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Head Basketball Coach In three seasons as head coach at Western. John Oldham has posted an imprcssive 66-15 record and has guided the Hilltoppcrs to a post-season tourna­ ment berth every season. Oldham. who coached nine scasons at Tennessee Tech. has an enviable 12-year coaching record of 184-98. Now in his 13th season as a collegiate coach. Oldham is recognized as one of the nation's top basketball strategists. Oldham graduated from Western in 1949 aftcl' a spectacular athletic career, before playing profes­ sional basketball, and coaching on thc high school STA Y Ttl ED 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. (Buck) 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 Hilitopper with freshmen in addition to his usual coaching, scouting. and recruiting duties. He was an outstanding guard WES STI{ADER on the first two Western teams to play in the NIT in 1943 and 1944. He is a well-versed instructor in for the fundamentals of basketball. HILLTOPPER SPORTS-IN-ACTION Assistant Basketball Coach Graduate Assistant on JERRY L. PARKER MIKE KITCHENS University of Tennessee, 1963 Western Kentucky University, 196,'; WKCT For All Your Drug Needs 930 KC PLAZA

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Western Kentucky University 3 l()-WA YNE CHAP1\IAI\ ... Senior . .. H-(j . . . 186 · .. 22 ... Ow(·nsboro. Ky. Top rdurning scorer on ~quild, h;lS impro\"<-,d Hl':l(lil:; O\Tr past two years .. has pJa\l·d 1l10~t of \'nrsit:.; C:llT'Cr at gurtrcl, hut mo\'cd to fo)'wnrd at mid-season last year and did solid job h:s height makes him particularly ('(fective on d(~f('ns(' [it guard position, esp(·cially in zone align­ nwnts needs to impro\'c offcn<;i\'c rebounding if he stays ;tl fnrward post. this season has good jump shot, is particularly effecti\'e scorer on fast bl'cak h:-Is brcn something of 1:1 "strenk" shoote)'. hui show(·d mort> ('onsistcncy in laUC'r half of 196G-G7 campaign II-CHARLES SELVY. . Sophomore ... (;-1 .. L78 · .. 19 ... COl'bin, Ky. Led scoring for !:1st )'(':11"5 freshman cluh . has great shooting tou('h from out­ side.. good speed, ball-handling ability should be val u<} bJe Hssct once he becomes ;lccuslomC"d to playing with varsity teammates and tits hi~ piny into overall team p

[,;-RICH HENDRICK .. . J tI nior . . 6-L. . 180 . ' . and 20 ... Bristow, Ky. Should be buttling for starting guard berth lhis sea.son afler year of seasoning A mPl'icnn Foods grcat shooter from almost any distance. . quick rc­ flexes, good hands .. led all Kentucky prep players 'n scoring his junior and senior years, earning All­ State and All-America honors at Bristow High. same sC'hool which produced former \Vestcrn AII·Amel'ican Darel Carrier, now playing fol' Louisville Colonels of ABA ... paced scoring for Hilltopper freshmen two • yC.1l'S ago with 26.1 avcra~('. one of rC[l!ion~ IH' chost' Western for collegiate career was to allow him to help out on family fa"m during spare time 2O-.JOHNNY RUSSELL ... Junior ... li-2 .. . 180 · . . 20 . . . Hardyville, Ky. Played all last season as FOIl FAST DELIVERY reserve guard after playing both the back and front courts as rr('shman good scrapper, hustler

