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Head Basketball Coach JOHN OLDHAM In three seasons as head coach at Western. John Oldham has posted an impressive 66·15 record anrl has guided the Hilltoppcrs to a post-season touma ment berth every season. Oldham. who coached nine seasonS at Tennessee Tech, has an enviable 12-year coaching record of 184 -98. Now in his 13th season as a collegiate coach, Oldham is recogni zC(1 as onc of the nation's top basketball strategists. Oldham graduated from Western in 1949 aClcr a spectacular athletic career. before playing profes sional basketball, and coaching on the high school STAY TUNED TO level before reaching the collegiate level. Oldham succeeded E. A . Diddle following the 1963·64 season . Royal Crown
Assistant Basketball Coach BUCK SYDNOR Diet Rite Wallace B. (BuckJ Sydnor was a veteran of 15 years of high school coaching before returning to Western in the fall of 1964. Sydnor's main responsi Sports Network bility is to develop the potential of the HiUtoppcr with freshmen in addition to his usual coaching, scouting, and recruiting duties. ~e was an outsta nding guard WES STltADER on the first two Western teams to play in the NlT in 1943 and 1944. He is a weU-versed instructor in for the fundamentals of baskctbaU. HILLTOPPER SPORTS-IN-ACTION Assistant Basketball Coach Graduate Assistant on JERRY L. PARKER ~fiKE KITCHENS University of Tennessee, 1963 Western Kentucky University, 1965 WKCT For All Your Drug Needs 930 KC PLAZA
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Western Kentucky University 3 141- \VA YN E CII.\P:\lA:-'; St·nior .. (j·H . . . 186 · .. '!'! . O"l'n~h:Jro, Ky. Tup returning seoter on squad, h:ls impr{)\-~·d I, IIi! ( \ r P:lst two years ... has pJaYI·d mO ..;t or \":n-,it.\' C\I"{'·'r :1t guard. but moved to forward tit mid-st.'ason b!,;t ,H·ar :md did solid job h; ... hf'ight makt·s him particularly (·ffccth·c on dd{'n"t: at }!llard position. t:spl·cinlly in zone align ments Ill'j'us to imprO\(' olT"n!"i\"c rehounding if hi' s: :IY ... at forward post this s<':\son. has good jump shot. is p:lrti(,IIJnrly ('ITt'niH' scarp)" on fast hr('a!i h:l<.; h('('n snmdhing of a "str('n.i;." shooter but ShOWl'd mon' ronsist<:n('v in latter half of 1966-67 ('ampllig-n ii-CHARLES SELVY ... Sophomore. . (;·1 ... 1i8 · . . 19 . . . Corbin, Ky . LC'd ~('oring rOl· b~t YC''l.r's frC'shmnn dub has great shooting tOlIl·h from o ut side .. , good spl'C'd. hall-handling ability . should be valuable usset on('(' he b('('on1c.'s ;\l'(:ustomed to playing with \;\I"sil~· tf·ammatt.S and fits his pla~' into overall learn p:lttf'rns is quid, enuu:.rh to become outstanding elt·f.,·nder youn!'t('st nwmbt'r of ramcd Selvy ramil.\" of hilsl,c·t ha1lers ('lrlf't, 1wother Frank set NCAA single-ganl{> scoring r('((ml with 100 points in 195·1 at Furm:ln. wht·I"(' hc·s now hC'ad c03ch .1noth('1' broth.,·r r-.hrvin ('urrrnti\" plaving with Uni. F","o", For Italian \·C')·';ity of Louisville> I ;j.-RICH HENDRICK ... Junior ... 6-1 . .. IXO •. and 20 . . . Bristow. I\:y. Should bl. battling for starting guard berth this s{'ason after yt'IH of seasoning A mrrirnn F'nods great shooter from almost any distanCt' .. quick re nex(.'s. good hands It'd all Kentu('ky prep players n scoring his junior and senior ye.:trs. earning All State and Atl-America honors 3t Bristow High. same s('hool which produced Cormer Western All-Amel·ican Dare! Carrier, now playing for Louisville Colonels of ABA. . paced scoring for Hilltopper freshmen two • yC'ars ago with 26.1 r!\·C' ,·agC' . 01lC' of rl';.Isons he chose West('rn for collegiate car('er was to allow him to help out on fumily fu!'m during span' time. 2~OHNN' RUSSELL.. Junior .,. 6-2 ... 180 , .. 20 . Hardyville, Ky. Played all lost season as FOR FAST DELlVElty rcs('rve> gU:l:'d ufter playing both the back and front courl. ;IS fn'shman good scrapper, hustler
