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LOCATION-Morehead, Ky. 40351. ENROLLMENT-7,682. FOUNDED-1922. PRESIDENT -Dr. Morris Norfleet. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN-Dr. Rodger Hammons, Associate Professor of Mathematics. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-G. E. (Sonny) Moran. Office Phone: AC 606-783-3335 Home Phone: AC 606-784-6789 ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-John (Sonny) Allen. Office Phone: AC 606-783-3335 Home Phone: AC 606-784-5332 HEAD BASEBALL -Steve Hamilton. Office Phone: AC 606-783-5292 Home Phone: AC 606-784-5424 BASEBALL ADDRESS-UPC 683, MSU, Morehead, KY 40351 . PRESS BOX PHONE-AC 606-783-5293 NICKNAME-Eagles. SCHOOL COLORS-Royal Blue and Gold. FIELD-John (Sonny) Allen Field. SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR-Jim Wells. Office Phone: AC 606-783-3325 Home Phone: AC 606-784-8073 ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR- Becky Bennett. Office Phone: AC 606-783-3325 Home Phone: AC 606-783-4337 CONFERENCE-Ohio Valley.

1979 Media Guide-Published by Morehead State University. Information compiled and edited by Jim Wells. Photography by Morehead State University's Office of Photographic Services. Morehead State University Baseball Outlook 1979

After posting a 19-18 record last season, Morehead State University Baseball Coach Steve Hamilton enters the 1979 campaign with optimism. " Last year we entered the season with a lot of green kids," he stated. "Early in the season we didn't play that well, but later on, our youngsters began to mature." The Eagles produced 11 wins over the last 15 games of 1979, and Hamilton is hopeful that the returning nucleus plus his recruits can pick up from there. "We felt like we had an excellent recruiting year," Hamilton said. "Now we'll have to wait and see what our players can do." The key to any basebal I team is its pitching staff, and Hamilton is pleased about this area of his pl us our top out of the squad. bullpen," he stated. " Unless we "We have our top four starting have some injuries, we will be pitchers back from last season, strong on the mound."

Foremost among the returnees are senior Chet LaMay, a right hander who led the staff with a 7-0 mark and 1.62 ERA. Other returnees include righthanded starters Ken Wilfong and Walt Terrell plus lefthander Ed Olwine.

Also returning are juniors Tom Deluca and Jim Schmidt and sophomores Mark Molitor, Joe Martin and Dan Hoard.

Freshmen on this year's staff include righthanders Glen Napier and Mike Mattox. Veterans return at nearly al I positions for the Eagles with seven starters at non-pitching positions. Senior Dan Kiser, returning at first base, will be backed up by sophomore Brian Hawk. Chris Auer, an all-conference performer, returns at second base and will be pushed for his position by Mitch Trainor, part-time starter from last season. John McVaney returns at shortstop, backed up by freshman Jamey Bennett. Third base will be held down by senior Roy Wright. Don Allen of Ashland should get the nod if Wright falters. The catching duties will be The outfield appears strong with handled by sophomore all-confer­ two outstanding offensive threats ence performer Jeff White and returning in junior Jody Hamilton freshman David Gaunce. Davis and sophomore John Combs. could also see some backstop duty. Filling the lone vacancy on the "We feel with the experience starting unit will be freshman Glen we have throughout the ballclub, Jones of Frankfort. Providing we will be a contender for the back-up strength will be freshmen conference championship," stated Mark Davis, Robbie Huffman and Hamilton. "With the home-and­ Torrin Gilbert. home format in the conference this season, it will make for an inter­ esting and exciting race. " Besides play against six Ohio Valley Conference foes, MSU will be in action against Western Michigan, Marshall, Xavier, Louis­ ville, Kentucky, Morris Harvey and Ohio University. In addition, the Eagles open the 1979 campaign against NCAA Division I leaders Memphis State and Mississippi, plus Division II power Delta State on a March road trip. "I really feel we'll be a good baseball team this season," Hamilton said. "With the schedule we're playing, we'd better be."

Head Coach Steve Hamilton

But the slender native of Charlestown, Indiana, will probably be remembered most for his· days. Hamilton spent 11 seasons in the majors and played for the Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, , Chicago White Sox, and . He stayed with the Yankees for seven and one-half seasons and played in two World Series. He retired from the major leagues following the 1972 season and managed the Johnson City (Tenn.) franchise in the Appalachian Former MSU basketball and League in 1973. baseball standout Steve Hamilton Hamilton returned to the majors is entering his fourth season at the as pitching coach of the Detroit helm of the Eagle baseball program, Tigers in 1975 under his ldng-time afterguiding the Eagles to a record friend and former manager, Ralph of 74-48 in his initial three cam­ Houk, but returned to MSU last paigns. year. In those three years, MSU has " In baseball, I left home for seven won two eastern division titles and months out of the year and could one OVC championship, with see my family for only a day at a Hamilton being named as league time," said Hamilton. "I decided I "Coach of the Year" in 1977. wanted to stay to home." Hamilton earned All-American Hamilton was appointed the honors in basketball at MSU in Eagle field boss when John (Sonny) 1957. He twice was named to the Allen was elevated to assistant All-Ohio Valley Conference team. athletic director. Allen served as He distinguished his basketball head coach for 14 seasons. career by setting all of MSU's Hamilton views his appointment rebounding marks. He currently as a challenge and responsibility. holds the marks for rebounds in a " It is a great opportunity to be game (38), rebounds in a season able to take over a program like this (543), rebounds in a four-year one," he said. " It will take a great career (1 ,675) , best rebounding · deal of hard work to maintain average in a season (20.1) and best MSU's tradition in baseball." rebounding average in a career Hamilton received his bachelor's (16.4). He also is the No. 3 all-time degree from MSU in 1958 and his scorer at MSU with 1,829 points. master's degree in 1963. Assistant Coach Kirk Hudson

