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CO 3 feentmel Urliiull, fhmdt Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1974 McClain, Ross, Johnson. Calloway 'Those Jones Boys 9 Plan Reunion -4 Pro fy Football By Chris Polkowski SENTINEL STAR J4GVES MERCHANDISE against Birmingham is out for the season. Greg Boeck the season. A second round leg draft choice in 1969, Cal- and loway tore tendons in his tackle, played with the Eagles and Chiefs before joining the Blazers early in CFL In Comeback At T-Bowl Tonight McClain Johnson Jones High School has four football players in the professional ranks, and all four will be at the Tangerine Bowl tonight when the Blazers take on the Bell.

Three will be in uniform and the fourth will be watching. Set to see action are Blazer defensive end Louis Ross and running back Clifford McClain, who was signed by the Orlando team Tuesday. Wearing a Bell uniform will be defensive back Benny Johnson. And on the sidelines, out with an injury, will be Blazer defensive lineman Ernie Calloway. All four were teammates in the mid-fiOs on Jones ei il 'ail ii mill mini i npitfi.ll PRE-WBWTER RV1 OE BUYS! Check the car services you need, and then bring in this ad.

We'll perform only those car services you need. with. The Blazers eventually bought his contract from the Canadian Football League club. McClain, a fifth round draft choice of the Jets in 1970, played three seasons and 35 games with the New York team rushing for 413 yards, catching seven passes for 99 and returning kicks for 126 yards. He was traded to St.

Louis last year and then to the Bears, who recently released him. To make room for McClain, the Blazers released defensive back Lenard Bryant, a rookie from Morris Brown. Remember the Continental League? It may have drowned in a sea of red ink, but its stars have gone on to bigger and better things It will be Nostalgia Night for old CFL fans tonight at the Tangerine Bowl when the Philadelphia Bell tackles the Blazers Some CFL names you might recall from the Orlando Panther days are still around beginning with Bell Coach Ron Waller (Pottstown, Norfolk) and players King Corcoran, Marv Pettaway, John Land, Claude Watts and Donnie Shanklin Interestingly enough, all have been standouts for Waller's fast-improving team. Still on the Bell, club officials claim they have the WFL's highest-paid defensive player in ex-Eagle Tim Rossovich That would put him in $80,000 range, since New York Stars reportedly are paying John Elliott $75,000, with Gerry Philbin not far behind So you think some of the WFL teams are drawing poorly? Old New York Titans attracted only 36,131 fans for seven home dates in 1962 Current Blazer Larry Grantham was a member of that AFL outfit, and has vivid memories -of the days when banks wouldn't cash his payroll check. George Blanda continues his amazing sojourn in Oakland.

Football's Father Time turned 47 Tuesday Detroit Wheels' defender Terry Hoeppner may have pinpointed Blazers' offensive troubles last week. "They're not getting the ball to Hubie Bryant enough," he said. "We keyed on Hubie because we felt he's their Get ready for winter. Come in today for a FREE a a a a we'll BATTERY 0 CHECK safety inspect your car WE 'V RETURN YOUR WORN PARTS IN A BAG! Johnson, 5-11, 182, was with the Houston Oilers four years. Nicknamed "Jabo," he is related to Otis Sistrunk of the Oakland Raiders.

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But that was an off year for us. We'd been going 9-0 and 10-0 and so 7-2 was only mediocre." Ross and McClain went on to South Carolina State together, while Johnson continued at J. C. Smith University and Calloway at Texas Southern. Before joining the new-found WFL, all four played in the established National Football League.

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Combined they give the Bell a running and passing attack producing almost 350 yards and 26 points a game. "I expect a wide open game from them," said Pardee, whose defense has sacked opposing QBs 31 times, intercepted 13 passes and is allowing just 230 yards and 13.5 points a game. ALTHOUGH THE Bell is ranked seventh in the league in total defense, Pardee Tuesday called the Philadelphia police force "one of the most aggressive we've faced." And that aggressiveness is best symbolized in widely-publicized middle linebacker Tim Rossovich, who joined the club three games ago and along with second-year man George Chatlos has turned what started out as a weak linebacking corps into a strong one. Waller has also taken steps throughout the year to strengthen his defensive line but three injuries last week against Jacksonville have taken a toll in the secondary which is headed by Ron Mabra and Orlandoan Benny Johnson. Out with broken hands are Bernard Chapman and Bryant Marshall and sidelined with a leg injury is Lorenzo Brinkley.

Pardee has announced only one starting lineup change for tonight. Rookie Eddie Richardson will open at wide receiver for hobbling Hubie Bryant, who has been deactivated and replaced by veteran Gary Collins. Quarterback Bob Davis will again call the signals for an offense that has been consistent in grounding out yardage but inconsistent in scoring points! Jim Strong and Tommy Reamon, the WFL's fourth-leading rusher, will open in the backfield. OOO TRAIL BLAZING: On the taxi squad this week will be Dickie James, Bryant, Buddy Palazzo, Bob Rush and Ted Lachowitz 10 of the 11 Blazer games have been decided by 12 points or less Beer coolers and cases will not be permitted into the game Wideout Cecil Turner still remains unsigned The Bell Tuesday announced two signings. Joining the club were seven year veteran defensive end Rick Cash, a 6-5, 245-pound former Patriot, Ram and Falcon, and rookie Zaven Yaralian of Nebraska.

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OTHER SIZES AT LOW, LOW PRICES TOO! Wife three-point pick over Chicago, the Florida Blazers a six-point pick over Philadelphia and Jacksonville a nine-point favorite over Portland. New faces abound on both the South em California Sun and the Detroit Wheels, who were quick to pick up layers who cleared NFL waivers recently. EDD HARGETT will be at quarterback when the Hawaiians take on the New York Stars, but Randy Johnson, just released by the New York Giants, is also expected to see action. The Stars, tied with Florida for first place in the East, bolstered their already-strong defense by acquiring veteran linebackers Marty Huff and Bob Grant. McMilllan Named 11 raves Captain BUFFALO Jim Mc-Millian has been named team captain of the Buffalo Braves for the 1 9 7 4 7 5 National Basketball Association season, it was announced Tuesday.

McMillian, a 6-foot-5 forward, succeeds Bob Kauff-man, who is now with By Sentinel Star Ssrvices The Houston Texans, beset by financial woes, may play their last game Thursday night in the Astrodome in the week's national TV game against Birmingham. Plagued by three consecutive defeats and sagging attendance problems, the team has reportedly been turned over to the World Football League office 19 days ago for resale. Owner Steve Arnold, a San Fran Cisco attorney, told the WFL he could no longer afford to pour his personal finances into the Texans' operation, reported to have a $200,000 debt plus a $1.5 million yearly player payroll. The WFL will meet $130,000 in salaries for the month of September. THE TEXANS have attracted a total of 20,000 for their last two homes games.

The crowd of 9,800 a week ago was the smallest football gathering in the Astrodome's history. The Texans are a 15-point underdog against the Americans, according to the Tahoe Racebook. Thrre are five games tonight in the WFL. New York is a seven-point favorite over Hawaii, Southern California a 14-point pick We also honor SHMMIHE ill Open an account FIRESTONE STORE AT 854 LEE RD. IS NOW OPENED PH.

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WEATHER FORECAST: Partly cloudy with It per cent chance of rain. Temperatures In low 70s. over Detroit, Memphis a A.