mk IttmmmmWWlL WL WfWSaW AamWaWa aW I WJwT MkmTjmmm' tototaiaiaiaHLRo Tar Jamaaw ai, mmmLaaaar Jz HsHBHejeaHeHeJaaaVsik steaaaeaHsHseeeevao $JkaW Jk JA 3V sSeSKweWi Clinkscale calls the Giants fake By Bob Glauber Special to the Journal EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Dextor Clinkscale might want to think about requesting a police escort in and out of Giants Stadium Sunday night. By the time the Giants and Cowboys line up for their I m. klckoff, Clinkscale's verbal potshots will have incurred the wrath of 43 Giants players and Giants fans.

"I think it's just a facade that (the Giants) are a potential division winner," Clinkscale, the Cowboys strong safety, aaid Wednesday afternoon during a phone hookup from Dallas. "The Giants are a fake and, right now, they are just Imitating potential conference champions." Clinkscale also took the opportunity to take a potshot at Giants quarterback Phil Simms. "Phil Simms Is a winner. He's strong. He's capable of going 0 for 8 and then killing you.

But I don't think he's a great quarterback. He may be some day, but right now, ha Isn't." Clinkscale said on Monday that the Giants "have a great defense but an offense that goes on the myth that Phil Simms is a great quarterback, which he Isn't." Simms declined to comment cause when the sun sets and the storm begins, 'Thurman's Thieves' are going to steal everything." "Thurman's Thieves" is the nickname Clinkscale has given the Dallas secondary. The Cowboys have Intercepted II passes In their first four games. At their current pace, the Cowboys would break the league record of 49 interceptions for one season. Clinkscale, incidentally, does not have an Interception.

Dennis Thurman, the Dallas nickel back, echoed most of Clinkscale's verbal jousts Wednesday afternoon "My man Clinkscale Is pumped, but it's our sentiments exactly," said Thurman. who has three of the Cowboys' 11 Interceptions. "We feel like we've got to go to New York and take It to the Giants. If you don't take it to them, we're going to get blown out." The Giants appeared more amused than angered by Clinkscale's and Thurman's barbs. Linebacker Harry Carson felt the verbal warfare was uncalled forL "Most guys have too much class for mouthing off' said Carson.

"You cant Intimidate through the media or with words, especially a football player. Talking doesn't do anything. All it does Is show people throughout the league that you don't have any I Phil Simms, being sacked by Philadelphia's Ken Clarke last Sunday, will have to remain in The Associated Press more of an upright position if he is to refute Dextor Clinkscale's comments. Staub is all business at plate Continued from page 1C Milwaukee Brewers. "No one is better at thinking at the plate.

He takes a pitcher deeper into the count more than any hitter I've ever seen," said Jim Frey, former Mets batting coach and present manager of the Chicago Cubs. This could well be Staub's last year playing for the Mets. though he says discussions have been held to insure he will stay with the club in some capacity. Baseball fans" are keenly aware Staub's at bats are numbered. He was cheered everywhere he went this spring training and in almost every city during the regular season even in the major league cities he has left, he is warmly greeted.

"The reaction of the crowd has been very gratifying." said Staub, "Sometimes I'm actually surprised by it. I definitely appreciate It. I think it is their way of recognizing my success over a long period of time, my determination in the last 10 years." "I have never been fast, but no one runs much harder on the base paths. I'm going to keep pushing myself this winter. But next year the Mets have to make a decision about me.

hey have a lot of good young players. I don't tend to be a problem. If it's the best thing for the organiza tion. then I'll be back." "I think there's a chance he'll be back," said Johnson. "He could have been more valuable this year if it wasn't for the Injuries we had to the team.

But he can't run the bases. If we can afford that I like having Rusty on the ballclub. That will be the discussion between Frank Ca then (the CM) and myself during the off season" Like any good hitter. Staub is constantly analyzing data to make the most of each at bat, "I do attempt to go to the plate with some idea of what I want to Staub. who ranks 10th on the all time major league pinch hit list.

