Callin' the Shots at Wardensville Benefit Game
The TACS basketball team, 5-1 this season and 50-5 over five years, will play a benefit game Friday night at Wardensville High against ex-Wardensville High stars. Ex-Wardensville players include Ross Webster Jimmy Dyer Teddy Hott Charlie Rudy Dixon Orndorff. Proceeds fund the Wardensville High School Athletic Fund.
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TACS
Wardensville
Wardensville High
Ross Webster
Jimmy Dyer
Teddy Hott
Charlie Rudy
Dixon Orndorff
Wardensville High School Athletic Fund
Local Boys Rocky Yost and Dave Dixon Face Fall Games
Rocky Yost to play for VMI Frosh against the Wahoos on Oct 18 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. Dave Dixon set to join Maryland Terrapins for a 2 p.m. game with Cavayearlings on Oct 4. Cavayearlings schedule includes five contests with three away and two home games this fall.
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Rocky Yost
Dave Dixon
Charlottesville
Rocky
VMI Frosh
Wahoos
Scott Stadium
Dixon
University of Maryland
Terps
Cavayearlings
Frosh
VPI
Maryland
North Carolina
VMI
Army
Virginia signs three high school football stars from the tri state area
Virginia University announces grants in aid for three football prospects from Ohio and Pennsylvania. William J. Gardner from Medpark High School in Ohio, a 6-2 210 pound defensive end and fullback, earned all conference honors as a linebacker and fullback in 1966 and 1967. Gary Helman of Hempfield Area High School in Pennsylvania is a 5-11 180 pound halfback with all conference and all county honors and Big 33 honorable mention. Larry Albert from Cedar Cliff High School in New Cumberland Pennsylvania is a quarterback who threw 36 touchdowns in two years and is praised for his quick delivery. Albert, Helman and Gardner plan to study at Virginia with majors in business and education respectively.
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University of Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
William J. Gardner
Medpark High School
Middleburg Heights
Gardner
Richard Towry
Medpark
Gary Helman
Hempfield Area
Helman
Cat Lawrence
New Cumberland
Larry Albert
Ken Campbell
Campbell
Albert
Cedar Cliff High School
Bob Craig
Larry
Look Magazine
America
School of Education
Virginia
Lockett Headlines Virginia Tech Freshmen Prospects
Wayne Lockett former DeMatha star and Loyd King top Virginia Tech freshmen for next season. Lockett averages 8.5 rebounds and 11.7 points while King leads scoring at 22.0. Freshman squad posted 4-6, but both are cited as key future contributors by coach Jim Hartbarger.
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Wayne Lockett
DeMatha High School
Virginia Tech
Lockett
Tech Fresh
Jim Hartbarger
Hartbarger
Loyd King
Asheville
North Carolina
Tech
King
Bing Tops NBA Scoring Race as Monroe Baylor Close In
Dave Bing of Detroit leads the NBA scoring race with 1,883 points through last Sunday, 139 ahead of Earl Monroe and 148 ahead of Elgin Baylor. Wilt Chamberlain tops field goal percentage and rebounds, Oscar Robertson leads free throw percentage, and Len Wilkens has the most assists.
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New York
Dave Bing
Detroit
National Basketball Association
Baltimore
Earl
Monroe
Bigin
Baylor
Los Angeles
Bing
Wilt, Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Len Wilkens
St. Louis
NC State Eyes Dark-Horse ACC Tourney Start
NC State opens ACC Tournament Thursday at the Charlotte Coliseum riding a 14-9 record after a strong rebound from last place. Led by Eddie Biedenbach and a solid defense, the Wolfpack face Maryland as Duke and Clemson loom in the schedule with top seed North Carolina awaiting Wake Forest in the nightcap.
