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FOUR BECKLEV PoST-HEKALD. BECKLEY, W. FRIDAY I NOVEMBER 1,1974 Ali Next Opponent IT TV He Decides To Spo; DOWN AND OUT All Finishes Foreman In Eighth Round NFL Clubs Cannot 'Load Up'; Pro Bowl In Superdome--'76 NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League announced that none of its 26 teams would be able to sign players from the rival World Football League after Thursday. i a a meeting, also voted to play the 1976 Pro Bowl Game in the New Orleans Super- dome, but did not decide on a a i a franchise, which is scheduled to begin operations in In preventing teams from signing WFL players, the owners broadened a rule that had been in existence for minor league and Canad i a a a players. "This is not an action against players in the World a a because -theyTare "in the WFL," explained Jim Kensil, the NFL's executive director.

"It was done just because they are football players." What' it does prevent NFL clubs from 'loading up' at the end of this season. "This is just a stop-gap: measure for the remainder of this season," said Kensil. It was uncertain what the NFL's policy toward WFL players would be for next season. "We don't want to let a club load up on players from the WFL," said NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle. Both Rozelle and Kensil explained if two clubs were involved in a tight division race, and one suffered injury problems, particularly at a key position, it could not sign players who had been waived by a Canadian or minor league team.

The rule had been in effect against CFL and minor league clubs for several years, but it was added against Thursday. Two NFL teams recently had signed players from the defunct WFL Jacksonville team, the New York Jets a i i center a Kindig and the Dallas Cowboys grabbing punter Duane a Asked whether there was any possibility of any form of consolidation with the a i emphatically, "There will be no complete or partial merger with World Football League teams. The league never has considered it." He added, "The World Football League will have to make it or not make it.on its own. withoutlhelp'from us." The 1976 Pro Bowl Game, featuring all-stars from the a i a a A i a Conferences, will be played Monday night, Jan. 26.

This season's Pro Bowl Game, to a i i a i Orange Bowl on Jan. 20, 1975, will be the first at night. On the Seattle franchise, Rozelle said the league had talked by phone Thursday i i groups, two from Seattle and one from another city He did not disclose the parties involved. a Times said Thursday that a group headed by Herman Sarkowsky had been offered the Seattle franchise. Wayne Field, president of the Seattle Kings football team, had withdrawn from the bidding Wednesday and suggested that the league consider the a group.

The newspaper said it a a impeachable source that Sarkowsky's group, Seattle Professional Football, was a i Wednesday and' would be awarded the entry if it agreed to financial terms presented league. By The Associated Press Bull-like Joe Frazier, the former'titleholder- who split two gruelling decisions with a a A i loomed Thursday as i the next oppo- for the new a i a Ali elect to continue his boxing career; a i a logical contender after Ali virtually dismissed a return i a a i Foreman, whom he knocked i i Wednesday. "Joe i a Foreman." Ali said in the aftermath of his unexpected i of a "Joe lost to George, but that was Joe's fault. I've fought Joe twice and it was hell. If I fight him again, it will be hell again." "If" A i i a a i a i questionable.

The unpredictable champion, who hinted at retirement prior to his" battle a a i a i Kinshasa, Zaire, reiterated at the possibility again after the fight. "I a to i he i "I seriously want to retire but not right now. I want to see my name there for a while. "I got a big decision to make. I might stop where I'm at and forget the money.

I'will have to talk to Elijah Muhammad (leader of the Black Muslim sect) first. I've got things to i America! If I fight, it won't me," If Ali fights again, it might 1 be-for $10 million--twice as much as he received for i Foreman. He said he had received such an offer if he beat Foreman. "He wasn't American but he spoke champion said of the man who made the offer. The guessing was that the unidentified promoter was John Daly, the Englishman the initial funding for the Zaire fight.

i a promoter involved in the Zaire extravaganza, said, "Rio-'de Janiero is a hotly talked about spot for the next big fight and, believe it or not. we've even, heard suggestions of Tibet. "There are many, foreign possibilities as well as New Taylor Pleased With Reid Devils By Robert White Kavenswood coach Fred Taylor and his staff weren't really thinking seriously about piercing the top eight in the Red Devils' first year as a Triple-A team. But his team a i a hag changed his thinking and he's found himself as coach Garden and the Houston the number tnree Class AAA club. A i was kind of a surprise for us (the coaches) remark- a King.

"The best" matchup e(J Tav or in a telephone interview. "But the boys have i i Tld'nt 1 "I I i NEW YORK A -Earl Monroe poured in 35 points Thursday night to lead the New York Knicks to a 93-90 National Basketball Association victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Monroe, whose offensive production was the highest for the Knicks this season, took up the slack after a a a Frazier suffered an injured eye early in the first period and had to leave the game. CLEVELAND (AP) -Austin Carr and Bingo Smith combined for 17 points to spark a third- period rally and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118101 victory, over the i i in a a i a a a Association game Thursday night. YOU HAVE A CHOICE! We need a building code for Raleigh County need munications between the City of Beckley and Raleigh County We need a solid man on County Court We need the JAMES D.

