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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1975
Page
7
Carol Wilson reports a first week spike in area scoring as four of 15 teams average at least 30 points per game against nonconference foes, with a fifth close at 29. The trend challenges the old defense-first adage in early season play.
County teams lead city schools in the 1975 area scoring race with Willie McDonald of Randleman and Kelly Clinard among leaders. McDonald has 32 points after two games. Clinard has 28. Ragsdale’s Segs Reggie. Tice sits third with 24 as defenses post early shutouts and early season totals shape team standings.
Washington AP The House communications subcommittee seeks to extend and make permanent the blackout ban on telecasts of home team sports events. Rep Torbert H MacDonald says the public benefits from viewing local teams at home, with post season games added to TV availability. The bill would set 72 hours for football and 24 hours for baseball basketball and hockey postseasons.
Duke meets No 4 Southern California in a nationally noted opener with Vince Evans of Greenboro N C and Marvin Powell of Fayetteville N C starring for USC. Evans replaces Pat Haden, Powell anchors the line, as USC faces Duke and Texas Arlington meets Texas Christian. Top Ten highlights include Oklahoma hosting Oregon and Michigan at Wisconsin.
Chris Hemmeter president of the World Football League travels to cities to stress the league’s stability. He counters reports from Shreveport that the league would collapse, noting 10 franchises are healthy and average attendance runs around 15,000, with improvements ahead. He blames partial reporting for misinterpreting his cautions.
Ex Bison back Willie speaks after three weeks with cousin Herb Cole of Western before camp. He reflects on the fourth quarter surge, eyes Guilford as Washington seeks a sixth straight win, and vows to give his best for education and possible pro aspirations.
GREENSBORO High Point Central posted a 3-2 season mark by winning a four team cross country meet at Smith High School. Royster Tucker finished third and Wade Leach fourth as the Bison totaled 37 points. Smith was runner up with 45, Page 46, and North Forsyth 112.
Oak Hollow Golf Course will allow carts on the fairways starting Saturday manager Nick Gettys announced. A 90 degree rule will be in effect. Carts were banned recently to protect heat weakened grass.
Defending champions Robert Bilbo and David Stewart of Beltsville Maryland hold a three stroke lead at the halfway point of the Lefty Righty National golf championship in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina. They posted a best ball 63 in round two at Surf Golf and Beach Club after opening with a 62. John Bullington and Skeeter Heath of Johnson City Tennessee remain in second after a 65 in round two to reach 128 at the 72 hole event.
Pitcher Jerry Koosman allowed six hits as the Mets crushed the Pirates 7-0. Manny Trillo and Rick Reuschel delivered two run singles in a six run first inning. Al Oliver homered and doubled for Pittsburgh but the club dropped its 11th in 15. The Phillies closed gap in the East with a 5-0 win over the Expos.
Ragsdale Flying Tigers win second of season defeating Parkland in three straight games 15-0 15-9 16-14 to move to 2-0 in District Seven. Sophomore Jeanie Augustine praised by coach Betsy Kautz for 15 straight serves in the first game. Next, both volleyball and tennis teams head to Andrews Tuesday.
Foster, a Winter Haven veteran who spent time in Bristol and the International League before joining Boston in late 1974, remains a rookie due to limited at bats. Crowley recalls a summer moment when he hit a line drive so hard it caromed off the pitcher and second base umpire before returning to the mound, underscoring his obvious power as Boston waits for full development.
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