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Charlotte
N. C
Touernmament
Trarsany
Charlotte Coliseum
North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Norman Sloan
Maryland
Sloan
State
South Carolina
Gamecock
Duke
North Carolina
Frank McGuire
Reppe
Impo Sandee
Williford
Wake Forest
Virginia
Capitol Hill Notes on Baseball Salary Disputes and Holdsouts
Congressional attention crosses into baseball as Frank Howard’s $47,500 offer becomes a topic in the House. John P. Saylor questions ethics of salaries amid the reserve clause while Frank Robinson, Jim Maloney, Vada Pinson, Pete Rose, Chico Ruiz, Matty Alou, and Bob Humphreys navigate signings, offers, and potential trades across the majors.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Frank Howard
Washington Senators
Congressional
John P. Saylor
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Senators
Selkirk
Saylor
Howard
Baltimore
Harry Dalton
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Orioles
Fresno
Calif
Reds
Bob Howsath
Maloney
Howsam
Vada Pinson
Pete Rose
Chico Ruiz
Pittsburgh Pirates
Matty Alou
Dominican Republic
Bob Humphreys
All Atlantic Coast seniors on 1968 All-Star basketball team
The ACC announces its 1968 All-Star basketball team with scoring power across positions. Unanimous picks include Larry Miller of North Carolina and Mike Lewis of Duke, joined by Charlie Scott, Skip Harlicka, and Eddie Biedenbach.
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Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association
North Carolina
Larry Miller
Duke
Mike Lewis
Charlie Scott
Skip Harlicka
South Carolina
Eddie Biedenbach
N.C. State
Scott
Miller
Biedenbach
Mike
Lewis
Missoula
Mont
N.C
Catasauqua
New York
N. Y
S.C
Trenton
N. J
State
Pittsburgh
George Zatezalo
Clemson
Alliquippa
Rusty Clark
Fayetteville
Gary Gregor
S. Charleston
W.va
Frank Standard
Brooklyn
N.Y
Mike Kates
Virginia
Lebanon
All-Big Five basketball picks honor Virginia Tech star in 1968
The AP selected the 1968 All-Big Five team with Virginia Tech guard Glen Combs joining with Richmond’s Wilton Ford VMI’s John Kemper William and Mary’s Rog Sherwood and Virginia’s Mike Katos. Each member averaged around 20 points per game. Sherwood led the group with 22.7 points and 11 rebounds per game while Ford, Kemper and Katos also posted strong numbers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Associated Press
Virginia Tech
Glen Combs
Combs
Wilton Ford
VMI
John Kemper
Willliam
Mary
Rog Sherwood
Mike Katos
Kemper
Katos
Ford
Sherwood
Big Five
Kates
AIAN
Tecde
Carr Creek
Wilton —Ford
Alexandria
Bob Sherwood
William & Mary
Soph
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lebanon
Virginia All-Big Five first team selections listed
The 1968 Virginia All-Big Five college basketball first team includes players from Richmond VMI Virginia Tech William and Mary Virginia and other schools with listed heights and hometowns such as Carr Creek Kentucky Alexandria Virginia Wilmington Delaware and Salem Virginia. The AP compiled selections featuring multiple seniors and sophomores across the five-team conference.
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Ted Ware
Virginia Tech
Wilmington
Del
Steve Powers
VMI
McMurray
Tony Kinn
Virginia
Harrisburg
Chris Ellis
Newport News
Picot Frazier
Richmond
Salem
Nade Pleasure Tops Charles Town Feature Field
Nade Pleasure with 114 pounds is the early favorite in the four and a half furlong Frederick Purse at Charles Town. Stanley Small rides the 3 year old daughter of Nade Anne F after a sharp Pimlico finish, facing Darbys Treasure and Nickel Buddy among others in the midweek feature.
