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The 1 mining camp is no picnic WORLD SPORT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1973 PAGE 47 Hal WALKER Herald Sports Editor A lot of blokes have found it good business to marry the boss's daughter. You don't get knocked off the ladder as you climb. Gary Danielson married the boss's daughter but it wasn't to guarantee that he'd be No. 1 quarterback at Purdue. Gary got the job done on his own while with the Koilcrmakers and it wasn't until he was about to embark on a profession Wi fj 4'i 11 i- 1 wr, v.

"1 al football career that he walked down the aisle at Lafayette, Indiana with Kristy King, daughter of Purdue's athletic director. This" was less than a month ago, May 26 to be precise, three weeks before he had a dale at the Calgary Stampcder training camp. Danielson was one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten with Purdue; but he wasn't drafted by NFL because major league scouts weren't sure that Gary could measure up as a passer. This wasn't Dan-ielson's fault, but more the uncertainty of a coach GARY DANIELSON from Purdue to pro ing staff's philosophy about offence. Under a wishbone attack designed to utilize the running of their great halfback Otis Armstrong, Purdue wasn't a passing team last season.

"We threw less than 10 passes in all our games (Herald photoj by Ttrry Cionl) HITTING THE BLOCKING SLED SHAKES UP MUSCLES but this is a necessary part of training camp drudgery A ROOKIE LEARNS ABOUT THE ART OF BLOCKING Wyoming heod coach, Fritz Shurmer, is assisting at Stampcder drills Drug implications anger NFL aces NEW YORK (AP) National Football League players are reacting angrily to their being publicly indicted as a group because of unsubstantiated stories that a few of them may be dealing in drugs. NFL players polled by The Associated Press unanimously denied knowing of any players dealing in drugs but acknowledged that, if the xeports are true, it would be a black mark against the game and that guilty players should be dealt with severely. And a spot check players shows they're generally opposed to a congressional proposal which singles them out for urinalysis tests as a means of combatting reported drug use around the league, a plan which the NFL Players' Association terms "an outrage" and "irresponsible." A story in The New York Times last week said at least four NFL players suspected of dealing heavily in cocaine and hashish are under surveillance by narcotics officials. Jake Kupp of New Orleans Saints said: "The thing that upsets us is 'the way it's being handled. Instead of just coming out and saying these four people are the ones involved, I think it puts us all on the spot.

There are about 1,200 players in the league, but everyone is pointing the finger at you and asking if you are one of the four." Reggie Rucker of New England Patriots said he's concerned about the players' image presented to youngsters who idolize athletes, an image which might be tarnished. Rucker said the few players in recent years who have been found guilty of drug possession usually marijuana "have learned their lesson and are trying to forget, but people won't let them." Players and owners interviewed acknowledged some players could be involved with drugs. They emphasized the number is insignificant but that the matter is magnified because of 1 per cent." "If just four out of 1,222 are involved, then we're way ahead of society," said Norm Van Brocklin, coach of Atlanta Falcons. Randy Rasmussen of New York Jets called it "a damned shame to condemn 99 per cent of the players because of one per cent." But what if the reports are true? "Then I hope they catch those four guys, lock them up and throw away the key," said Rasmussen, one of the many NFL players who, on their own or as part of organizations, address youth groups in the off-season, counselling against drugs. New England kicker Charlie Gogolak, a lawyer as well as a player, said if the reports were true, "I wouldn't be happy with' the fact that this happened to people I was associated with in the NFL "As an attorney, I realize that not every attorney, or every newsman, is entirely clean or has moral standards that you would be proud of.

Most do, but a certain percentage in anything don't "Football players can stray, too. I realize they have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards and image, but so do politicians." Roger Staubach of Dallas Cowboys, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and one of the sport's most outspoken critics of drugs, said it's "a tragedy that anyone deals in it." "Any person who does that is weak to me. They're just walking around sticking knives in people. Even if it's not true, the adverse publicity has to be very bad especially for young people. If it's discovered who's involved, he must be punished." The house commerce investigations subcommittee recommended last month to NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle that the league institute a system of urine testing of players as one way of deterring potential drug It is expected Rozelle will present the idea, along with several others, to the leape's team owners at their meeting next week.