"You know the ballpark you're going to be hitting In, you know the weather, the wind conditions, and you (see the defense their playing against you. You have to know the umpire. That's second grade, second semester with me. But when I go to the plate, it's mostly myself and the pitcher and sometimes the catcher who is going to be doing the signal calling. "Once It's two you battle your butt off." Staub's value to the Mets goes beyond his pinch hittlng prowess and his hitting tips to younger teammates, some more than half his age.

Besides being heavily involved in New York area charities and the community as the owner of an Eastside eatery renowned for its ribs, he is a reliable guide through the unsteady terrain of a pennant race for a young team. His sense of humor is a salve that can quickly remove the sting of defeat, "When you win? it's easier to be loose," said you can make it loose for everybody, it's that much easier to handle losing. Take the other day. Roger (McDowell) came in yesterday (after failing in relief against the Pirates). We won the game but you want to get the tension and the doubt out.

I said: 'Way to make it exciting. Rojl' We laughed and it's over "We have a resiliency on this ball club that's outstanding. This is the best club I've ever been associated with in terms of that. Regardless of how it ends up this year, this club played championship baseball." Through the years. Rusty Staub has done that In each of his 22 seasons.

Wednesday on Clinkscale's criticism. rutirierDa9S JtrtK viessr "VU? JT fers to do his talkinYon the Held SiiAcSatfty wWreTeTveruJiAii daySiight. son, whose pass patterns will proba Clinkscale, who seemed to enjoy bly cross Clinkscale's path Sunday. the attention his malevolent com found the strong safety's barbs comical. "I heard about it, and I was laugh I ing," taid Johnson.

"Maybe after the game you can say something Ilk that, but not before. It's going to be a wild one Sunday." NOTES Defensive end Catty Merrill, who ended his three month contract holdout this reported to his first practice Wednesday after noon. "I'm glad to have the opportu I nity to play in New York." taid Mer rill, who inked a contract late Tuesday night reportedly worth 1800.000 for three years. "I didn't know if I'd be shipped off or not. All I want to do i now Is contribute to the team." Giants may activate safety Kenny Hill by Friday.

Hill, who has missed the first four games with a hamstring pull, would fill roster spot of safety Bill Currier (back), who was put on injured reserve Saturday, If Giants feel Merrill is ready to play Sunday against the Cowboys, they may activate him instead of Hill. ments received from about 40 members of the New York media, had more to say about the Giants. A lot more. "I hate the Giants because they beat us twice last year," said Clinkscale, referring to the plants' first season sweep of the Cowboys since 1963. "It was a great shock to lose to the Giants.

We didn't lost to the Giants twice. They beat us twice. We're going to try to do something about It." Clinkscale fired the first salvos for Sunday's game in the Tuesday editions of the Dallas Morning News. He. told Cowboys beat reporter Gary Myers that he had a few things to say about the Giants.

Among them were the following; "New York may have been struck by Hurricane Gloria, but she did not contain the intensity or the fury the Cowboys will bring," taid Clinkscale. "My advice to the people of New York is to secure all valuables, be NFL, FBI investigating charges against Dallas Success breeds foreign contempt Continued from page 1C Oh. but this is different. This Is about foreign players coming to our turf to play a game which they can teach us something about. It's unfortunate that Saugertles has selected this situation to take its stand.

It doesn't speak well for American tolerance and fair play. The MHAL has been bristling over this controversy for a couple of years. Fingers were pointed at Cole, man High School the past two years because of the presence of two Swedish transfer students on its basketball team. Thoae teams were both very sucessful. And last year, Highland's soccer team won the state title thanks In no small measure to En.

glsh transfer David Cooper, aa AIR If Onteora were fielding a losing team, one assumes Saugertles would pursue the issue with less teal. No one has questioned the legitimacy of New York Military Academy's soccer team, although the Cadets have fielded foreign players for several years. They also haven't won many titles. It must be re Cmphasized that the league approved the eligibility of alt those players. It Is presumptuous of Saugerties to decide on its own who Is eligible and who Isn't.

