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THIS 15 LOON TRY BACKS TO 85. Staff photo Sophomore Johnny Evans, scoring above in a big and Evans, one of the nation's outstanding victory over Penn State last season, and the N. punters, and the Wolfpack will try to contain the C. State Wolfpack will open their 1975 season Buc attack which netted 317 yards in the '74 against East Carolina's Pirates tonight at Carter loss. Stadium.

State nipped ECU, 24-20, last season The News and Saturday, September 6, 1975 Raleigh, N.C. Joe liede Will Success Continue? For Lou Holtz and Jerry Claiborne, today marks the beginning of an especially challenging season. Football at State and Maryland has enjoyed continuous success under their direction. In three years, Holtz has gone to three bowls and Claiborne to two. That record i is very pleasing to followers of the two schools, but it is only natural to expect it to continue But past performance isn't the only factor involved.

This will be the first year the two coaches will be fielding teams almost entirely composed of their own recruits. Both must replace a large number of seniors from a year ago. Under the circumstances, both men have extra reason to be anxious for continued success. Ordinarily, building programs take time. Their experience has been the exception to the least partly because they inherited a sufficient number of quality players.

ACC Tougher League It took Bill Dooley four years to produce a winning record and a bowl team at Carolina. Red Parker, in his third season at Clemson, and Mike McGee, in his fifth at Duke, are striving to achieve the honors that Carolina, State, and Maryland attained the past few years. ACC football is more competitive than ever. Dooley's record of taking three straight teams to bowls from 1970 to 1972 is partly responsible. But it isn't the only reason.

Elimination of the conference's 800 rule three years ago for the first time put ACC teams on a parity with others in recruiting. The results of the upswing in quality have been apparent. The ACC sent five teams to bowls in the last two seasons. During the entire decade of 1960 through 1969, only four ACC teams went to bowl games. The simple fact of the matter is, there are many outstanding athletes in ACC football today who could not have been admitted under the 800 entrance regulation.

In years past, some of the best North Carolina talent went elsewhere to college. That isn't as likely to happen now. It will be less likely if the conference continues to experience an upswing in its football reputation. 60 More Than Asked Several months ago it became apparent the NCAA was very likely to set a limit on the number of players who could dress for games as part of its economy push. With this in mind, coaches all over the country got together to make their recommendations as to the proper number.

The largest limit recommended came from the Southeastern Conference. It wanted 56 for both home and away games. The ACC set 50 as the minimum number, also for both home and road games. It is ironic, therefore, that the judges' ruling ordering a 60 limit for visiting squads goes beyond all expectations. It was an outgrowth of the suit filed by Alabama Coach Bear Bryant seeking an end to the 48 limit passed by the NCAA.

Since the court has spoken, college teams will waste no team taking advantage of the liberal ruling. East Carolina will bring 57 players to Raleigh tonight, instead of 48. Despite its appeal, it is obvious the NCAA will have to change that rule. It may decide on lower numbers than 60, but it will have to provide for the same number of players for both teams. Some may criticize Bryant for taking the issue to court.

But under the circumstances, it was the only way to deal with an ill-conceived and unwise regulation Kickoff Time: Pack, Heels, Deacs Home By JOE TIEDE Sports Editor A youthful neighborhood rivalry and an intersectional game mark the opening of the 1975 college football season today. On a day when most college teams are preparing for openers next week, a total of Atlantic Coast their, schools swing into action. Heading the list is the sixth renewal of the North Carolina State-East Carolina series at Carter Stadium. A turnout of some 40,000 is expected for the 7 p.m. kickoff.

A few miles west in Chapel Hill, North Carolina gets things started in a 1:30 meeting with William Mary before an anticipated audience of 30,000. Wake Forest 1 is the third Big Four member to open and the Deacons have a rugged visitor in wishbone proponent Southern Methodist. That's a night affair starting at 7:30. Maryland, defending ACC champion, also gets underway in a 1:30 clash with Villanova. Coaches Seek Defense Both ECU Coach Pat Dye and State's Lou Holtz are particularly concerned with the defensive aspects of tonight's game.

"We played State well last year and I'm sure they won't take us lightly," Dye commented. "State has an outstanding team with a great quarterback in Dave Buckey. They've moved the ball on everybody they've played since Holtz took over and I expect them to move the ball on us. We must play extremely well on defense to stay in the Holtz pointed out last year's 24-20 State victory proved East Carolina "can play with us. It's a big instate rivalry and we know they'll be fired up.

