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Sept. 7, 1976 S.F. EXAMINER Page 45 I Pro football roundup" Final cut produces surprises f' 1 Associated Press It has happened so many times before: an assistant coach or an equipment man walks over to a player and says the fatal words, or merely points to the door of the head coach's office. No more needs be said: it's over. Quarterback Jim Del Gaizo wasn't overly pleased when he got, the news from the Miami Dolphins, nor were Dallas running backs Ron Johnson and Duane Thomas, who found their comeback hopes submerged under a heavy rush of National Football League cuts.

Ah unusually high quota of big names were among the more than 120 victims on cutdown day. Del Gaizo, contributing 25 completions in 40 attempts for 372 yards and three touchdowns to Miami's unbeaten preseason, was bitter. "I know this," he said, "there's no way this team would be 6-0 without me." His reward, he added, was a kick in the pants. But there were many who Snow's caliber is released," said Rams General Manager Don KIos-terman, who called the 33-year-old Snow "a brilliant receiver in the tradition of Elroy Hirsch and Tom Fears." Washington Coach-GM George Allen, blaming the 43-man limit for his decisions, said, "I hope there is a way we can get him (Matuszak) back." There is no way the St. Louis Cardinals can get defensive end Walt Patulski back for this season.

He and four teammates were placed on the injured reserve list for the campaign. The New England Patriots picked up wide receiver Marlin Briscoe from Detroit in exchange for a future draft choice. San Diego acquired placekicker Toni Fritsch from Dallas through the same route, then cut wide receiver Dwight McDonald, safety Maurice Tyler, and former Cal placekicker Ray Wersching. In other major moves, Kansas City cut veteran defensive back Jim Marsalis; Detroit dealt quarterback Bill Munson to Seattle for a draft choice; Chicago cut former All-Pro wide receiver Bob Grim, and the Giants cut backup quarterback David Jaynes and kicker George Hunt. Other moves involving players with Northern California links: Cornerback Sam Williams, former Cal athlete, was cut by Green Bay.

Defensive lineman Roger Stillwell, ex-Stanford standout, was reactivated by the Chicago Bears. Defensive end Dave Wasick, ex-San Jose State star, was placed on the injured reserve list by the New York Jets. Offensive tackle AI Cowlings, a former teammate of O.J. Simpson at Galileo High, San Francisco City College, USC and with Buffalo, was wiaved by the Los Angeles Rams. joined him on the sidelines yesterday as rosters were pared to the 43-man limit.

Pittsburgh trimmed quarterback Terry Hanratty; Los Angeles dropped wide receiver Jack Snow; Washington waived defensive end John Matuszak; San Diego sacrificed former San Francisco 49er kicker Bruce Gossett; and Minnesota did likewise with veteran running backs Dave Osborn and Oscar Reed and defensive back Pete Athas. The New York Jets dropped backup quarterback J.J. Jones. Thomas, known in the past for moodiness, had come to the Cowboys' camp with a new image and hopes of earning a job on the team with which he started his career six years ago. Johnson, who played out tke option year of his contract with the' New York Giants last season and signed with Dallas, twice has gained over 1,000 yards in a season.

In some cases, there were words of regret by the people who made the moves. "It's a sports tragedy when a player of Jack Jack Snow 49ers pul 1 cut surpri Colts rehire Marchibroda Cowboy hikes earnings mark ELLENSBURG, Wash. Defending national champion Tom Ferguson, Miami, won the all-around title yesterday at the Ellens-burg Rodeo and upped his record earnings for the year to $73,000. Ferguson won $2,222. With the season not over until December, Ferguson already has won more money than any cowboy in rodeo history.

From Page 43 and in a tirade lasting 40 minutes said some changes were in order. "I told the team we weren't hitting, we weren't blocking and we weren't running. I said we'd make some changes," Irsay said at the time. Baltimore writers reported that Irsay told the players: "If any of you don't want to play on this team, just call me tomorrow and I'll put you on waivers for i St. Duane Thomas injured even before camp started and came back slowly, and was beaten out for a backup spot by Dale Mitchell and Bruce Elia.

The other departing athletes are wide receiver Doug Martin and offensive tackle Halvor Hagen, who had just been picked up on waivers last week. Staying around, but not in uniform, are two other athletes, rookie John Ayers and free agent John Kelsey. Both' were placed on the injured reserve list for the year. Neither is hurt, but both were deemed valuable enough to protect in the hopes that next year they can make the squad. Both are ineligible to play this year.