That could lead to just as chaotic a situation as open recruiting. Saugertles deserves league reprimand for its action, and should question whether it can remain in a league it doesn't trust to enforce the rules. If the current guidelines are Inadequate, the. MHAL will just have to set better guidelines. good players.

It could lead schools to question a students' parentage or background, which might be a violation or civil rights. And someday, it could be Saugertles' students who are challenged, and not just the for elgn ones, America, especially, it supposed to be above that, A large part of the experience of American high school education is participation in extra curricular activities. Foreign students are here for that total cultural experience and to enrich their own lives and opportunities. It would be unfair to all students to deny foreigners that experience. The principle behind foreign "exchange" is that the visitors share their talents and knowledge with their hosts, Americans can aUo.leara from their foreign classmates.

Continued from page 1C "I'm the one who handled the report and I'm the one that decided what to do with it." Slano said. "Nothing was done here because nothing should have been done." 77ie News said the statements about the Cowboys were contained in a December 1982 report by former FBI Special Agent Daniel Mitrione. who then was in good standing with the agency but has since pleaded guilty in Miami to federal charges of bribery, conspiracy and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. "I think that tells you something about the story right HUGH GREEN there," said Schramm. "Nobody believes a thing this guy says.

The whole thing Is ridiculous." "I'm not naive on the matter of drugs in sports," said Schramm. "I've seen too much of what's happening in baseball. I'm for hanging them (the players) If they do It (cocaine). But it's not right to prosecute them if you don't have a substantial base to suspect anything." Grown walks exit tWct TAMPA. FU.

Hugh Green, who last; week expressed ua. at the dub's' training complex, but did not Join teammates for an after, noon practice. "I don't know what happened." the coach taid. "I have not talked to him and I have no idea where he is or what he's thinking about. It was totally unexpected." Green, a fifth year pro who was the seventh overall gick In the 1981 NFL draft.

Is the team's second leading tackier through four games. Roldort may start Hilger MANHATTAN BEACH. Calif. Coach Tom Fiores of the Raiders said there's a good possibility that rookie Rusty Hilger will be the starting quarterback for his team against Kansas City Sunday, Hilger, a sixth round draft selection, was called upon during the Raiders 13 20 victory at New England last Sunday when Marc Wilton suffered a sprained ankle. "At this point It's about 50 50, but Marc Is quite a bit improved today," Fiores said.

"He's walking without a limp and he says he feels much better." Wilson look over as the Raiders' first string quarterback on Sept. 22 when Jim Plunkett suffered a disloC. cated left shoulder. Dlckety rattirns to starting role XJREEN BAY. Wit.

Veteran Lynn Dickey will be the Packers' starting quarterback In Sunday's game against Central Division rival Detroit, Greea Bay Coach Forrest Gregg announced. ic jll Teams spin noma wins tesi year, tar America selection. m. i iil ai i i tor in kA kaam ri.mi im 11 I au lu i.i a a. rr b.mi mh ai iu ramn a ik .1 teinnlno teams outright (XI tl tor Ihe tea son): 4 10 picking winners aaainti the point spread (20 14 for the seesonlj Seal Set" San Francisco tool New Orleans, JO 17.

had been burnt too many times. If it had to protest, it should have. But it should have let the kids play and taken it up with the league. easy for schools to question the eligi bility 01 opponents because of what their names are or where they come from or merely because they art from tfceOnteora players. But they did get a telling lesson la poor sportsmanship from the people who run Saugertles athletics.

camp, week, citing a lack of motivation. 'walked out of the team's Coach Leemaa Bennett said. "Ill get myself ready to play, That's Bennett said the two time Pro Bowl what I'll do the rest of the year, I'll selectioa attended snonina meetings give it the best shot can,".