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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

8

Handley Sophomore Team Posts Unbeaten 5 0 Record

The Handley sophomore squad finished the season unbeaten at five wins and no losses. The photo lists players Roger Kirby Glenn Posten Bob Combs Henry St Denis Kim Smith Gary Hepner Vic Arthur Greg Webber Jim Laise Jim Armel Gene Schultz Ricky DeHaven Mike Seabright George Gaither Bill Webster Steve Ramsey and coach Sam Biller along with Scott Cullers and Jerry Partlow among others.

Handley Roger Kirby Glenn Posten Bob Combs Henry St. Denis Kim Smith Gary Hepner Vic Arthur Greg Webber Jim Laise Jim Armel Gene Schultz Ricky DeHaven Mike Seabright George Gaither Bill Webster Steve Ramsey Sam Biller Scott Cullers Jerry Partlow

Handley Sophomore Football Roster Listed

Handley High School releases a list of sophomore players including Harry Pugh Glenn Moore Bill Lyons Mike Lineburg Sam Rhodes Gary Nichols Steve Bayliss John Spaid Terry Facemire Randy Wolfe Paul Painter Kurt Muller Ed Bagby Charlie Renner Tom Dixon.

Harry Pugh Glenn Moore Bill Lyons Mike Lineburg Sam Rhodes Gary Nichols Steve Bayliss John Spaid Terry Facemire Randy Wolfe Paul Painter Kurt Muller Ed Bagby Charlie Renner Tom Dixon

Conley Tops Big Three Scoring In 1968

Danny Conley of Handley leads the Washington DC area scoring with 114 points in 1968, including 19 touchdowns as Handley goes 9-1. James Wood’s Dave Goode is fifth with 48 points. Larry Boyd and Monte Hinkle follow in the top five.

Danny Conley Handley Conley Washington, D.C Danny Hilltoppers James Wood Larry Boyd Larry Monte Hinkle Hinkle Monte Mike Headley Colonels Smoothie Mike Dave Goode Conley H Boyd Goode Headley DeHaven Wert Burke Chrisman Spielman Jw Hildebrand Pyrrecker Barton Swimley T.thompson Whitham Setzer Ferrell H. Thompson Dofflemyer Bell Alexander Longerbeam Ec Crim R.combs J.,combs A.rogers J. Frye Jones J.partlow R. Partlow Erwin Kaval Soule Nichols

Omps to Address JAA Meeting at Lee-Jackson

Handley High School coach Jimmy Omps will speak at the Judges' Athletic Association meeting at 7 30 tonight at Lee Jackson Restaurant and preview Handley’s 1968 69 hoops prospects. Ron Rice will show James Wood Handley football game footage.

Jimmy Omps Handley High School Judges’ Athletic Association Lee- Jackson Omps Ron Rice Handley

Blackburn Named ACC Coach of the Year

Virginia coach George Blackburn, 55, guided the Cavaliers to a 7-3 season and was voted ACC Coach of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association with 39 votes. Duke’s Tom Harp was second, NC State’s Earle Edwards third.

Raleigh N.C Virginia George Blackburn Blackburn Duke Tom Harp Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association Earle Edwards N. C. State

North Carolina Tops Oregon 89 78 In Season Opener

North Carolina defeated Oregon 89 78 as Scott led the Tar Heels with 34 points and key baskets to stave off late Ducks pressure. Casey scored 20 for Miami Ohio and Houston beat Pepperdine 80 60 with Spain 23. Maravich scored 52 for LSU as they beat New Orleans Loyola 109 82.

Mike Becht Associated Press North Carolina Kentucky Houston Pete Maravich Charlie Scott Mike Casey George Thompson Ken Spain UCLA Oregon Scott Casey Miami Ohio Elvin Hayes Pepperdine Spain Maravich Louis Siana State New Orleans Loyola Thompson Marquette St. John’s Minnesota Cincinnati Kansas State Vanderbilt Southern Methodist Duke Alabama Western Kentucky Southeast Louisiana California San Francisco Tar Heels Ducks Tar Hells Dan Issel Midcats Cougars LSU Press Maravich

Callin' the Shots Tie Cumberland Title Race

Cumberland Maryland football ended in a three way tie for the city title after Allegany upset Fort Hill 13 12 on Thanksgiving. Fort Hill Bishop Walsh and Alco each finished 1 1 with Walsh beating Allegany 6 0 earlier and Alco securing its sixth win. Fort Hill finished 8 2 and Bishop Walsh 6 3 1 while Alco tied the series with Fort Hill at 15 wins apiece after a second straight win over the Red Raiders.

Cumberland, Md Allegany Fort Hill Bishop Walsh Alco Walsh Spartans Campers Sentinels Beall Red Raiders

Don Ratliff Stars as Fork Union Caps Turkey Day Win

Don Ratliff of Fork Union Military Academy made key receptions and several blocks in a 20 to 0 Turkey Day victory over Staunton Military Academy. The win clinched FUMA's sixth Virginia Military Academy Championship and extended Apple Bowl success for Red Pulliam's team to 18 wins in 39 games with five ties. Fork Union finished 8 1e1 on the season.