Kirk Hudson, a four-year letterman for MSU's baseball team, will be one of two assistants for Coach Steve Hamilton this season. From Chrisney, Ind., Hudson was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference team in 1977 as he .321 in 31 games. A participant in three OVC championship series, Hudson will be counted on heavily to work with the young pitching and catching staffs. "Kirk will be a tremendous help to both our pitchers and catchers, as he knows baseball, especially the philosophy behind battery play," stated Hamilton. "With his coaching, we hope to develop these players at an accelerated pace. He was a big asset to us last year in this position, and we hope his experience will pay off."

Assistant Coach Jeff Stamper

One of the most versatile players ever to put on an Eagle uniform, Jeff Stamper came to MSU as a catcher and played all nine positions during the course of his career. A resident of Frankfort, Stamper was named to the all-OVC team in 1977 as he led the team in hitting with a .397 mark. A co-holder of the OVC record for consecutive games batted safely, Stamper was once named "Most Valuable Player" in the Kentucky 17-18 Babe Ruth League Baseball Tournament. "Jeff was an extremely valuable player for us during his varsity career," stated Hamilton. "He filled in wherever we needed someone. I am hopeful he will be able to do this as a coach. "With his experience and knowledge of all positions, he will be able to make a tremendous impact on our youngsters. We've had to teach some new positions, and he has already made an impact." Assistant Coach Sam Daugherty

Sam Daugherty, a former Eagle player under Leston Stewart and Sonny Allen, will be serving as volunteer assistant with the MSU team this spring.

Daugherty, a native of Greenfield, Ohio, Is a member of the faculty at University Breckinridge School on the MSU campus, where he coaches baseball and junior high school basketball. "We are happy that Sam is able to spend time with us, with all his other duties," stated Coach Steve Hamilton. " He knows the game, and his coaching experience on the high school level makes him a valuable asset." He continued: "He will be able to help in nearly all areas of the game, and with our young team, it is important that we give players individual instruction on fundamentals." A four-year baseball letterman, Daugherty played on MSU's 1969 championship squad.

COACHING RECORDS SINCE 1946

Year Head Coach Won Lost ChamE!:ionshies Vear Head Coach Won Lost Chameionshies 1946 Stan Radjunas 7 7 1964 22 8 OVC East 1947 10 4 KIAC 1965 24 9 OVC East 1948 9 3 1966 Sonny Allen 14 5 1949 8 8 1967 Rex Chaney 22 11 (Chaney T otal, 6 yrs., 1950 5 8 111-56) 1951 10 9 1968 Les Stewart 13 14 OVC East (Stewart 1952 12 3 OVC East Total, 1 yr .. 13-14) 1953 .. 7 7 (Aadjunas Total, 1969 Sonny Allen 22 6 OVC East, OVC 8 yrs .. 68-49) 1970 18 9 1954 Sonny Allen 7 10 1971 22 8 1955 9 11 1972 11 9 1956 .. 12 8 1973 26 12 OVC East. OVC 1957 12 6 OVC East, OVC 1974 23 17 OVC East 1958 10 5 1975 .. 26 19 (Allen Total, 14 yrs., 1959 14 11 226-137) 1960 George Cooke 6 13 (Cooke Total, 1 yr., 1976 Steve Hamilton 28 11 OVC East 6-13) )977 27 19 OVC East, OVC 1961 Rex Chaney 12 9 OVC East 1978 .. 19 18 (Hamilton Total, 3 yrs.. 74-58) 1962 11 9 OVC East 1963 .. 20 10 OVC East, OVC 498 316 (Co-champs) I I I PLAYERS Don Allen Infield, 6-1 , 190, Freshman lI Ashland, Kentucky I Outstanding power ... adequate fielder at third base ... good competitor . .. should see action this season, possibly at designated hitter ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Ashland.

Chris Auer Infield, 6-0, 170, Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Learned new position at second base last season .. . earned all-conference honors ... intelligent hitter . . . injured during fall season ... should be starter at second base ... fourth on the squad with a .337 batting average last spring ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Auer of Cincinnati.

Jamey Bennett Infield, 6-1, 190, Freshman Frankfort, Kentucky Good all-around athlete ... excellent potential ... strong arm ... power hitter ... outstanding speed ... good ✓ competitor . . . could see additional duty in outfield .. . son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bennett of Frankfort.

John Combs Outfield, 6-0, 165, Sophomore Jeff, Kentucky Led squad in hitting last season with a .410 batting average . . . spray hitter ... good speed . .. average arm with good accuracy ... played outfield for the first time last season ... should improve with experience . . . son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Combs of Jeff. Mark Davis Catcher-Outfield, 6-1, 170, Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Solid in all phases of the game ... versatile player . . . can catch or play the outfield . .. hits to all fields with power ... designated hitter possibility . .. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davis of Cincinnati.