LILLY, JR. on the County Court Political Adv. Paid for by Citizens for John Meadows Treasurer Top O'Heap Not So Easy NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League's best offensive and defensive clubs this season have had a surprisingly rough time. Dallas, with three victories and losses, is ranked as the top offensive unit and Washington, with four wins and three defeats, is the best. defensive team, according to NFL statistics released Thursday.

by a a Staubach and running back Calvin Hill, have- totalled 2.536 yards against their combined NFL opponents for an average of 362.3 yards running and passing in each" of their games. The Redskins, meanwhile, have held the opposition to 1,481 yards, an average of just 211.6 per game. In the National Football Conference, Dallas has the best rushing attack with a a of- 1,205 yards, an average of 172.1 per game. a a a Tarkenton has helped make Minnesota the best passing team in the NFC with a total of 1,470 yards, of 210 per game. In the American Football Conference, Cincinnati has rolled for 2.473 yards-- an average of 353.3-- as the top offensive club.

The Bengals top the AFC with 1,398 yards passing, an average of 199.7. New England leads the AFC with 1,224 yards rushing, an average of 174.9. The best NFC rushing i Angeles-- 670 yards allowed, an average of just 95.7 per game. The best National Conference pass defender is Atlanta, 724 total yards, an average of only 103.4 The best total defense in the AFC. belongs to Buff a 1,61.0 a a average of 230 per game.

The Bills have the top AFC pass defenders, allowing 627 yards for an average of 89.6. But New: England has the best rush defense- with 770 yards for 110, per game. now would be a A i '-Frazier." third fight a said all year long we could do Taylor coached the Devils to the.state championship in Class AA in 1972. but inched into the class this first.fight was in the season Ravenswood's male enrollment is 329. four over Garden.on March 8.

1971. 325 The Red i i a a A schedule--six of their 10 games. Some of these have been pretty good clubs. New Martinsville had lost only once when the Devils took a 41-25 victory. Belpre, a 23-7 conquest, was considered on the top teams in its section of Ohio.

team plays only four Triple-A schools, and hold victories overtwo of them" so far. Clarksburg Liberty and Point Pleasant. Ravenswood's style is termed "very explosive by a Parkersburg writerwho has observed them. "They can score from anywhere on the field." was his comment. Senior Alan Hall top scorer on the 1972 title club, has recorded 16 touchdowns and rushed for l.iOl yards this season-The offense is directed by senior quarterback Todd Ritchie; can really drill the football.

Add to that a rebuilt line that has apparently been doing the job. andRayens'wood just might celebrate season with.the bigger boys with a post-season berth Still Fighting It Out A look at who's playing who as "the season a a Raveriswood, six-tenths of a point ahead of BecKiey. takes on old rival Ripley tonight, then ends the year-with another Triple-A. Sissonville. The Flying Eagles iiave AH in 12 Huntington East and Man, while number five Brooke faces rounds in Las Vegas in 1965 so-so Wheeling and a enns ar 0r1nhablv do sn 't and in seven rounds in New Morgantown.ranked six in doesn York in he would have a chance.

The Mohigans meet city rival University Yonc in wu, saw ne wouiu Charleston who has been a doormat for most teams this season. Parkersburg fell from third to seventh, but still has Point Pleasant and the season-closer against bitter crosstown foe Parkersburg South. The Patriots are 6-2 at this point, and could be worth some points. As far as the other classes are concerned "Anstedi despite the.loss last week, should make the Class. A playoffs for still another year.

Stoco.in third, figures to be i 1 i 4 i-t i 'rtirt Oi rl" and Frazier retained the heavyweight championship with a bruising 15-round decision. They met again in the Garden last Jan. 28, when neither held the title, and Ali pounded out a 12- round decision. The possibility of third 1 meeting in New York greatly intrigued Teddy Brenner, president of Madison Square Garden Boxing. "It's a New York fight and it belongs in New York." he said.

"I'm going to work on it immediately. a i a hopeful of matching AH and Frazier for a March-fight. "It will be the biggest of all." he said. They both won i Jn Garden. The third one is a natural." a i Patterson, EOglS come champion would meet him again.

"There is no comp i i a a i Patterson. "Who is there for Clay (Ali) to fight? I still think a beat him." SoTdoes Frazier. "I'm ready when he is." said Smokin' Joe. "I am sure I can win the next time." GB Soul, OUI Win In Cage Action a i i double-overtime 76-74 decision over the Knicks to highlight Beckley College Intramural basketball action at the YMCA Thursday. In another contest, OUI downed Bowling Addition Soul used balance scoring from three players Gibson, Gary Hollandworth and John Johnson, with 24, 22 and 21 points, respectively.

Greg Stovall of the Knicks had 28; followed, by Doug Damron's 22 points. Dave Turner's 22 points paced OUI. David Jackson led Bowling Addition with 16 markers. Knicks 18 16 12.16 6 6--74 Soul 13 10 23 16 6 8--76 one-of the four clubs there; arid Montgomery is only a tenth of a point behind fourth-place Buffalo of Wayne, who still a a -Meadow i 11 Bridge.fifth in Class may need a boost. Pro Basketball Boxing Tourney Gets 1st Entry -Promoter John.Tanner has informed me that Dunbar heavyweight Paul Woods is the first individual entry in the tournament later this month.