improving steadil~ In ball control and passing does good job on defense should improve in ability to dri\'c ane! start offensive patterns as he Complete Carry-Out Service gains experience . has good shooting touch from outside, 842-9834 21-DUTCH KAUFMAN ... Senior .. , 5-10 ... 163 · .. 22 ... Louisville, Ky. Prime example of what desire and determination can accomplish .. , camc to Westcrn "on his own," earned grant-in-aid with fine play during freshman year, leading YC:1rlings in scor­ ing with 17.8 average ... played as key reserve dur­ • ing sophomore YC;\l', then earned spot on starting five last season good ball-handler, clever playmaker · . always willing to give up his own shot to get the ball to teammate nearer basket ... extremely con­ sistent outside shooter .. dependable at foul line , offsets lack of size on defense with a ggressive play. MARIO'S continually hounding opponents 22-WALKER BANKS .. . Sophomore ... 6-9 ... 205 · . . 19 ... Clifton Forge, Va. More consistency and Italian drive in his performances could make him onc of top "big men" for Hilltoppers in recent years .. was Restaurant something of an "in-and-out" player for frosh last season, but has all physical ability for front-liner .. good shooter from short a nd middle distances . . . surprising quickness and agility for size ... has good 31-W By-Puss jumping power to go with height, .. more aggressive­ ness could m(\l~e him real factor on boards ... Virginia high school All-Stater . . . runs well enough to fit into Western running game.. should be contender fOl' regular £I'ont-linc role. 4 Official Basketball Program 24-NORMAN WEAVER ... Senior .. . G-5 ... 205 · .. 22 ... Scottsville. Ky. Extremely valuable last two years as Cront-line reserve . .. should make big push this season to become regular .. was particu­ larly effecth'e last season in relief roles pt LaSa ll e (12 points. 4 rebounds) a nd at Austin Peay (12 points, Complete 8 rebounds) when other Hilltopper rront-Iiners got into roul trouble . . . strength a nd 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 ror ex-Western player Jim Bazzel at neighboring Allen County High. 25-MlKE FAWCETT .. . Senior . .. 5-10 .. . 175 ... 21 .. . Kokomo, Ind. Another "rags to riches" story of an "overlooked" prospect who worked his way into an athletic scholarship by ability and determina­ tion ... originally made a try ror football scholarship, switched to basketball, and made grade in big way . has spent most of career as valuable back-line re~erve. but came in to play regularly last year when Hilltopper star Clem Haskins was sidelined by broken wr~st . . . responded marvelously, averaging 9 .4 points ror five games he started during Haskins' absence . . . helped lead team to late-season drive that clinched OVC title . 33-PAUL HASKINS ... Sophomore . .. 6-4 . .. 195 . .. 19 ... Campbellsville, Ky. Younger brother of last year's Western All -American, Clem Haskins .. . whQ e probably not as talented an all-around player, Pa ul may be stronger in some departments of the game than Clem ... great jumper, really goes a fter ball around bucket . . . extremely quick, good driver . .. fi ne jump shooter ... still has to prove himself in coll egiate competition since he did not play freshman ball last season . . . speed should make him easily * Business Forms adaptable to rast break style of play. 34-GREG SMITH . . . Senior . . . 6-5 . . . 205 . , . 20 ... Princeton, Ky. Has few peers around basket * Stationery · .. t remendous jumping ability, good touch on tap-ins · .. has great instinct for being at right spot to grab . . . quick and agile enough to out-maneuver Programs many bigger opponents ... played as forward two * years ago, at center last season ... very effective on wheel-and-drive from high post ... ability to clear ball and get it moving down floor in fast break en­ * Wedding Invitations hances his value as rebounder ... named to last year's All-OVC squad . . . does solid job on defense, would be even better if able to eliminate tendency toward excessive fouling . 42-WAYNE BRIGHT ... Sophomore ... 6-8 ... 235 · .. 19 ... Greencastle, Ind. Probably 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 Fraternity and Sorority being moved from forward to center .. . strength is Printing No.1 asset under board, but is very good jump shooter from around circle ... not exceptionally 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 improve8 ment shown last year should put him into thick of fig ht for starting position on front line. 51-.JOE MAC HILL ... Sen;or . .. 6-2 ... 187 ... 21 .. . Beaver Dam, ICy. Has one of shrewdest basket­ 330 East Tenth Street ball minds On squad ... moves ball well, makes few mistakes ... scrappy and tenacious on defense ... good jump shot from out front . . . deceptively effec­ tive rebounder, ma inly because of hustle, determina­ tion, ability to play position under boards . .. adept PHONE 842-7191 at starting pattern plays from guard post . . . has done outstanding job as reserve . .. was particul arl y outstanding in last year's OVC Tournament, leading late all-court press that overcame Morehead lead and enabled Hilltoppers to win semifinal game in overtime . Western Kentucky University 5 Butch Kaufman Rich Hendrick M ike Fawcett

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The Hilttoppel-'s come into to­ 6-2 from Louisville, Ky.; and sophomore center, is averaging night's game after a hard fought Jobie Mi1ler, 6-0 fl'om Bagdad, close to six poi nts and six re­ battle with arch rival Murray Ky. ' bounds and \\'as a majol' factol' Saturday night. In that game, Western won 86-83, This win Howard Wright comes into in the 'Toppers last victories brought Western's record over­ tonight's game as the leading over Morehead and Eastern, In all to 16-7 and 7-5 in the OVC , scorer for the Governors, aver­ those contests, Banks a\'erag-d Austin Peay brings an overall aging over 19 8.5 points per game and 10,5 re­ while shooting around 45 per­ record of 8-15 and 2-11 in the bounds. OVC after losing to Middle Ten­ cent from the field. Charlie nessee Saturday night 86-78, Moore, 6-2 junior, is the leading Western's freshmen come into rebounder for the Govs, hauling ' in almost 10 per game. tonight's game being led in Tonight's game marks the scoring by 7-0 centel' Jim Mc­ second meeting of the season Wayne Chapman, 6-6 senior Daniels, averaging about 27 between Western Kentucky Uni­ from Owensboro, still leads all points per game and almost 17 versity and Austin Peay State Western scorers with a 21- rebounds. The second leading re­ University, Western won the average while shooting close to bounding leader for the Frosh earlier encounter between the 50 per cent from the field, is , averaging two teams, played at Clarksville Wayne is also the 'Toppers sec­ about 15 grabs and 10 points per J anuary 29, 84-70. This is the ond leading rebounder with an contcst. Following McDaniels in 12th time that Western and Aus­ average of nearly nine per game. scoring are J erome Perry and tin Peay have met since 1941. In Jim Rose, both averaging a little Greg Smith still leads all the first 11 appearances, West­ over 15 points per outing, and Western players in rebounding, ern has been victorious in 9. Jerry Walsh, averaging about pushing his average up to near 13 per game, Austin Peay brings a young 15 per game. Greg is also con­ team into their last appearance tributing over 12 points per Both the val'sity and fresh­ for the 1967-68 season. Coach game. Following Chapman in men wind up the 1967-68 cam­ Fisher has been going with three scoring is Rich Hendrick, aver­ paign Saturday night in E. A. sophomores most of the season, aging over 15 and Butch Kauf­ Diddle Arena in contests against They are Terry Young, 6-8 from man, averaging almost the same. Middle Tennessee State Univers­ Blaine, Ky.; Howar d Wright, Walker Banks, Western's 6-9 ity.

