pointed to his mother: "I feel more hurt because of my mother more than myself." Mrs. Hornung, often to a visitor to Green Bay, was saddened by the news but said, "I'm proud that Paul did not try to cover up. He admitted his mistakes."

CANADA, AFL CLOSED TO BARRED PLAYERS; KARRAS PLANS 'ACTION'

APR 18 (New York) - Professional football on both sides of the border slammed its doors today on two suspended stars of the NFL and rallied behind NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle in his smashing blow at gambling influences. A penitent Paul Hornung and an outraged Alex Karras, two of the sport's biggest names caught in the web of the latest sports scandal, apparently were left with no recourse except possible future forgiveness of the league - not earlier than 1964. The rival American League, battling the NFL for the spectator dollar, and the Canadian League, a refuge for ousted American players in the past, said they have no place for the two players accused of wagering on games. "Under no circumstances will they be permitted to play in the AFL until their suspension are lifted," Joe Foss, commissioner of the AFL, said in a formal statement in Dallas. Sidney Halter, commissioner of the Canadian League, said: "I would refuse to register any contract submitted by a CFL club with a player suspended by an American league for betting on games." Hornung, halfback and frequent scoring leader of the champion Green Bay Packers, and Karras, 250-pound tackle of the Detroit Lions, drew indefinite suspensions Wednesday in a sweeping action by Rozelle that also resulted in fine for five other Detroit players and a $4,000 penalty against the Detroit club. Hornung and Karras were accused of making bets on games, usually in the $50 to $200 range, over a period of years. The commissioner said there was no evidence of any so-called "fixes." That is, they were not found to have bet against their own club, sold information to gamblers or shaved points. The other five players, each fined $2,000 for betting $50 apiece on Green Bay to beat the New York Giants in the 1962 playoff game were: John Gordy, guard; Gary Low, defensive back; Joe Schmidt, all-league middle linebacker; Wayne Walker, linebacker, and Sam Williams, defensive end, all of the Lions. Detroit was fined for failing to take proper action on undesirable associations reported by police. Rozelle, in announcing the result of extensive investigations which included 52 separate interviews, emphasized, "There is no evidence that any NFL player has given less than his best in playing any game." He made it clear, however, that he will not tolerate gambling of any sort in the league nor permit association of players with characters who might create public suspicion. In this stand, he had virtually the unanimous support of the league directors, his bosses. Rozelle said Hornung's betting habits stemmed from his acquaintance with a West Coast businessman, whom Hornung met in 1956 in San Francisco. Investigation showed Hornung placed several bets through this friend, the commissioner added, saying in one year the triple threat halfback made $1,500. Karras' reaction to the suspension was entirely different. "It comes as a shock to me," the big lineman, also 27, a onetime All-America at Iowa, said at his home in Detroit. "I haven't done anything I am ashamed of and I am not guilty of anything." He said he had hired an attorney and planned to fight the league action. However, he could not hide his pessimism. He said he figured the ban is for life and that he and a group of friends are going ahead with plans to operate a Detroit bar. Rozelle said Karras had made at least six bets since 1958 through a business associate. The commissioner said that the bets were for $50 until last year when the Detroit tackle bet $100 on the Lions to beat Green Bay on Thanksgiving Day - which they did - and $100 on the Packers against the Giants in the title game, won by Green Bay 16-7. Karras was called on the carpet by Rozelle in mid-January after he had revealed in a television interview that he sometimes bet on games. He was accused by Detroit police of associating with "known hoodlums." Gordy said he was stunned by the penalty but he said he will accept it willingly. "I think it's probably a greater testimony to the integrity of our game than anything else," he said in an interview at San Jose, Calif. The Lions' veteran said his infraction and that of his friends seemed an innocent thing at the time. "We all were sitting around in Miami watching the Green Bay-Giants championship game on television," he related. "In the group of us we decided to get up a bet on the game. Everyone just did it without thinking. Our regular season was over. This was the only time I ever bet on a football game." Among the NFL owners, the only discordant note on Rozelle's action - and it was a mild one - was voiced by William Clay Ford, president of the Lions. He said the Lions will comply fully with the commissioner's order but added: "Compliance does not mean that we agree with the nature or extent of the penalties imposed." "The decision was extremely severe," Ford said at a news conference at the Lions' office. "Rozelle took so long to come up with a decision. I'm sure he must have made a thorough investigation." In a statement issued by the Lions, Ford said: "The management of the company does not believe it has been derelict in supervision of its affairs or personnel. However, we do not and will not condone the kinds of violations of league rules mentioned in the commissioner's statement. As a matter of policy, the management of the Detroit Football Co. will continue to exercise the closest possible supervision and control over the conduct of its personnel in order to protect the good reputation we have enjoyed in professional athletics." Rozelle, a dapper man of 37, indicated that his office had no further evidence of irregularities. Asked about Rick Casares, Chicago Bears' fullback whose name had been mentioned in investigations, he said: "The league had found no evidence to support such charges." He said a probe of allegations that Carroll Rosenbloom, owner of the Baltimore Colts, bet on games is not completed. This is the first big scandal to hit the NFL since the 1946 championship game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. Merle Hapes, a Giant halfback, was suspended for not reporting a conversation with a gambler under investigation for game-fixing. Later, Frank Filchock, the Giants' quarterback, was also suspended. Both were restored to good standing by Commissioner Bert Bell, but not before Filchock had played several years in the Canadian League.

