THREE YEARS AGO
APRIL 16, 2009
“The City of Evergreen recognized Evergreen Little League President Brian Martin for over two decades of service to Evergreen Little League during a surprise plaque presentation at this year’s Opening Day Ceremony. Pictured during the presentation are Martin, Evergreen Mayor Larry Fluker and city council members Diane Skipper, Vivian Fountain and John Skinner Jr. Opening Day festivities were held Friday evening at Evergreen Municipal Park.”
“Evergreen Mayor Larry Fluker throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Evergreen Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies Friday at Evergreen Municipal Park. Evontae Johnson caught the first pitch. Johnson is a catcher for the Orioles, who have won the past three Evergreen Little League championships.”
“Hillcrest High School’s boys and girls track and field teams finished second and fourth overall, respectively, during a meet April 4 at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton.
“Hillcrest senior Ellis Gill finished first in the long jump event, recording a jump that measured 21.7-3/4 feet.
“In the 4x100-meter relay, Hillcrest’s boys team took top honors with a final time of 44.49 seconds. Runners in that event included Gill, sophomore William Ferguson, junior Adrian McMillian and senior Justin Watson.”
“Colby Higdon, 7-year-old son of Rod and Margaret Higdon of Bermuda, killed his first turkey Saturday, April 11, while hunting with his dad.”
18 YEARS AGO
APRIL 21, 1994
“GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Sammy Pettis and Aaron Pettis proudly show off this fine turkey they killed while hunting near Castleberry on March 22, 1994. The turkey had a 10-1/4 inch beard, one-inch spurs and weighed 17-1/4 pounds.”
“EVERGREEN LITTLE LEAGUE will hold Opening Day Ceremonies this Sat., April 23, at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Municipal Park. Players on T-Ball, Minor League and Little League teams will be introduced at this time. Everyone is invited to come out and support these young people.”
“Hillcrest High School finished in third place in the 4A-6A division of the Warhawk Invitational Powerlifting Meet held April 16, 1994 at Dadeville High School.
“Blake Anderson broke his own squat record of 505 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 515 pounds. He also broke his own bench press record of 270 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 275 pounds. He broke his own dead lift record of 550 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 575 pounds. He broke his own total record of 1,300 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 1,365 pounds.
“James Lee broke his own squat record of 350 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 375 pounds. He also broke his own dead lift record of 455 pounds and moved it to a new record of 460 pounds.
“Willie Campbell broke his own dead lift record of 355 pounds and moved it to a new mark of 385 pounds.”
33 YEARS AGO
APRIL 19, 1979
“Sawyer Griffin brought in this wild turkey Wednesday morning of last week. The gobbler weighed 16 pounds and had a 10-3/4 inch beard. Sawyer said he bagged the big bird ‘in the woods.’”
“The Courant’s editor is always happy to learn that people read his efforts on occasion. State Senator Reo Kirkland Jr. of Brewton apparently does read ‘The Colyum’ at times as he sent the picture above and this note: ‘Dear Bob: After reading your column on turkey hunters, I decided to send you proof that I am smarter than at least one turkey. In all honesty, however, I must admit that this one turkey represents several trips during which I was out-smarted.’ Sen. Kirkland took time last week from his law practice and preparation for the regular legislative session which began Tuesday, to bag this gobbler which weight 18 pounds and had a 10-inch beard. Reo didn’t reveal just where he killed the trophy bird other than say that it ‘was within our District’… the District includes Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.”
48 YEARS AGO
APRIL 16, 1964
“Aggies drop two by 1-0 scores: The Bay Minette Tigers dealt the Evergreen Aggies their first baseball defeat of 1964 by an 1-0 count Thursday night in Evergreen.
“Robertson hurled a three-hitter for the winners who scored their unearned run in the second.
“Jimmy Weaver went all the way for Evergreen, allowing seven hits.
“The Evergreen Aggies suffered their second straight 1-0 loss Saturday night, this time at the hands of archrival T.R. Miller. The game was played in Evergreen.
“Sam Schad four-hit the Aggies but needed help from Bob Watson to get the last out. Bubba Faulkner pitched a three-hitter but lost it on an unearned run.
“An infield error in the seventh gave the victors their lone run.
“The Aggies record is now 1-2.”
“Murray Johnson, former Evergreen resident, and Mrs. Elon Holland were winners of the high series handicap in the bowling tournament held at Escambia Bowl, Atmore, recently for the Heart Fund. Mrs. Betty Bowab and John Guy won high series scratch in the event which raised $44 for the Heart Fund. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Johnson Jr. of Evergreen, is a 1956 graduate of Evergreen High School, where he was a star tackle on the football team. Of his class of 56, he was the first to get his college degree, finishing at Auburn University. He and his wife, the former Jean Hanks, and children now make their home in Atmore, where he is associated with Liberty National Life Insurance Co.”
“The ninth grade piled up 30 points to win the intramural track meet for junior high grades at Lyeffion High School. The meet was under the direction of Coach Shirley Frazier.
“Winners by grades in the various events with runnersup listed second were: 100 yards, Ronnie Booker, eighth and Stanley Wilson, ninth; mile, Jimmy Morrison, ninth, and Raymond Mack, seventh; 440, Homer Chavers, ninth, and George Town, eight; 220, Ronnie Booker, eighth, and Haywood Salter, ninth; 880, Homer Chavers, ninth, and Jerry New, ninth.”
63 YEARS AGO
APRIL 21, 1949
“Ottis Johnson Leads Troy S.T.C. Batsmen: Ottis Johnson, former Evergreen Greenie star, is currently leading the Troy State Teacher’s College nine in batting with a .320 average. Ottis starred with the Greenies for three seasons always batting near the .400 mark, and was one of the Tri-County Baseball League’s top outfielders. This is his first season with the college squad.
“The TROY MESSENGER, daily paper in Troy, Alabama, had this to say about Ottis:
“’At present rightfielder Ottis Johnson is leading the pack at the plate with a .320 average. The big flychaser has added plenty of power to the Wave attack since breaking into the lineup. This is his first season of baseball with the Wavemen.’”
“Mrs. Samuel Averill Watson returned Tuesday afternoon from several days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Philip N. Sowell of Brewton. She was one of 21 guests at the Wild Turkey dinner and also as their guest at the opening game of the Alabama State League Monday evening between Brewton and Andalusia.”
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