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| Jerry Peacock |
JULY 26, 2007
“Warriors start Monday: For the first time in the last two seasons, Sparta Academy will open fall football practice with the same head coach and that’s a good thing for the Warriors.
“Michael Sims, who served as the defensive coordinator through most of the 2007 season, was named head coach in the spring.
“He immediately started revamping the Warriors’ offensive and defensive schemes to make good use of the talented and athletic running backs, quarterbacks and receivers.
“Sims said the Warriors will kick off fall football practice Monday and conduct workouts twice each day through next Friday. He said the players will workout at 7:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. each day next week.
“In an interview Monday, Sims said he has 29 players participating in weight training, conditioning and seven-on-seven drills on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer.
“He added that the Warriors have worked very hard in the weight room to improve their strength and endurance.
“Sims said the players have also worked hard in the conditioning drills, which will help them handle the heat and humidity.
“Sims added that the Warriors have added Tripp Hendrix as a new assistant coach. Hendrix, a graduate of Monroe Academy, has been employed in the private sector the past few years. He will work with the Warriors’ defensive ends, Sims said.”
21 YEARS AGO
JULY 23, 1992
From “Wright Angles” by Artie Wright – “Not all rumors are bad. The biggest rumor floating around the Southeastern Conference is that the Auburn Athletic Program will be placed on three years probation by the NCAA.
“That could mean three years without the blue and orange on television and a reduction in scholarships.
“But not to worry. I know of another school in the state that will be happy to fill the television gap left by Auburn’s forced departure. Do I hear a ‘Roll Tide’ building?”
36 YEARS AGO
JULY 28, 1977
“Peacock drowning shocks all county: The drowning Monday afternoon of Jerry Willard Peacock, 18, shocked this entire county. The popular Evergreen youth drowned after he and another local youth, Bobby Johnson, were involved in a boating accident on the Alabama River north of Haynes Ferry in Monroe County.
“Jerry was a popular member of this year’s graduating class at Sparta Academy. He was an outstanding athlete and student and took an active part in all school activities. He performed outstandingly in a number of leading roles in productions by The Sparta Players.
“According to information given to The Courant by telephone by Frank Blanchard of The Monroe Journal, Monroeville, the accident occurred about 2:30 Monday afternoon.
“Monroe County Deputy Sheriff Larry Ikner said that Johnson and Peacock were fishing when they had motor trouble. Johnson was attempting to start the motor and was thrown from the boat when the motor started and suddenly jerked the boat forward. Peacock fell overboard in mid-river when he stood and tried to assist Johnson.
“Johnson reportedly lost sight of Peacock immediately and after trying to locate his friend, who could not swim, he swam to shore and fell unconscious from exhaustion.”
From “The Colyum” by Bob Bozeman – “Mostly a country editor enjoys his work, but there are also unpleasant duties that must be performed. The most unpleasant is writing of deaths and this is especially unpleasant when the deceased is a young person taken from this earth when a whole life was yet to be lived.
“The tragic drowning of Jerry Peacock shocked all of us who knew him. Jerry was a fine young man and as he and my daughter were classmates his death really struck hard at our house. Jerry was a fine athlete, a true competitor, but more than that he was a well-rounded young man, one who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed his family and friends. An example of his versatility would be the fine acting he did in a number of leading roles in productions by The Sparta Players.
“There are really no words to cover a tragedy like this, but I do want to extend deepest sympathy to Jerry’s family and to his many friends. We all enjoyed knowing him and we all shall miss him.”
51 YEARS AGO
JULY 26, 1962
“Sr. League Stars To Play Tonight: Evergreen Senior League President Byron Warren Sr. has announced that the League’s All-Star Game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday night, July 26.”
The league’s two all-star teams were composed of 15 players each, including Claude Aaron, Ronnie Jackson, Sammy Brown, Johnny Brown, Larry Ellis, Terry Coleman, Eddie Moseley, Grover Jackson, Jimmy Warren, Bob Ivey, Jimmy Ellis, Mike Minninger, Jimmy Weaver, Stan Coker, Paul Deason, Sid Lambert, Joe Sasser, Willie Mack Pate, Mitch Kilpatrick, Mike Fields, Wayne Tolbert, ‘Bubba’ Faulkner, Calvin Smith, Benny Burt, Robert Rigsby, Steve Baggett, Scott Cook, Ronnie Hayes, George Fontaine and Eddie Thornley.
“Football Players To Meet Friday: Boys who wish to play football with the Evergreen High School Aggies this fall are asked to attend a meeting Friday night at 7:30 at Memorial Gymnasium.
“Coach John Law Robinson states that this is a very important meeting and that it is essential for each prospective player to be present. At the time the Aggies’ new assistant coach, Fred Allmon, will be introduced to the players.”
“Lewis Ramsey, assistant football coach and head baseball coach at Evergreen High School this past year, has resigned to accept a position as head coach at Brookwood High School, Tuscaloosa.
“The announcement is made today by Principal Morris Ward and Head Coach John Law Robinson. Both state that they regret very much to lose the services of Coach Ramsey, but at the same time rejoice in his promotion.
“Principal Ward termed Ramsey an excellent coach and fine teacher and said that he had rendered valuable service to the school program here.”
66 YEARS AGO
JULY 24, 1947
“Locals Open Tough Road Trip This Week” by John Law Robinson – “The Greenies hit the road this week for two important games in the photo-finish Tri-County League race. They meet Monroeville in the first game of the road series at three o’clock Thursday afternoon. Although the Greenies have downed the Monroe Countians three times at home this season, they have only been able to win one of the games that have been played on the second division club’s field. After Thursday’s contest, the Greenies will tangle with Atmore, their leading rival for the first place slot, in Atmore Sunday. Edsel Johnson, who has yet to taste defeat, will be Manager Hart’s choice for the midweek game with Monroeville and will be seeking his fourth victory of the season. Wendell Hart, the Greenies ace pitcher with a record of 10 wins and two losses, will face the hard-hitting Atmore nine in the final game of the week.
“After having their Thursday afternoon contest rained out, the Greenies came back Sunday and notched their 13th win of the year against Monroeville. Although the game started off looking as if the fans might see a red-hot pitching duel, it ended up with the locals out in front, 15-1.
“Ottis Johnson, third-hitting Greenie outfielder, connected for five singles in as many trips to the plate Sunday to lead the locals to their overwhelming victory.
“Although Edsel Johnson collected two hits in the weekend contest, his batting average fell two points, leaving it at .433, top for the Greenies. Edsel is also leading the race for the honor of being named the ‘Greenies’ top thief’ with a high of seven. Harper continued to lead in the runs-batted-in department with a total of 19.
“Two newcomers made their debut in a Greenie uniform last week. Glenn ‘Sleepy’ Hart was Carpenter’s battery mate in the second game of a doubleheader with Frisco City and Randy Moorer saw action at shortstop against Monroeville.”
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