Woods has. split a couple of fights with.Oceana's Don Carter and is hoping to settle accounts. Among the teams already Signed up are groups Dunba'r, Saint Albans and South Charleston. -Bill Chucci carried off the first-place trophy in the recent Grandview club championship. Chucci got a 74 in the tournament's final weekend to edge'out Randy Maynpr.

a Mount Hope graduate. -I hear that some people are setting up a Buddy Basketball program upin-thef Man area. Plans are for a 14-game schedule. A meeting to discuss the question is set for this Monday at 7:30 at the Community Health Center. United States Triumphs In Diamondhead Tourney By The Associated Press NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pel Buffalo 4 2 PhiUidflphia 3 3 .500 1 Now York 3 3 .500 1 Boston 3 4 .429 1': Central Division Washington 7 0 1 -Atlanta 3 3 .500 3' Houston 3 3 .500 3'; Cleveland 3 4 .429 4 New Orlt-uns 0 7 .000 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division Kansas City-Omaha 5 1 .833 Di'troit 3 3 .500 2 Chicago 3 5 .375 3 Milwaukee I 5.

.167 4 Pacific 'Division Golden State 4 2 .667 Si-attle 4 3 .571 Los Angeles 3 3 .300 Phoonix 3 3 .500 1 Portland 3 4 .429 1': Wednesday's Games Chicago 105. Boston 104 Phoenix 104. Philadelphia 99 Washington W. New York 86 Houston 113. New Orleans 100 Atlanta 104.

Detroit Kansas City-Omaha 99. Milwaukee 97, Seattle 1 1 7 Los Angeles 97 Games Philadelphia at Boston New Orleans at Detroit Milwaukee Los Angeles Buffalo at- Portland a a Bowling Addition our 1 2 1 1 6 14 8 18 ABA Eastern Division Pet Kentucky 6 1 .857 New York 3 .667 Virginia 3 3 .500 3 6 .333 Memphis 2 5 .286 Western Division 'Denver 5 1 .833 San Antonio 5 2 .714 San Diego 3 5 .375 2 6 .250 Indiana 1 4 .200 Wednesday's Games New York 95. a Antonio 135. St. Louis 98 Virginia 114.

Indiana I Denver 105. Memphis 95 9 7 a i Thursday's Games a Friday's Games Virginia at Kentucky St Louis at Sari Diego Memphis.at Denver Indiana -at New York San Antonio-at I'tah PINEHURST. N.C. (AP) Led by Tommy Jacobs and. Denny Lyons, United States club professionals won six matches, tied one and lost another Thursday to complete an 11 conquest of a British team in a a Diamondhead Cup golf competition.

Jacobs was five under par for his a i a trip around the No. 2 course of the i Country Club in a 3 and 2 victory over David Huish. Jacobs birdied the first hole from 25 feet and turned after birdies on Nos. 8'and 9. Lyons was three under par in a 6 and 5 romp over Peter Ward.

Lyons won the first two holes and turned 4 up as only one front side hole was halved. The lone British winner was Bob a i who trounced Baxter 6 and 5. Alex Caygill won the last hole with a par four to get a half for Britain against Stan Brion. Jamieson, 5 up at the turn, was two under par in his match. Other U.S.

winners were: Larry Hancour. 4 and 3 over David Miller; Rives McBee, 2 and 1 over Vince Hood: Jim" Rogue. 2 up over Bill Murray John Molenda, 2 and 1 over David Creamer. Last year's i a a also at Pinehurst, went to the U.S. team 13-3.

WFL Standings By The Associated Press All Times EST WFL Eastern Division Pet. PF PA Florida 12 6 0 .667 369 256 Ouirlolti- 10 8 0 431 303 Philadelphia 8 10 0 .444 387 s.J;ick.sonvilk- 4 10' 0 .286 258 359 Central Division Memphis 15 3 0 552 319 Birmingham 13 5 0 .722 434 364 ChifiiRo 7 11 0 .389 422 531 s-Dctroil 1 1 3 0 .071 209 3S8 Western Division Cjllforniii 13 5 0 .722 454 384 Huwaiiims 7 1 1 0 414 Portland 6 10 1 .382 230 380 Shri-vi-port 6 10 1 .382 214 347 s-Remainder of 1974 Schedule suspended i i i i i Wednesday's Games Birmingham 2 6 Florida 1 8 Southern California 34, Charlotte 25 Philadelphia 37. Chicago 31 Memphis 33. 31 Thursday's Game Portland at Shreveport. 8 30 p.m., national UNIVERSAL For The Motf Complete Line of Modern Lighting Fixtures For Both Inside And Outside The Home Installed By All Local Electrical Contractors UNIVERSAL CORPORATION 1IQM KANAWNA USE OUR LAY-AW AY A SMALL DEPOSIT WILL HOLD ANY ITEM UNTIL CHRISTMAS SETS Hundreds Of Other Gift Items To Choose From' BECKLEY FEED Hardware Co.

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