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| Evergreen boxer Clint Jackson |
19
YEARS AGO
APRIL
4, 1996
Hillcrest High School’s track
team took part in a track and field meet at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton
on March 21, 1996. Hillcrest’s girls team finished second behind Jay High
School. Hillcrest’s boys team finished third behind T.R. Miller and Jay.
First-place finishers from
Hillcrest included Allen Marshall, discus; Elena King, 100-meter dash; King,
Tiffany Marfo, Kristie Merrills and Stephanie Rogers, 400-meter relay; and
Kevin Randall, 200-meter dash.
Other athletes from Hillcrest
participating in the meet included Charmaine Bradley, Patrick Cook, Willene
Cook, Tim George, James Hall, Mario Jackson, Venson Lett, Willie Likely, Ryan
Meeks, Kevin Randall, Amity Reeves, Printance Simpson and Keria Strons.
“Norman Hall, son of Arnold
and Melanie Hall of Evergreen, shows off a large-mouth bass, which he caught
‘in the mouth’ while fishing with his father. The fish weighed six pounds, two
ounces and was 24 inches long.”
“Reo Kirkland III, son of
Brewton attorney Reo Kirkland Jr., is at it again. In December of 1994, at age
five, he killed his first buck, a 13-point. In March of 1996, at age seven, Reo
bagged his first wild turkey with one shot from his .410-gauge shotgun, using
No. 6 shot. Reo credits his daddy with calling the gobbler into gun range and
teaching him how to prepare and cook fried wild turkey breast.”
34 YEARS AGO
APRIL 2, 1981
“Clint Jackson, Nashville,
Tenn. welterweight, presently rated eighth in the world, has contracted for his
eleventh fight. Jackson, presently at 10 wins (eight by knock out) and no
losses, will fight Bruce Johnson, the best welterweight in the State of
Florida, who sports a record of nine wins, no losses. The fight will take place
April 2 in Tampa.
“Jackson, a native of
Evergreen, is currently rated in the world’s top 10 by all the respected rating
services, with the exception of the World Boxing Council, which requires a
boxer to have 15 fights before he can qualify for a top 10 rating.”
“J.B. (Jr.) Andrews and son,
Timmy, did a father-and-son act on these turkeys. Junior’s Tom weighed 18
pounds and had a 9-1/2 inch beard while Timmy’s big bird weighed 13 pounds and
had a 3-1/2 inch beard. The team scored Saturday morning.”
“Fred Burt finally was
successful when he killed his first-ever wild turkey over the weekend. The Tom
was a fine one, weighing 19 pounds and carrying a 10-1/4 inch beard.”
49 YEARS AGO
APRIL 7, 1966
“Greens outlast Whites 19 to
14: The Greens staged a comeback to down the Whites 19-14 Friday night in an
intra-squad game that concluded Spring practice for the Evergreen High Aggies.
“Coach Cliff Little and
Assistant Coach Perry Outlaw were well pleased with the performance of their
club this spring. They watched the game from the ‘top of the hill’ and praised
all of the boys.”
Players taking part in the
game included Jimmy Bell, Wayne Caylor, Homer Faulkner, Murry Griffin, Ronald
Halford, Harold Hamiter, Bubba Mininger, Rusty Price, Elliott Quarles, Forrest
Simpson, Ed Smith, Bill Snowden, Hollis Tranum and Jack White.
64 YEARS AGO
APRIL 5, 1951
“The Evergreen Golf Club’s
Sixth Annual Invitational Tournament will be held on the Evergreen course, four
miles north on Highway 31, next Thurs., April 12.
“The Evergreen tournament is
considered one of the best one-day meets held each year in south Alabama. A
unique feature is that the tournament has never been won by a local golfer. The
local club will enter several strong challengers headed by Bill McGehee this
year, and 1951 might be the year for the championship trophy to stay at home.
“Between 20 and 30 local
golfers are expected to enter the event. Visiting golfers are expected from
Brewton, Andalusia, Greenville, Montgomery, Pensacola, Monroeville and many
other places over this state and Florida. Entry fee in the tournament is $5
including lunch and refreshments.”
From Hi-Lites of E.H.S.’s
Personality of the Week: The personality of this week, Bobby (Pete) Wells, is a
very active student in the affairs of Evergreen High School. Pete, noted for
his speed and agility in sports, has lettered twice in all three major sports.
Pete will graduate from E.H.S. in May.”
79 YEARS AGO
APRIL 2, 1936
“The Andalusia Country Club
is making preparations for their largest annual invitation golf tournament, set
for Thurs., May 7.
“The green and fairways will
be in excellent condition and the clubhouse facilities and new swimming pool
will provide extra attraction.
“Invitations have been
extended to all clubs and golfers in south Alabama, and a record crowd will be
there.
“The tournament will be for
one day only, and handsome cups and prizes will be awarded for medallists,
flight winners, runners-ups and consolation winners.
“The new swimming pool which
is 26 feet by 85 feet is expected to be completed by May 7.
“Last year golfers from
Alabama, Florida and Georgia participated and this year plans are being made to
entertain at least 100 golfers.”
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