Tom Deluca , 5-9, 155, Junior Lexington, Kentucky Hard thrower . . . needs to gain consistency . . . could develop into an effective starter or reliever . .. son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Deluca of Lexington.

David Gaunce Catcher, 6-2, 190, Freshman Vanceburg, Kentucky Has strong arm ... good speed .. . handles pitchers well .. . outstanding defensive catcher . . . needs to develop consistency at the plate . .. son Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Gaunce of Vanceburg.

Torrin (Toto) Gilbert Outfield, 6-1, 158, Freshman Lexington, Kentucky Walk-on, made squad in fall tryouts .. . good defensive player .. . pinch hitter . . . good speed ... outfield his best position ... son of Mrs. Barbara E. Gilbert of Lexington. Jody Hamilton Outfield, 6-4, 190, Junior Ashland, Kentucky Tremendous offensive player ... hits for both power and average ... can hit to all fields .. . possesses strong arm ... has adequate speed ... all-conference performer last season ... probable draft choice this summer ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hamilton of Ashland.

Brian Hawk Infield, 6-0, 175, Freshman Logan, Ohio Excellent power .. . solid hitter ... has good speed ... could see action at both first base and designated hitter . .. son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hawk of Logan, Ohio.

Dan Hoard Pitcher, 6-1, 170, Sophomore Union, Kentucky Could see considerable action as starter this season ... has an excellent curve and good fastball ... needs to develop control ... compiled a 2-3 mark last year with 4.74 ERA ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hoard of Union.

Robbie Huffman Outfield, 5-8, 175, Freshman California, Pennsylvania Walk-on ... made the squad in fall tryouts ... good power ... outfield and first base are his best positions ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Huffman of California, Pa. Glenn Jones Outfield, 6-0, 180, Freshman Frankfort, Kentucky Fifth round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals last summer . .. excellent power, speed ... good arm .. . good percentage hitter . . . should bat in the leadoff position .. . fastest man on the team ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Jones of Frankfort.

Dan Kiser Infield, 6-1 , 205, Senior Morehead, Kentucky Good power . .. has developed into good defensive first- baseman .. . can hit for average . . . good RBI man ... could be the key to a successful season ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kiser of Morehead.

Chet LaMay Pitcher, 6-3, 200, Senior Alpena, Michigan Should be the stopper on the Eagle Staff ... has good command of all pitches .. . throws an outstanding slider ... good fielder ... could possibly be used as a hitter ... all-conference selection last season ... compiled 7-0 record in spring .. . son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaMay of Alpena, Mich.

Joe Martin Pitcher, 6-0, 165, Sophomore Flatwoods, Kentucky Walk-on last season .. . had consistency out of the bull pen .. . could see action in both starting and relief roles . .. has good control and curve ball ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin of Flatwoods. Mike Mattox Pitcher, 6-0, 170, Freshman Carlisle, Kentucky Good control and sinking fastball ... had some good outings in fall season ... could see action as both starter and reliever . . . son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bussell of Carlisle, Ky.

M John McVaney Infield, 5-10, 180, Junior Charlotte, N.C. Defense is strong suit ... learned a new position at shortstop last spring ... should be starter there this spring . . . can hit with power . .. needs to develop ·• consistency at the plate . . . son of Mr. and Mrs. John McVaney of Charlotte, N.C.

Mark Molitor Pitcher, 6-0, 175, Sophomore Erlanger, Kentucky Has seen limited action due to arm problems ... has potential to be a quality starting pitcher ... good competitor on the mound ... son of Mrs. Shirley Molitor of Erlanger.

Glen Napier Pitcher, 6-3, 180, Freshman Hazard, Kentucky At MSU on a basketball scholarship .. . hard thrower with a good breaking pitch . .. will see considerable action, mostly as a starter . . . son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Napier of Hazard. Ed Olwine Pitcher, 6-2, 160, Junior Greenville, Ohio Had off-season elbow surgery . .. has the best assortment of pitches on the staff . .. drafted by Chicago White Sox out of high school . .. good velocity and breaking pitch .. . son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olwine of Greenvill~. Ohio.

Jim Schmidt Pitcher, 6-1, 170, Junior Evansville, Indiana Had off-season arm surgery ... question mark at present .. . will add quality and depth to staff if regains old form ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Schmidt of Evansville, Indiana.

Walt Terrell Pitcher, 6-1, 205, Junior Jeffersonville, Indiana Hardest thrower on the staff . .. has excellent breaking pitch and good change . .. could be best starting pitcher in OVC ... back problems have hampered his progress .. . son of Mr. and Mrs. John Terrell of Jeffersonville, Ind.

Mitch Trainor Infield, 5-9, 165, Senior Cincinnati, Ohio Knee injury knocked him out of starting line-up last year . .. operation over the winter ... can play any position, infield or outfield ... consistent hitter ... good base runner ... son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trainor of Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff White Catcher, 6-4, 200, Sophomore Lexington, Kentucky All-conference catcher last spring . .. good size, strong arm ... good power ... excel lent receiver . . . needs to become better contact hitter . .. second round draft choice of the New York Yankees out of high school . son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill White of Lexington.

