Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Evergreen Courant's Sports Flashback for March 27, 2014

EIGHT YEARS AGO
MARCH 23, 2006

“Celebration for Jaguars basketball team March 25: Hillcrest High School in Evergreen has planned a day of activities to congratulate the Hillcrest High School men’s basketball team for winning the 4A state championship title.
“The Jag’s championship parade will be held on Sat., March 25, at 11 a.m. in downtown Evergreen.
“Immediately following the parade, the players will be stationed outside of city hall for a meet and greet session. Autographs, t-shirts and other souvenirs will be available.”

“Rhonda Ness of Evergreen killed her first turkey on Wed., March 15. The gobbler had a nine-inch beard, 7/8 of an inch spurs and weighed 20 pounds. Rhonda stated she killed the big bird ‘in the woods.’”

“Sparta Academy senior Will Ivey recorded a hit in each of the Warriors three games last week to extend his hit streak to six straight games.
“In the team’s 8-2 loss to Crenshaw Christian Academy in Luverne Tuesday of last week, Ivey went one for two at the plate with a double and a RBI.
“In Sparta’s 11-1 loss to Monroe Academy last Thursday in Evergreen, Ivey went one for three with a RBI and two stolen bases. He scored the Warriors’ only run when he stole home against the Volunteers.
“Ivey went one for two and drove in three runs in the team’s 9-4 loss to Wilcox Academy last Friday in Camden.”

23 YEARS AGO
MARCH 28, 1991

“Eddie Salter of Evergreen is congratulated by his daughter, Mallory, after he was selected the State Turkey Calling Champion during the 22nd Annual Alabama State Turkey Calling Contest held March 26 at McCorquodale Auditorium in Jackson. Salter beat out 26 other contestants including third place winner Seaborn Hicks of Coffeeville and second place contestant Larry Norton of Pennington. Salter, who manufactures and sells his own turkey calls, is a previous winner of the Jackson contest. The annual event was sponsored by the Clarke County Wildlife Association.”

“Gary Hanks of Evergreen was the top junior (15 and under) turkey caller at the 22nd Annual Alabama State Turkey Calling Contest held March 16 in Jackson. He beat out his cousin, Steve Hanks of Autaugaville, who placed second, and Billy Williams of Bay Minette.”

38 YEARS AGO
MARCH 25, 1976

“Ronald Fantroy ends super cage career at EHS: Ronald Fantroy closed out a superb basketball career at Evergreen High School by representing the 3A schools of Region One in the 3A and 4A All-Star Game at the University of Alabama Memorial Coliseum on March 12.
“Ronald, one of eight 3A players chosen for the game, scored eight points and pulled down 12 rebounds, according to Evergreen High Coach Charles Branum, in the contest even though his South team lost to the North Squad.
“Fantroy, a 6-foot-6 senior, averaged 19 points and 16 rebounds a game this season. He made the All State Team, 3A, for two straight years, and also earned All Region and All County honors. He was selected the Most Valuable Player in the Southwest Conference this season.
“Coach Branum says that Ronald is not only an outstanding athlete, but also a fine student and Christian youth. He is the son of Mrs. Matilda Fantroy of the Fairview community and an active member of the Evergreen Church of Christ. He is a member of the Beta Club and will graduate with honors in May.”

“Mrs. Matilda Fantroy looks on as her son, Ronald, signs a grant-in-aid scholarship with Alabama Christian College, Montgomery. Ronald was an outstanding basketball player at Evergreen High School under Coach Charles Branum and the Montgomery college feels fortunate that it will have him on the court in coming years.”

“Warriors host ‘Jamboree’ Saturday 7:30: The Sparta Academy Warriors will host a spring football practice game here Saturday night at Stuart-McGehee Field. Only two teams will be involved, Sparta and Escambia Academy, with the kickoff set at 7:30.
“Sparta headmaster and coach Richard Brown listed the following young men who will compete for the Warriors: Bobby Johnson, Andy Skipper, John Cook, Kent Cook, Jerry Peacock, Hugh Bradford, Steve Debose, Joey Rayfield, David Sabino, Gray Stevens, Harry Crabtree, Jamie McKenzie, Tony Baggett, Tony Raines, Tommy Hutcheson, Bill Cope, Jimmy Ellis, Ronny Taylor, John McKenzie, Ronny McKenzie and Terry Peacock.”

53 YEARS AGO
MARCH 23, 1961

From “Front Page, Upper Left Corner” by Bob Bozeman – “I know you aren’t supposed to report on turkey hunters as they like to keep their kills out of print, but I think I ought to tell you that Dr. Joe Hagood is putting most of the other local hunters to shame. Monday, first day of the gobbling season, he brought in one that went better than 21 pounds. Wednesday he repeated with another almost the same size.
“Some other hunters, Mayor Zell Murphy, Dr. Rob Stallworth, Aren Bolton, to name a few, have gotten nothing out of it so far but early rising and loss of sleep… although I did hear a report from Check Ellis that the mayor got off a couple of shots the first morning… but no bird.”

“Relatives and friends of Homer Deuel, a former Castleberry boy and Conecuh High School graduate, and who is now coach at the high school in Malone, Fla., will be pleased to know that his team there has just won the state B basketball championship in the state finals. It was the fourth crown for Coach Homer Deuel’s Tigers. He was assistant coach when they won the first time in 1952, but the next three wins he was coach.
“He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Deuel Sr., of this place (Castleberry).”

68 YEARS AGO
MARCH 28, 1946

“Local Golf Course Is Being Improved: With Spring upon us and Summer just around the corner local golf enthusiasm is rising with the thermometer. Good turnouts have been present on recent Thursday and Sunday afternoons with a fair sprinkling of players on other days.
“The local course is well known in south Alabama golfing circles as combining an attractive layout with a thorough test of golf. During the war, in common with most other small town courses, the local layout suffered from lack of attention. This was due to the shortage of labor and materials rather than negligence. As a result of the good work of Mr. Tatum, who is now caretaker, much improvement has been made. Although the greens require considerable further attention the course as a whole is being greatly improved.
“In the near future a membership committee will make an effort to renew all old memberships and obtain as many new ones as possible. Membership is open to any residents of Evergreen without invitation and includes the use of the locker room and showers. No initiation fee is charged, dues being payable monthly to the city clerk.
“Out-of-town players and returning servicemen are especially urged to join the local club. Mr. John Holland of Castleberry has stimulated considerable interest among players there, several of who have played the local course recently. A large number of out of town members is hoped for.

“Prospective members should see one of the members of the committee, whose names will be announced shortly, the city clerk or Mayor Robison.”

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