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/ , a. . : f. > . P a g e B5 A U G U S T 12, 1998 ï l j r ÎÎorfütttÀ O íH s m w □ a lla s C o w b o y s : T h e S c a n d a l Owner Jerry Jones o f the Dallas Cowboys brokered a high six-fig ure settlem ent between wide re ceiver M ichael Irvin and guard Everett M cIver follow ing their re cent scuffle, The D allas M orning News reported Sunday. A source close to the deal told the new spaper the agreem ent was reached to prevent M cIver from pursuing crim inal charges against Irvin or publicly discussing the July 29 incident that left M cIver with a deep cut on his neck. Previously, McIver, Irvin, Jones and coach Chan Gailey steadfastly refused to com m ent about the scuffle. Gailey would only describe it as “horseplay,” adding, “ W e’re handling it in-house.” Jo n e s s tro n g ly d e n ie d any knowledge o f or role in the reported settlem ent, according to the new s paper. He confirm ed m eeting with M cIver’s agent for several hours over two days last w eek, and said the two players met when M cIver returned to training cam p W ednes day. “ I was simply interested in mak ing sure that the media speculation and media reports didn’t affect their relationship as team m ates,” Jones told the newspaper. “They have basically confirm ed that any nega tive feelings are behind them .” Irvin dism issed the report after Saturday’s exhibition game against O akland. “Are you crazy, man? Let it go, let it go,” he told the new spa per. M cIver refused to discuss the incident, and other Cowboys play ers, coaches and personnel have been ordered not to comment. The Cow boys were not immedi ately available for comment Sun day. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said, “ We d on’t com m ent on specific things involving league security. It’s a club issue.” The source told the newspaper Irvin w anted M cIver’s silence be cause he faces up to 20 years in prison if he is found to have vio- lated term s o f his four-year proba tion. Irvin pleaded no contest to felony cocaine possession in 1996. Irvin reportedly attacked McIver with a pair o f scissors in a dispute over a haircut in a dorm itory at M idw estern State U niversity in W ichita Falls, where the Cow boys train. M cIver needed stitches to repair a tw o-inch cut on the right side o f his neck. The source com pared the inci dent to “a street fight.” Dallas County probation offi cials said they are m onitoring the incident, but authorities in both D allas and W ichita Falls say they are powerless unless McIver files a complaint. The new spaper reported Irvin also may be in violation o f the N FL’s violent crime policy, instituted in March, which covers incidents in volving the use or threat o f physi cal violence to a person and the use o f a deadly weapon in the com m is sion o f a crime. o< .t • /•' ■. \ . A * i »• ‘4 * » Michael Irvin Barry & Jerry Golf tourney supports Coalition of Black Men, Bridge Builders The Coalition of Black Men is promising a rewarding day o f fun- filled golf and great food at its annual golf tournament and awards dinner on Friday, August 21. The fundraising events will begin at 9 am at the Glendoveer Golf Course in North east Portland and end with an awards dinner at Em anual H o sp ita l’s Lorenzen Conference Center at 7 pm. This year, the Coalition o f Black Men is joined by The Bridge Build ers Program in sponsoring the events. "Our golf tournament is a major source of funding for the Coalition,” said Bruce Watts, Coalition Execu tive Director. “The proceeds go back into our community through Coalition programs that are impor tant to all of us. We’re glad to help support Bridge Builders’ scholarship fund this year.” The Coalition o f Black Men, founded in 1988, is a community- based, non-political organization that works with government, business and community representatives to ad dress critical issues. Currently, the Coalition is supporting several ini tiatives, includingthe Children's Lead Saturday (Iuyust29tti 12 on pm to 4 oo pm Bagley Community Center 4100 Plomondon. Vancouver, UtH FRte TOTHtPUBLIC for more information please call JohnngTucker3B0B9B 8558 or Dobra Mou eg 360-695 -5577 Lolenzo Poe (right), chairman of the Coalition o f Black Men, is joined by Bridge Builders participant Dennis Lamber with the hole-in-one prize, a 1998 BMW Z3 Sports Convertible, for this year's Coalition Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner. screening Program, mentoring stu dents at Humbolt Elementary School, and assisting the Citizens’ Monitor ing Advising Committee to help strengthen Portland Public Schools. “We work to improve the quality of life in the community through advo cacy, empowerment, social education and economic programs that inspire and impact youth, families and institu- tions,” said Watts. For information about sponsor ships, to register to play, or make a dinner reservation, call 503-286- 2188. C a n Y o u S a y R e fu n d NEW YORK— The NBA sent out a strong signal Monday that the lockout could last for months, announcing that season ticket payments will be refunded with interest if the work stoppage forces the cancelation o f games. Also M onday, the league gave the National Labor Rela tions Board its official response to the complaint filed last month by the players union, alleging the NBA committed an unfair la bor practice by imposing a lock out before reaching an impasse in negotiations. In Atlanta, union director Billy Hunter held a briefing for some o f the locked out players, and attendees included Kevin Garnett and Stephon M arbury o f the Timberwolves. ND OF THE SUMMER are canceled because o f the lock out. Refunds would be made at the end o f each month. “Season ticket holders make sub stantial financial commitments to our teams and we think they should be treated fairly in the unfortunate event that games are m issed,” Granik said. “A refund policy that includes interest is the right thing to do in this instance. Holders o f single-game tickets will be entitled to a refund or a rain check. Refund policies for holders of luxury suites, club seats and other premium seats will be determined on a team-by-team basis, the NBA said. On the NLRB front, the next move will be made by Daniel Silverman, regional director o f the New York No new bargaining talks are scheduled. The last formal ses sion ended abruptly last Thurs day when owners walked out o f the room after hearing the play ers' latest proposal. “ Regrettably, after last week’ s negotiating session there seems to be a greater likelihood that the season may not start on time,” deputy co m m issioner Russ Granik said in a news release announcing the refund policy. Season ticket holders, most o f whom already have paid for their seats for the 1998-99 season, w ill receive 6 percent interest on their money i f regular-season games, which are due to begin Nov. 3, k ■ I office, who must determine if the players’ complaint has merit. He would then report to the full board in Washington, which would de cide if the agency should ask a federal judge to issue an injunc tion restoring the old work rules that expired at midnight June 30 when the old collective bargain ing agreement elapsed. outh Jam NEW!! MOTEL 6 SEASIDE, ORBGON STAY Ä. SAVE DELUXE ROOMS 2369 S. 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