Harris Leads NFC Pro Bowl Triumph Over AFC
James Harris the Rams quarterback and Pro Bowl replacement threw two fourth quarter TD passes to Mel Gray and Charley Taylor as the NFC beat the AFC 17 to 10. Harris, who battled racism and late start to NFL prominence, was named MVP after guiding the rally following Jim Hart's injury.
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MIAMI
James Harris
Los Angeles Rams
NFC
Harris
Minnesota
Fran Tarkenton
Jim Hart
St. Louis
Cardinals
Mel Gray
Gray
Pittsburgh
Franco Harris
Charley Taylor
Washington Redskins
AFC
Bob Griese
Dolphin
Paul Warfield
Roy Gerela
Green Bay
Chester Marcos
Grambling
Buffalo Bills
Rams
John Hadl
Hart
Chuck Knox
Pirates Roll Past Davidson on the Road to Stay Unbeaten in League
East Carolina ran its Southern Conference record to 5-0 after routing Davidson 110-78 on the Wildcats home floor. Donnie Owens scored 30, Gregg Ashorn 26, and Buzzy Braman 23 as the Pirates dominated the game and kept pressure on Furman for top seed. Davidson, 3-11 overall, was led by Gregg Dunn with 14. VMI won its fifth straight to reach 6-6, while William and Mary crushed St Marys Md 91-44.
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Associated Press
East Carolina
Dave Patton
Pirates
Davidson
Wildcats
William and Marys
St. Mary's
Citadel
Bulldogs
Ricky Barger
Furman
Paladins
Appalachian State
Mountaineers
Johnston
Donnie Owens
Gregg Ashorn
Buzzy Braman
Ashorn
Gregg Dunn
VMI
John Krovic
Bethany
Ron Carter
Dave Montgomery
Johnny Garnett
William and
Thompson Athlete Of Year Named For Carolinas 1974
North Carolina State star David Thompson was chosen Carolinas athlete of the year for 1974 by regional sportswriters and sportscasters. The Shelby, North Carolina native led the Wolfpack to a 30-1 season and national title, averaging 26 points and eight rebounds.
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North Carolina State
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Richard Petty
Tony Waldrop
University of North Carolina
Curtis Strange
Wake Forest University
Steve Fuller
Spartanburg
S.C
Joe Paterno
Penn State
N.C. State
Wolfpack
Gamecocks Roll Niagara 99 79 for 10th Win in 14
South Carolina shot 67 percent from the floor to rout Niagara 99 79 in Niagara Falls NY. Mike Dunleavy 24 points Tom Boswell 22 each with 11 rebounds led the Gamecocks who built a 27 point second half lead. Alex English and Nate Davis added 18 apiece. Niagara hit 37 percent in defeat and falls to 8 7.
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South Carolina
Niagara
Mike Dunleavy
Tom Boswell
Gamecocks
Alex English
Nate Davis
Gamecock
Associated Press
Auburn
Kentucky
Alabama
SEC
Adrian Dantley
Notre Dame
Holy Cross
Tennessee
Bernard King
Rodney Woods
Vanderbilt
Wildcats Upset Alabama In Lexington SEC Clash
Kentucky men’s basketball stunned Alabama 74-69 at Memorial Coliseum as Kevin Grevey led with 20 points and 18 rebounds. Alabama’s Leon Douglas had 29 points and 25 boards but the Tide fell despite early 20-12 and 30-27 leads.
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Kentucky Wildcats
C.M. Newton
Crimson Tide
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Kentucky
Memorial Coliseum
Kevin Grevey
Wildcats
Joe Hall
Grevey
Pacers edge Parker squad 82-77 in team effort
USCA defeats Brenton Parker 82 to 77 as Rufus Wilson scores 22 and Raymond Werts 18 leading a balanced attack. Coach Lew Perkins praises bench depth and whole team effort while noting Parker’s stronger than some losses.
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Lew Perkins
USCA
Brenton Parker
The
Pacers
Rufus Wilson
Raymond Werts
David Montgomery
Perkins
Richard Cannon
Raymond
Werts
Bryan
Thomas
Jerome Bell
Jobs Gillingham
Rusty Harrell
Bryas Thomas
Freddie Robinson
Brewton Parker
Martin
Thompson
Jackson
Channels
Beamett
Davis
Mubling
Scoring leaders in Aiken County cited in recap
Robbin Lowe of St Ange la and Matt Simpkins of Aiken continue atop the county boys and girls scoring race. Simpkins lifts to 31.9 PPG while Lowe sits at 20.8, with Loretta Brown of Graniteville close behind at 18.8. Ridge Spring Monetta's Walter Lott trails the boys page.
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St. Angela
Matt Simpkins
Aiken
Aiken County
Simpkins
Miss Lowe
Loretta Brown
Graniteville
Age Ridge
Monetta
Walter Lott
Lott
Giurls
St A
Ville
Rosilind Stewart
Lillian Harris
Darnell Thomas
G Ville
RSM
Ridge Spring Monetta
Vicki Mann
Augusta MN
North Augusta
Carol Hoover
St Angela
Kathy Miles
Kavin Raiford
Faye Ryans
Wagener Salley
Mane Tewkesbury
Jackson
Fam Lilly
Sherry Thurmond
Ridge
Wagener Salley Ovo
Mickey Johnson
Hidge Spring Monetta
Jeff Moment
Archie Hobson
den Love
Howard Stewart Hsm
Ronnie Wright
Shelton Davis
Pat Collins
Augusta
Charles Smpkins
Paul Morgan
Erwin Carter
Martin Foster
Ronnie Robinson
James McKie
Tommy Campbell
Mike Harmon
Wagener Salley Os
WEL Approves Stock Sale In Charlotte
The World Football League approves a public stock sale in Charlotte to raise 1.5 to 3 million by February 15. WFL President Hemmeter says Charlotte Hornets, formerly the New York Stars, not among eight cities pledged for next season.
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WFL
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Hornet
Upton Bell
Honolulu
New York Stars
Maryland's Lucas Named ACC Player Of The Week
Maryland guard John Lucas of Durham North Carolina earned ACC player of the week after 30 points against NC State and 20 points against Navy. He leads Maryland with 187 season points and a 20.8 scoring average while returning from a broken collar bone.
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John Lucas
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Virginia
Marc Iavaroni
Plainview
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Duke
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Mark Landsberger
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Eddie Johnson
Gary Redding
Mike Mitchell
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North Carolina
Wake Forest
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