Ken Wilfong Pitcher, 6-1, 200, Junior Newport, Kentucky Very consistent starting pitcher .. . good fastball, outstanding curve ... good composure on mound .. . breaking pitch his best .. . all-conference last spring . . . son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Wilfong of Newport.

Roy Wright Infield, 5-11, 180, Senior Salt Lick, Kentucky Steady performer . . . has developed into good hitter and above average third baseman ... should be starter at third base .. . son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wright of Salt Lick. Morehead State University 1979 Baseball Roster

Name Pos. Bat Th. Cl. Ht. Wt. Home Town Don Allen INF R R Fr. 6-1 190 Ashland, Ky. Chris Auer INF R R So. 6-0 170 Cincinnati, Ohio Jamey Bennett INF R R Fr. 6-1 190 Frankfort, Ky. John Combs INF R R So. 6-0 165 Jeff, Ky. Mark Davis C L R Fr. 6-1 170 Cincinnati, Ohio Tom Deluca p R R Jr. 5-9 155 Lexington, Ky. Dave Gaunce C R R Fr. 6-2 190 Vanceburg, Ky. Torrin Gilbert OF L L Fr. 6-1 158 Lexington, Ky. Jody Hamilton OF L L Jr. 6-4 190 Ashland, Ky. Brian Hawk INF R R So. 6-0 175 Logan, Ohio Dan Hoard p R R So. 6-1 170 Union, Ky. Robert Huffman OF L L Fr. 5-8 175 California, Pa. Glenn Jones OF R R Fr. 6-0 180 Frankfort, Ky. Danny Kiser INF L R Sr. 6-1 205 Morehead, Ky. Chet LaMay p R R Sr. 6-3 200 Alpena, Mich. Joe Martin p R L So. 6-0 165 Flatwoods, Ky. Mike Mattox p R R Fr. 6-0 170 Carlisle, Ky. John McVaney INF R R Jr. 5-10 180 Charlotte, N.C. Mark Molitor p L L So. 6-0 175 Erlanger, Ky. Glenn Napier p R R Fr. 6-3 180 Hazard, Ky. Ed Olwine p L L Jr. 6-2 160 Greenville, Ohio James Schmidt p R R Jr. 6-1 170 Evansville, Ind. Walt Terrell p R R Jr. 6-1 205 Jeffersonville, Ind. Mitch Trainor INF R R Sr. 5-9 165 Cincinnati, Ohio Jeff White C R R So. 6-4 200 Lexington, Ky. Ken Wilfong p R R So. 6-1 200 Newport, Ky. Roy Wright INF R R So. 5-11 180 Salt Lick, Ky.

Coach: Steve Hamilton Assistants: Kirk Hudson, Jeff Stamper, Sam Daugherty Trainer: Ken Wright Assistant: David Bayes

BASEBALL RECORDS Hitting Highest Batting Average: (Min. 40 at bats) .488, Charles Dudley Caudill, 1958 (21-43) Most at Bats: 164, Ken Nooe*, 1975 Most Runs Scored: 49, Jim Brockman, 1977 Most Hits: Game: 6, Val Falcone vs. Marshall, 1971 Team: 26, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Season: 67, Ken Nooe*, 1975 Most Doubles: Game: 3, Dave Bennett, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Season: 12, Ken Nooe*, 1975 Jim Brockman, 1977 Most Triples: Season: 5, Les Stewart, 1964 Most Home Runs: Game: 3, Harry Hall, vs. Eastern Michigan, 1977 Season: 16, Harry Hall, 1977 Career: 31 , Rick Gunterman Most Runs Batted In: Game: 8, Homer Cablish vs. Western Kentucky, 1972 Season: 54, Rick Gunterman*, 1975 Most Total Bases: Season: 124, Harry Hall, 1977 (26 18, 11 28, 438, 16 HR) Highest Slugging Percentage: Season: .884, Charles Dudley Caudill, 1958 (43 AB, 21 H, 38TB) *Denotes record for combined fall and spring statistics.

Pitching Most Wins: Season: 10, Harold Sargent, 1964 (10-2) Most Loses: Season: 7, John Capelle, 1967 (5-7) Most Pitched: Season: 83, Harold Sargent, 1964 Most : Game: 13, Tom Miller vs. MacAlester, 1971 Season: 86, John Capelle, 1967 Most Bases On Balls: Season: Jim Duff, 1974 Best Earned Average: (Min. 27 IP) Season 1.48, Charles Adkins, 1964 Best Average: (Min. 3 Decisions) Season 1.09, Jerry Weir, 1971 (3-0) No Hit, No Run Games: Pete Gray vs. Howard (2-0), 1963 John Capelle vs. Tenn. Tech (3-0), 1964 Jim Martin vs. Middle Tenn. (2-0), 1968 Most No Hit, No Run Innings in a Game: 121/J , Pete Gray vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1963

