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December 29, 1961
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
R.C. Owens, star pass catcher for the San Francisco 49ers, is negotiating for a salary increase before signing his 1962 contract. As a free agent, he wants to stay but seeks more money and may sign elsewhere if terms aren't met.
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Owens Hedges On
Re-Signing With 49ers;
More Loot Sought
San Francisco (ANP) - R. C. Owens, spectacular pass catcher of the San Francisco 49ers, is reported to be dickering with 49ers officials on demands for a salary increase before signing a 1962 football contract with the westcoast team.
Owens, now a free agent with the right to sign with any team that will meet his financial demands, declared he would like to remain with the 49ers but that he is definitely interested in more money. The 49ers gave Owens his start in pro football five years ago.
"The only thing that separates me from the 49ers is money." R. C. said, adding, "I'm going to talk to Vic Morabito (the team's president) within the next week or so."
"If we can agree to terms, then I'll be back next year. If we can't, I'll sign some place else."
Owens has pulled several games out of the fire for the 49ers with his celebrated circus catches.
Re-Signing With 49ers;
More Loot Sought
San Francisco (ANP) - R. C. Owens, spectacular pass catcher of the San Francisco 49ers, is reported to be dickering with 49ers officials on demands for a salary increase before signing a 1962 football contract with the westcoast team.
Owens, now a free agent with the right to sign with any team that will meet his financial demands, declared he would like to remain with the 49ers but that he is definitely interested in more money. The 49ers gave Owens his start in pro football five years ago.
"The only thing that separates me from the 49ers is money." R. C. said, adding, "I'm going to talk to Vic Morabito (the team's president) within the next week or so."
"If we can agree to terms, then I'll be back next year. If we can't, I'll sign some place else."
Owens has pulled several games out of the fire for the 49ers with his celebrated circus catches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Negotiation
Athlete Contract
What keywords are associated?
Contract Negotiation
Salary Increase
San Francisco 49ers
R C Owens
Free Agent
Professional Football
What entities or persons were involved?
R. C. Owens
Vic Morabito
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
R. C. Owens
Vic Morabito
Location
San Francisco
Event Date
1962
Story Details
R.C. Owens, free agent and key player for the 49ers, is seeking a higher salary in contract talks with team president Vic Morabito. He prefers to stay but will sign elsewhere if demands unmet, after five years with the team.