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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1975

Page

10

Benton Rangers Look To Defend Home Turf In Season Opener

Benton opens the basketball season at home vs McLeansboro as coach Rich Herrin seeks unity over individual glory. Keith Tabor leads a deep lineup with guards Craddock and Rod Herrin and forwards Durham Forby as the Rangers pursue a strong winter run.

Mike Chamness Benton Rangers Runnin’ Rangers McLeans Benton Rich Herrin Herrin Keith Tabor Tabor Rangers Grab

All America Team Includes Griffin and Selmon Brothers

Archie Griffin of Ohio State headlines four repeaters named to the AP 1975 college football All America team. Oklahoma’s Selmon brothers Leroy and Dewey join to complete a family sweep begun by Lucious Selmon, with Leroy at 256 pounds and Dewey at 257 pounds. Major college football’s first 5,000-yard era is noted.

New York Ohio State Archie Griffin Associated Press Oklahoma Selmon Brothers Leroy Dewey Selmons Lucious Griffin Rik Bonness Nebraska Leroy Cook Alabama Pat Thomas Texas A&m

Buckeyes and Wolverines Dominate 1975 All-Big Ten Team

Ohio State and Michigan shared top honors as seven Buckeyes and five Wolverines earned first team spots on offense and defense. Unanimous selections included Archie Griffin and Tim Fox of Ohio State.

Chicago Ohio State Michigan Associated Press Buckeyes Northwestern Wisconsin Ilinois Iowa Purdue Indiana Michigan State Minnesota Archie Griffin Tim Fox Midwest Griffin Cornelius Greene Billy Marek Tim Davis Jim Smith Nick Buonamic Blane Smith Ed Thompson Tom Hannon Gordon Bell Greene Marek Mllnois Joe Smalzer

Murphysboro wrestlers place in 17-team Charleston meet

Murphysboro sent three wrestlers to a 17-team tournament in Charleston Saturday. Danny Schnautz placed fifth at 98 pounds, Scott Hendricks was second at 112, and Ted Baker finished fourth at 126. The piece also notes selections from the 1974 All-America team and mentions college football stars from Nebraska, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and UCLA.

Murphysboro Prep Charleston Danny Schnautz Scott Hendricks Ted Baker

All America grid highlights Pac-8 and national stars

Ricky Bell of Southern California led the nation with 1875 rushing yards just six shy of the NCAA single season record. Chuck Monaco of California set school records in rushing all purpose running and scoring as the Golden Bears shared the Pac-8 crown. The AP Little All-America features Mike Barber of Louisiana Tech and others including Larry Seivers, Mark Koncar, Bob Simmons, Randy Johnson, Ted Smith, Steve Niehaus, Greg Buttle, Sammy Green, Ed Simonini, Mike Haynes, and Chet Moeller.

Ricky Bell Southern California Chuck Muncie University of California Golden Bears Mike Barber Louisiana Tech Tech Larry Seivers Tennessee Mark Koncar Colorado Bob Simmons Texas Randy Johnson Georgia Ted Smith Ohio State Selmons Elrod Cook Steve Niehaus Notre Dame Greg Buttle Penn State Sammy Green Florida Ed Simonini Texas A&m Thomas Mike Haynes Arizona State Chet Moeller Navy

Utah Stars May Fold After Today in ABA Turmoil

Utah Stars owner Bill Daniels announced at a news conference that he could not save the team and plans to appear before ABA trustees in Chicago. If no outside action occurs the Stars will become the third ABA club to discontinue operations this season. Daniels indicated a league auction of players is likely, as happened with the Baltimore Claws and San Diego Sails, and warned payroll failure left players free to play elsewhere.

Salt Lake City Utah Stars American Basketball Association Bill Daniels ABA Chicago Daniels Baltimore Claws San Diego Sails Virginia Squires Spirits of St. Louis Stars Utah Los Angeles Spirits St. Louis

NBA Litigation Costs Threaten League Progress

Commissioner Larry O'Brien warns lawsuits cost the NBA millions and could delay resolutions five to seven years unless out of court settlements are reached. The Oscar Robertson suit targets reserve and option clauses and seeks constitutional rights after Utah moves in 1970.

National Basketball Association League Larry O’brien O’brien NBA American Basketball Association Players’ Union Federal District Court NBA Players Association Oscar Robertson Robertson

Nellie Fox dies at 47 after skin cancer battle

Nellie Fox of St. Thomas Pennsylvania, longtime Chicago White Sox second baseman, died at University Hospital in Baltimore at age 47 after a bout with widespread skin cancer. Jim Lemon, former Senators outfielder and manager, said the illness was incurable and Fox would have beaten it if possible. Al Lopez, Fox’s White Sox manager, praised his hard work and determination, noting Fox built his skills despite limited natural gifts.

Baltimore Nellie Fox Nellie Jim Lemon Washington Senators Lemon Fox Senators St. Thomas University Hospital Chicago White Sox Jacob Nelson Fox al Lopez White Sox Nellie Foxes

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