Miscellaneous Most Stolen Bases: Season: 27, Dennis Doyle, 1964 Best Team Batting Average: .340 in 1977 Most Doubles in a Game: Team: 9, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Most Home Runs in a Season: Team: 64 Most Runs Batted In in a Season: Team: 301 Most Runs by One Team in a Game: 28, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Most Runs by Two Teams in a Game: 34, MSU & Eastern Kentucky, 1970 (MSU 19, EKU 15) MSU & Western Michigan, 1977 (WMU 19, MSU 15) MSU & Eastern Kentucky, 1977 (MSU 28 , EKU 6) Most Runs in One : 17, MSU vs. Kentucky State, 1963, 1st Inning Consecutive Games Batted Safely: 20, Jeff Stamper, 1976 Jody Hamilton, 1977 Most Wins in a Season: 28 in 1976 Most Plays: Game: 5, MSU vs. East Tennessee, Fall, 1972 MSU1 S ovc RECORDS Individual Hitting Most Hits: 6 Game: Val Falcone vs. Marshall (1971) Most Home Runs: Game: Harry Hall vs. Eastern Michigan (1977) Season: 16, Harry Hall (1977) Career: 31, Rick Gunterman (1975-77) Most Runs Batted In: Season: 54, Rick Gunterman, 1975 Most Doubles: Game: 3, Dave Bennett vs. Eastern Kentucky (1977) Most Total Bases: Season: 124, Harry Hall, 1977 Consecutive Games Batted Safely: 20, Jeff Stamper, 1976 Jody Hamilton, 1977

Pitching Most Games Won: Season: 10, Harold Sargent (1964) Most Games Lost: Season: 7, John Capelle (1967) Most Games Competed: Season: 9 , Tinker Chapman (1975)

Team Hitting Pitching Best Batting Average: Most Runs Allowed: .340 in 1977 250, vs. 1975 Most Hits Game: 26 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 (General) Most RBl's Season: Fewest Games 301 in 1977 12 (1948) Most Home Runs Season: 63 in 1977 Most Do ubles Game: 9 , vs. Eastern Kentucky (1977) Most Runs Scored in One Inning: 17, vs. Kentucky State (1963) STATISTICS 1978 Final Baseball Statistics Record: 19-18 (OVC East: 8-4) NAME G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SBSAC BB so AVG John Combs 25 78 22 32 6 0 4 18 2 2 10 11 .410 Jody Hamilton 34 97 28 34 9 0 10 30 4 1 27 22 .351 David Means 35 120 25 41 7 0 6 32 3 1 12 10 .342 Chris Auer 33 98 26 33 3 0 2 8 5 4 15 8 .337 George Angel 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 .333 Jim Morrison 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 Roy Wright 27 76 14 25 9 0 1 13 3 0 3 11 .329 Jeff White 33 96 16 30 5 0 3 18 2 3 10 27 .313 Mitch Trainor 23 75 11 23 6 0 1 17 5 1 4 1 .307 John McVaney 20 53 15 16 2 0 3 11 3 1 12 11 .302 Mark Schach 10 18 9 5 0 0 2 7 3 0 11 1 .278 Chet LaMay 21 48 8 13 3 0 0 4 2 0 3 12 .271 Brad LeMaster 10 26 4 7 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 8 .269 Danny Kiser 36 105 21 28 5 1 5 21 7 3 22 13 .267 Brian Haek 16 43 8 11 2 1 3 13 1 0 3 9 .256 Walt Terrell 15 25 2 5 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 6 .200 David Butts 15 30 4 6 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 2 .200 David Rhodes 6 11 3 2 0 0 0 3 1 1 3 4 .182 Tom Jones 6 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 .111 Dave McFatrich 9 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 .100 Barry Motes 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 Brent Shonkwiler 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 Ted Brown 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Ed Olwine 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 MSU 37 1039 220 316 63 2 40 201 44 18 152 170 .304 OPPONENTS 37 1045 213 281 57 12 25 177 38 12 162 206 .269 Team Fielding: MSU-PO 770, A 293, E 67 Pct. .941 OPP-PO 756, A 288, E 73 Pct. .935

NAME G w l PCT s IP R ER H BB so ERA Joe Martin 6 1 1 .500 1 8 1 1 4 4 9 1.13 Chet LaMay 9 7 0 1.000 0 50 20 9 37 8 41 1.62 Walt Terrell 10 2 3 .400 1 47.2 29 19 47 37 44 3.59 Ken Wilfong 9 4 3 .571 0 43 23 19 45 18 36 3.98 Dan Hoard 5 2 3 .400 0 24.2 22 13 22 27 11 4.74 Mark Molitor 4 0 1 .000 0 8 14 5 11 11 9 5.63 Larry Ridge 4 0 0 .000 0 11.1 15 8 17 7 6 6.35 Ed Olwine 8 3 3 .500 0 41.1 47 31 53 29 37 6.75 Tom Deluca 3 0 3 .000 0 15 24 19 22 16 12 11.40 Joe Kulick 3 0 1 .000 0 7.2 18 18 23 5 1 21.13 MSU 37 19 18 .514 2 256.2 213 142 281 162 206 4.98 OPPONENTS 37 18 19 .486 3 252 220 187 316 152 170 6.68 1978 FINAL OVC STANDINGS

Eastern Division All Western Division All Cont. Games Cont. Games East Tennessee 9-3-0 27-17-0 Western Kentucky 8-3-1 23-19-1 Morehead State 8-4-0 19-18-0 Austin Peay 5-6-1 19-19-2 Tennessee Tech 3-7-0 12-22-1 Middle Tennessee 5-7-0 26-24-2 Eastern Kentucky 2-8-0 11-13-1 Murray State 5-7-0 26-18-0

