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| Homer Faulkner in 1969. |
30
YEARS AGO
OCT.
18, 1984
“Wilcox Wildcats knife
Sparta: Wilcox Academy knifed Sparta Academy, 14-12, in a game played in Camden
Friday night.
“Jim Marino paced the Warrior
runners as he carved out 63 yards on 22 attempts and scored a touchdown on a
two-yard run.
“Al Etheridge had three
receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown on a pass good for 62 yards (from
quarterback Jeff Walker).”
Other standout players in
that game included Lee Adams, Tommy Conway, Chris Cook, Thad Ellis, Thomas
Floyd, Shannon Kendall, Chad Grace, Lynn Ralls, Jim Reed, Mark Rigsby, Brandon
Salter, Todd Townson and Tim Wilson.
“Repton defeats McKenzie
12-7: The Repton Bulldogs laid hold to the No. 1 ranking last week when they
defeated the previously ranked No. 1 McKenzie Tigers by the score of 12-7.
Repton was ranked No. 2 last week in the 1A polls and will more than likely
move up to the No. 1 spot this week.”
Repton’s first touchdown came
on a one-yard run by John Thompson Jr. with 4:25 to go in the first quarter.
McKenzie’s only touchdown
came on a one-yard run by David Crittenden with 4:23 left in the third quarter.
Stacey Reid added the extra point.
Repton’s winning touchdown
came on a two-yard run by Winston Davison with 10:38 left in the game.
45 YEARS AGO
OCT. 16, 1969
“PUNTING QUARTERBACK –
Quarterback Homer Faulkner of Evergreen is handling the punting for Livingston
University this year. Faulkner, a 185-pound junior, averaged 41.2 yards per
kick for the Tigers in 1968.”
“Big, tough Tigers and passes
hand Aggies first loss 14-0: A big, strong, talented and unbeaten Baldwin
County High School team used the forward pass with devastating effect to hand
the Evergreen Aggies their first loss of the season, 14-0, in Bay Minette
Friday night. An overflow crowd including over a thousand from Evergreen
witnessed the hard fought contest.
“Workhorse (Jimmy) Bell ran
hard as ever and that’s plenty hard as he picked up a net of 70 on 14 carries.
His counterpart, (Larry) Peacock, went for 33 on 11 tries in heavy traffic.
“Ernest Shipp topped the
Aggie defenders with eight individual tackles and a number of assists and also
graded good on blocking. Coach Wendell Hart and assistants Mike Bledsoe,
Charles Branum and Mickey Goneke thought that Jimmy Hamiter and Bell showed
much improvement on defense. Hamiter had five individuals. Co-Capt. Eddie
Ralls, probably the most consistent performer for the Aggies, had six
individuals and high grades on blocking. Ronald Halford had a big second half
and one of his best games of the year.
“Frank Wilkerson’s sharp
Aggie band won the halftime battle, before the game started, hands down.
Evergreen performed prior to the start of the game so that Bay Minette could
have all the halftime rest period for homecoming activities.”
60 YEARS AGO
OCT. 21, 1954
“Evergreen Aggies Take 6-0
Victory To Halt Greenville Winning Streak: Coach Wendell Hart’s terrific
Evergreen Aggies stunned Coach Luke Whetstone’s great Greenville Tigers here
last Friday night and halted their 18-game winning streak in most impressive
style as they took a 6-0 homecoming victory. The game was played before a
record-breaking crowd of over 3,000 persons.”
Evergreen quarterback Jimmy
Frazier scored the games only touchdown on a one-yard run.
“Evergreen Coach Wendell Hart
Selected As ‘Coach Of Week’: Coach Wendell Hart was selected by the Montgomery
Advertiser and the Montgomery Quarterback Club as the ‘Coach of the Week’ for
his team’s great victory over undefeated Greenville last week. Coach Hart,
Asst. Coach Parsons, Captain Richard Taylor and Co-Captain Ward Alexander were
all guests of the Montgomery Quarterback Club last Monday at a luncheon. Their
picture appeared in the Tuesday morning Montgomery Advertiser.”
“Fire Department Host To
Aggie Footballers: The Evergreen High School football squad were the guests
Tuesday night of the Evergreen Fire Department at a banquet at the Evergreen
Community House. This is the second year the Fire Department has feted the
boys, and this year the occasion was especially a joyful celebration with the
Aggie squad fresh from a victory over their arch rival, Greenville.
“Barbecued chicken was served
to the assembled footballers and firemen. J.W. Weaver welcomed the players and
congratulated the squad on their fine record, and Coach Wendell Hart thanked
the Fire Department on behalf of the team.”
“Repton High’s Bulldogs
jumped back into the win column last Friday night as they trounced J.U.
Blacksher of Uriah, 31-6, on the home field.”
Players scoring touchdowns
for Repton included Floyd Morgan, Eddie Kelly and Ray Blackwell.
Other outstanding Repton
players in that game included Tommy Nall and Wendell Roberson. Albert Arnold
was Repton’s head coach.
Nelson Smith scored on a
50-yard screen pass for Blacksher’s only touchdown.
“Lyeffion fell victim to a
mighty Coffeeville Panther offense last Thursday night by a 39-7 count.
“The Yellowjackets came to
life as they went 67 yards in the third quarter for their only score. The
night’s most beautiful play came on this drive as Wayne Thames broke loose over
the middle, cut to his left and raced 53 yards for the touchdown.
“Thames was leading ground
gainer with an even 100 yards net in 17 carries for nearly six yards per
carry.”
“All three county schools
will see action at home this week as Lyeffion meets J.U. Blacksher High of
Uriah here Thursday night, Repton plays W.S. Neal of Brewton in Repton Friday
night and Evergreen meets neighboring McKenzie at home Friday night.”
75 YEARS AGO
OCT. 19, 1939
“Dr. H.C. Fountain attended
the Western Fields Trials near Dallas, this week, where he acted as one of the
judges.”
“G.E. Thompson, Sam Buford,
James Nettles Jr. and Warren Stallworth Jr. attended the football game between
Frisco City and Beatrice on Friday night. Frisco City won from Beatrice, 36 to
7.”
“EXTENSION CLASS IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION: All those interested in earning credits in Physical Education at
Troy State Teachers College are asked to meet at the Vocational building at the
Evergreen High School at nine o’clock on Saturday morning, Oct. 21. Mr. Curren
Farmer, Director of Physical Education at Troy will be in charge of this
class.”
90 YEARS AGO
OCT. 15, 1924
“After having played two
games in foreign territory, the Evergreen Aggies have returned to their own
backyard, and will entertain the Florala team on the local grounds next Fri.,
Oct. 17. This game will be of particular interest to Evergreen fans because of
the fact that Grady Vaughn, former Aggie coach, is now the Florala mentor. Game
will be called at 3:30 p.m. at Gantt field, and it is urged that every
Evergreen citizen who desires to boost their local boys shall attend.”
“That Conecuh County can well
boast of efficient officers is evidenced by the fact that C.L. Barlow, game and
fish warden, has been offered the position of district game and fish warden,
his territory to embrace five counties. Rather than move his residence from
Evergreen, Mr. Barlow declined the appointment, and has tendered his
resignation as county warden, as Conecuh is to be placed into the district mentioned.”
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