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| Chris Hines, third from left, receives key to city. |
MARCH 29, 2012
“The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its annual All-State Basketball Team on Sunday, and it came as no surprise that Sparta Academy sophomore April Palmer was named as a first-team member of the AISA’s all-state girls team.
“Palmer grabbed headlines back in January when she broke Sparta’s all-time single game girls scoring record with a 48-point performance Jan. 17 in a 72-53 win over Escambia Academy in Evergreen. Former Sparta and T.R. Miller basketball standout Andrea Ward set the previous school record with 47 points in a 70-61 overtime win over Escambia Academy at Canoe on Jan. 7, 1999.”
“Evergreen city officials presented local basketball star Chris Hines with a special proclamation and a key to the city during a special ceremony recently at city hall. Pictured from left at the presentation are Councilman Luther Upton, Mayor Pete Wolff, Hines and council members Vivian Fountain, Maxine Harris, Diane Skipper and John Skinner.”
“Two Conecuh County women were among a number of runners from Southwest Alabama who took part in the Azalea Trail Run Saturday in Mobile.
“Maxine Casey, 52, of Repton completed the 10-K (6.2-mile) race in 58:03, and Tressa Carter, 38, of Repton finished the race in 1:07:53. Wayne Caylor, 62, of Monroevivlle, who is a native of Evergreen, completed the race in 1:00:17.”
16 YEARS AGO
MARCH 27, 1997
“Gennifer Meeks was named to the Montgomery Advertiser Honorable Mention All-State Basketball Team last week. She was a key member of the Lady Jaguars basketball team this year. She is a junior and the daughter of Robert Earl Meeks and the late Gennetta Meeks.”
“1997 Hardaway Powerlifting results: Results of the 1997 Hardaway Powerlifting Meet held Sat., March 20, 1997, were as follows:
“Individuals results: Girls Division: 132 lb. Class: Marie Batchen, totaled 210 lbs., first place;
“220 lb. Class: Miranda Jackson, totaled 280 lbs., second place; Crystal Boykin, totaled 215 lbs., third place;
“181 lb. Class: Michelle Garrett, totaled 205 lbs., fourth place;
“Boys Division: 132 lb. Class: Leon Mims, totaled 385 lbs., second place;
“165 lb. Class: Tim Bush, totaled 535 lbs., fourth place;
“258 lb. Class: Dewayne McQueen, totaled 635 lbs., first place;
“275 lb. Class: Calvin Thomas, totaled 570 lbs., fourth place.”
Hillcrest athletes participating in a track meet at Hillcrest on March 18, 1997 included Marie Batchen, ShuRonda Bradley, April Canty, Patrick Cook, Willene Cook, Tim George, Jason Johnson, William Kent, Elena King, Derrick Lyons, Tiffany Marfo, Allen Marshall, Teresa McMillian, Ryan Meeks, Kristie Merrills, Denise Mitchell, Jimmy Mosley, Tyrone Presley, Roderick Rogers, Stephanie Rogers and Mario Taylor.
31 YEARS AGO
MARCH 25, 1982
“David Gorum celebrated the opening of the spring turkey season by killing this gobbler Saturday. The Tom weighed 17-1/2 pounds, had a 7-3/4 inch beard and 3/4-inch spurs.”
“Gregg Baggett of Baggetts Chapel brought in this turkey Monday. It weighed 16-3/4 pounds, had a 10-inch beard and 3/4-inch spurs.”
“Long distance runner Tarak Kauff passed through Evergreen last Thursday morning on his 50-state solo run which began Jan. 31 in New York City. He is accompanied by his friend and handler, Sahisnu, and will cover over 9,000 miles and pass through every state in the union before he completes his record-setting run. Tarak says: ‘I love America deeply and this run expresses that love. For me, the run stands as a symbol of self-transcendence, and that’s why I’m dedicating it to the individual who has been my teacher, in everything, for the past 11 years, Sri Chinmoy.’ Tarak, who earns his living as a waiter, is financing the run through savings and assistance from family and friends.”
“Cub Scouts of Pack 225 and Boy Scouts of Troop 225 of Castleberry staged a road block of the Heart Fund recently. The Cub Scouts are Chris Lanier, Glen Lanier, Rusty Salter and Steven Dolihite. Boys Scouts are Greg Blair, Sean Wilson, Greg McGraw, Bobby Poole, Johnny Weaver and Jeffrey Geck, senior patrol leader. Scoutmaster Samuel Geck is not pictured.”
46 YEARS AGO
MARCH 30, 1967
“On the husky young shoulders of these young men rest the hopes of Evergreen High School for a successful football season this Fall. These boys are now taking part in spring training under the direction of coaches Cliff Little and Perry Outlaw who have found their attitude very good. The spring drills will be climaxed with the Green and White intrasquad game on Wed., April 5.”
“Cub Scouts to hold pack meet tonight: The regular monthly meeting of Evergreen Cub Scout Pack 40 will be held tonight at seven o’clock at The Murphy Club. All Cubs are urged to be present and parents are cordially invited to attend.”
From “Front Page, Upper Left Corner” by Bob Bozeman - “The Evergreen Golf Club will hold its annual invitational tournament on Thurs., April 13. Brown Boykin, chairman, tells me that much interest is already being shown with some 40 entries already in, including some of the top golfers of the area.
“Tommy Boone, an outstanding high school golfer from Montgomery, will be here to defend his championship. Other recent winners who are expected to compete include (years won in parenthesis) Bob Prichard (1965); Bill McGehee (1963 and 1961); and Jim Ryan (1962, 1960, 1959). Richard Anthony, who won in 1964, is in college and unable to play.
“In addition to Bill McGehee, two other local golfers are playing well and should be considered threats. Hugh Ellington, the long-hitting radioman, and Bill Ivey, former Howard College (now Samford U.) ace, are both capable of copping the big prize.”
61 YEARS AGO
MARCH 27, 1952
“Aggies Wind Up Spring Training With Game Scheduled Wed. P.M.: Local football fans will get a show of next season’s Aggies when the squad divides up and plays the annual green and white game next Wednesday afternoon.
“Coach Hart has out the largest group ever to participate in spring practices at EHS and expects to unveil a lot of new talent while showing the fans a top-notch intrasquad game. The boys have been equally divided into two squads, and the game promises to be a closely matched, well played contest.
“The kick-off will be at 1:10 p.m. and a large crowd is expected to witness this preview of the 1952 Aggies.
“The Lineup: Green Team: ENDS, R. Peacock, R. Ansley, W. Lewis; TACKLES, S. Cope, L. Sheffield, S. Brown; GUARDS, B. Robinson, J. Ansley, R. Moody; CENTERS, S. Robison, W. Frazier; BACKS, P. Bozeman (C), H. Coburn, R. Edson, B. Lewis, W. Carrier.
“White Team: ENDS, C. Edson, L. Ward, R. White; TACKLES, W. Douglas, P. Hanks, G. Wilkerson; GUARDS, R. Taylor, D. Golson, E. Johnson, E. Middleton; CENTER, W. Bell; BACKS, S. Frazier (C), W. Alexander, J. Fussell, A. Reeves.”
“With the Fifth Infantry Regt. in Korea – Sgt. Gillis Jones after serving several months on the front lines in Korea has been transferred to an island 20 miles below Pusan. Gillis was a star athlete at Evergreen High School and graduated with the Class of 1948.”
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