Don Ratliff Handley Fork Union Military Academy Staunton Military Academy Don Staunton FUMA Virginia Military Academy Red’ Pulliam Fork Union

Great Year for Stevens Sets Freshman Scoring Mark

Howard Stevens of Harrisonburg, a 5-6 freshman halfback for Randolph Macon, scored 142 points to lead state college scoring and set a new record. He finished with 191 carries for 1468 yards, 7.7 yards per carry, plus 18 receptions for 227 yards and two touchdowns, 19 punt returns for 285 yards, and four kickoff returns for 135 yards.

Howard Stevens Harrisonburg Randolph Macon

Martinsburg Sophomore Tom Sowers Tops Conference Rushing

Martinsburg sophomore Tom Sowers won the conference rushing title with 792 yards on 221 carries and a single game high of 52 carries for 215 yards against Davidson. He played nine games behind injured senior Bob Habasevich and later broke three of Habasevich's records.

Tom Sowers Martinsburg Davidson Bob Habasevich All-Sc Vanderbilt Habasevich Sowers

Buckeyes Lead AP Top Football Poll in Tight Race

Ohio State remains No. 1 in the AP major college poll after finishing 9-0, with Southern California clinging to No. 2 following a 21-21 draw with Notre Dame. Georgia and Texas move up, while Oklahoma and Alabama rise with strong bowl-capped wins as the final ranking awaits after January 1 bowls.

Ohio State Associated Press Buckeyes Southern California Noetre Dame Southern Cal Penn State Cal Georgia Georgia Tech Texas Texas A&m

Richmond's Frank Jones Voted SC Coach of Year

Richmond triumphs as Frank Jones earns a second straight Southern Conference coach of the year award with 47 of 60 votes. Spiders finish 6-0 in league play, 7-3 overall, claim SC title and Tangerine Bowl berth, while Citadel's Parker contends despite injuries.

Richmond Frank Jones Jones Monae Sportswriters Association Jim’ “Rea Parker Citadel Bulldogs Spiders Orlando Fla Macon University of North Carolina Mississippi State Presbyterian College South Carolina

Bruins Sustain Top Spot In AP Preseason Poll

UCLA remains the unanimous No 1 in the AP preseason major college basketball poll after opening with a 94 82 win over Purdue. North Carolina moves to second, Kentucky third, Kansas fourth, Notre Dame fifth as Houston Davidson New Mexico Cincinnati and Villanova rise in the top 10 with strong openers.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins Purdue North Carolina Oregon Kentucky Xavier Ohio Miami Kansas St. Louis Notre Dame Houston Davidson New Mexico Cincinnati Villanova Leo Tie Ees St. Bonaventure Vanderbilt Ohio State Acas Ool Detroit Duke Western Kentucky San Clara California Marquette Tennessee Esses TOWA

Hayes Seeks to Extend NBA Scoring Lead Amid Busy Schedule

Elvin Hayes leads the NBA scoring race with 718 points in 23 games averaging 31.2, as Bob Rule trails at 635 in 27 games. Elgin Baylor 626, Earl Monroe 622, and Dave Bing 603 follow, with Oscar Robertson at 26.3 in 20 games. Chamberlain tops field goal percentage and rebounding, while Russell and Siegfried excel in free throws and assists.

Houston Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Earl Monroe Baltimore Dave Bing Detroit Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Wit Cham ‘Berlain Lakers Jerry West Chamberlain Nate Thurmond San Francisco Bill Russell Boston Larry Siegfried Len Wilkens Seattle Guy Rodgers Milwaukee

Mountaineers Dominate in Opening Conference Showdowns

West Virginia defeated East Carolina 82 75 and then crushed William and Mary 88 74 as coach Bucky Waters pushes a new era. Bob Hummell led WVU with 25 points against ECU and 26 versus W M, while W&M relied on Paul King 19 and Scott McLennan 18 in the season opener.

Associated Press Bucky Waters West Virginia Mountaineers Davidson East Carolina William and Mary Waters Bob Hummell W&m Paul King Letterman Scott McLennan Indians Bob Sherwood Jim Rama Ron Panneton Citadel VMI Jerry Hirsch Tee Hooper Mike Manis Denny Clark John Mitchell Furman Frank Selvy Paladins Richmond George Washington Fort Myer

Dallas Nips Oakland 112-111 in ABA thriller

Dallas Chaparrals edged Oakland 112-111 on Cincy Powell’s 15 foot jumper with 15 seconds left. Rich Barry led Oakland with 32 points amid a postgame scuffle. Ron Boone had 29 for Dallas. Lennie Wilkens and Bob Rule propelled Seattle past Phoenix 97-66.

Associated Press Phoenix Suns Oakland Oaks C&me Dallas Chaparrals Oakland Loaks American Basketball Association Suns National Basketball Association Seattle NBA Miami Indiana Cincy Powell Rich Barry Spider Bennett Dallas Ron Boone Lennie Wilkens Bob Rule Phoenix SuperSonics Wilkens

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