MCCLELLAN HAILS NFL, ROZELLE

APR 18 (Washington) - Sen. John L. McClellan, D-Ark., commended the NFL Wednesday "for taking effective action to clean up conditions in professional football." McClellan's statement was made after the announcement in New York of the indefinite suspension of two NFL players and the fining of five others as a result of an investigation into pro football betting. The announcement by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle was described by McClellan as "definite step in the right direction." McClellan is chairman of the Senate Investigation Subcommittee which is probing into alleged sports fixing and gambling. In a brief statement, McClellan said Rozelle had cooperated with the staff of the subcommittee in its investigation and added the inquiry is continuing not only with respect to pro football but also "in other areas of sports fixing and gambling." McClellan told a reporter that Rozelle had come here a few days ago to confer with him and advise him of the announcement made Wednesday. McClellan said he understood Rozelle had also talked with Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy. While declining to say whether any of the players involved in Wednesday's announcement would be called by the subcommittee to testify, McClellan said some of them have been interviewed by the staff. "We're still investigating the whole overall picture," he said. Bert Rose, Minnesota Vikings - "We have complete confidence in Rozelle's judgment. The league couldn't have a better man handling this matter for us." Vikings Coach Norm Van Brocklin - "Horning and Karras are veteran players. They knew what they were risking by gambling, even though they were sure there was nothing crooked about it. Rozelle had to be tough to protect the game." Lou Spadia of the San Francisco 49ers - "No shaving of points was found - no player was found to have bet against himself or sold information for gambling purposes." Art Modell, president of the Cleveland Browns - "I'm certain the NFL is a stronger organization today than it was yesterday. It is gratifying that Pete Rozelle took this decisive and forceful action." Dan Reeves, president, Los Angeles Rams - "Any threat to the integrity of our game must be eliminated, regardless of the cost to any individual. I am not familiar with details of the investigation, but I have full confidence in the commissioner and therefore in his decision." Jack Mara, president, New York Giants - "I think the commissioner and the league office conducted a very thorough and painstaking investigation. The New York Giants are satisfied they have done a good job." George Halas, owner-coach, Chicago Bears - "I am gratified but not surprised that commissioner Rozelle's report reveals Chicago players were not involved. When stories were in the headlines last January, I said I was convinced not a single one of the Bears was involved. I also expressed complete confidence in the integrity of our fullback Rick Casares, who unfortunately was mentioned in some stories because he volunteered to take several lie detector tests. I know how much these stories hurt Casares, a great player and tremendous competitor, and I'm delighted that the commissioner's report vindicated Casares." Tec Schramm, general manager, Dallas Cowboys - "I think the commissioner was extremely wise in the manner in which he conducted the investigation, securing all the facts and completing his thorough investigation rather than giving out a round-by-round account."

