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PAGE TUtSStJAY, MAttCH MBX1A, TEXAS Heisman Trophy Winner Signs With Los Angeles By RON ROACH AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) John Cappelletti, who said he didn't want to carry the World Football League on his shoulders, took perhaps $250,000 less to sign his contract with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. The Heisman Trophy-winning running back from Penn State told a news conference Monday in Ram-owner Carroll Rosenbloom's office that the family personality of the Ram organization was a key factor in his and Los Angeles were asked to make final offers last week, and both did so Friday. "They were locked into their final offers," he said, stressing that Cappelletti did not want to play one against the other. "The money was substantially less," Kapstein said. "We're not creating any new horizons.

It is a traditional contract for a first-round running back drafted in the NFL." Rosenbloom, who had advised Cappelletti to take $500,000 if it was legitimately offered, said, "We want John. We think he's a fine young man, but 1 have other veterans on this club to think of. 1 can't pay an unproven rookie more than a veteran." His running back competitors include Jim Bertelsen and Lawrence McCutcheon, who helped make the Rams the best running team in the NFL last season. "If I want to play, I have to work for it," said Cappelletti, a 6-foot-l, 217-pounder who rushed for 2,639 yards in two sea- Young Hockey Player Killed, Brother Quits sons for the Nittany Lions. No figures were released but the four-year contract may be worth $250,000.

Including a bonus. There was no clause that guarantees him a spot on the roster. A no-cut, no-trade "you're the- franchise' 1 three- year contract worth more than $500,000 was offered by Philadelphia of the WFL, said Jerry Kapstein, Cappelletti's attorney. "Because I won the Heisman Trophy," said the 21-year-old Cappelletti, "people get the attitude that I have to be the best player on the field. I'm happy to get in the situation where I'll get a chance to break in like anyone else.

"It's similar to Penn State, more of a family thing," he said of the Ram organization. didn't expect to see it in the pros." Cappelletti said playing with the Rams relieves him of outside pressures. At Philadelphia, he would be expected to be a superstar from the opening kickoff of his first pro game, he said Kapstein said Philadelphia LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) The brother of a 13-year-old Livonia boy killed over the weekend in a freak hockey accident has hung up his skates in grief. "I went to school today and turned in all my equipment.

I don't think it would be right to play again," said Paul Phillips, 18, captain of the Churchill High School hockey team. Paul's brother, John, was a star center for the Slasor Bantams of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association. He was killed Saturday when a puck flying at some 80 miles ah hour hit him in the back of the neck, 1 fracturing his spine. His parents were in the stands when John, 13, went down into a pile-up, then raised his head into the path of the shot, which came off a teammate's stick. He died about two hours later.

The Bantams played another game that winning it "for John," and took two more victories Sunday to wrap up the state title. "John loved to play hockey," said his father. "It was the single most important thing in his life." Ranger Manager Says Lovitto Has Changed POMPANO BEACH, Fla. Lovitto has had the "brash" tag applied to him Extra Value Special Our Extra-Value Special is an extra-good opportunity to save. You get all the lasting value built into every pickup.

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Mexia 562-2846 "Where More People Buy And Save" since he came to the Texas Rangers, but now he has manager who can understand a cocky kid. Ranger Manager Billy Martin s.ays of Lovitto's former capricious conduct: "I know that some people had put a label on him as being a sorehead and a source of trouble, but I think we straightened all that out during the winter. We had a good talk and I told him the past is over and done. Dead. All that matters now is what takes place from here on in." Lovitto, who was the No.

1 draft pick for the Rangers in 1969, said he appreciates Martin's confidence. In Texas' first exhibition game, he went four- for-five. "This is the kind of start I needed," Lovitto says. "I wanted to show Billy what I can do. I just hope I can build on it," Martin is counting on Lovitto for regular outfield duty and perhaps a spot outing or so at third base.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Lovitto never hit it off with former managers Ted Williams and Whitey Herzog. Williams liked Lovitto's swing, but not his carefree attitude. Lovitto hit only .224 two years ago and Herzog shipped him to the Spokane farm club after 26 games last year, So far, Lovitto is reacting to Martin's aJJ-is-forgiven approach with some of the most sojid hitting on the team in camp. Oilers' Mel Farr Retiring HOUSTON (AP) Running back Mel Farr says he is retiring from professional football, The eight-year pro from UCLA was acquired by the Houston oilers from Detroit about two weeks ago, The Oilers would have turned over their fourth-round draft choice for Farr had he reported here but an Oiler spokesman said Monday no compensation will be made since Farr retired. University Of Texas Asking For Help B.