1978 ALL-OVC BASEBALL TEAM

EASTERN DIVISION WESTERN DIVISION Infielders Infielders Mike Tipton, Tennessee Tech Robin Courtney, Murray State Chuck Hopkins, Tennessee Tech Terry Teder, Western Kentucky Robert Ivey, East Tennessee Gary Baker, Austin Peay Randy Jacobson, East Tennessee Doran Perdue, Murray State Chris Auer, Morehead State Ron Rocco, Western Kentucky Bill Wagoner, Murray State Outfielders Mike Murray, Western Kentucky Jody Hamilton, Morehead State David Grooms, Tennessee Tech Outfielders David Means, Morehead State Jim Atkinson, Western Kentucky Darryl Weaver, Eastern Kentucky Tony Threatt, Murray State Rick Bowers, East Tennessee Frank Hughes, Western Kentucky Chris Vinyard, Austin Peay Pitchers Chet LaMay, Morehead State Pitchers Ken Wilfong, Morehead State Andy Rice, Murray State Kerry Burchett, East Tennessee Paul Orberson, Western Kentucky Dave Wright, Austin Peay Catcher Jeff White, Morehead State Catcher Eric Graves, Middle Tennessee Designated Hitter Zane Goodrich, East Tennessee Designated Hitter Gorky Prater, Eastern Kentucky Doug Hicks, Middle Tennessee

COACH OF THE YEAR Barry Shollenberger, Western Kentucky 1978 RESULTS

19-18 (OVC 8-4) MSU 9, Ripon 1 MSU 10-2, Eastern Kentucky 9-4 MSU 9, Marietta 3 Kentucky 12, MSU 8 Butler 13, MSU 1 East Tennessee 5-7, MSU 4-6 Marietta 16, MSU 1 MSU 9-9, Cincinnati 5-3 Florida State 16-3, MSU 4-2 MSU 18-10, Eastern Kentucky 3-3 Northern· Kentucky 5, MSU 3 MSU 6-17, Tennessee Tech 5-5 MSU 7-3, Louisville 2-11 Marshall 7-1 , MSU 1-6 West Virginia 7-6, MSU 0-1 MSU 9, Western Kentucky 2 MSU 1-1 , East Tennessee 0-2 MSU 14, Western Kentucky 10 MSU 12-7, Tennessee Tech 3-6 MSU 9, Morris Harvey 5 MSU 6-4, Xavier 5-8 Marshall 4-2, MSU 1-1 MSU 6-3, Kentucky 3-6

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR 1957 Sonny Allen 1963 Rex Chaney 1969 Sonny Allen 1973 Sonny Allen 1977 Steve Hamilton

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1969 Eddie Wallingford 1976 Tinker Chapman I. ! i· I I I I I

A Jim Wells Becky Bennett Ken Wright STAFF

Jim Wells, 27, a two-time graduate of Morehead State University, was named Sports Information Director last spring. He previously served as men's sports information director and staff writer in MSU's Division of Public Information. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and business administration and a master's in higher education. Wells is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, the United States Basketball Writers Association, the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association and the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Becky Bennett took the job of assistant sports information director in the fall. A 20-year-old junior at MSU , Bennett is working toward a bachelor's degree in journalism. A native of Louisville, she is a graduate of Jeffersontown High School.

Ken Wright, 26, a native of Vevay, Ind., came to MSU this past spring to serve as athletic trainer. Previously he served two years as assistant trainer at Ohio University. As head trainer he is responsible for the physical health of all MSU athletes. In addition to supervising pre-game and post-game training procedures, he also conducts various therapy programs for injured athletes. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, he has served as graduate assistant trainer at Kent State and Syracuse.

David Bayes of Flatwoods will serve as assistant trainer with the Eagles this season . A senior health major, he has traveled with the team for the two previous seasons. He is a graduate of Russell High School, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Bayes of Flatwoods. Bayes is married to the former Leah Collins of Pikeville.

THE UNIVERSITY

Physically, the University con­ sists of more than 50 major structures. MSU also owns an agricultural complex north of Morehead, a nine-hole golf course east of the city and an outdoor education center on Cave Run Lake, west of Morehead. Capital construc­ tion projects totaling $8 million are under way or in the planning stages. In recent years, Morehead State's imaginative yet practical building program has produced a series of design awards from the Kentucky Society of Architects. Dominating MSU's campus skyline are the two Growth-in quality and quantity­ tallest occupied structures in is the continuing theme at Eastern Kentucky, 19-story Cartmell Morehead State University. Hall and 16-story Mignon Tower. From a teachers' college little Academically, the University is known outside Kentucky, MSU has comprised of six schools-social evolved into a regional university sciences, education, applied sci­ • reaching out to serve Kentucky, ences and technology, humanities, Appalachia and the nation. sciences and mathematics, and Morehead State stands today on business and economics. They a 500-acre campus in the foothills offer 145 programs of study from of Daniel Boone National Forest, an the associate degree through a joint academic community known for its doctoral degree. Almost 50 per cent physical beauty, educational excel­ of the faculty holds earned lence and congenial spirit. doctorates. Statistically, the rise of MSU in the last two decades has been breathtaking. Enrollment has mush­ roomed more than 1,000 per cent to over 7,600 and upwards of $80 million has been expended in capital construction. The faculty and staff today number more than 900 persons and . the fiscal outlay exceeds $25 million yearly. More than 21 ,000 persons hold MSU degrees. Administratively, the University operates under a 10-member Board of Regents with eight citizens appointed by the governor of Kentucky. The two other seats are held by elected faculty and student representatives who hold full voting rights. The administrative structure consists primarily of four bureaus­ academic affairs, fiscal affairs, university and regional services and student affairs. Dr. Morris L. Norfleet, who took office Jan. 1, 1977, is MSU's eighth president. A graduate of Purdue University and the University of Kentucky, he joined the faculty and administrative staff in 1962 as director of student teaching.

