Thursday, June 28, 2012

The Evergreen Courant's Sports Flashback for June 28, 2012

12 YEARS AGO
JUNE 29, 2000

“The Presley-Fluker Babe Ruth baseball team won the Evergreen Babe Ruth League Championship for the fourth year in a row. Larry Fluker, team sponsor, is pictured above with some of the team members. Coach Earnest Boykin has been coaching the team for 15 years. Boykin stated that he will continue to coach the team as long as Mr. Fluker continues to sponsor it.”

“The Evergreen Youth Basketball Program will send a 13 and under basketball team and a 15 and under basketball team to Birmingham this Friday, June 30, to play in the Alabama Sports Festival Basketball Tournament. There will be over 100 teams competing for the state gold, silver and bronze medal. Coach Earnest Boykin says that these young men will give it everything they have and will try to bring a medal back to Evergreen.”

“Jaguar Tiny Mite and Pee Wee Sign-up: The Evergreen Tiny Mite and Pee Wee Jaguar football sign-up will be held Sat., July 15, at Carver Recreation Center from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. All players must have a C average to play in the Southern Alabama Football League this year. You must bring $25 for fees and proof of birth.”

“Jermome Lee ‘Judy’ Sigler, 28, of Repton died Thurs., June 8, 2000 at Evergreen Medical Center.
“Jerome, affectionately called ‘Judy,’ was an active person within his community. He coached a Pee Wee football team in Repton and enjoyed sports himself, whenever possible.”

27 YEARS AGO
JUNE 27, 1985

“Richard Melton and his grandfather, John Richard Miller Jr. of Brewton, are shown with a 385-pound Blue Marlin which Richard caught June 9 while fishing aboard Miller’s boat, Miss Virginia II. The 12-year-old caught this, his first billfish, some 50 miles south of Destin, Fla. and fought the large fish for one hour and 45 minutes before bringing him on board. Richard is the son of Nancy and Billy Melton of Evergreen and the grandson of Virginia and John Richard Miller of Brewton. Joining Richard and his grandfather on the memorable trip were Billy Stimpson of Mobile, Allen Law McCall of Monroeville, Larry Rush, captain, and John Peerson, mate.”

“Winners at the 26th Annual Evergreen Rotary Fish & Wildlife Camp held last week at Tal Stuart’s Pond at Belleville are Bo Bo Pugh, Fly Casting; Neil Samford, Archery; Bradley Sessions, Best Jr. Camper; and Brent Salter, Best Canoeist; and Wayne Cook, Skeet Shooting; Raymond Castillo, Rifle Range; Steven Riley, Bait Casting; Matthew Hartley, Spin Casting; and Daryl Foxx, Best Sr. Camper. A total of 53 boys participated in the two-day and one-night camp, according to Camp Director Mack Billy.”

“There will be a free horse show at the Lyeffion Saddle Club Sat., June 29. The show starts at 4 p.m. Concessions will be served on the grounds. There will be Bar-B-Que plates and sandwiches served along with cold drinks and snacks.”

42 YEARS AGO
JUNE 25, 1970

“These boys were winners at the 12th annual Evergreen Rotary Fish & Wildlife Camp held last week at Tal Stuart’s Pond near Belleville: Brett Gearhart, Jimmy Landon, Mark Chavers and Scott Gearhart; John Cook, Keith Pugh, Leroy Shehan and Greg Crutchfield. They are holding the prizes given them by Evergreen merchants.”

“These junior counselors assisted in staging the Evergreen Rotary Fish & Wildlife Camp last week: Robert Ryland, Kenny Bodiford and Gary Watson; Oliver Garrett, Frederick Stevens and Chuck Neese.”

“Much of the success of the Evergreen Rotary Fish & Wildlife Camp last week can be attributed to the leadership of these senior counselors: Skip Stacey, head counselor; Hillary Harper, Johnny Andrews and Jerry Daniels; Jim Williams, Eddie Reeves and Mike Lanier.”

“A total of 54 boys from over the county attended the two days and a night camp.
“Highlight of the camp was the presentation of awards. Scott Gearhart was named Best Sr. Camper and Keith Pugh was runner-up. John Cook won Best Jr. Camper with Greg Crutchfield in second place. These awards are based on overall performance and a written test given at the conclusion of the camp.
“The winner and second place in the various phases of competition were: Best Rifle Shot, Leroy Shehan, Scott Gearhart; Best Skeet Shot, Brett Gearhart, John Hart Ellis; Best Spin Casting, Mark Chavers, Rusty Rogers; Best Bait Casting, Jimmy Landon, Rusty Rogers; Best Fly Casting, Keith Pugh, Bruce Hutcheson.”

57 YEARS AGO
JUNE 30, 1955

“Lyeffion Takes Double Win From Mixonville: Lyeffion jumped back into the win column in a big way last week by taking a twin win over Mixonville by 12 to 3 and 10 to 5 scores Sunday at Lyeffion. Donald Evers pitched the first game and Robert Dees the second for the winners, with Chester Martin catching. Charles Roberts pitched most of the time for Mixonville with Mixon catching.
“Home runs were hit by Powell, Chavers and Melton for Lyeffion.
“Mixonville will try to avenge the two losses when it plays host to Lyeffion. Paul will invade Garland, and Old Texas will travel to McKenzie in Conecuh County Amateur League Play Sunday.”

“Little League Opened Season Here Monday; Second Game Wednesday: Evergreen’s Little League started the season with a bang Monday as the Red Sox, coached by Ray Helms and Chester Ellis, pounded the Giants, coached by J.W. Weaver and Guy Mason, for 21 hits and 17 runs to win by a score of 17-8. C. Warren went all the way for the Red Sox, allowing only four Giant hits and striking out 14 batters. J. Hyde was charged with the loss as he gave up 21 hits while striking out 10 men.
“The Red Sox were charged with nine errors, and the Giants had 12. An unusual number of errors is expected early in the season, with so little practice, official scorer Wendell Tolbert commented after the game.”

72 YEARS AGO
JUNE 27, 1940

“MONTGOMERY BALL CLUB PAYS VISIT HERE TUESDAY MORNING: The Montgomery Rebels of the Southeastern baseball league honored our fair city with a visit Tuesday morning when they stopped to dine at a local café, enroute for a series with the Mobile Shippers. The Rebs are holding down third place in the league standing, and are enjoying the best season they have had in years. More power, we say, to the capital city horsehiders.”

“All Star Game Sunday, June 30, In Montgomery: The Alabama State League will play its third all star game in Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on Sun., June 30.
“The league has been divided into a Northern and Southern division for this game, and the sports writers in the towns of the league have selected the players to represent each club. Greenville, Tallassee and Troy will furnish the players for the Northern squad, while Andalusia, Brewton and Dothan will supply players for the Southern squad. Dick Luckey, Greenville manager, has been selected by the sports writers to manage the Northern team while Yam Yaryan will guide the Southern team.
“The Northern club has a team batting average of .336 while the Southern team has a batting average of .326. This indicates that there will be plenty of power in both lineups.
“In this game to be played in Cramton Bowl at 3 p.m., the heaviest hitters are facing the best pitchers of the league and the fans are assured of a game of thrills. Indications are that Cramton Bowl will be almost filled with fans from South Alabama who are closely following their favorites.”

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