37
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
7, 1978
“Finishing touches are made
to complete the improvement of the ‘home side’ bleachers at Sparta Academy’s
Stuart-McGehee Field. The splintered, wooden seats are now covered with
concrete, a project the school feels will be appreciated by local fans.”
“The Evergreen Aggies dropped
a 31-0 decision to the W.S. Neal Blue Eagles in their second outing of the year
this past Thursday night.”
Outstanding Evergreen players
in that game included Sanford Moye, Wendell Parker and Keith Rabb. Charles
Branum was Evergreen’s head coach.
“The host Conecuh County High
Blue Devils lost a heart-breaker to Lyeffion High’s Yellow Jackets in sudden
death overtime Friday night. The regulation game ended in a 0-0 tie, but
because this was an area game, the teams went into an overtime period which
Lyeffion won, 6-0, at Thomasson Field in Castleberry.
“Fullback Kenny Gorum plunged
over from the three for the only score. Michael Goldthrip’s extra point try was
wide.”
Outstanding Conecuh County
High School players in that game included Rickey Reeves. Donald Wiggins was
head coach.
Outstanding Lyeffion players
in that game included Mike Brown, Eric Finklea, Rickey Gill, Rickey Johnson,
Donald Lee, David Mims, Herman Mobley, James Riley, Tim Searcy and Ardell
Taylor. Ronny Williams was head coach, and Ed Johnson was assistant coach.
52
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
5, 1963
“Aggies, Jackets open here
Friday nite at 8: It’s Aggies vs. Yellow Jackets here Friday in a fierce
cross-county rivalry being renewed after some 25 years or more. Kickoff in the
season opener for Evergreen and Lyeffion High Schools is at 8 p.m. in
Evergreen’s Brooks Stadium and a capacity crowd is expected to be on hand.”
“Lyeffion, as the smaller
school, draws the underdog role, but the Jackets are not lacking in supporters
and not all of the live at Lyeffion. Coach Shirley Frazier launched his
coaching career at Lyeffion three seasons ago with a squad composed mostly of
junior high boys. Most of that group are still here, now grown into strapping
senior high students.
“This experience, plus
blazing backfield speed and a strong forward wall has Lyeffion supporters
looking for much better things this fall. The Jackets have shown enthusiasm and
desire in pre-season drills and should be at a keen edge tomorrow night.”
Probable starters for
Lyeffion included Harold Brown, Pat Brown, Homer Chavers, Mickey Fountain,
Donnie Garrett, Ronnie Golson, John Grimes, Larry Hardee, Lee Hardee, Keith
Holcombe, Don Jones, Heyward Salter and Harold Wilson.
Probable starters for
Evergreen included Scott Cook, Paul Deason, Alvin Dees, Tommy Hartley, Sid
Lambert, Mike Mininger, Jimmy Raines, Robert Rigsby, Brent Thornley, Jimmy
Warren, Jimmy Weaver. John Robinson was Evergreen’s head coach.
(Evergreen went on to win the
game, 26-0.)
67
YEARS AGO
SEPT. 2, 1948
“Football is just around the
corner. Evergreen will play Repton here Friday night, Sept. 17, in the first
game of the season. Both teams began practice Wednesday and will be scrimmaging
next week. Supporters of both programs are claiming vast improvement and a
tight game is forecast.”
“WHO CAN TOP THIS: Last week,
The Courant carried a story about Tom L. Salter of Evergreen, Route Two, who
killed 24 hawks this year. Mr. Salter is noted for his annual toll of hawks.
“Monday Mr. A.G. Stinson of
Evergreen, Route C, walked into The Courant office with a string of bird feet
several feet long. Mr. Stinson killed the birds to whom these feet belong in
the first six months of this year and hasn’t hunted since.
“Mr. Stinson bagged a total
of 23 hawks, 30 crows and seven owls in the six months. He stated that all the
birds were killed within a short distance of his home. He killed most of them
with a 20-gauge shotgun, double-barrel, hammer-cocking-type.
“The Courant is open for bird
stories that can top this one.”
From “This Week’s Wash” by
Bob Bozeman – “James Kelly has been visiting here this week and reports that
all of the Kelly family are fine. Understand that Robert was here over the
weekend, but didn’t see him. Robert is in demand since he works in the ticket
office at the Auburn-Alabama game.”
82
YEARS AGO
SEPT.
7, 1933
“Evergreen Trims Team From
Fort Deposit: The Conecuh County lads took the heavy end of the score of 6 to 2
in a game with the Ft. Deposit team Sunday afternoon played at Gantt Field.
Jones for Evergreen held the Lowndes County boys to four hits, while Bevis for
Ft. Deposit yielded up eight bingles. Bevis was relieved in the eighth by
Hudson. Seven of the visitors were retired via the strikeout route by the lanky
twirler from Brooklyn while Bevis was credited with four strikeouts and Hudson
one.
“Barfield, Evergreen’s first
baseman took off honors in batting, getting a three-bagger and a double.
Kendall, shortstop who has been out of the last several games, was back in fine
fettle and got a couple of singles as well as playing a good game at short.
‘Longboy’ Kelly got two hits but failed to get an opportunity to catch any
flies in the left garden.
“Hansen played spectacular
ball in center by robbing Ft. Deposit players of at least three hits in what is
ordinarily known as ‘Texas league’ territory. Joe Hagood played right field and
didn’t make a bobble, sacking several hits labeled for extra bases.
“Mack Binion, relief catcher
was behind the plate throughout the contest and his performance at this
position won the approval of those who witnessed the game. Mack’s going to be a
strong contender for this position on somebody’s team some day. Tom Melton,
served on the hot corner and played it like it was his regular position. Tom’s
good anywhere he plays. Maybe he’s little too venturesome on bases at times but
he’s a valuable man.
“Hanna at second always plays
heads up baseball and the game Sunday afternoon was no exception. Playing deep in
his position, he succeeded in robbing Ft. Deposit players of several hits with
thrilling catches.
“The local team has only one
more game before the ‘little world series,’ the schedule of which has not been
announced. Greenville comes here next Sunday for this game. Negotiations are
under way for a game at Milton Thursday it is reported.
“Greenville has cinched the
pennant for the second half according to reports and Evergreen will play with
that team for championship honors. Five games are to be played if necessary.
The first of these will be played in Evergreen it is said, the exact date to be
announced later.
“Opening of colleges has
served to cripple the local outfit to some extent. Elmer Kelley and Mack Binion
left Monday for Auburn. Losing those two players is enough to make Manager
scratch his head several times. Then ‘Skeeter’ Amos is on the bench with an
injured leg with considerable doubt entertained as to his being able to play
anymore. Efforts are being made to get Kelley and Binion excused from college
duties long enough to play in the series but at present it is not known whether
this can be done or not.”
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