Athletically, the University spon­ sors a full program of intercollegiate sports for men and women. Inter­ collegiate competition at MSU is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Ohio Valley Conference, National Colle­ giate Athletic Association, the Kentucky Women's Intercollegiate Conference and the Association of lntercol legiate Athletics for Women. In addition, students may partici­ pate in almost 30 intramural activities. The University's athletic facilities include a 10,000-seat stadium with an eight- lane, quarter-mile oval track, a 5,000-seat gymnasium, a nine-hole golf course, a 1,200-seat indoor track, an indoor swimming pool, 14 all-weather tennis courts, a 1 ,200-seat baseball park and a lighted soccer field. THE PRESIDENT

associate professor of education and director of student teaching. He advanced to professor of education and director of research and program development in 1965 and became a vice president in 1968. He began his career in education as a teacher in the Spiceland (Ind.) Public Schools in 1952 and joined the Indiana Farm Bureau Coopera­ tive Association as a public relations assistant in 1958. He assumed duties as a market research analyst with the Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperative Associa­ tion in 1960 and then served as instructor of education at Purdue University for two years. Dr. Norfleet earned his bachelor's degree in 1952 from the University of Kentucky. He received an M.S. in education in 1957 and a doctoral degree in 1962 from Purdue University. Although he has held the presi­ Dr. Norfleet currently is serving dency for only two years, Dr. Morris as a member of the Federal L. Norfleet has his professional Relations Committee of the roots at Morehead State University. American Association of State Colleges and Universities, a MSU's eighth chief executive has member of the Governor's Appala­ been a member of the University's chian Development Council and faculty and staff for more than 17 Transportation Task Force, chair­ years, including the last six months man of the Board of Directors of the of 1976 as acting president. Gateway Area Development District, Before moving into the presi­ and a member of the Board of dent's office permanently on Jan. 1, Trustees of Campbellsville College. 1977, the 48-year-old educator He is married to the former served eight years as vice president Loistene Tarter of Nancy. They have for research and development. one son, Douglas Lee, a junior at The Pulaski County (Ky.) native MSU's University Breckinridge joined the MSU faculty in 1962 as School. THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

The foundation for any structure must be strong for the structure to withstand the elements. That's the way athletics at Morehead State University is built on the strong principles of Athletic Director Sonny Moran. The 52-year-old Moran came to MSU in 1974 from the head basketball coaching position at West Virginia University. He served on the Mountaineer staff for nine seasons, the last five as head coach. Moran began his coaching career in 1950 at Chamberlain Junior High School in Charleston, W. Va. After serving as head basketball coach and coaching numerous other sports at Elkview and Stonewall Jackson high schools, he become head coach and athletic director at Morris Harvey College in Charles­ and participated in the National ton. Association of Intercollegiate Ath­ He posted a 148-74 career letics national tournament in coaching record at Morris Harvey Kansas City in 1962 and 1964. His tennis teams at Morris Harvey also from 1957 through 1965 before won conference titles in 1964 and moving to WVU . He posted a 1965 and participated in the 205-141 college coaching record national tournament and a 274-156 total career record. As an athlete, Moran was a He was selected the college standout baseball and basketball "Coach of the Year" in West player at Morris Harvey. Virginia in 1962 and was the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic A graduate of Stonewall Jackson Conference "Coach of the Year" in High, he received his bachelor's 1964. He served as coach of the de·gree in 1950 from Morris Harvey South squad in the North-South and a master's degree in education College All-Star Basketball Game in in 1957 from WVU. Erie, Pa., in 1972. Moran is married to the former His Morris Harvey teams won two Betty Morgan of Charleston. They WVIAC basketball championships have two daughters. THE ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