That ended the countdown for Clark and his staff. Then the coach began the next task, preparing for the league opener in Green Bay Sunday. But at least one of the nastiest days of the year was finally over. called Wilson Sunday evening and rejected the proposed trade, according to a statement released by the Bills. Wilson said the Bills were still awaiting word from the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, clubs with which discussions have also been held.

Buffalo spokesman Rusty Martin said he did not think specific packages have been proposed to these two teams. The deadline for a trade with the National Conference 49ers is 1 p.m. (PDT) Wednesday. The American Conference Bills have until Oct. 19 to deal with Oakland.

Bills Coach Lou Saban remained pessimistic that any deal will be made for the "Juice." 0519 From Page 43 and the former USC star made the most of his chance, catching 4 passes for 57 yards. Obradovich replaces second-string tight end Bob Adams, one of the players released. Although Adams had looked good catching a touchdown pass in Hawaii, the 49er staff apparently decided OBradov-ich was a better risk backing up oft-injured Tom Mitchell. There was one surprise in the list of players released offensive tackle Jeff Hart, a No. 3 pick out of Oregon State last year.

Hart had performed creditably in the exhibition opener against Seattle but didn't play again. Despite having few healthy bodies on the offensive line, Clark and offensive line coach Dick Enright decided to let Hart go. Another veteran cut was linebacker Greg Collins, who had been expected to battle for Frank Nun-ley's job this year. But Collins was own judgments just as we make ours." Wilson acknowledged that the stumbling block in the proposed Rams deal was Youngblood. The Rams were reportedly willing to make the trade, substituting middle linebacker Jack Reynolds for Youngblood and deleting the draft choices.

Simpson said in June he would not play football this season unless he was traded to a West Coast team, preferably Los Angeles. He has not played in the Bills' preseason contests. "I am very disappointed the Rams turned us down, and I am especially sorry for 0. Wilson said. Rams Coach Chuck Knox FT, 'laK 0.

J. spotlight turns to Bay Area Li'-W V'SJr Arf Xi At the time Marchibroda said: "I can't continue under these circumstances. I can't have locker room scenes like this every week." Irsay said today that "the iocker room incident had no bearing on our discussions and mutual agreement." Irsay indicated he would not enter the locker room under such circumstances again, saying, "I gave my word of no interference from management." The Colts released a one-sentence statement which said: "By mutual agreement of all parties concerned, Ted Marchibroda is returning as head coach of the Baltimore Colts." Barry Jones, a team spokesman, said Marchibroda would be at the Colts' training camp in suburban Catonsville around noon today. Marchibroda was not immediately available for comment. Marchibroda was the NFL Coach of the Year last season after he led the Colts 2-12 a year before to a 104 mark and a division championship.

The 45-year-old Franklin, native announced his resignation Sunday after failing to get a promise of an' end to the bickering that he said existed between him and the Colts' management for several months. Associated Press BUFFALO Attention has shifted to the San Francisco Bay Area's National Football League clubs after the Los Angeles Rams turned down a proposed package deal for All-Pro running back 0. J. Simpson, according to Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson.

Wilson disclosed yesterday that he had asked for defensive end Jack Youngblood, running back Lawrence McCutcheon, reserve defensive tackle Mike Fanning and the Rams' first round draft picks for 1978 and 1979. "What we asked was not unreasonable for a player of his stature," Wilson said. "He may be the best-known performer in the history of football. But Los Angeles makes its Ted Marchibroda back at old post aiders' quiet cuts with Colts UPl pnoto an interesting, if not uncomfortabl, position. Longtime All-Pro linebacker Bobby Bell, the former Kansas City fixture who signed with Oakland this year after a season away from the game, may stay on the roster because he doubles as a long snapper, one of the best around.

He also looked super on several line-backing plays against the 49ers. Free agent rookie linebacker Greg Blankenship, from Cal State-Hayward, has also looked good, but the. mathematics probably are against him. One rookie who seems to have the mathematics in his favor is fullback Terry Kunz. Not only has he had several good games, but injuries to Hubbard and Mark van Eeghen (bruised knee) have left Oakland with only one other healthy fullback, Pete Banaszak.

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Pele's club gets Malaysia offer KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has offered the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League $20,000 to play here Oct. 2 during the team's tour of Asia, FAM officials said. The Cosmos, with star Pele playing, had asked for $35,000, saying they had encountered difficulties getting sponsors. Brown, tackle, and John Teerlmck, tignt end, placed on iniured reserve list. Tony Fritsch, placekicker, acquired from the Dallas Cowboys for a future undisclosed aratt cnoice.

