41.   The league said the Rams should have to pay for going into an expansion territory, which St. Louis had been designated.

42.   The league said the scorecard does not show the total landscape of the Congress.

43.   The league said there were plenty of other players to choose from and he was excluded for obvious reasons.

44.   The league said Thursday that it would step in at least to the extent of inspecting the building.

45.   The league said, however, that severe cutbacks in benefits would be implemented, beginning Thursday.

46.   The league says it wants to make sure any franchise here will succeed.

47.   The league says it will be happy to talk money when the agreement with the international federation ends next year.

48.   The league says it will use the facility for clinics for its officials and coaches, and youth programs.

49.   The league says the union wants the concept dropped.

50.   The league also said it would help defray some of the cost.