FANS CHEER HORNUNG DURING FILM, SING BLUES DOWNTOWN

APR 18 (Green Bay Press-Gazette) - How do Packer fans feel about Paul Hornung now? If spontaneous reaction at a Wednesday night bowling banquet is a reliable barometer, they have swiftly closed ranks behind their fallen hero. The appearance of white-clad "Number 5" on the screen at a showing of last December's Packer-New York Giant playoff film triggered a round of applause, whistles, cheers - and a lone boo - from approximately 60 Green Bay Major bowlers following their banquet at Van Boxel's Redwood Inn. Later, as Hornung bulled for 11 yards on a second quarter sweep off the "option" he made famous, one viewer was heard to intone in awe, "The best, the best." Little doubt of the prevailing sentiment remained, however, when Hornung's face again flashed upon the screen in a filmed tour of the Packer dressing room immediately following the 16-7 victory. There was vigorous applause and a boisterous cheer, much louder than the one which had greeted his first "appearance." And nary a boo. Elsewhere in the city and area, fans offered clashing and loudly positive opinions. "He was a sacrificial lamb," said one. "He got just what he deserved," declared another. But all agreed they were "shocked and surprised" by the blow to their team, the world champion the last two seasons. "They called him the Golden Boy, but don't make any mistake about it, this is no gaudy ornament they were talking about - it's a solid 18 carat football player," said druggist John Holzer, 49. who had pinned a crepe paper arm band to his coat. "Anyone who watches a practice could pass along as much information as Hornung did," according to Holzer, whose store walls are covered with hundreds of Packer pictures, some dotted with black bows. "Just about everybody in the United States has gambled," Holzer said. "He makes more money. His $500 bet is like a dime bet for most of us." Then Holzer held up five fingers and insisted, "Maybe five like him come along in a lifetime." "He was a sacrificial lamb," said Gerald H. Zuidmulder, 30, a salesman. "So he bet, so what? He didn't bet against the team. What employer would want an employee who was afraid to wager on the success of his company? Mostly this is sad not so much because Hornung is a great player, but because it puts pressure on Vince Lombardi, a great person." Stirling Watts, 53, a canning company manager, saw it the other way. "Hornung was always favored in every way," Watts said. "He got just what he asked for. He broke a clause in his contract. He should have known better. Mostly, I feel sorry for Vince Lombardi, Packer coach. It's a shame because Hornung was great." "How could he do it to us?" moaned a comely young Green Bay stenographer. "He had everything to win and we were rooting for him." "All the kids had faith in him. They wanted to be just like him. Now, I don't know," said warehouse and part-time youth worker Roger Van Beaver. At "Speed's" Bar, where Hornung often sang with the trio, making up his own words as he went along, they played only blues Wednesday night. In the Lyric Lounger, another favorite Hornung hangout, the community sing boomed out, "Who's Sorry Now," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." Hornung used to be the quarterback of a college football team known as the Fighting Irish. "Everybody bets once in a while don't they?" asked one patron. "I don't see any harm if a fellow bets on his own team to win, or if he bets on a game in which he isn't involved," said one man. But, said another, "this is going to hurt football all the way around." One man said he had heard rumors of FBI agents being here in recent weeks checking telephone calls made by Packers during the season. As for Hornung's loss, "It's going to mean something. He's the greatest player inside the eight yard line," said another man. "I don't know, we got along without Hornung when he hurt his knee last year," said another. "Sportswriters say Hornung inspires the team. If that is so, he'll be missed in a way we can't immediately see," said one man. Another said, "Most of us feel bad about it - not that we're losing a player on the team but that he, Hornung, lost so much personally. Why? Because everybody liked him." And still another summed it up with, "We won it last year without him most of the season, so we shouldn't be hurt this year." "What's we do now?"

