FOUR YEARS AGO
MARCH 29, 2007
“Sparta Academy senior Michael Campbell has been named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state basketball team.
“Campbell, a 6-4 forward/center, is a second team selection to the ASWA’s Alabama Independent School Association all-star team for all three classifications in the AISA.
“He helped lead Sparta to the AISA’s Final Four tournament this season, where the Warriors suffered a 49-44 loss to Lowndes Academy in the semifinals at Huntingdon College.
“Sparta also won the AISA, Class 2A regular season and tournament championships this season.
“Campbell led the Warriors in scoring and rebounding this season, finishing the season averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds per game.”
“Hillcrest High School’s baseball team has been snake bit again. This time the Jaguars had to choke down a 7-5 loss to Frisco City High School last Thursday in Evergreen.
“Hillcrest’s five runs came on eight hits with Neil Presley, Marc Barlow and Quin Lee picking up two hits each to pace the offense.”
Other players on Hillcrest’s team that year included Jarrod Thomas, Ryan Moore, Keon McCaskill, Jerrod Thomas and Quinton Simpson. Rick Badger was head coach.
19 YEARS AGO
MARCH 26, 1992
“Evergreen native Bob Meeks is considered by many to be in line for an early selection in the upcoming National Football League draft April 26 and 27. Meeks gained national attention for his dominant play as a member of the Auburn Tigers.”
“’Bob Meeks is preparing for professional football future’ by Artie Wright: Years of lifting weights and preparing his body and mind for ‘wars’ are paying off for Evergreen native Bob Meeks. The former Auburn University football standout is hoping to find out what direction his future will take him in the upcoming National Football League draft next month.
“Taking some time off during spring break from Auburn, Meeks is visiting his family in Evergreen this week. But even his time away from the Plains is taken by his future prospect as a professional football player.
“During a weight-lifting session at Hillcrest High School, Meeks talked with The Evergreen Courant about his years at Auburn, his hopes for the future and his feelings for his hometown.
“Meeks’ consistent play and domination on the offensive line caught the eyes of many while playing center for the Tigers. His play helped the university win two Southeastern Conference championships and threaten for a national title.”
34 YEARS AGO
MARCH 31, 1977
“The Evergreen High School baseball team opened the 1977 season Tues., March 22, with a 15-9 win over J.F. Shields at Beatrice. Righthander Darnell Spears was the winning pitcher, allowing one run on three hits in three innings of work.”
Other players on Evergreen’s team that year included Tony Hawsey, Turner Murphy, Jimmy Lambert, Phillip Harold, Leon McCall, Ernie Edeker, Wendall Parker, Wayne Malden and Thomas Rodgers. Rex Bynum was head coach.
“Jimmy Zellers, 12, killed his first wild turkey Saturday morning and it was a fine one. The Tom weighed 19-1/2 pounds and had a 10-inch beard. Jimmy’s father called the turkey up to him.”
“Clyde Gibson celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary Friday morning by killing this 19-1/2 turkey. The bird had a 19-1/2-inch beard. The editor trusts that Clyde didn’t forget to give his good wife, Maurice, an anniversary present other than the turkey.”
“These Big Bam All Americans, representing radio station WBAM of Montgomery, will play the Castleberry Community Club tonight at 7:15 in the Conecuh County High School Gymnasium. Admission will be $1.50 for adults and $1 for students with all proceeds going to the club’s scholarship fund.”
49 YEARS AGO
MARCH 29, 1962
“Alma Martin Post 50, The American Legion will have a special showing of the films of the Alabama-Arkansas game in the 1962 Sugar Bowl at the Post Home Friday night at 7:30. The showing is open to the public, according to Commander Howard Geck.”
“The Evergreen Aggies will play their annual Green and White intra-squad football game at 7:30 Saturday night at Brooks Stadium.
“Starters for the Greens are LE John Brock, LT John Pierce, LG James Ward, C Robert Rigsby, RG William Sessions, RT Stan Coker, RE Ronnie Jones, QB Sid Lambert, Halfback John Lowrey, Wingback Jimmy Warren and FB Leon Adams.
“The Whites will lead off with Winston Pugh, LT Pete Tharp, LG Ronnie Shaver or Bobby Hammonds, C Alvin Dees, RG Bobby Lynch, RT Donnie Jones, RE Jimmy Weaver, QB Mike Mininger, Halfback Mike Borders, Wingback Bob Ivey and FB Paul Deason.”
Other players included Scott Cook, Jerry Horton, Steve Baggett, Johnny Huggins, Robin Cox, Vann Davis, Scott Cox, Bob Tanner, Tommy Hartley, Billy Kendall, Mike Moorer, Charles Pierce, Calvin Smith, Billy Wilkins, Eddie Thornley, Rusty Price (manager), Wayne Tolbert, Jimmy Ellis, Daniel Kelley, Brent Thornley, Joe Glass, Rodney Mitchell, Mike Fields, Ronnie Hayes, Billy Lynch, Ronnie Barlow, Arlie Phillips, Marshall Dees and George Fontaine (manager). Coaches were John Law Robinson and Lewis Ramsey.
64 YEARS AGO
MARCH 27, 1947
“Auburn Trustees Vote To Renew Football Tilt: MONTGOMERY – At a regular meeting in Governor James E. Folsom’s office, the board of trustees of Alabama Polytechnic Institute vote unanimously in favor of renewing the 40-year dormant football schedule between Alabama’s two leading universities.
“The adopted resolution introduced by trustee, Dr. Joe Davis of Albertville, directed the president of Auburn to ‘make negotiations to resume athletic relations at the earliest possible date.’
“The Auburn board made it plain that the next move is up to the University of Alabama Crimson Tiders.”
“Coach Wendell Hart has been putting about 35 aspirants for football through their daily spring practice workouts.
“Several newcomers are giving last year’s returnees a scrap for the different positions. Glenn McIntyre, stellar halfback on last year’s squad, has been running from this position during spring practice. Mickey Logue has been operating from the quarterback slot and seems to be hitting the mark with his passes as good as ever.”
Other players participating in spring practice that year included Billy Carpenter, Hillmon Davis, John Law Robinson, James Ryan, Dean Shaver, S.L. Brooks, W.K. Salter, Arthur McCreary, Tommy White, Bobby Carter, Sammy Hanks, Harold Robison, Nick Stallworth, Shelton Craig, Benton Carpenter, Dickey Bozeman, Oliver Indindoli, Gillis Jones, Pete White and Billy Pierce.
Compiled by Sports Reporter Lee Peacock from past issues of The Evergreen Courant. To read The Courant’s weekly Sports Flashback feature online, visit leepeacock2010.blogspot.com.
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