Leroy Jones, oerensive eno, acquired from the Los Angeles Rams for a future undisclosed draft choice. SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Mike Holmes, wide receiver and Tim Anderson, Mtftv: traded to the Buffalo Buis for un disclosed future draft choices. Jim O'Bradovich, tight end. acquired from the New York Giants tor a future oran choice. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Bill Munson.

quarterback, acquired from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed future draft choice. Ron Coder, offensive guard, acquired from the Pittsburgh Steiiers for an undisclosed future draft choice. Doug Payton. Rocky Rasley, Darwin Robinson, Ron James, Randy Johnson, Larry Howse, and Dwayne Crump, all Cut. ST.

LOUIS CARDINALS Leo' Brooks and Larry Jameson, defensive tackles; Jim Tolbert, defensive back; Dortnie Thomas, linebacker; Ed Richards, guard, and rookies Larry Bra me. Randall Burks and Roger Wallace, all waived. Bob Rowe and Walt Patulski. defensive linemen, Greg Brewton, linebacker; Randy Walker and Greg Johnson, running backs; all placed on the injured reserve list. WASHINGTON REDSKINS Bob Ku-.

offensive lineman, activated. Dan Nugent guard, acquired from the Los Angeles Rams for two future undisclosed draft choices. Ted Fritsch. center-guard acquired from the Atlanta Falcons for two future draft choices John Matuszak defensive tackle; Dave Thompson, center-tackle; Ralph Nelson, running back Steve Kinney, tackle-guard; Karl torch' defensive end; Howard Satterwhite, wide receivert CINCINNATI BENGALS -Charlie Davis, running back, traded to Tampa Bay for draft choice. Ken Kuhn, (inebacker, on disabled list-Dave Green, punter, Ed Witl.ams Novak, Danny Reece, Bob Bate- From Page 43 injured reserve or possibly even waived.

Defensive end Horace Jones went down on the first play of the preseason with torn knee ligaments, but could come back within a couple of months. Defensive tackle Art Thomas strained knee ligaments a couple of weeks ago, and doctors say he is out about four weeks. On offense, standout lineman Henry Lawrence broke a bone in his leg, but is expected back in about a month. Longtime starting fullback Marv Hubbard dislocated his shoulder for the third time in less than a year, casting serious doubt on his future. Runners Leon McQuay and Calvin Young also have shoulder injuries, but aren't expected to stay around, anyway.

Rookie quarterback Jeb Blount has been having problems with his shoulder, and hasn't caught up since reporting late following the All-Star Game. Several healthy players are in NFL transactions ATLANTA FALCONS Giiy Roberts, linebacker, acquired from the Houston Oilers for Dennis Havig, offensive guard. Sam Williams and Mark Burke, corner backs; Carl Russ, linebacker; Ron Gus--tafson, wide receiver; Brad Davis and Mike Esposito, running backs; and Larry Normally, defensive lineman, all cut. BUFFALO BILLS Robert James, defensive back, placed on Ihe injured reserve list. Bob Gaddis, wide receiver, acquired from Ihe Pittsburgh Steelers for a future undisclosed draft choice.

Mike Holmes, wide receiver, and Tim Anderson, safety, acquned from the San Fran-ciscojOers for future draft choices. Cut were safety Ed Jones, defensive end Mark Johnson, running back Joe Lowery. wide receiver Terry Williams Tony Williams, center Bob Patton. CHICAGO BEARS Bob Grim, wide receiver; Bob Newton, guard; John O'Leary and Tom Donchez, running backs; Mike Morgan and Henry Laws, defensive Imemar, and Gary Butler, tight end, cut, Roger Stillwell, lineman, reactivated. Mickey Maiham, linebacker, placed on injured reserve.

DALLAS COWBOYS Duane Thomas and Ron Johnson, running backs; Charles McShane, linebacker; Bill Farris, kicker; and Jerry Lawrence, defensive lineman, all cut, Duke Ferguson and Percy Howard, wide receivers; and John Smith, linebacker, placed on the injured reserve list. DENVER BRONCOS Carl Schau-owitch, guard, declared physically jnabie to play. John Hufnaget, quarter-sack; Stan Rogers, tackle, Wilbur Sum-Tiers, punter; and James Betterson, run-iing back; all waived. Paul Howard, guard and Brison Manor, defensive placed on the Injured reserve list. DETROIT LIONS Bill Munson tradfd to the Seattle Seahawks for a future draft choice.