improving st('adi!~ in bull (·ontrol and passing docs good joh on defense . , . should improve in ability to dri\"l.: and start offensive patterns as he Complete Carry-Out Service gains cxperi('nC"t· has good shooting touch from outside. 842-9834 21-nUTCH KAUFMAN ... Senior .. . 5-10 ... 163 · .. 22 ... Louisville, Ky. Prime exnmplc oC what desire und dete.·mination can accomplish .. came to Western "on his own," earned grant-in-aid with fine play during Crt'shman year, leuding yearlings in scor ing with 17.8 nveragc , .. played as key reserve dur • ing sophomor(' year, th('n earnt't! spot on starting five l~st 5e3son good hall-handler, clever playmnker Blwuys willing to give up his own shot to get the hull to tcammate nearer basket. . extremely con sistent Qutsid(' shooter dependable at foul line offsets lack of size on defense with aggressive piny, MARIO'S continually hounding opponents . 22-W ALKER BANKS ... Sophomore , .. 6·9 . . . 205 Italian , . . 19 . .. Clirton Forge. Va. More consistency and drive in his pL'rforman('('s could make him one of top "big men" for Hilltoppers in recent years "was Restaurant something of an "in-und-out" player for Crosh last season. but has all physical ability for Cront·liner ... good shooter from short and middle distances . surprising quickness tlnd agility for size ... has good 31-W By-Pass jumping power to go with height .. more aggressive ness could make him re:tj factor on boards. , . Virginia high school All-Stater ... runs well enough to fit into Western running game ... should be contender for regular Cront-line role, 4 Official Daskelball Progmm 24-NORMAN WEAVER ... Senior ... 6·5 ... 205 · . . 22 ... Scottsville. Ky. Extremely valunble lnst two years as front· line reserve. should make big push this season to become regular . . was particu larh' effective last season in relief roles E't LaSalle (12' points, 11 rebounds) and at Austin Peay (12 points. Complete 8 rebounds) when other Hilltopper front·liners got into foul trouble strength Rnd jumping ability make him tough around bucket .. can play at both center and forward . . made big strides toward im· provement last season by working on moves toward basket ... was All·Stater for ex-Western player Jim Bazzel at neighboring Allen County High. 25-MIKE FAWCE'IT . . . Senior ... 5- LO . •• 175 . .. 2 1 ... Kokomo. Ind. Another "rags to riches" story of nn "overlooked" prospect who worked his way into an athletic scholarship by ability and determina tion . originally made 8 try for football scholarship, switchcd to basketball, and made grade in big way . has spent most of career as valuable back·line re~crve. but came in to play rcgularly last year when Hilltopper star Clem Haskins was sidelined by broken wrist, responded marvelously. averaging 9.4 points for five games he started during Haskins' absence. helped lead team to late·season drive that clinched avc title. 33-PAUL HASKINS .. . Sophomore . .. 6-4 ... 195 · . . 