They run the wishbone which we always have trouble with." State. 26-8-2 under Holtz in three previous seasons, will unveil a corps of new runners to operate with senior quarterback Buckey and a seasoned group of receivers and blockers. Johnny Evans, switched from quarterback, will start at fullback abd Richard Carter and Buster Ray are expected to alternate at the halfback spot. There are many new faces on defense, but Holtz is hopeful of improved play in this department. Weaver Runs Wishbone East Carolina will start most of the offensive unit -that ran for 317 yards against the Pack in last year's game.

Williamson junior Mike Weaver is back to run the wishbone, which offers left-half Kenny Strayhorn as its chief threat. A number of newcomers dot the defensive lineup, but Dye believes it is a unit with good potential. The Pirates, bring 57 players as a result of the court ruling overturning the NCAA limit of 48 for a visiting team, will leave Greenville at 3 p.m. for the game. They worked out lightly on their field Friday.

There will be a student gate at the stadium, at which high school students can pick up reduced price tickets at gate 5. As of Friday, there were some 2,000 tickets left for the game. Tar Heels Young Carolina is a solid favorite in its opener, but it has the memory of two Probable Lirreups EAST CAROLINA Offense Detense TE Barry Johnson, 205. SE Gary Godette, 240 LT Matt Mulholland, 225 LT Jake Dove, 235 LG Jimbo Walker, 225 MG Nick Bullock, 215 Tim Hightower, 192 RT Willie Bryant, 225 RG Wayne Bolt, 245 WE Mike Cruise, 190 RT Larry Lunday, 230. LB Harold Randolph, 187 SE Will Williamson 198 LB Emerson Pickett, 228 QB Mike Weaver, 170 HB Reggie Pinkney, 186 HB Ken Strayhorn, 204 HB Ernie Madison, 180 MB Willie Hawkins, 190.

FS Jim Bolding, 165 FB Raymond Jones, 205 SS Bobby Myrick, 185 N.C. STATE Offense Defense TE B. J. Lyttie, 230 SE Jeff Easter, 211 LT Bill Druschel, 245 LT Jim Henderson, 246 LG Glenn Genis, 233 MG Tom Higgins, 232 Louis Alcamo, 210 RT Dan Meier, 243 RG Tom Serfass, 245 WE Clarence Cotton 209 RT Mike Fagan 245 LB Jim Stowe 229 SE Don Buckey, 178 LB Jack Hall, 210 F1 Pat Hovance, HB Darryl Jackson, 200 QB Dave Buckey, 171 HB Ralph Stringer, 188 HB Richard Carter 170 FS Richard Wheeler, 201 FB Johnny Evans, 200 SS Eddie Poole, 200 WILLIAM MARY Offense Defense SE Keith Fimian, 200 LE Bruno Schmalhofer, 220 LT Allen Goode, 250 LT Ken Brown, 225 LG Paul Witkovitz, 235 RT Doug Pearson, 210 Hank Zimmerman, 220 RE Steve Dalton, 220 RG John Kroeger, 215 LB Craig McCurdy, 210 RT Evan Lewis, 220 LB Gary Meenan, 205 TE Kevin Barnes, 220 LB Jeff Hosmer, 205 QB Paul Kruis, 180 Mickey Carey, 185 HB Ivan Fears, 190 HB Kenny Smith, 175 WB Gary LeClair, 175 FS Scott Hayes, 188 FB Scott Goodrich, 195 SS Lou Case, 185 NORTH CAROLINA Offense Defense SE Walker Lee, 164 LE Chuck Austin, 205 LT Mark Griffin, 233 LT Duke Thomspon, 230 LG Scott Davison, 230 MG Roger Shonesky, 220 Mark Cantrell, 240 RT Rod Broadway, 250 RG Craig Funk, 218 RE Bill Perdue, 218 RT Tomm Burkett, 255 LB Bobby Gay, 215 TE Mike Corbin, 209 LB Billy Murphy, 215 QB Bill Paschall, 173 HB Russ Conley, 172 HB James Betterson, 200 HB John Daw, 155 FB Hrian Smith, 208 FS Bobby Trott, 161 WB Charlie Williams, 191 SS Ronny Johnson, 187 SOUTHERN METHODIST Offense Defense SE Freeman Johns, 172 LE David Headstrom, 225 LT Henry Sheppard, 240 LT Gene Williams, 240 LG Guy Thomas, 240 MG Jimmy Green, 260 Jay Dennis, 220 RT Toxie Beavers, 220 RG Horace Derry, 230 RE Chuck Ryan, 195 RT Jim Duggan, 245 LB Russell Johnson, 215 TE Joe Nobles, 205 LB Charles Adams, 218 QB Ricky Wesson, 160 MB Louis Blanton, 175 HB Wayne Morris, 195 HB Tony Perry, 170 HB Arthur Whittington, 175 FS Mickey Early, 175 FB David Bostick, 220 SS Mark Howe, 177 WAKE FOREST Offense Defense SE Alan Zykowski, 200 LE Dave LaCrosse, 210 LT Tom Parker, 245 LT Jim Dumser, 235 LG Randy Woddle, 235 MG John Bryce, 220 Larry Terry, 2 235 RT Larry Rogers, 215 RG Lew Henderson, 255 RE Doug Benefield, 220 RT Dan Fulton, 250 LB Don Cervi, 225 TE Steve Young, 215 LB Randy Carroll, 205 F1 Bill Millner, 180 HB Ed McDonald, 170 QB Jerry McManus, 180 HB Mike LaVallee, 175 HB John Zeglinski, 185 FS Bill Armstrong, 200 FB Clark Gaines, 195 S5 Bon Richards, 165 very close calls in recent meetings with the Indians. Coach Bill Dooley begins his ninth season with his youngest team yet.

