MEDIA GENERAL <MEG> HOLDERS MAY SEEK CONTROL A shareholder group led by Barris Industries Inc <BRSS.O> said it acquired a 9.8 pct stake in Media General Inc Class A common stock and may seek seek contorl of the company. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the group said it holds 2,711,000 shares of Media General commons stock purchased at a total cost of about 108.3 mln dlrs. In addition to the possible bid for control, the group said it may purchase additional Media General shares or possibly seek one or more seats on the company's board of directors through a proxy contest. A bid for control of Media General would be subject to "a recapitalization or possible restructuring and to possible changes in the charter documents and by-laws of the company," it said. The group said it had held discussions with third parties to gauge their interest in joining the shareholder group, but no agreements were reached. Talks with third parties are expected to continue, the shareholder group said. Between October 13 and 16, Barris Industries bought 1,322,200 shares of Media General Class A common stock 42.50 dlrs to 45.50 dlrs a share in open market transactions, and another 12,000 shares privately.