PLAYERS, COACHES SHOCKED, SORRY

APR 18 (Green Bay Press-Gazette) - Reaction from Packers coaches, both past and present, to Paul Hornung's suspension ranged from shock to sorrow. There also was a note of irony, provided by offensive tackle Bob Skoronski of the defending world champions. "Paul played basketball with us one night this winter," Skoronski said, "and before the game he told us 'my ambition is to make the comeback of the year.' We all want him to come back in 1964 and if I know Paul he wants to play again. He has a great heart. This is a great surprise. We all like and respect him and we'll miss him." Tom Moore, the reserve halfback who currently stands to benefit most from the indefinite suspension of Green Bay teammate Hornung, is accepting his potential role reluctantly. "I was surprised and sorry to hear about it," said Moore, former Vanderbilt star who played in the shadows of Hornung for three years at Green Bay. "Everyone hates it happened," Moore said from his Nashville, Tenn., home Wednesday. "I don't think he figured any harm would come from it. Like he said, he made sociable wagers that didn't have any outcome on the games." Moore said he himself had never been contacted by gamblers. "I've never been in a position yet to have much effect on a game," he explained. "This makes me sick," said guard Jerry Kramer, who took over some of Hornung's placekicking duties last season. "We all thought the world of Paul. He was a great pro. You can't tell how much this will hurt us. I hate to see a good guy like him get fouled up." Kramer said that Hornung was called to the NFL office in January. "All of us," he said, "thought it was just routine. We thought all name players were being called from every club, matter-of-factly." Asked if the players would welcome Hornung back, Kramer said, "Definitely, but a layoff, say one year, very definitely affects a players' performance." Quarterback Bart Starr said, "I am shocked, of course. I don't care to comment too much. I'd just as soon our coaches did our commenting." Fullback Jim Taylor, reached at his Baton Rouge, La., home, said he would have no comment. Boyd Dowler said, "That was a terrible personal shock. He'll be hard to replace. We can just hope for the best." Ray Nitschke said, "It's a shame. I think a lot of Paul Hornung and still do. He made a mistake and he'll want to pay for it." Phil Bengtson, Lombardi's chief assistant, said the news hit the Packer office like a thunderbolt. "It came so suddenly that it's hard to analyze the effects. Hornung was an integral cog in our offense. You just don't go out and replace people like that." Backfield coach Red Cochran said: "When the emotional shock wears off, we will have to face the realization that we'll have to get along without him." Packer President Dominic Olejniczak said, "Naturally, we're disappointed" but that he was "real confident" that Rozelle "carefully weighted all the facts" before making his decision. "Apparently he had no other choice," said Olejniczak, here to attend the Milwaukee Press gridiron dinner. Liz Blackbourn, former Packer coach who signed Hornung to his first Packer contract in 1957, called it "a real shame." "I don't think, however, it will damage pro football," said Blackbourn. "If Hornung or another player had been found guilty of shaving points or throwing a game, it would have done irreparable damage. He (Hornung) is not a bad fellow. But I don't realize he was discreet in the company he kept or the people he idolized." Don Hutson, a former Green Bay great, said: "This is terrible. It's hard to understand why a fellow like Hornung, who certainly made plenty of money as a player, would do something like that. It sure was a dumb thing to do, to put it mildly." Bob Forte, a Packer captain 10 years ago, asserted, "I can't believe it. It's the shock of my life. Here's a great football player, with a great future, taking a chance on losing out for a few bucks. It's terrible. I talk before spots groups three or four times a week telling how clean and honest professional football is and now what do I say?" Other former Packers commenting were: Buckets Goldenberg - "It's a tragedy. This is a tremendous blow to professional football. The sport will lose face as a result. On the other hand, the league had to take a proper stand in view of what it found."...Cecil Isbell - "This looks very black in the public eye. It's bound to hurt the youth of this country. It makes me sick. Here's a fellow (Hornung) earning about $30,000 a year as the result of being a great football player and practically throwing it away for $50 bets. His whole future may be shot."...Ted Fritsch - "I still find it hard to believe. I can remember when (the late) Bert Bell, former MFL commissioner, hung big posters in all the dressing rooms - 'No Gambling or Association With Gamblers.' It wasn't something Hornung wasn't warned about, but I will reserve judgment until all the facts are revealed because there may be extenuating circumstances."...Tony Canadeo, another onetime great Packer running back who now assists in the telecasts of their games, said, "It was always written into the contracts. Horning apparently volunteered the information about his betting and that should go in his favor."