He played high school basketball at University Breckinridge School and was named to the all-district team five times, all-region team four times and all-state twice. He led Breck to the state title in 1946 and was named "Star of Stars" in the Annual Kentucky-Indiana All­ Star Game that year. Allen lettered four times at MSU an i's the only Eagle ever to be a four-time all-conference player. He was All-Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference twice and two time All-Ohio Valley Conference. He is the No. 2 scorer in the Eagle basketball history with 1,923 points and held the all-time scoring record for a freshman until it was broken by Herbie Stamper in 1975-76. Allen won all-America honors In 1950 and signed a professional basketball contract with the Indianapolis Olympians of the John E. (Sonny) Allen assumed National Basketball Association. the assistant athletic director's post He signed a professional baseball after guiding the Eagles to an contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers enviable 226-137 mark in 14 in 1946. seasons as head baseball coach. His teams won four Ohio Valley His coaching career began in Conference Eastern Division crowns 1955 and has included stints in and captured the conference title golf, cross country and basketball. three times. He was selected OVC He is a member of the Kentucky "Coach of the Year" in 1957, 1969, Basketball Hall of Fame. MSU's and 1973. His baseball teams at modern baseball park carries his University Breckinridge School name. carved an outstanding 225-25 mark. He is married to the former Merl But Allen may also be remembered Fair of Morehead. They have four for his own athletic ability. children. ATHLETIC AND RELATED OFFICES

Title Name Office Phone Admissions, Director Bill Bradford Howell-McDowell 101 783-3117 Alumni, Director Don Young Alumni Center 783-3226 Athletic Committee, Chairman Dr. Rodger Hammons Lappin 425E 783-3357 Athletic Coordinator, Women Laradean Brown Laughlin 200C 783-2270 Athletic Director G. E. (Sonny) Moran Laughlin 100 AB 783-3335 Athletic Director, As~t. John (Sonny) Allen Laughlin 100 G 783-3335 Baseball Steve Hamilton Allen Field 783-5292 Basketball, Men Wayne Martin Wetherby Gym 783-3353 Basketball, Asst. Randy McCoy Wetherby Gym 783-3353 Basketball, Asst. Ken Trivette Wetherby Gym 783-3353 Basketball, Women Robert (Mickey) Wells Laughlin 217 A 783-2149 Cross Country & Track, Men Oscar Jones Jayne Stadium 783-2222 Cross Coun try & Track, Women Mary Shull Laughlin Building 783-2270 Football, Head Coach Tom Lichtenberg Jayne Stadium 783-3317 Football, Asst. John Fritsch Jayne Stadium 783-3317 Football, Asst. Van Hollaway Jayne Stadium 783-3317 Football, Asst. Tom Jones Jayne Stadium 783-3317 Football, Asst. Steve Loney Jayne Stadium 783-3317 Golf Dr. Rex Chaney Laughlin 200 G 783-2176 HPER Department, Head Dr. Earl Bentley Laughlin 201 B 783-3162 lntramurals Robert (Mickey) Wells Laughlin 217 A 783-2149 News Services, Editor Fred Stewart Allie Young 317 783-3325 Photographic Services, Mgr. George Burgess Allie Young 31 783-3225 Printing Services, Mgr. Martin Huffman Allie Young 5 783-3345 President Dr. Morris L. Norfleet Howell-McDowell 201 783-2111 Public Affairs, Director Keith Kappes Allie Young 315 783-4672 Reg istrar Jerry Franklin Howell-McDowell 205 783-3120 Scholarship Committee, Chmn. Elmer Anderson Howell-McDowell 305 783-4750 Sports Information, Director Jim Wells AllieYoung312 783-3325 Sports Information, Asst. Becky Bennett Allie Young 312 783-3325 Tennis, Men George Sad ler Laughlin 100 Ab 783-3254 Tennis, Women Sue Lucke Laughlin 100 F 783-3254 Trainer Ken Wright Jayne Stadium 783-4679 Trainer, Asst. Mary Shull Laughl in Building 783-2270 Volleyball Laradean Brown Laughlin 200 C 783-2270 q ' . 5

Morehead State University SPRING BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Site March 10 Lamar University (2) Beaumont, Tex. March 11 Lamar University (2) Beaumont, Tex. March 13 Memphis State (2) Memphis, Tenn. March 14 Mississippi (2) Oxford, Miss. March 15 Mississippi (1) Oxford, Miss. March 16 Delta State (2) Cleveland, Miss. March 17 Delta State (2) Cleveland, Miss. March 19 Open Date March 20 Open Date March 23 Western Michigan (2) Morehead, Ky. March 24 Western Michigan (2) Morehead, Ky. March 26 Marshall (2) Huntington, W. Va. March 27 Xavier (1) Cincinnati, Ohio March 28 Lou isvi I le (2) Morehead, Ky. March 31 Austin Peay (2) Clarksville, Tenn. April 1 Murray State (2) Murray, Ky. ·· April 3 Kentucky (1) Lexington, Ky. April 4 Eastern Kentucky (2) Richmond, Ky. April 5 Kentucky (1) Morehead, Ky. April 7 Middle Tennessee (2) Morehead, Ky. April 8 Tennessee Tech (2) Morehead, Ky. April 10 Lou isvi lie (2) Louisville, Ky. April 14 Austin Peay (2) Morehead, Ky. April 15 Murray State (2) Morehead, Ky. April 16 Xavier (1) Morehead, Ky. April 18 Middle Tennessee (2) Murfreesboro, Tenn. April 21 Western Kentucky (2) Morehead, Ky. April 23 Marshal I (2) Morehead, Ky. April 25 Eastern Kentucky (2) Morehead, Ky. April 26 Morris Harvey (2) Charleston, W. Va. April 28 Western Kentucky (2) Bowling Green, Ky. April 29 Tennessee Tech. (2) Cookeville, Tenn. May 1 Ohio University (2) Morehead, Ky.