19 . . . Campbellsville, Ky. Younger brother of last year's Western All-American, Clem Haskins whQe probably not as talented an a ll -around player, Paul may be stronger in some departments of the game thnn Clem. . great jumper, really goes after ball around bucket , extremely quick, good driver fi nc jump shooter, .. still has to prove himself in collegiate competition since he did not play freshman ball last scason . . . speed should make him easily * Busi ness Forms adaptable to fast break style of play. S4-GREG SMITH . . . Senior . . . 6-5 . . . 205 . . . 20 . .. Princeton, Ky. Has few peers around basket * Stationery · .. tremendous jumping ability, good touch on tap-ins · .. has great instinct for being at right spot to grab rebound ... quick a nd agile enough to out-maneuver many bigger opponents ... played as forward two * Programs years ago, at center last season ... very effective on wheel-and-drive from high post . . . ability to clear ball a nd get it moving down floor in fast break en * Wedding Invita ti ons hances his value as rebounder ... named to last year's All-aVe squad. . does solid job on defense. would be even better if able to eliminate tendency toward excess i~e foul ing , -I2-WAYNE BRIGHT . .. Sophomore, . . 6-8 .. . 2S5 • . . J 9 . . . Greencastle. Ind. Probnbly improved as We Welcome Western much as any player on last year's freshman squad came on especially strong in latter half of season after FraterniLy and Soro riLy being moved from forward to center .. strength is PrinLin g No.1 asset under boord, but is very good jump shooter from around free throw circle. . not exccptionally fast, but can fit himself into fast break game by learn ing to clear ball more quickly off defensive board and get it started down floor .. , continuation of improve_ ment shown last year should put him into thick of fight for starting position on front line. 51-.10E MAC HJLL ... Senior ... 6-2 . .. 187 .. . 21 ... Beaver Dam, Ky. Has one of shrewdest basket 330 East Tenth Street ball minds Cn squad ... moves ball well, makes few mistakes scrappy a nd tenacious on defense . good jump shot from out front .. . deceptively effec_ tive rebounder, mainly because of hustle, determina tion, ability to play position under boards. , . adept PHONE 842-7191 at starting pattern plays from guard post ,. has done o utstanding job as reserve , .. was particula rly o utstanding in last year's ave Tournament, leading late all·court press that overcame Morehead lead a nd enabled Hilltoppers to win semifinal game in overtime. Wester n Kentucky University 5 Hukh K aufman Rich fI('IHlrick Mike Fawcett
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'Toppers Out To End Loss Skein Against NCAA Runnerup Dayton
Western Kentucky's basketball forces fresh off two straight wins. They for his shot in the last three seconds of face one of its sternest tasks in quite dumped S1. Louis last Thursday, 57-56 , last spring's NCAA opener that sent some time tonight as the Hilltoppers then dropped Detroit Saturday night, Western down to defeat. He has come host Dayton's F1yers. 86-74 . into his own as a scorer this season, averaging over 16 points a game. Western is out to end a three--game Western ripped off a brilliant 7-2 record losing streak, a unique situation in in the December portion of the current Western counters with its own AlI itself. The Hilltoppers haven't lost as season, climaxed by back-la-back American candidate, 6-6 seniOr forward many games in a row since the 196J.64 wins over Indiana and California, both Wayne Chapman. He has run his scor season. And io trying to break the los previously unbeaten, to take the All ing average up to 