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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
4
Randy Smith, once a poor free throw shooter, credits concentration for his turn around. The Buffalo guard hit 13 of 14 free throws and scored 31 as the Braves defeated the Boston Celtics 101-92, boosting his season average above 82 percent.
South Carolina held off Oklahoma State 70-61 to capture the Carolina Classic title after an initial fast start against Yale. Coach Frank McGuire shifted to a stall approach late in the second half to protect a lead, while Oklahoma State pressed. The triumph capped a day of notable college and pro results across the nation.
Sun Bowl officials announced a sellout for the Pitt Kansas game, the largest crowd in 41 years. Pittsburgh star Tony Dorsett and Kansas quarterback Nolan Cromwell lead two high scoring offenses in a matchup that pits teams who upset major powers this season.
The arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally were free agents after 1975, triggering a potential 1977 flow of huge bids as players become uncontracted. Major League players chief Marvin Miller notes each contract is individual, meaning the decision affects almost every player unless limited by existing multi‑year deals or arbitration.
New York AP reports OJ Simpson, Buffalo, topped the NFL rushing list with 1,817 yards over 329 carries, inches ahead of Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell. He also led in scoring with 138 points. Ken Anderson repeated as passing champion with 3,169 yards and a 94.1 rating. Fran Tarkenton placed second, Reggie Rucker and Mitchell shared receptions crown with 60 catches, Ray Guy led punting, Walter Payton kickoff returns, and Toni Fritsch topped points with 104.
Dallas coach Tom Landry ranks this season as the most enjoyable since 1966 when Dallas first made the NFL playoffs. He notes the 1971 and 1972 Super Bowl years as strong but says the 1966 and 1975 teams rank above the title years. Staubach hopes rib injury heals before playoff clash with the Vikings. he plans to throw and believes Minnesota’s cold weather gives them the home-field edge.
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