Gary Damelson, quarterback; Benny Ricardo, kicker; Leonard Dunlao, Glenn Lott, and Reggie Pierson, defensive backs, all cut. GREEN BAY PACKERS Oko- niewski, running linebacker; Aundra Williams, defensive the injured traded to future undisclosed HOUSTON offensive Falcons LOS ANGELES wide receiver; AI Burleson, defensive tackle; all and on the injured defensive end, future draft traded to the two future MIAMI placed Jim Del Gaizo, defensive end; Young; Bob Laiiy. punter-wide back-, all cut. MINNESOTA Ron backs; and Pete Geredtne, wide guard: Doug Gene Mack, NEW ENGLAND Briscoe, wide Detroit lions draft choice. Mark Brooks, defensive quarterback, Lake, running Doug Glenn Hyde, Greg Bovd.

NEW ORLEANS Chapman, the Oakland Raiders for a future draft choice. NEW YORK GIANTS George Hunt, placekicker; David Jaynes, quarterback; Bill Ellenbogan, offensive tackle; Craig Brantley, wide receiver; John Tate, linebacker; Bill Windauer, defensive man; and Bob Hyiand, center, all cut. Bob Gibiin, defensive back, placed on the injured reserve list. Joe Danelo, placekicker. acquired from Green Bay.

Ron Mikolajczyk, offensive lineman acquired from the Oakland Raiders for a future draft choice. Jim O'Bradovich, tight end traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a future draft choice. NEW YORK JETS I Jones, quarterback; Gordie Browne, offensive tackle; James Scott, wide receiver; Willie Bns-ter, tight end; Don Ratiiff. defensive tackle; and Mike Lemon, linebacker, all waived. Ken Schroy, safety, and Dave Wasick, defensive end, placed on the injured reserve list.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Steve Joachim, quaterback; Don Testerman, running back; Ron Kecman, center; Gregg Butler; cornerback; John LeHe-Heup, defensive tackle; and Drew Mahal-ic. linebacker, all cut. Dean Halvorson, linebacker; Cliff Frazier, defensive end; and Tom Luken, guard; all placed on the in i red reserve list. John Wilbur, guard, etired. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Terry Hanratty, quarterback; Freddie Douglas, wide receiver; Charles Hunt and Jim Rosencrans, linebackers; Edward McAieney.

defensive end; all waived. Allen Hooker and Wenttord Games, defensive backs; and Mike Collier, running back, placed on the injured reserve list. Bob Gaodis, wide receiver, traded to the Buffalo Bills for a future draft choc. Ron Coder, defensive back, traded to the Seattle Seahawks for a future draft choice. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Dwight McDonald, wide receiver; Guy Dennis and Kevin Grady, guards; Glen Bonner, running back, Bud Magrum, defensive end; Larry Keller and Charles Anthony, linebackers; Maurice Tyler, safety; and Sergio Albert, Ray Werschmg and Bruce Gossett, kickers; all waived.

Booker defensive tackle, and John Hen-son, back, waived. Jim Carter, Don Milan, quarterback: Thompson, running back; Derrick defensive back; Keith Wormian, lineman; all placed on reserve list. Joe Danelo, kicker, the New York Giants for a draft choice. OILERS Dennis Havig, guard, acquired from the Atlanta for Guy Roberts, linebacker. RAMS Jack Snow, AI Clark, Bivian Lee, and defensive backs; AI Cowlings, end; AI Oliver, offensive waived.

Ron McCartney, linebacker, Rick Nuzum. center, placed reserve list. Leroy Jones, traded to San Diego for a choice. Dan Nugent, guard, Washington Redskins for draft choices. DOLPHINS Mike Koien, linebacker, on injured reserve list.

quarterback; John Owens, Gary Fenick, safety; Randy center-tackle; Bob Gissier and linebackers; Mike Green, receiver; Clayton Heat, running and Ted Bachman, cornr-back; VIKINGS Dave Osborn, Groce, and Oscar Reed, running Terry Brown. Steve Wagner Athas, defensive backs; Tom receiver; Andy Maurer, Kingsnter, tight end; and linebacker, cut PATRIOTS Martin receiver, acquired from the for a future undisclosed Willia Armstead; wide receiver; llgenfntz and Perry lineman: Tom Shuman, Greg Oliver and Ricky backs; Mike McGraw, linebacker; Beaudom, defensive back; offensive tackle, all waived. defensive end; SAINTS Clarence defensive back, acquired from.