Ed Garvey, executive-director of the NFL Players' Association, said the group's position is that the suggestion of such testing of athletes "is an absolute outrage a basic tenet of our society is that people are innocent until there is some proof of wrongdoing." "To single out professional athletes with unsupported allegations of this type is simply irresponsible." "I have nothing to hide, but I don't think I'd ever submit to one," said Jim Tyrer of Kansas City Chiefs, who expressed the feeling that people "are trying to make race horses out of us." New York Giants' teammates, Carl (Spider) Lockhart and Tom Gatewood, were even more outspoken. "I think it's ridiculous," said Lockhart. "It's going to alienate football players more than they are already," added Gatewood. Today Howe, in the wishbone." the 21-year-old native ot uearoorn, was saying after practice at McMahon yesterday afternoon. "We lost our three out-of-conference games to Notre Dame, Washington and Bowling Green.

Then we reverted back to a pro type offence and things got better." Danielson is one of six quarterbacks trying out for the two jobs available and he has impressed with his crispness and throwing ability in the first two days at the Stamp rookie camp. Gary classifies himself as a dropback or rollout quarterback and he is working diligently at restoring his timing as a passer. Although he was bypassed in the draft, Danielson had many offers from NFL scouts after the draft, lie had already signed with the Stamp-edcrs after talking to Jim Duncan before and after the North-South all-star game. "My main objective was to play." explained the 21-year-old, six foot two and a half inch pivot. "I didn't want any part of a taxi job in the NFL.

Coach Duncan said I'd probably get the chance to play if I came to Canada." Danielson said his only acquaintance with Canadian football was viewing it on television. "It was a much quicker game than I had anticipated and I know that a good college player like Eric "The Flea" Allen had the idea he would come to Canada and burn up the league'. He didn't exactly do that with Toronto, did he?" Gary said he didn't find much different in the pro camp here than he experienced at Purdue. "The training routine is much the same, two-a-day and so on. I'm accustomed to that.

I just hope I can. stay around here." The lanky big fellow isn't going to be bothered by the freezing Alberta clime if he does make the club because he has encountered rugged winters in Michigan where he played juvenile hockey in the Dearborn area. "I played as defenceman when I was 16 and I was six foot tall then. I also played on the same team and against Mark and Marty Howe." Danielson said he didn't think he had the talents to pursue hockey professionally, so he retired his skates and stick early. Danielson's major at Purdue was uidustnal management and political science.

He would like to play about five years of professional football and then try his hand at college coaching. One thing about it, at age 21 he has time on his side. Disa and data; Two casualties had to take it up from the practice field in Tuesday's afternoon drill, Jim Silye sustaining a pulled muscle in his thigh while, running a pass pattern while rookie tackle Gary Swear-ingen from Montana strained knee ligaments the veterans checked into University of Calgary dorms last night and will begin the blood, sweat and tears grind today Stampeders who will play on the All-Star squad in the game at Hamilton one week tonight, will leave Thursday for the East but it will be an extended trip for John Helton, Larry Robinson, Gerry Shaw and Basil Bark because of the Air Canada walkouts the four Stamps will be compelled to fly from Calgary to Vancouver before they can plane it directly to Toronto head man John Rauch is mixing things up in the Toronto Argonaut camp in a major way Hoss Houmard who saw service with Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa as a fullback now is working out as an offensive tackle with the Boat Club Rick Shaw, former defensive back with the Stamps, Winnipeg and Hamilton Tiger-Cats won't be back in Tigertown with the defending Grey Cup champs Rick has retired Target rounds for Junior Golf Week were shot at the Country Club Tuesday with Canadian PGA champion Bob Panasiuk marking a onc-under 69 and Marlene Streit a three-over par 76 Based on course ratings men will have to shoot one- under and women three over to earn Beat The Champ tags proceeds go to junior golf in each province Rodeo biggest ever we ve got a Howe was elected to the NHL's Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972 after playing 25 years, a record, for the Red Wings and setting numerous scoring records. He wound up his NHL career, probably the most brilliant in hockey history, with 1,809 points, including 786 goals in 1,687 regular season games. In 154 playoff games, big No.

9 had 67 goals and 91 assists for 158 points. In Montreal, Clarence planned for the future in the WHA. Turning to the Howes, he said: "And I want to thank you, and Howe, and Howe, and Howe." Last year the Aeros finished second in the West Division, eight points behind Winnipeg with 39 wins, four tics and 35 losses. In attendance, they averaged about 4,500 a game a figure they will have to improve just to pay the Howes. solution for your problem Campbell, president of the NHL, said he was disappointed by Howe's decision to move to the WHA.

"But it was his choice and he was obviously unhappy with his position in Detroit. I hope he won't suffer the fate of other people who have played too long. "It would make me sick If instead of he was greeted by boos. I'd be sorry to ee him in that position. "I feel we made him a generous offer, not competitive with Houston, but generous.