21 points per game. ing skein tonight, they'll be facing a Sports Classic championship at Dallas. While he can't match May in board team that finished second only to However, the Hilltoppers have found strength, he is pOSsibly as good a de mighty UCLA in last year's NCAA the going a little tougher in their fender and probably even a better play Tournament competition. own Ohio Valley Conference, losing maker because of his experience as a three of its first four league starts. guard during his sophomore season. Since they last faced each other-in That's the losing streak Western hopes Butch Kaufman. the hard-working last March's NCAA Tournament first to snap tonight: consecutive ove set round, where Dayton took a thrilling backs at the hands of East Tennessee, senior guard, is scoring at 16 points 69-67 overtime victory-both the Flyers Eastern Kentucky and Morehead. per game. Rich Hendrick is averaging and the Hilltoppers have had their ups 12.8 and Greg Smith 10.8. Western's two Dayton brings in a bona fide All and downs. sophomore centerS, 6-9 Walker Banks American. rugged 6-4 forward Don May. and 6-8 Wayne Bright, are averaging Dayton, of course, reached a high The rugged 21D-pound senior can do 5.8 and 5.5, respectively. but must come peak indeed with its second-place finish it all-shoot, rebound and play defense. in the 1966-07 national tournament. But up with more consistency in rebounding He has been averaging close to 22 the F1yers have blown hot and cold in to help pull the Hilitoppers out of their points per game despite a knee injury the first half of the '67-68 campaign, current slump. coming into tonight's game with a 7-6 that has plagued him in the early-season record. They have twice lost two in a going. Speaking of rebounding. Greg Smith's row, dropping them from a lofty pre average of 14 .2 recoveries per game will season rating by both wire service May gets help on the boards from be matched tonight against May's 15- polls. 6-6 junior Dan Sadlier and 6-8 sopho plus average, the top mark for Dayton. more center George J anky. The Flyers Coach Don Donoher may have the have two veterans at guard. 6-1 Rudy The Western-Dayton series got its Flyers back on the right track, however, Waterman and 6-0 Bob Hooper. Hooper start in the 1952-53 season, wit h Dayton as bis chargers move into Diddle Arena is well remembered by Western fans holding a 4-3 edge in decisions so far.
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Webb Chevrolet Co. & Trust Dudley Gilford John Rickzeh J. H. Webb Roland Fitch, Pres. Robert G. Cochran J ersey City, N. J . Johnson Funeral Home James R. Meany Frank D. Cain Max J. Reed Joe L. Bailey & Associates Walter D. RichardS Loujsville, Ky. First F_ral Savings & Bowling Green, Ky. Robert Jordan John W. Searcy Loan Assoc. The Sam Pushin Co. Charles D. Carter, D.M.D. Franklin, Ky. Larry Hatfield C. V. Nance Billy Joe Gary L. L. Valentine Anderson Ford Co. Ches Johnson Photo Center Franklin. Ky. Sebree, Ky. Ches J obnson Raymond Hazelip Harry D. Glenn Yeliow Cab Co. Gordon Smith & Co. Inc. Carl N. Kelley Louisville, Ky. Alton Miller Gilbert Smith Western Kentucky Uruversity 13 MARK OF DISTINCTION 20 20- WIN SEASONS Western KClltucky University has fashioned morl' than 20-victory Sl'asons HEAR than 8n,\' ·Iher major colicgl' Dnskctball team in the nation. The Hilhoppcrs have HIGH compiled 20 or more wins in 20 of t )1(' YOUR HOST 48 season!") in wh ich they hav(' fielded SCHOOL baskl'l ball teamS. 