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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1975
Page
4
Los Angeles AP reports tailback Ricky Bell shattered the Southern Cal single game rushing record with 256 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Trojans past Duke 35-7 in the season opener. Bell surged for 141 yards by halftime and scored on eight and six yard runs, breaking a mark set in 1956.
In Memorial Coliseum a USC surge overshadowed Duke as Clarence Bell rushed for three touchdowns and a final goal line dive. Bob Corbett replaced Hal Spears early, guiding a late Duke drive before USC sealed a 34-21 victory with 434 rushing yards to Duke’s 307 total.
Trinity traveled to Lexington and was outgained 230 to 211 on the ground as Lexington's 55 yard scoring drives fueled a 20-6 victory. Robert Brown scored on a 1 yard plunge early, with Trinity fumbling setting up its early exposure. Chris Walser recovered a Trinity fumble in the second quarter.
Local youngsters 12 and under can register for the 1975 Punt, Pass & Kick contest at participating Ford Dealers. Co sponsored by the High Point Jaycees, the program requires no entry fee and no body contact. Participants compete only against peers their age with a parent or guardian present. No special equipment needed and amateur status remains intact.
Ledford controlled the opener with 175 passing yards and 157 rushing as quarterback David Rush connected with Ricky Callicutt for 60 and 30 plus 13 and 60 yard scores. The Panthers led 8-0 at half and pulled away with three third quarter touchdowns. Allen Jay’s defense struggled all night and special teams miscues aided Ledford's surge. Callicutt and Clinard scored, while AJ’s Neil Jones lamented defensive breakdowns and weak pass coverage.
Central Davidson fell to 0-3 after a 18-0 loss to West Montgomery. West Montgomery scored in the first three periods with Conroy Christian, Kim Russell, and Tony Richardson accounting for the touchdowns. Central Davidson hosts Southwest Randolph next Friday as CCC play begins. West Montgomery improves to 2-0 in CCC after beating East Davidson last week.
USC coach John McKay unearthed a standout in Ricky Bell who, after evolving from freshman linebacker to tailback, rushed for a school record 256 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-7 victory over Duke. Bell credited line play and blockers for his breakout, while McKay teased comparisons to other backs.
The schedule shifts games to Saturday at 8 p.m. Thomasville visits Central while Andrews plays Page at Grimsley Stadium. Ragsdale faces Southeast Guilford. Randleman meets Eastern Randolph, Denton plays Southwest Randolph, and Western Guilford hosts Southern Guilford.
East Davidson and quarterback Tim Wray rolled to a convincing win over West Mecklenburg. Wray passed for 92 yards and Alexander rushed 145 yards as East Davidson built a lead with a patient, balanced attack. The Eagles dominated both lines, stopping West’s drive and scoring on multiple methodical series to seal the victory.
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