The Evergreen Courant's Sports Flashback for Oct. 23, 2014

39 YEARS AGO

OCT. 23, 1975

“The Sparta Academy Warriors took an easy 56-20 victory over the Chickasaw Academy Chiefs at Stuart-McGehee Field to highlight homecoming activities Friday night. It ran their record to 6-1-1.”

Standout Sparta players in that game included Joe Andrews, Tony Baggett, Hugh Bradford, Steve DuBose, Bobby Johnson, Jamie McKenzie, Ronnie McKenzie, Tom Nielsen, Jerry Peacock, Jimmy Pierce, Ronnie Pugh, Jimmy Reeves, Woody Register, Walker Scott and Andy Skipper.

“The T.R. Miller High Tigers of Brewton downed the Evergreen Aggies, 22-8, here Friday night at Brooks Stadium.

“Philyaw drove in from the one and then ran in the two-pointer to close the gap to 16-8 in the fourth.”

“The Conecuh County High Blue Devils of Castleberry lost to Frisco City, 36-0, Friday night in Castleberry.

“Outstanding in defeat for the Devils were Dennis Jackson, Dennis Darby, Bob Barnes, Stan Pate, Ricky Reeves, Billie Baker, Phillip Etheridge and Billy Sanders.”

“The McKenzie High Tigers edged the Repton Bulldogs, 14-6, in Repton Friday night.

“Repton drew first blood in the first quarter when Bill Watkins scored from the six. A run for the bonus points failed, and it was, 6-0.”

54 YEARS AGO

OCT. 27, 1960

“Joy Lure’ Davis, Miss Football, was chosen by the Aggie football team. Joy Lure’ is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Davis of Evergreen. She is captain of the cheerleaders, has been a cheerleader for three years, is a member of the ‘E’ Club, Glee Club, Journalism Club, Masque Club, Pep Club, is Features Editor of the Annual and Vice President of the F.H.A.”

“The Evergreen Aggies made their homecoming a success with a 21-14 victory over the Frisco City Whippets. Wing-footed scatback Duncan Roberts and end Leon Stinson were the offensive and defensive stars for the victors, respectively. Roberts lugged the leather on 14 different occasions, including a 57-yard scoring run, for 124 yards and an 8.9-yard per carry average. Stinson latched on to two TD passes and made 15 tackles and assisted on 11 others.”
Other standout Evergreen players in that game included Johnny Ivey, Billy Melton and James Reaves.

“Wayne Thames has been named assistant manager of the Farmers Cooperative Market, Frisco City.

“Thames is a graduate of the Lyeffion High School, where he was an outstanding, three-letter athlete. He played quarterback and captained the football team and also earned letters in basketball and baseball.”

“The Evergreen Aggies play their last home game of the season tomorrow night when they meet Red Level at Brooks Stadium. Game time is set for 7:30.”

69 YEARS AGO

OCT. 25, 1945

“Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Davis, Misses Edna Earl Stinson and Faye Black are among those who will attend the Auburn-Georgia Tech football game in Atlanta, Ga. Saturday being weekend guests of Lt. (j.g.) and Mrs. Willis A. Middleton."

84 YEARS AGO

OCT. 23, 1930

“Pep Meeting Turned Out To Be Near Riot: Tuscaloosa, Ala., Oct. 18 – A pep meeting on the eve of the Alabama-Tennessee game last night turned into a near riot when parading students of the university bombarded a moving picture theater with eggs and vegetables after being refused admittance.

“Several hundred students after the pep meeting on the campus marched to town. When they were refused admission to the theater, a small group of students marched on the curb market where eggs and produce were seized with which the theater was bombarded.

“The fire department was called out to assist police in dispersing the students. No arrests were made and only minor damage was suffered by the theater.”

“Messrs. L.W. Price, B.E. Jones, A. Cunningham Jr., J.E. Jones, John and Joseph Hagood attended the football game in Tuscaloosa Saturday.”

“A ball game between Castleberry and Repton was played at Repton Friday evening. The score was 25-0 in favor of Repton.”

“Big Terrapin Race To Attract Many Visitors Here Saturday: MERCHANTS COOPERATING WITH SPECIAL TRADE DAY BARGAINS: Everything is in readiness for the big Terrapin Race which is to be staged in Evergreen next Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:30 o’clock. Perhaps no event within the last decade has attracted the attention of the citizens of this county and other parts of the state as has this one. From all indications a record crowd will be in attendance unless weather conditions should interfere. The race will be held on the lawn at the courthouse.

“It is not definitely known just how many terrapins will be entered in this derby but it’s pretty safe to predict that at least 50 will be in the circle when the whistle sounds for the start. Another interesting thing about this contest is that it is not limited to any particular specie of the terrapin, turtle, gopher or tortoise family. Those who attend this race will see racers from all the species of this branch of the reptile family. And there will be all sizes and colors. Some of the fellows contend that small terrapins are the fastest and others say that the large turtles are the swiftest. There are still others that believe that to win in such a race one must have reptiles from bred-up racing strains and these fellows have sought racers from other sections where these derbies have been the vogue for a number of years. Then among the entrants are those fellows who are loyal to home products and institutions and these fellows will take you on for an argument any day that Conecuh County has just as fast running terrapins as any place on earth and needless to say these fellows are entering and wagering their bets on terrapins born and bred in old Conecuh. All of these much mooted questions will be settled Saturday when the race is staged.

“This contest is being put on under the auspices of the Lions Club of Evergreen.”

99 YEARS AGO

OCT. 27, 1915

“Our school (Effie public school) has one of the best basketball teams in the county and hope to play several match games this year with Evergreen Agricultural School and other teams.”

“GULF STATE FAIR – MOBILE, OCT. 26-NOV.2-15: An exposition of the Resources of the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, Agriculture, Horticulture, Live Stock, Poultry, Fisheries, Manufacturers, Education - $20,000 in Premiums $20,000 – Horse Racing – Night Horse Show – Thrilling and Comical Free Acts – Gorgeous Fireworks – Reduced Rates On All Railways.”