AUG. 13, 1998
“The Sparta Academy Lady Warriors recently participated in basketball camps at Huntingdon College and Troy State University. At Huntingdon, they competed against primarily AISA schools, and they finished 13-0. At Troy State, they competed mainly against public schools from Alabama, Florida and Georgia. They finished 10-3 and won Troy State’s Camp Championship. The Lady Warriors are shown above after winning the Troy State Camp Championship: Russ Brown, Athletic Director; Shelly Bell, senior; Sally Hartley, junior; Jill Pate, sophomore; Ashley Hammonds, sophomore; Andrea Ward, sophomore; and Jennifer Coker, sophomore; Mary Robinson, freshman; Callie Ezell, eight grade; Monica Morrison, junior; Laura Wiggins, freshman; and Coley Vaughn, freshman. Not pictured, head coach Richard Brown.”
“Sparta Academy Varsity Cheerleader, Gina Harper, was selected as a UCA All-Star when her squad attended cheerleader clinic at Huntingdon College July 20-23.
“In order to obtain this honor, Gina, along with 80 other girls, had to do a jump, a cheer and perform a dance selected by the Universal Cheerleader Association.
“Gina is the daughter of Danny and Sue Harper and is a senior this year. This is her fourth year as a varsity cheerleader and she was also voted captain of this year’s squad.”
29 YEARS AGO
AUG. 11, 1983
“Evergreen Jayvees to open practice: The Evergreen High School Jr. Varsity Football Team will begin practice Monday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. All boys in the seventh, eighth and ninth grade are eligible to play.”
“Wrestling returns to EHS August 19: Southeastern Championship Wrestling will return to the Evergreen High School Gymnasium Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
“Matches will include a six-man challenge match with Midnight Express vs. Mr. Olympia, Jimmy Golden and Ken Lucas; a Southeastern Title Match with Bullet Bob Armstrong vs. Col. Buck Robley; a U.S. Jr. Title match with Ricky Gibson vs. Chick Donovan; Brad Armstrong vs. Super Olympia and Eddie Hogan vs. J.R. Hooker.
“Admission will be children under 12, $3, general admission, $5, and ringside seats, $6. Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 7 p.m.
“This event is being sponsored by the Conecuh County Rescue Squad.”
“These players made up the Lyeffion High School Basketball Teams (girls and boys) in 1935-36: Grady Tanner, Julian Ptomey, Son Brooks, Comer Booker, Harry Crysell and Herman Joyner, Coach Mack English, Daisy Trawick, Melba Ruth Hawsey, Annie Dee Ptomey, Gladys Ellis, Carrie Lou Bolton and Mildred Sanders. Photo loaned to The Courant by Grady Tanner.”
44 YEARS AGO
AUG. 8, 1968
“Brown, Yeargan to play in Jr. Championships: Two local golfers, both 15 years old, will compete in the Southern Junior Golf Championships at Scenic Hills Country Club, Pensacola on Aug. 20, 21 and 22. The tournament is expecting a field of over 200 of the nation’s finest young golfers, both girls and boys.
“Entered from the Evergreen Golf Club are Joe Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown, and Pat Yeargan, son of Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Yeargan Jr.”
59 YEARS AGO
AUG. 13, 1953
“Greenies Play Baker Here Sunday Afternoon: The Evergreen Greenies will play the Baker, Fla. nine here Sunday afternoon at three o’clock in Brooks Stadium. The Evergreen and Baker clubs have played several close games this season with the locals holding a slight edge. Fans should see another good game Sunday.
“Last Sunday, the Greenies were idle not being able to schedule a game. Sun., Aug. 23, the Greenies will play Red Level here. This is the first game this season between the two teams. Red Level is reported to have a good club and the game should be closely contested.”
“BOY SCOUT NEWS: The weekly meeting was opened with the Scout oath. Most of the boys who went to the Jamboree were present and talked about their experiences on the trip. They all agreed that the most interesting sight was the Grand Canyon.
“Next week, the meeting will be at the Scout Hut at six o’clock. All Scouts are urged to wear their uniforms.
“David McKenzie, Scout Scribe.”
“LIBRARY NEWS: Many readers will be interested in knowing some of the more current books now on the library shelves.
“Sports: ‘Sportsman’s Outdoor Guide Book,’ ‘Just Fishing,’ ‘How to Play Golf.’”
“Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Graddy and Lynell and their guest, Mrs. Evan Spurlock spent Sunday at Little River State Park, where other relatives joined them for an outing.”
“The senior M.Y.F. enjoyed a swimming party and wiener roast at the pool Friday night. Thirteen were present with Mrs. L.P. Martin, counselor, and Mrs. R.E. Buffington, assistant counselor.”
“MIXON’S LAKE CLOSED Until Further Notice, Wilton & Alvin Mixon, Georgiana, Ala., Rt. 1.”
“ORDINANCE: Be it ordained by the City Council of Evergreen, Ala: Section 1. A Recreation Board for the City of Evergreen is hereby created pursuant to Act No. 350 of the 1945 Session of the Legislature.
“Section 2. The name of such board shall be the Evergreen City Recreation Board.
“Section 3. Said Evergreen City Recreation Board shall consist of five members who shall be selected by the City Council of Evergreen from residents of the city who have recognized interest in recreational activities.”
74 YEARS AGO
AUG. 11, 1938
“Greenies Meet Dothan Here For Game Today: The wandering Greenies return home today after three days on the road to play the Dothan Browns at Gantt Field this afternoon. The Greenies are now under the managership of the new owner, Paul Kardow, former major league pitcher with the Cleveland Indians and later with Knoxville and New Orleans in the Southern Association. Kardow is scheduled to pitch the game this afternoon and while no announcement as to Manager Wingard’s choice has been made, it is believed that he will pitch Joe Beaugez, former Greenie mound star against the Greenies this afternoon.
“Kardow has kept the wires hot in an effort to bolster the strength of the local team. Although many of the star players on the local club were sold before Kardow became owner, he can still place a good team on the field. Dinges will play first base today in the absence of Sanford, a new player who suffered a broken arm in Troy Monday. It is possible that two or three changes will be made in the lineup before today’s game.
“Local fans are urged to turn out en masse today since it will probably be the last home game of the year. At a meeting in Troy Sunday, the league directors decided to move the closing date up to Aug. 17, thereby eliminating the last nine games of the season. This move was made because of financial difficulties that two of the league clubs are having. If attendance is good today there is a strong possibility of Kardow bringing the club back to Evergreen next year. It is possible that several inducements will be offered him but he is most anxious to see what the local drawing power at the gate will be.”
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