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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1973
Page
21
Maryland star Tom McMillen expresses confidence and focus as the Terrapins prepare to challenge UCLA and end the Bruins 75 game win streak. Lefty Driesell notes preparations and upcoming opener while Wooden's UCLA aims for a measured response in a high profile showdown.
Jane Tracy, a pretty blonde employee in the Commandant of Midshipmen office, receives an affectionate hug from the Navy gorilla mascot. Watching are Eric Carlson and Supermid as signs and displays decorate the Naval Academy grounds ahead of the traditional football clash with Army.
Ragsdale, 12-0, meets Tuscola, 9-2-1, in a key Class 3-A playoff game at 8 p.m. at Ragsdale. Ragsdale boasts a strong wishbone offense led by Ricky Adams and Jeff Sechrest and a stingy defense allowing about two points per game. The winner advances to face East Bladen or Ahoskie for the state title.
Roanoke Rebels defeated the Macon Whoopees 4-2 to widen their SHL lead as Claude Piche scored a hat trick and Jimmy Jones added one more. Al Ricroft tallied Macon’s two goals. The Rebels improved to 19-4-4 while Macon sits 11-11-2 behind.
The energy shortage prompts study of how sports leagues will adapt. Angels cut night games by 12.3 percent, while baseball leaders warn daytime play may harm finances. Travel shifts to trains for short trips, planes for long hauls. football and golf face travel impacts.
NC State running back Willie Burden earns ACC player of the year honors with 59 votes. He rushed for 1,014 yards this season and set multiple NC State rushing records while helping the Wolfpack post an 8-3 record. Burden to finish career in Liberty Bowl against Kansas. 15 receptions also notable.
Grimsley at Central. Asheboro at Andrews. Thomasville at Page. Trinity at Allen. Jay Greensboro at Lexington. Central Davidson at Denton. East Davidson at North Moore. North Rowan at West Davidson.
Ledford Panthers rally past North Davidson 66 64 as Gary Hinkle caters for steady scoring from Dent Hardin Johnny Stewart and Mike Bowers. North Davidson leaders Link and Lyons hit double figures. late free throws by Greg Meredith seal Ledford win amid 27 turnovers.
North Carolina Shrine Bowl announces Johnny Evans of High Point Andrews as starting quarterback for the North Carolina squad facing South Carolina. Asheville backs Ter Ray and David Mullis join Emmitt Hamilton in the backfield behind linemen Dowdy Hall Hall Hall and others as the 37th annual charity game benefits Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville.
Thomasville High earns nine players on the All-SPC team as Ken Staton is named the league’s player of the year and Allen Brown is chosen coach of the year in his first season. Other Bulldogs include Tim Tysinger Doug Wiggins Ken Fulp Charles Bowman Eric Coleman Bill Mills Mitchell Bratton and Zeb Hanner. Brown trails in coach voting by Con.
High Point College opens the Capital City Tipoff in Dorton Arena facing the raw St. Augustine squad in the 9 p.m. game after Shaw versus Elon at 7. HPC is 0-3 this season with 22 player St. Augustine roster including 11 freshmen and seven sophomores.
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