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Charles Town
W. VA
Don H. Norman
Stout
Frederick Purse
Nade
Stanley Small
Nade- Anne F
Pimlico
Columbia Beats Princeton to Secure NCAA Berth
Columbia upset Princeton 92-74 to claim the Ivy League title and an NCAA tournament spot. East Tennessee State sealed its bid by defeating Murray State 79-75 in the Ohio Valley playoff, joining Kansas and others in the 23 team field.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Lac Salle
College Park
East Tennessee
Florida State
Kent
Ohio
Princeton
Murray State
Kansas
New York
St. Bonaventure
Brown Indians
Olean
N.Y
Celtics struggle without Sam Jones as they beat Knicks
Boston 113 91 over New York as Sam Jones misses eight games with a severe virus. John Havlicek led Boston with 29 points in Jones absence. Philadelphia tightened its grip on the East by defeating San Diego and cutting the magic number to six.
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Associated Press
Boston Celtics
Sam Jones
Boston
New York
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia
San Diego
76Ers
Jones
Celtics
Sam
Sais
Sea Bill Russell
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Baltimore
Seattle
John Havlicek
Knicks
Dick Barnett
Whe Ghaenbenleta
Wilt
Toby Kimball
Dave Bing
Pistons
Cincinnati
Bing
Bob Boozer
Bulls
Hawks
Warriors
Don Ohl
Rudy LaRusso
Bob Ferry
Walt Hazzard
Bullets
Ferry
Hazzard
al Bianchi
Golf Lessons Begin at James Wood High Gym
Six to sixty age group invited to a six week course at James Wood High Gym starting tomorrow night at 7 30. Ray Loy Carpers Valley Golf pro will teach beginners and veterans. Ten dollar fee covers the six sessions with proceeds to the James Wood High School Varsity Club.
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James Wood High
Carpers Valley Golf
Ray Loy
James Wood High School
Loy
Carpers Valley
Baltimore County
Ray
Frazier Defeats Mathis as Boxing Sees Bright Boom
New York reports a revived boxing surge after two big films and a record indoor gate of 658503 dollars. Muhammad Ali, or Cassius Clay, comments boxing's death after him. Frazier earns 175000 dollars and remains heavyweight champion after stopping Buster Mathis in the 11th round. Mentions possible future matchups with Quarry, Ellis, Patterson, and other contenders.
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New York
Joe Fraizer
Buster Mathis
Nino Benvenuti
Emile Griffith
Cassius Clay
Frazier
Massachussetts
Maine
Ilinois
Mathis
Temple
Philadelphia
Yancey Durham
Jerry Quarry
Jimmy Ellis
Floyd Patterson
Boone Kirman
Seattle
Manuel Ramos
Mexico
Eduardo Corletti
Benvenuti
Don Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Luis Rodriguez
Miami
Fla
Gypsy Harris
Durham
Quarry
Bellflower
Calif
Ellis
Louisville
College basketball scores and playoff results notables
St Bonaventure edged Fairfield 70 69 in overtime. Harvard beat Dartmouth 75 72. Providence 80 66 over Brown. Villanova 80 66 over Seton Hall. Niagara 96 84 over Canisius. Indiana 93 85 over Wisconsin. Purdue 93 75 over Michigan State. Xavier 72 Ohio 72 Cincinnati 71. Texas 63 over No. Memphis St 62 in overtime. Fordham 9 67 Colgate 67 Mansfield St 95 Maryland St. Ivy League playoff Columbia 92 Princeton 74. Ohio Valley playoff East Tenn 79 Murray State 75.
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Houston
UCLA
Fairfield
New Haven
Conn
Bonnies
Bob Lanier
Stags
Billy Jones
Columbia
Joph Jim McMillian
Princeton
St. John’s
New York
Mike Kretzer
East Tennessee
Murray State
Eastern Kentucky
Richmond
Buccaneers
Fordham
Villanova
Colgate
Associated Press
Wildcats
Se ‘Ton Hall
Indiana
Wisconsin
Purdue
Michigan State
Providence
Brown
Xavier
Ohio
Cincinnati
North Texas
Memphis State
Niagara
Canisius
Calvin Murphy
Soph
St. Bonaventure
Harvard
Dartmouth
Seton Hall
Texas
Memphis
Mansfield
Maryland
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