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| Wendell Hart |
29
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
5, 1985
“The Sparta Academy Warriors
routed Greenville Academy, 34-12, here last Thursday night at Stuart-McGehee
Field in the season opening game for both teams.
“Chad Grace scored twice on
one-yard runs, Danny Reed on runs of 11 and five yards and Mark Rigsby on a
five-yard run. Rigsby had eight solo tackles, six assists, an interception and
caused two fumbles.”
Other Sparta players in that
game included Lee Adams, Scott Adams, Jeff Carrier, Todd Conway, Tommy Conway,
Chris Cook, Chris Davis, Thad Ellis, Shannon Kendall, Michael Osban, Glynn
Ralls, Lynn Ralls, Lynn Salter, Jeff Walker, Brad Watts, Lee Wild and Tom
Wilson.
“The Lyeffion Yellow Jackets
rolled easily to their first win of the 1985 season by defeating Alabama
Christian in Montgomery, 60-0, Friday night.
“The Yellow Jackets were led
offensively by Willie King, who rushed for 240 yards in eight carries and
scored five touchdowns.”
Other Lyeffion players in
that game included Willie Banks, David Beesley, Kenny Bledsoe, Michael Bledsoe,
Sammy Booker, Terry Brown, Michael Burt, Willie Gill, Willie George, Derrick
Grace, James Gross, Samuel Gross, Willie King, Sam Lyman,
Spencer Mixon, Steve Mixon,
Tony Mixon and Ollie Willis.
“After a slow first half, the
Evergreen Aggies came on strong in the second half to defeat Wilcox County High
School by the score of 26-0.
“The Aggies ground game
churned out 234 yards on 54 carries with Andrae McMillan getting 80 yards on 14
trys. Starting quarterback Travis Stallworth completed three out of eight
passes for 50 yards and one interception and one touchdown.
“Defensively the Aggies were
led by Victor Oliver, Howard Jones, Andrae McMillan and Roy Floyd.”
Other Evergreen players in
that game included Steve Cunningham, Daryl Dryer, Willie Henry, Michael
Johnson, Willie Rudolph.
44 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 3, 1970
“Coach Wendell Hart will
unveil the 1970 Evergreen High Aggies tonight at eight o’clock in the
traditional season opening game with Atmore here in Brooks Stadium. An overflow
crowd is anticipated for the renewal of this long-standing rivalry.
“Probable starters on offense
are wide end, LeGrant Hurd, 150, or Gary Daw, 145; left tackle, Robert Ward,
160; left guard, Whalen Oliver, 145; center, Tim Skipper, 190; right guard,
Reggie Smith, 170; right tackle, James Meeks, 160; tight end, Richard Wilson,
165; quarterback, John Robinson, 155; tailback, Larry Peacock, 178; fullback,
Eddie Reeves, 160; and wingback, Andrew McMillan, 200, or Frank McMillan, 160.
“The defense will probably
line up with Ward and Wilson at the ends; Oliver, Sammy Brown, 185, or John
Skipper, 170, at the tackles; Meeks at middleguard; Peacock, Smith and T.
Skipper at linebackers; and Andrew and Frank McMillan and Hurd at deep backs.”
Other players on that year’s
team included Jim Andrews, John Andrews, Randy Coker, Robert Johnson, Ronald
Jones, Alvin Lee, Don Owens, Travis Sims, David Thomas and Larry Tranum.
Assistant coaches included Mike Bledsoe and Dero Wise.
59 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 1, 1955
“McKenzie Stops Paul Sunday
Afternoon, 9-3: McKenzie outscored Paul last Sunday by a score of 9 to 3. Each
team used three pitchers before the contest was over. Gid Lee led the batting
attack for McKenzie and Rogers led the Paul batters, hitting a home run in the
ninth inning with two men on for three runs.”
“Those attending the football
game in Mobile Wednesday were Frank Chavers, Larry Brantley, Charlie Brock,
Charles Waters and Douglas Jones.”
“Wrestling Match – Sat.,
Sept. 10 at Memorial Gym – 8 p.m. – TWO MATCHES, ONE FALL, 30-Minute Tim Limit
and MAIN EVENT – TAG TEAM, 3 Falls, One Hour Time Limit – Sponsored by the
KIWANIS CLUB, Benefit Underprivileged Children.”
74 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 5, 1940
“Local Rotary Club Wallops
Brewton Club 19-9 Thurs.: The Evergreen Rotarians walloped the Brewton Rotary
Club Thursday night in a softball game by the score of 19-9. The game, played
in Brewton’s back yard, featured six home runs and outstanding defense work
afield.
“Kendall and Stewart lead the
Evergreen offense by displaying powerful stickwork at the plate, Kendall
clouting two circuit blows and Stewart one. Porter homered once in the eighth.
The Evergreen fielders made several beautiful catches that saved the day for
the locals. Rube Millsap allowed the Brewton club 10 safeties in winning the
one-sided tilt. His mates collected 19 hits off Wilson, Brewton hurler.
“Cooper and Lazareth homered
for Brewton and shoved their club into the lead in the fifth frame but the
Evergreen batsmen solved the slants of Wilson and soon pulled away from their
opposition.”
“MEN! HERE’S THE BEST WAY TO
KEEP IN TRIM! You men, who aren’t used to strenuous exercise, will find that
playing pool is the ideal sport for that trim look and well feeling. Play Pool
regularly… it’s real fun! PASTIME BILLIARD PARLOR.”
“Hunting Regulations
Announced By Conservation Director: Regulations governing the hunting of
domestic game birds and animals for the 1940-41 season, embodying few changes
from last year, were announced this week by Dr. Walter B. Jones, conservation
director. Squirrel, deer, rabbit and quail seasons and bag limits remain
unchanged.
“The open season on wild
turkeys was reduced by 15 days, removing 10 days from the fall season and five
days from the spring season. Turkey hunting this year will be from Dec. 1 to
Dec. 31, and from March 20 to April 15, inclusive with the bag limit at one a
day and five a season.”
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