Charger Notebook : Anderson Trade Waiting for Approval of USFL

Gary Anderson is probably coming to the Chargers. That much has been known for several days, but there are still a few “ifs” to be resolved in order for the running back-wide receiver to be in uniform for the team’s next home game, Sept. 29, against Cleveland.

Anderson, who has given his tentative approval to a four-year, $2 million contract submitted by Charger owner Alex Spanos, awaits approval from the powers-that-be in the United States Football League. At least two league owners are known to oppose Anderson’s move to San Diego.

“I haven’t lost confidence,” Spanos said, “but it’s really up to the USFL and the Tampa Bay Bandits. I don’t expect to know anything definite until next week.”

Lee Scarfone, who has an option to buy the Tampa Bay Bandits, said he believes opposition to Anderson’s exodus is based on a couple of factors, including the relatively small size of the buy-out ($350,000 for Anderson’s contract). Other owners also are said to question the propriety of Scarfone selling off a commodity from a team he doesn’t yet own.

Scarfone is scheduled to meet Monday with USFL commissioner Harry Usher to discuss these and other matters relating to the Anderson transaction. A conference call in which league owners will make known their preferences is scheduled for Tuesday.

Charger Notes The Chargers picked up linebacker Craig Bingham, who had been waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He replaces Mark Fellows, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a fractured hip in Sunday’s loss to Seattle. Coach Don Coryell, calling Bingham the best linebacker available, said he would be used on special teams in this week’s game at Cincinnati. . . . The Chargers have been giving extra attention to assignments on extra points after two were blocked by the Seahawks. No lineup changes are planned, and Coryell ascribed part of the problem to the failure of officials to call a illegal hold he noted by the Seahawks. “They were grabbing one of our men and pulling him aside, then sending a guy through the hole,” Coryell said. “That’s illegal, but it’s never called.” . . . Special teams coach Marv Braden said he expects the problem to be ironed out, if for no other reason than Charger blockers were embarrassed by the Seahawks.