Contact General Qptometrj' Texas Doubtful For 74 Mrs. Roosevelt Leaks visits her son, University of Texas All-American fullback Roosevelt Leaks in his hospital room on the university's campus Monday. Leaks underwent surgery last week to repair four torn ligaments and other damage to his right knee. Headcoach Darrell Royal says the injury pretty well eliminates Leaks for 74 and is hopeful he can rehabilitate and be ready for '75. (AP Wirephoto) Indiana Coach Finds Sure Way To Win AUSTIN, Tex.

The University of Texas, eftjoyihg one of its most successful athletic seasons, faces $250,000 deficit in athletics next year and the first time- ask for contributions. The deficit was blamed on inflation and salary increases, and it appears the gasoline shortage could play a part. Regent Prank Erwin told Travis County legislators Monday that the university expects a $250,000 deficit next year and needs to solicit $300,000 to fund scholarships. Although the university received only $13,000 in contributions this year for athletics, the chairman of the athletic council, J. Neils Thompson, said he does not think it will be difficult to raise $300,000.

Thompson plans to visit the University of Arkansas to see how that school solicits money for boosters. Thompson noted that the income from athletic events has not been quite as much this year as in recent years, "and we're a little leery of our football attendance next fail because we don't know what the gasoline situation will be by then." University athletics lost $92,871 during the past year, but it has a reserve of $406,127. "This is not the first time we've had a deficit," said Thompson. "In times past losses from one yeif ceuld offset the following yedf, But it appears we'll not be able to da that under the present situation. So we're going to have te go outside and seek funds to balance our budget for the first time." Texas won its sixth secutive Southwest Conference football title during the past season and also Won the basket' ball championship.

The Longhorns are also favored in track and are now second to Texas in baseball. SHARE YOUR GOOD HEALTH BE A BLOOD DONOR Tonite Last Nile Rated PG By PAUL LeBAR AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) Indiana's fiery Coach Bobby Knight, a veteran of postseason basketball tourneys, has finally manufactured a way to win. The 34-year-old Knight, a sharp critic of the Collegiate Commissioners Association tourney, sat in the stands minutes Monday night and watched his Hoosiers maul Southern Cal 85-60 for the title. "That really wasn't my intention," said Knight, whose early exit on technical fouls appeared to inspire his lethargic team.

"I wasn't trying to arouse anybody," he added, "but we had, here.a consolation tournament so we got stuck also with consolation officials." The target of Knight's blasts in the aftermath of a test for major conference runners-up was referee John Overby, with whom he quarreled unsuccessfully. Knight bounded to his feet when no whistle accompanied an apparent palming of the ball by USC's towering Mike Westra. laaaapaae Sports Briefly Hoooooooaoooooa- DALLAS (AP) New responsibilities have been assigned Southern Methodist's Associate Athletic Director Jim Brock and Assistant Athletic Director Louie Mann. Athletic Director Dick Davis said Saturday that Brock will be in charge of scheduling all sports as well as liaison with all sports other than football. Public relations and promotions will be directed by him.

Mann will be the business and financial authority for the department with responsibility for tickets, concessions, physical facilities and travel arrangements as well as chief coordinator with football Coach Dave Smith. VAIL Colo, (AP) John Macomber, 18, of Concord, Mass, won the men's dual giant slalom a Walt Malmquist of Post Mills, captured the 60- meter jumping event in the North American Junior Alpine and Nordic Ski Nationals. Macomber bested a field of ic in the competition Saturday. Overby waited until Gus Williams banked in a shot to establish a 25-20 Trojan lead, then assessed Knight a technical foul. A second technical followed when Knight's protest persisted and a third technical automatically signaled the Hoosier coach's disqualification.

Marv Safford sank the three free shots to establish a 28-20 USC bulge, but from there on it was all Indiana. With 6-foot-10 freshman Kent Benson and 6-7 junior Steve Green in the lead, the Hoosiers quickly surged on top 29-28 and Charley Pride Only 'Star' For Rangers POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) Country and Western star Charlie Pride's .500 batting day against 1973 American League Cy Young Award winner Jim Palmer of Baltimore was the only bright spot Monday in a 14-2 exhibition drubbing of the Texas Rangers by the Orioles. Pride grounded out and singled for the Rangers as Manager Billy Martin used the recording star as a designated hitter. Martin ordered extra batting practice- starting Wednesday for every Ranger except Pride after the whipping.

"We're not taking enough cuts at the ball," Martin said. "We need the extra work." Baltimore had little trouble with young David Clyde, who surrendered four runs and seven hits in a four-inning appearance, "David wasn't getting his curve over," Martin said. "But he wasn't backing away from anybody." Boog Powell and Don Baylor each collected three hits for the Orioles, But Palmer was the big winner. Pride presented the pitcher with a collection of his albums after the game. STEPHENS READI-MIX, Inc.

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