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| Clint Jackson |
39
YEARS AGO
JULY
29, 1976
From “The Colyum” by Bob
Bozeman: I am not all that much of an avid ‘TV-watcher,’ but I have almost
gotten bug-eyed looking at the tube since the Olympics began. I have watched
faithfully, days, when time permitted, and nights. I watched because I wanted a
chance to see our own Clint Jackson on international TV. I never did.
“I learned Sunday morning
that Clint’s fight was broadcast about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Had I known it was
going to be telecast, I could have been home watching it. Not knowing, I worked
at the office until about 1:30 and missed it.
“Sunday afternoon, as usual,
I played golf. Got home and Maurice informed me that Clint had knocked out his
opponent with one blow. Yes, missed that too. There has been no announced
schedule of the boxing matches, so, how do you know when you are supposed to be
in front of the tube? Lots of other folks have had the same problem, I’m sure,
because quite a few have called me to ask if I knew when Clint would be on TV.
“Now, let me admit to start
with that I’m no fan of Howard Cosell. I wish he and his big, long, ugly nose
would never appear on TV again. That said, I do want to place the blame on old
Cosell for not putting our Clint on prime TV time, Howard has been so wrapped
up with his favorite ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, he just hasn’t found time for the
USA’s best boxer, Clinton Jackson.
“Clint was supposed to have
boxed yesterday afternoon and I hope that I got to see him. Regardless, I’m
sure we are all proud of Clint, his boxing prowess and his behavior, and his
insisting that the news people say that he is from Evergreen, Alabama, rather
than from Tennessee.
“Knock ‘em all out, Clint.”
“Sparta football team meeting
Sunday 5 p.m.: Head Coach Mike Bledsoe announces today that there will be a
meeting of the Sparta Academy football team this Sunday afternoon at five
o’clock in the school gymnatorium. All boys who plan to participate should be
present at this meeting.”
54
YEARS AGO
JULY
27, 1961
“The pennant race in the
Evergreen Senior League has become a three-way affair. The first-place Indians
lead both the Braves and defending champion Tigers, tied for second place, by
only 1/2 game. The second place time will be broken Thursday night when the
Braves tangle with the Tigers.”
“Indians vs. Tigers: The
Indians seized a firm, 1-1/2 game lead on the first place in the Evergreen
Senior League Saturday night by downing the Tigers, 6-2, in extra innings. The
loss dropped the Tigers into a second place tie with the Braves.
“Jimmy Weaver went all the
way for the decision. Willie Mack Pate had a no-hitter going until the fifth
inning, but suffered the loss. Weaver recorded 12 strikeouts and Pate 6.
“The Tigers scored two runs
in the third on an error, a walk and singles by Donnie Bolton and Grady Ralls.
“The Indians tied it in the
fifth and then cut loose for four runs in the top of the sixth, a single from
Stan Coker being the key blow of the inning.
“The game lasted so long that
the second game of the night, scheduled between the Braves and the Pirates had
to be postponed.”
“Tigers v. Pirates: The
Tigers moved within 1/2 game of first place Monday night by clouting the
Pirates, 9-2.
“Sid Lambert threw a
three-hit, seven strike out game at the Buccos for the winners. Scott Cook and
Steve Baggett were the Pirate pitchers.
“The Tigers scoffed in every
inning with three-run outbursts in the first and the fourth. The Pirates scored
both of their runs in the initial frame and got only two men on base
thereafter.”
“Tigers vs. Braves: The
Braves downed the Tigers, 5-4, Friday night and moved within 1/2 game of second
place in doing so.
“Ronnie Jackson was the mound
victor for the Braves. Mike Fields took the loss although he was relieved with
nobody out, two men on base, in the second by Sid Lambert.
“Grady Ralls’ triple to deep
left center field was the highlight of the three-run Tiger first. This lead
held up only until the second when the Braves with only one hit managed to
score four runs. The losers scored a run in the fifth and threatened to score
more but couldn’t manage it.”
“Braves vs. Indians: The
Braves moved to within 1/2 game of the top spot in the Evergreen Senior League
Monday night by subduing the league-leading Indians, 3-2.
“Ronnie Jackson held the
Tribe in check while his opponent, Jimmy Weaver, had troubles with the Braves.
“The victors tallied twice in
the first inning and once, thanks to walks, in the third. This proved to be too
much for the Indians to overcome.”
69
YEARS AGO
JULY 25, 1946
“Aggies Win First Game In
Amateur Baseball League: Evergreen’s entry in the Amateur Baseball League won
its first game Thursday when they nosed out Flomaton, 4 to 3. A game scheduled
with Uriah Sunday was rained out.
“Edsel Johnson received
credit for the win against Flomaton after relieving Hart in the sixth inning
with the Greenies trailing, 3 to 1. Ottis Johnson had two hits to pace the
batters. An inside-the-park home run was hit by Edsel Johnson in the seventh
with nobody on.
“The Greenies play their
first home game Thursday when they meet Uriah at the high school stadium at
three o’clock.
“Batteries: W. Hart, E.
Johnson (6), and White, G. Hart (6), W. Hart (6). Adams, Hadden (8), Vickory
(9) and Bell. W.P. – E. Johnson. L.P. Hadden.”
“Plans Are Complete For Evergreen
Horse Show: Entries are arriving at a fast pace these days for Evergreen’s
First Horse Show, which will be staged at the High School Athletic Stadium
Thurs., Aug. 8, beginning at 7:30 p.m. A hundred or more fine horses from all
sections of Alabama and some from other states are expected to be entered in
this event. Prizes aggregating some $551 will be awarded to the winners.
“Shows like the one to be
held here are being held at various points all over the country these days.
Locally, the event is sponsored by the Evergreen Rotary Club.
“All persons who desire to
enter a horse in this show should see or write D.T. Stuart at once. Entries
close July 31.”
84
YEARS AGO
JULY
30, 1931
“Baptist-Methodist Game
Thurs., Aug. 6: What promised to be one of the most closely contested baseball
games of the season between the Methodists and Baptists was abruptly ended
Thursday afternoon at the close of the first inning by a downpour of rain, the
score 0 to 0. Players and fans were much disappointed that the game could not
be played to a finish. So keen was the disappointment, it has been determined
that another game will be played on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, between the
same teams.
“The game was sponsored by
the Lions Club for the benefit of the Boy Scouts. The club has decided that
those who bought tickets to the game last Thursday may see the next game
without purchasing another ticket if they desire, by making their claim at the
gate. Those who bought tickets to the game and who did not present same, may
use them next Thursday if they desire.
“Virtually the same line-ups
will be used in the game next Thursday as in last Thursday’s game.”
“Evergreen Juniors To Play
Brewton Today: The Evergreen Junior baseball team will play a team from Brewton
today at Gantt’s Field, the game to begin promptly at two o’clock. The junior
team has some promising material to put against the Brewton juniors and the
game will be a close one it is believed. Fans are asked to come early as the
game will start at two o’clock sharp in order that it may be finished by 3:30,
at which time the Evergreen colored team is scheduled to play the colored team
from Selma.”
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