Concord College Opens 1967 68 Basketball Season
Concord College hosts Tusculum to start the 1967 68 season with four veterans and 12 players competing for starting roles. Coach Ira Blankenship plans to alternate lineups while building a fast offense using height and speed, aiming to stay above .500 after last year’s 11 15 record.
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Wheeling Central Named WV Catholic High School Champ
Wheeling Central was declared the 1967 West Virginia state Catholic high school football champion by the Athletic Board of the Wheeling Roman Catholic Diocese. The 10 0 team defeated Wellsburg Triadelphia South Hills Wheeling Follawsbee Oak Glen Beellare St. Johns Bellaire Martins Ferry and Clarksburg Notre Dame. Coach Andrew Urbanic led the squad which repeated as 1966 Catholic state champion. No playoff was held as seven Catholic schools ended the season at different times.
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New Jersey Americans Trade for Kentucky Center
The New Jersey Americans sent 6-foot-10 Jim Caldwell to the Kentucky Colonels for 6-8 forward Stewart Johnson. They also placed 6-foot-9 Al Beard on waivers. This followed a prior trade sending Art Heyman to Pittsburgh for Barry Leibowitz.
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Avila Joins Braves as Scout for Mexico
The Atlanta Braves announced they signed former Cleveland Indian infielder Bobby Vila as a fulltime scout in Mexico.
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Area scholastic basketball opens with 19 game slate
The Haily Telegraph notes twenty seven teams kick off the 1967-68 Area schedule with 19 games tonight including Beavers vs Andrew Lewis and Bramwell vs Matoaka. Graham Bramwell defending champions. season previews, past records, and key matchups outlined as teams aim to start strong.
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VPI Cagers Open 1967-68 At Duke In Greensboro
Richmond AP reports Virginia Tech launches the 1967-68 season at Duke in Greensboro with coach Howie Shannon's squad led by Wayne Mallard replacing Ron Perry. Tech then visits North Carolina, Alabama, Wake Forest as part of December’s tough schedule. Richmond Spiders also play Friday while state small college league games highlight the card.
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Foes Prep For NAIA Tilt Between Fairmont State and Eastern Washington
Fairmont State and Eastern Washington State prepare for a NAIA playoff clash amid heavy snow. Coaches praise each other. Fairmont emphasizes its top West Virginia defense and pass rush while Eastern Washington plans to rely on a strong passing game and outside run. Falcon senior Marvin Williams aims to return after mononucleosis sidelined him.
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Glenwood Hosts Peterstown In 1967-68 Opener
Glenwood Junior High begins its basketball season with a home game against Peterstown. Tip off is at 7 30 PM. Coach Bo Bowman leads Glenwood after a 16 4 record last season.
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Beavers Open 1967-68 With Four Lettermen In Lineup
Bluefield Beavers bring four lettermen to the 1967-68 basketball opener against Andrew Lewis Wolverines of Salem at 8 p.m. Coach John Chmara notes speed may outrun height. returning scorers include Tommy Pritchett and Pete Wood with David Arnold and Nick Colobro. New transfer Danny Gaither adds scoring depth as Beavers eye lineup at guard center and forwards.
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