He has two rushers in tailbacks James Betterson and Mike Voight, but the rest of the offensive cast is largely new. Billy Paschall, who inherited the starting job two years ago when both Nick Vidnavic anti Chris Kupec were sidelined by injuries, will be the quarterback. William Mary received a low rating among Southern Conference teams in pre-season estimates, but Coach Jim Root can call on nine of 11 of last year's defensive regulars. His main problem is replacing quarterback Bill Deery and the other offensive backs. Senior Paul Kruis takes over the quarterback slot, while the interior line is mostly veteran.

A strong point should be the linebacking duo of Craig McCurdy and Jeff Hosmer. Student tickets will be sold at Kenan Clemson's Skip Signs BALTIMORE (AP) Guard Skip Wise, a star at Clemson University last year as a freshman, signed a multi-year contract Friday with the new American Basketball Association franchise in his hometown of Baltimore. Contract terms were not disclosed, but General Manager Lee Silverman of the team without a nickname said it was for "near $1 million." The pact was believed to be for five years, with a nocut clause covering the first two seasons. Wise, 20, said an investigation of possible recruiting violations at Clemson by the National Collegiate Athletic Association had nothing to do with his decision to quit school. In fact, he said, the Clemson situation made him think twice about signing.

"I didn't want people to think that was the reason I was leaving." Wise said. "If that was the case, I'd rather stay there and sit out the probation, or whatever they would give us." "It's always been in my mind that I wanted to play pro ball." Wise said. "It was just a matter of time. I thought I could have played pro ball when I came out of high school." "I'm ready," he said, "and I want to provide my family with security." Wise's mother is separated her husband, and his 18 year-old sister has just entered Wilberforce University in Ohio. Silverman said he made the initial contact on Monday with Wise, who was already at Clemson for the start of the and Observer N.C.

Page 13 United Press International Martina Navratilova. bows to Chris Evert Jimmy's Kiss Inspires Evert FOREST HILLS, N.Y. (AP) Chris Evert got a good luck kiss from Jimmy Connors and a favorable call from a lineswoman Friday and moved within a single step of the U.S. Open championship she has never won. The 20-year-old shotmaking sphinx from Ft.

Lauderdale, Fla. cut down her frustrated friend and doubles partner, Martina Navratilova of Czechoslovakia; 6-4, 6-4. The match ended on a rancorous note with the 18-year-old Czech girl disputing a very important line call that went against her in the eighth game of the second set. When her protest went unheeded, she slammed down her racquet and tossed away the final nine points of the match. "There was nothing I could do about it," Chris said afterwards.

"It is not my jurisdiction. I don't think it will affect our Chris qualified to meet her keenest and toughest rival, Evonne Goolagong of Australia, in Saturday's final with $25,000 the first prize. The talented Goolagong advanced with a 7-5, 6-1, victory over Virginia Wade, the British vicar's daughter, in a match that proved definitely anticlimactic before another sellout crowd at the West Side Tennis Club. The women's final, providing a contrast of personalities and See GOOLAGONG, Page 16 Seaver's 21st Stills Cards fall term, and negotiations were completed Thursday. The general manager said he expected no repercussions from the college ranks for signing a player who had not applied as a hardship case prior to the ABA draft.