But you can't go on bribing the man to stay." Howe said he will give 100 per cent on the ice and if anyone takes a shot at one of his sons, "I'll be a protective father." Howe retired from the hockey wars he was one of the most feared shooters and fist fighters in the NHL mainly because of an arthritic wrist. He said Tuesday: "Although my golf score doesn't indicate it, the wrist is fine. It doesn't hurt "even when I hit a bad shot. I'm sure it might hurt a little if it gets in the way of someone's chest." The Aeros said Howe could play as long as he wanted, but Howe talked mostly about playing one year and then becoming an Aero executive. "I'd be foolish to jump In and say how long I could play," said Howe, six times the NHL's most valuable i Why not risk $10 to put us to the test? For your $10.

you'll get 10 full visits to the Spa. We'll show you how we utilize the world's finest conditioning equipment to get fast results. Add complete diet consultation to your rest and relaxation program and you're a new man again! If, after your 10 visits, a regular membership makes sense to you, our most popular membership averages less than HOUSTON (AP) The free-spending World Hockey Association took another major step in its bid for credibility Tuesday when Gordie Howe signed a four-year contract worth an estimated $1 million. Houston Aeros announced the signing of the 45-year-old former Detroit Red Wing great and dealt another blow to the conservative, established National Hockey League. The prize catch will put the right winger on a line with his two talented Mark and Marty, who.

signed for four years for a reported $400,000 each. Signing of the Howe family was the biggest WHA coup since Winnipeg 'Jets lured Bobby Hull from the NHL's Chicago Black Hawks last year for $2.75 million. The NHL offered the highest scorer in hockey history a $500,000 contract for five years as a public relations man, but the Aeros beat that easily. It had been reported that Howe's wife, Colleen, figured in the deal, but that wasn't mentioned at the news conference. Colleen is a strong business influence on the Howe family and one report said she would act as a consultant, possibly in the field of amateur hockey.

Howe, his pretty wife at his side, said at the news conference the Houston contract put his personal financial goal ahead by six to 10 years. He said he is grateful to the Aeros for giving him a chance to fulfil his dream of playing with his sons. "The only way to say thank you is by winning and that's what the Aeros hope to do next season," Howe said. Aeros' ownrr Paul Dineau said the of thp Howes showed what the Aeros have' a pacK. or cigareues a aoy.

Boycott possible at Wimbledon LONDON (AP) The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) directed its members early today to boycott Wimbledon because of the ban on Yugoslavia's Nikki Pilic. Cliff Drysdale, ATP president, said he was confident of 90-per-cent backing from members. The association has 97 members, of whom 71 had promised to join in the boycott unless Pilic was allowed to play. The decision was made a few hours after a British High Court judge had thrown out an application by Pilic to. have the suspension quashed.

The suspension was imposed by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) because Pilic failed to play for Yugoslavia in the Davis Cup. The players' action, unprecedented in tennis history, left the Wimbledon men's singles in nuns. Jan Kodcs of Czechoslovakia is the only one of 16 seeded players who is not a member of ATP. The draw was due. to bo made a few hours later, but more than half the entered players were expected to pull out.

Stan Smith, reigning Wimbledon champion and a member of the executive committee which decided on the boycott, said, "I was stunned when I. heard of the High Court decision. "It is always a great ambition to play at JVimWedon. I am only sorry that this was the tournament the ILTF picked to make an issue of." Drysdale said a full meeting of members had been called for this morning, but emphasized that the decision to boycott the tournament had been made by the executive and was final. He said as soon as the members' meeting was over he would notify Mike Gibson, tha Wimhledon referee, and give him a list of ATP members.

There was no immediate indication how Wimhledon officials would deal with the situation. All it takes to try it yourself is a coupleof hours a week, and a $10.00 bill. 501-18 AVE. 262-3348 1540-16 AVLN.W. 289-0231 player.

"But regardless of the time I play, it will be 100 per cent." However, he may be in no hurry to move back into the executive suite after his Detroit experience. He resigned last week as vice-president of the Red Wings because he felt the position was meaningless. He said he was never consulted on ma jor decisions and found himself an odd man out. The club denied this was the case. CHINOOK-RIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE 252-7896 the 10th rodeo pcrformaifce on Sunday, July 8.

The actual payout could increase by as much as $25,000 after all entry frees have been added. "With this purse." said Mr. Cross, "the Calgary Stampede will pay out pfr performance, more than any other rodeo in the world." If money is the yardstick to he used in measuring the magnitude of an event, then Ihr Calgary Stampede has to rate No. i in the world of rodeo. Stampede committee chair man Don Cross announced Tuesday that total prize money lias hrcn increased to $136,365 in all events with the addition of a purse lor.

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