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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
11
The Big Four basketball weekend at Greensboro Coliseum drew 15 095 in a sellout crowd for the consolation game. State and Carolina met in the first round while Wake Forest impressed, Duke energized by a new coach, and Sloan faced questions over door closures and postgame access.
O J Simpson was a unanimous pick as record shattering star of the 23 man AP All Pro team. Miami safeties Dick Anderson and Jake Scott anchor six Dolphins on the squad with Warfield Csonka Little and Yepremian also named. Reggie McKenzie joins the Bills line with Little Blue Yary Wright also repeaters. Hadl earns quarterback duties as Minnesota leads.
The AP named the All-Pro football selections with players from the AFC and NFC. Notable picks include Harold Jackson and Paul Warfield as receivers, John Hadl at quarterback, Larry Csonka and O. Simpson as running backs, and defensive standouts Claude Humphrey Carl Eller Alan Page Joe Greene Isiah Robertson Chris Hanburger Willie Lanier Dick Anderson Jake Scott Robert James Willie Brown.
Houston AP report cites Bud Grant accusing the NFL of unfair facilities during Super Bowl week. He notes the Vikings must practice at Delmar Public School with poor amenities while the Dolphins train near the Oilers, calling it a big advantage for Miami.
Thomasville High School improved its varsity wrestling record to 8-0 with a 54-2 victory over North Davidson on Monday night. Wins came by pins from Brian Ball Ken Fulp and Mark Montgomery. Posting decisions by Mike Sanders Paul Hibbett Allen Barnes Lester Epps Frankie Lathan Tony Ingram and Glenn Miller. A single forfeit added to the Bulldogs total. North Davidson scored only on a draw between John Clark and Thomasville’s Freddie Everhart.
Seniors Ginny Roberts Kim Miller and Gail Lewis serve as tri captains for the High Point Central girls basketball team in the 1973 74 season.
UCLA remains No 1 with 9 0 start as Maryland rises to No 5 and NC State moves to No 4 after a key win over North Carolina. Notre Dame clings to No 2, while Marquette falls to No 7 and New Mexico climbs to No 8 with a 12 0 record. Long Beach State enters top 10 after NCAA probation news.
High Point College resumes basketball tonight at 8 in Alumni Gym after a month hiatus. Coach Jerry Steele may field a limited lineup due to illnesses and practice interruptions as the Panthers chase a better record than their 2-7 start. Guard Mike Cherry of UNC Wilmington earned District 28 player of the week with 32 points in a win over Fayetteville State.
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