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\""t'ste-rn KCl1tuc.:ky Uni\"(!'rsit~ ha~ fashionc'd mon' than 20-victory seasons HEAR than any other major COltl'L!l' basketball team in the nation. The Hilltoppcrs have compiled 20 or more wins in 20 of the HIGH YOUR HOST 48 seasons in which th~y ha\'~ fielded SCHOOL basketball teams. That amazing record includC"S 0 11 (' BASKETBALL string of 10 straight 20·win seasons. bc· ginning in J!t13-34 and ('ontinu1I1L! thrOUI.!I1 ON FROM COAST TO COAST!) the W42-43 Season. Team No. Times THE WESTERN KENTUCKY 20 Kentucky ...... I X St. .John's (N.Y.) ...... I') ALL-AMERICAN Oklahoma State ...... 1;; Duke ...... 1:; STATION Utah ...... 14 Washington ...... 14 Oregon State...... 13 Long Island ...... 13 Dayton ...... 13 • North Carol ina State ...... 12 IIamiine ...... 12 Montona Stale ...... 12 Bringing You Bradlcy ...... 12 North Carolina ...... 12 Top Area Games Hol y Cross ...... J J Louisville ...... J I Scattle ...... 11 District Tourney Nolre Dame ...... J0 Cincinnali ... 10 Regional Tourney With Game Time or Anytime ... Style Kirb Ramsey and Comfort Steve Catron Count • Also Kentucky H. S. State Tourney

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14 Official Basketball Program WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1967 -68 Varsity Basketball Squad

Front Row-Butch Kaufman, Charles Selvy, Joe Mac Hill, Johnny Russell, Rich Hendrick, Mike Fawcett. Second Row­ Wayne Chapman (Co·Captain), Greg Smith (Co-Ca!'tain), Wayne Bright, Walker Banks, Norm Weaver, Paul Haskins. Third Row-Larry Williams, Manager; John Oldham, Head Coach; Ted Hornhack, Athletic Director; Dr. W. R. McCormack, Team Physician; Robert Walden, Manager.

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we \\'('\eonle ~·(HI. The dream of completing a central When completed, the entire athletics athletic complex for Westel'l1 Kentucky complex will consist of a 16,400 seat \\' C r('q lIt'sl University is soon to be fulfilled, football stadium that can be expanded that YOII \'isit our slol'e to 25,000, a track with an all,\\'eather With the constructioa of a new foot­ surface, a practice field, a baseball to Sl'C ball stadium and the clearing of land field , and 12 tennis courts with all­ south of the existing Academic Athletic our valu (>s ano hargains, weather su rfaces in addition to the CX~ Building No, I-E, A, Diddle Arena, isting E, A, Diddle Arena-home of Western's athletic, physical education, Western's basketball team. \\'e l'spceiall\' request and recreational facilities are being ex­ panded for future needs , The Academic-Mhletic Building No, 2 that ,"O il visit -L, T, Smith Football Stadium is a mul­ J)OLLAlt (;ENt<:ltAL Under the supervision of Director of ti-purpose structure. including class­ Athletics Ted Hornback, Westel'l1' s ath­ STOnE rooms, pdvatc offices. a two-story gym­ leUe teams are assu red of having nastics room, physical education llnd :no East Main Stred championship facilities to match the athletic shower Dnd locker fucilities. to see calibre of teams that have already brought numerous championships to the public rest rooms, concession stand s. if you arc welcome, Hilltop campus, first-aid room, and an SO-scal prcssbox.

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Clem Haskins Darel Carrier Bob Rascoe 1965, 1966, 1961 1964 1962

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MEET OUR COACHING STAFF Clem (The Gem) Haskins - Bennie Jaggers

Dale Jaggers - Leo WeBs - Buddy Stewart Bennie J aggers Clem Haskins Ed Diddle WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE Dec. 1-2-0VC Tourney at Jan. 15-At Morehead' Nashville, Tenn, Jan, 17-Dayton Dec. ~LOUISIANA COLL. Jan. 20-LaSALLE Dec. 9-ST. FRANCIS (Pa.) Jan. 29-At Austin Peay' Dec. l2-BUTLER UNIV. Feb. 3-At Middle Tenn.'

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Jan. ~TENNESSEE TECH' Feb. 24-At Murray'

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