1'11<11 amazing record i ncludes one BASKETBALL stl'in.t! of J() straight 20-win seasons. be ginning: in 1933-34 and continuing through ON FROM COAST TO COAST" the 1942-43 sensan. Team No. Times THE WESTERN KENTUCKy ...... 20 Kcutucky ...... 18 SI. John'· (N.Y. ) ...... 15 ALL-AMERICAN Oklahom: State...... 15 Dukr ...... 15 STATION Utal, ...... 14 Washington ...... _. 14 Oregon Slate ...... 13 Lont! Island ...... 13 Da' ...... 13 • No: olina State ...... 12 ITanh,j;' ...... 12 Montnna State ._" ..... 12 Bringing You Bradl('y ...... 12 North Carolina ...... 12 Top Area Games Holy Cross ...... 11 Louisvil le ...... 11 Seattle ...... 11 District Tourney Notre Dame ...... 10 Cincinnal i ...... _...... 10 Regional Tourney With Game Time or Anytime ... Style Kirb Ramsey and Comfort Steve Catron Count • Also Kentucky H. S. State Tourney Join Us For II ig-)..(i IlS • Lunch Sl;tck, l<:"k ri)rht OR heCHU!;C th<.!~ Dinner fi t rig-ht ~ l ' plolhe WLBJ minute 1410 KHZ 5000 WATTS st.d ing. BEST IN MUSIC FOR YOUR L1STEKING 122 Rooms PLEASl 'Im 842-9453 WLBJ-FM 96.7 111HZ Sohl I.n·(usin/if (l1 }'[ 'SH}X'S 14 Official Basketball Program WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1967-68 Varsity Basketball Squad Front R.uw-Butch Kaufman, Charles Selvy. Joe Mac Hill. Johnny Russell, Rich Hendrick. Mike Fawcett. Second Row Wayne Chapman (Co·Caplain), Greg Smith (Co-ell!'tain ), Wayne Bright. Walker Banks, Norm Weaver . Paul Haskins. Third Row- Larry Williams, Manager ; John Oldha m , Head CO~lch; Ted Hornback, At hletic Director; Dr. W. n. . McCormack, Team Physician; Robert Walden, Manager. for man tQinks 'naturally' "men's traditional clothier" 1159 College St. Pres. Pete Morris c!3ea 119 (i)ute fouiJ& QIorltin Western Kentucky University 15 TOPPER ATHLETICS LOOKS TO F{'Tt:HE J)OLL\J{ GE;\EI{AL STO I{E - .>--- \\'{' sa\' Wl' han' ~rH'('ial \·allll'~ . \\' t' ~a~' \\c' ha\'l' 11argains. ACADEMIC·ATIILETIC nUILDlNG NO. 2-L. T. SMITII STADIUM \\'t· !'ar \\'(. \\'pIl-ClIlU' ,,'Cili. The dream of compici in g- a central When complclt.. ' \Ve are a self-service store, but if ~'Oll CHnnot find the item )'OU \\'ant, please ask an em "Ioyce. DOLLAR GENERAL STORE E. A. DIDDLE ARENA 16 WESTERN BASKETBALL KENTUCKY ALL UNIVERSITY AMERICANS Clem Haskins Dare} Carrier Bob Rascoe 1965. 1966. )967 19ti4 1962 Tom Mars hall Art SIJoelstra Ril' Gi!'h Btlh I " " 'IIY John Oldlmm Odi e Spears 1953. 1954 1953 HI;; I 1~50 1949 1948 Dee Gibson Don Ray Ora n McKinney Carlyl .. Tower,}' Wm. McCrocklin 1948 1948 1943 1940 1938 You Don't Have To Be An All-American To Dress Like One In The Western Gateway Shopping Center HERE'S OUR STARTING LINEUP • SERO SHIRTS • CANTERBURY Belts • CLUBMAN Sport Coats • GOLD CUP Socks • HIS Sports Wear • WEMBLEY Ties • BOTANY 500 Suits • BRENTWOOD Sweaters • FREEMAN Shoes • RESILIO Ties • MANHATTAN Shirts & Sweaters MEET OUR COACHING STAFF Clem (The Gem ) Haskins - Bennie Jaggers Dale J aggers - Leo Wells - Buddy Stewart Bennie Jaggers Cll' m Haskins Ed Diddle RES T.A:"U" R~' ...... J ' . .- . .-...."' WwESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE Dec. ].2-0VC Tourney at Jan. I5-At Morehead"' Nashville, TenD: Jan: 17-Dayton Dec. G-LOUISIANA COLL. Jan. 2O-LaSALLE Dec. 9-ST. FRANCIS (Pa.) J an. 29-At Austin Pcay· c . l2-=-nUTLER UN IV. Feb. 3-At Middle Tenn.· Dec. IS-lS-Cablc Car Classic Feb. 5- MUHHAY· ~ at San F rancisco. Feb. to-At East Tenn.· '. Calil. F e b. 12-At Tenn. Tcch... Jt:.... _II::=~ F eb. 17-MOREHEAD"' Feb. 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