"Skip had a desire to play and we were available to make his desires come true," Silverman said. "We had some reservations about Skip's education, but we've agreed to pay his expenses in getting a degree." Wise was a hero in his East Baltimore neighborhood as he teamed with sevenfoot Larry Gibson, an ipcoming freshman at Maryland, in leading Dunbar High School to 48 consecutive victories. With some 200 scholarship offers available, he chose Clemson. Tates Locke, the coach at Clemson last season, has resigned to become an assistant coach with the Buffalo Braves of the National Basketball Association, and has been replaced by Bill Foster. Wise said Foster was "shocked and really upset" when told of the decision, but then wished him well after advising him to do whatever he thought best.

"Although I wish Skip the best," Foster said at Clemson, "I am totally opposed to underclassmen signing with the pros. In the majority of cases like this, the player normally doesn't have the proper representation in negotiations and winds up with a contract full of holes and without a college degree. "But if Skip was offered a multiyear, million dollar contact to sign, NEW YORK (AP) Dave Kingman's Rookie Vail, hitting in his 12th consecu- The two runs he allowed were the first off 1:15 Football: tie homer, his 30th of the tive game, had staked Seaver to a 2-0 lead him in 22 innings. He had pitched shutouts WCHL) season, and Mike Vail's three RBI helped a in the third, belting his second homer of in his two previous starts. run 2:15 Baseball: struggling Tom Seaver to a major league the year.

Del Unser singled before Vail's Bob Apodaca stopped the Cards over the high 21st victory Friday night as the New homer and also singled and scored on last three innings for his 13th save. 3:00 Tennis: York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2. Vail's single in the seventh. Seaver, unbeaten since losing to St.

5:00 Golf: Kingman became only the second Mets The Cardinals tied the score 2-2 in the Louis 5-3 on July 29, struck out seven, 6:45 Football: player in history to hammer 30 homers in fifth on doubles by Mike Tyson and Bake raising his National League leading total 7:00 Football: one season when he drilled a shot over the McBride and a single by Willie Davis. to 214. He also owns the NL's lowest WWAY, left-field fence in the sixth inning. The Seaver, working with only three earned run average, 2.09. homer scored Rusty Staub, who had sin- days rest instead of his customary four, However, it was not a typical Seaver gled, and snapped a 2-2 tie.

was removed for a pinch hitter in the sixth. game. Stadium, allowing anyone under 18 to get in at a reduced price. Morris Top Runner Wake Forest Coach Chuck Mills believes SMU should provide an excellent barometer for his team. "If we can play on even terms with them, we should be able to play with anybody on our schedule, "he observed.

The Mustangs, who arrived in time for a Friday afternoon workout in Groves Stadium, have a veteran offensive unit led by quarterback Ricky Wesson and halfback Wayne Morris. Only a junior, Morris is expeted to become the school's all-time leading rusher by midseason. The Texas visitors are big up front and Coach Dave Smith is hopeful his defense will be improved. "There is no question have more ability in the secondary and at linebacker," he says. Wake Forest, 1-10 a year ago, will be bigger and more experienced on offense.

But Mills is concerned about the problem of stopping SMU's wishbone offense, which was very productive last year. He also maintains the a Mustangs will boast a considerable advantage in speed. Jerry McManus, a transfer from Lees-McRae Junior College, will start at quarterback for the Deacons, who scored more than one touchdown only three times in 11 outings last fall. A crowd of about 15,000 is expected for the third meeting ever between the two schools. in at for on Terps Favored Maryland, like State ranked among the nation's top 20 in some pre-season lists, will be playing Villanova for the sixth straight year.

After two losses, the Terps have romped three straight times since Jerry Claiborne took over. Maryland can call on lettermen replace their 15 graduated seniors, but two rookies have won starting jobs. They are tight end Vince Kinney and linebacker Bradd Carr, both sophomores. Another soph, Mark Manges takes over the quarterback spot after backing up Bob Avellini last year. Leave Home Early.

Raleigh police Friday urged fans who plan to drive to Carter Stadium for tonight's N.C. State-East Carolina game to leave home well ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff time in order to avoid lastminute traffic jams that could result in hot tempers and crunched fenders. Several traffic patterns have been established to expedite traffic to the stadium. According to police, traffic entering from the north should take U.S.

1 South and exit on Interstate 40, following the Carter Stadium signs. Traffic entering from U.S. 64 East and 70 East should follow 64 West, using Western Blvd, exiting onto the beltline or Nowell following the Carter Stadium signs. Raleigh city residents should use Western Blvd. or Wade Ave.

to get to the stadium. Wise with CENSOR 10 Clemson standout Skip Wise then it would make it awfully hard for him to turn it down. That's quite an attractive Radio-TV Log Carolina vs. William and Mary (WRAL-FM, Cardinals vs. Mets (WRDU, WECT, WITH) U.S.

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