Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Evergreen Courant's Sports Flashback for Feb. 23, 2012

25 YEARS AGO
FEB. 26, 1987

“Special Meeting of Landowners & Sportsmen… and all persons interested in having a voice in the better enforcement of our conservation laws. Also how they might be changed to benefit all. Officials from the department in Montgomery will be on hand to answer your questions and take your message back to the proper people in Montgomery. Come meet with us at Castleberry High School Lunchroom Fri., Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. For further information, call James Lee, Jim Oliver or Cliff Steele.”

From Beano Baker’s SportsBeat – “HOT STOVE LEAGUE… There’s good news and bad news concerning the Atlanta Braves and spoiled brat infielder Bob Horner, who turned down a three-year, $4.5-million offer from the Braves after calling the offer ‘embarrassing.’ The bad news is that Atlanta may be stuck with Horner and his lousy attitude again in 1987. The good news is that under current baseball rules, he can’t re-sign with his old team (Atlanta) until May. The grossly overweight and out of shaper Horner has received only one other offer, that a one-year, $1-million pact with San Diego. That must be doubly embarrassing.
“The fact is, Horner is the embarrassment. Once considered of sure Superstar capable of hitting .300 and 40-50 homers a year consistently, he has become dead weight simply because he won’t get in playing shape. In 1985, the Braves offered him a $15,000 bonus each time he made his assigned weight (210 pounds) on a monthly weigh-in basis. He collected one bonus out of a possible seven.”

40 YEARS AGO
FEB. 24, 1972

“Coming - March 15, 16, 17, 18 – Coliseum – Montgomery – World Championship Rodeo – Starring in person at every performance Roy Rogers, Dale Evans – 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. – Sat. Mat. 3 p.m. – 2 hours of Exciting Entertainment – Also Featuring the Songs and Music of the World Famous Sons of the Pioneers – 5 Big Performances – Order Tickets By Mail! Sponsored by Southeastern Livestock Exposition and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.”

“E.L. McInnis is seeking election to a full term of office as Chairman of the Conecuh County Commission. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Guy N. Mason.
“A native of Barbour County, McInnis came to Conecuh County as a young man as a teacher and coach and has lived most of his adult life here. He is familiarly known as ‘Coach’ by former students and others because of his many years service in athletics.
“Coach is in an executive position with Flexible Southern Co. at the present time in addition to his duties as chairman. Coach and his wife, Sarah, a retired teacher, live on Bruner Avenue.”

55 YEARS AGO
FEB. 28, 1957

“Aggies To Meet Neal In District Tournament At Mobile Thurs. Nite: Evergreen’s Aggies face a tough assignment in their first game of the 1st District Class AA Tournament in Mobile as they take on third seeded W.S. Neal of East Brewton tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in the U.M.S. Gym.
“The Neal Eagles were ranked in order behind first seeded Grove Hill and second seeded Murphy of Mobile, with Vigor of Mobile rated fourth. Theodore High, undefeated in 20 games this season, was not seeded, but is considered a strong contender for the crown due to their impressive record.
“Evergreen not only drew a rugged opponent to open with, but also fell in what is considered the strongest bracket. Such stalwarts as Murphy, Theodore, W.S. Neal, Foley and host team U.M.S. of Mobile, with any one capable of taking the crown. The Aggies have proven that when they have a good night, they can beat almost anybody, so the lower bracket might be considered a toss-up.
“The class of the upper bracket is generally considered to be Vigor and McGill despite the fact that Grove Hill is seeded first. The remainder of the upper group are considered weaker teams, however anything can happen in a high school tournament.
“Evergreen was runner-up in last year’s tournament with one of their best teams in the school’s history and made the trip to the state tournament. Murphy High, who beat the Aggies in the finals of the district tourney, went on to take the state crown in Tuscaloosa.
“Coaches Wendell Hart and Ray Owens will leave for Mobile around noon today (Thursday). The following team will make the trip: Paul Pace, Billy Grace, Robert Ellington, Wayne Frazier, Mickey Joyner, Jimmy Moorer, Buddy Zukowski, Allen Hunter, Jack Harper and Bill Ivey.”

70 YEARS AGO
FEB. 26, 1942

“The Evergreen Aggies downed the Brooklyn High team on the Brooklyn court after a perilous first half, 36 to 24. The locals were forced all the way in the first half, with the lead changing hands several times. Evergreen held a slight 15 to 14 lead at the end of this period, but came back with a neat rally, and turned a 30 to 18 lead over to the reserves at the end of the third quarter. Eleven men saw action, with each doing his part. Langham failed to score, but I guess he is just saving up for the tournament here Friday.
“Edsel Johnson and Derrell Moorer matched each other goal for goal as they tied for scoring honors with 12 points each. J. Ralls shot eight points to keep Brooklyn in the game.
“This game completed a successful season for the locals. Final record stands: 15 won, four lost.”

“The Evergreen High School basketeers won their 14th game of the season in a return battle with the Red Level cagers at Red Level Thursday, 31 to 23. The locals won the first contest handily, 28 to 12. Led by their captain, Derrell Moorer, the Aggies played one of their better games of the season. Moorer shot 14 points to pace the offensive effort, and played one of his best floor games. This win ran the Aggies record to 14 wins against four losses.”

“The Conecuh County basketball tournament will be held here Friday afternoon to decide what two teams will enter the district tournament at Brewton. The winner and runner-up will be the only ones eligible to enter from this county. A drawing to determine foes for the first round will be held at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon with the tournament taking place soon after.”

85 YEARS AGO
FEB. 24, 1927

“FLAT ROCK: Brownville girls lost a close game to the Flat Rock team on the local court Saturday, Flat Rock scoring three points and Brownville two. Bigger and Stillwell put up a good defense for Brownville. Blackburn and Aarons did good guarding for Flat Rock with Deason and Potts for forward. However, Brownville boys with their good pass work were too much for the locals and Brownville boys walked from the court to the tune of three to nine.”

“The Aggie team has not been defeated in basketball this year. They have played several close games, but each time they managed to come to the top in the end. They have accomplished this through hard work and a well developed fighting spirit. They never give up even if they are behind in the score.
“From a comparative score of the teams in the district the Aggies are chosen as one of the eight teams to meet at Georgiana to play for the championship of the district. If the Aggies can win this, which is very likely, they will go to the state tournament at Tuscaloosa. The prospects are bright for a championship team this year.”

“A troop of Boy Scouts is being fully organized under the leadership of W.P. McMillan.
“These are the boys that have passed the (Tenderfoot) test: Orman Bowers, Billy Beaven, Claude Pritchett, George Hairston, Lloyd Hairston, Frank Fountain, Robert Mills, Walter Wild, Billy Kamplain, Murray Kamplain, Winston Hagood, Wilbur Kelley, Clinton Hyde, Clinton Gregory, George Lambert, John Wright Jr., William Letford and Sam Robison.”

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