Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Evergreen Courant's Sports Flashback for May 1, 2014

Ward Alexander Jr. in 1955
44 YEARS AGO
MAY 7, 1970

“Men’s Softball Meeting: The Men’s Softball League will meet on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse. Men between the ages of 19 and 99 who want to play are asked to sign their name on one of the following lists: Taylor Auto Parts, Wild Brothers Hardware, Brior Auto Parts, B.C. Moore and Sons.”

“These Cub Scouts of Den 3, Evergreen Pack 40, enjoyed the Ringling Bros. Circus in Montgomery last week. The boys are Robert Bozeman, Michael Nelson, Sonny Bradley, Rusty Brantley, Gene Owensby and Richard Tate; Danny Arzonico and Tommy Hutcheson; Den Mothers, Mrs. Bob Bozeman and Mrs. David Owensby and Den Chief Jeb Barron. Not shown is Artie Wright who was sick and unable to make the trip.”

“NEAL 6, AGGIE 3: The Neal Eagles got their chance in the top of the fourth inning, and put the game away with a six-run outburst, as they downed the Aggies, 6-3. The Aggies got off to a flying start as they scored two runs in the top of the first inning. Eric Pugh walked and came home on a triple by Larry Peacock, who scored on a double by Richard Wilson. Not much happened until Neal wrapped it up in the fourth. Two Aggie errors and four Eagle hits provided the winning margin. Larry Peacock hit the first home run of the year for the Aggies to complete the scoring for the afternoon. Larry Peacock, Richard Wilson and Ronald Halford had hits for the Aggies.”

59 YEARS AGO
MAY 5, 1955

“Ward Alexander Jr., Evergreen High School ace fullback, has accepted a bid from the Alabama High School Athletic Association to play in the annual All-Star game at the University on Aug. 11. The hard running Aggie fullback made first string All-State the past two seasons in addition to earning four varsity letters at Evergreen High School. He has accepted a grant-in-aid scholarship to the University of Alabama and plans to enroll there in the fall. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward C. Alexander of this city.”

“Evergreen and Monroeville had a grand slam knockout of a baseball game last Thursday. Due to a run in the last inning Monroeville came out on top with a verdict of 6 to 5. Jimmy Frazier had a good day at the mound. He struck out eight of the Monroeville nine, walked two, and pitched six hits that were good for six runs. Edson and Alexander both had good days at the plate. Each rapped a homer, and Edson got another hit which was good for a single. Alexander knocked into the outfield and ran two bases before he was forced to halt. Jimmy Frazier and J.B. McClain both got base hits while Robert King stepped up to the plate and slammed a double.”

“Paul and Old Texas Win In Amateur League Play: Last Sunday, Paul outscored Lyeffion in a high-scoring contest, 19-14. Homer Riley and J.W. Windham pitched for Paul and Douglas Jones and Donald Evers pitched for Lyeffion and Ken Tomlinson doing the catching.
“Lyeffion hitters were led by Bernard Powell and Chester Morgan with a home run each. McClain and Cobb led the Paul batters with three hits each.
“Old Texas won over Mixonville last Sunday in another high-scoring contest, 16-9.
“Old Texas was led at the plate by Clifton Wright with three for three and Carl Robinson with three for five. Albert Robinson pitched for seven innings and was relieved by Max Wesley who received credit for the victory.
“Sirmons led the Mixonville team with two for three, followed by Harry Pugh with two for four. Lavail Robinson was the losing pitcher.”

74 YEARS AGO
MAY 2, 1940

“Schacht To Perform In Brewton Sunday: Al Schacht, the Clown Prince of Baseball and sometimes referred to as Baseball’s Goodwill Ambassador will put on his act in Brewton Sunday afternoon before a ball game between the Brewton Millers and the Tallassee Indians.
“Schacht has broken over 150 minor league attendance records all over the United States and averages traveling around 50,000 miles per season.
“He changes his act each season and is now touring the Southern States with his latest crowd pleasing performance.
“Proof of his popularity is his appearance at all World Series and All-Star games.
“Brewton baseball officials are preparing for a record-breaking attendance at Liles Park Sunday afternoon for these two attractions. Late comers will probably have trouble finding seats as the performance starts about 2 p.m. or soon after.”

89 YEARS AGO
MAY 6, 1925

“FINE FISHING TACKLE: Do not forget that you can get everything you need in the way of fine fishing tackle right here. We only carry standard brands, so you can count on what you buy from us – Rods, Reels, Lines, Flies, Spinners and Minners, etc. – If you don’t see what you want in show window, ask for it. Wild Bros. Hardware Co.”

“Thadeus Ivey spent a few hours here Friday with his mother. Mr. Ivey, is a member of the Howard College baseball team and met the team on No. 1 for a southern tour.”

104 YEARS AGO
MAY 4, 1910

“Capt. J.C. Cheney, Jno. Cunningham, J.D. Moorer and L. French left Tuesday for Keego, where they will spend several days fishing.”

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