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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1974
Page
8
Paul Shing notes how fans of the 1950s tracked players like Jackie Robinson across multiple positions and teams. He argues that expanding leagues and clubs made it harder for modern fans to recall who won recent titles, preferring memories of “back then” and the simpler, smaller leagues of earlier eras.
The World Football League’s Houston Texans lost their bid for a temporary court pause and must relocate to Shreveport after Judge Arthur Lesher refused to delay plans. The move ends a troubled Houston tenure marked by financial woes and poor attendance despite early on-field success. The Texans stood 3-8-1 before a game with Memphis, with team officials acknowledging losses each week.
The front nine at Oak Hollow Golf Course will be closed all day Wednesday for maintenance. It will reopen Thursday. The back nine will be closed next Monday for similar work.
Tom Dempsey, the Eagles' veteran kicker, booted 33 and 45 yarders to seal a 13-10 win over the Cowboys. His performance amid contract tensions revives praise from Philadelphia management as he leads the team in scoring and solidifies his role after a tumultuous prior season. The defense also forged the victory, forcing a key turnover that set up the final score.
Long Beach State announced both Roscoe Pondexter and Glenn McDonald were cleared of having someone else take an entrance test for them. McDonald had been cleared earlier and Pondexter was exonerated by California state hearing officer Helen Gallagher. The NCAA had cited test infractions among 26 basketball and football recruiting violations that led to probation for the school.
In a tight vote, Ohio State overtakes Notre Dame as the top-ranked team in the AP college football poll. OSU earns 29 first-place votes and 1,110 points, Notre Dame 26 first-place votes and 1,104 points after a 51-10 win over Oregon State. Oklahoma remains third with eight first-place votes and 913 points. Alabama rises to fourth after a 52-0 rout of Southern Mississippi. Nebraska drops from previous position.
Birmingham Americans signed guard Bob Kuechenberg and defensive back Tim Foley from the Miami Dolphins in a wave of players bolstering the World Football League. Owner Bill Putnam confirmed the multi year deals. Dolphins coach Don Shula expressed disappointment as Miami faces a rebuilding defensive line.
The Top Twenty rankings list Ohio State and Notre Dame tied for first with 2-0-0 records and 1,110 to 1,104 points. Oklahoma, Alabama, Michigan State, Texas and others follow, with several teams receiving votes.
Virginia wide receiver Ken Shelton and Duke tailback Larry Martinez shared Atlantic Coast Conference offensive and back of the week honors. Shelton, a senior from Standardsville, scored three touchdowns and 241 yards on nine catches against William and Mary, totaling six TDs this season. Martinez, a third-stringer, starred in Duke's 21-14 win over South Carolina as the Blue Devils claimed back of the week honors.
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