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March 2, 1933
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
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Record 66 candidates turn out for high school baseball tryouts at Simmons Park, led by Coach Hoyle. Despite losing six players to graduation, the 1932 state champions remain optimistic for another title, with strong reserves but thinner pitching staff. Varsity and junior squads drilling separately.
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BIG TURN-OUT FOR BASEBALL
Coach Optimistic; Prospects Bright For Another State Championship Team In Spite Of The Loss Of Six Players
One of the largest number of candidates in the history of local high baseball teams turned out for drills last Thursday when 66 youngsters showed up to start the old baseball pill a-rolling at Simmons Park.
Coach Hoyle's boys, 1932 state champions, are optimistic over the coming season, only a few days off, as McNeill, J. Womble, F. Sullivan, Harrison, Matthews, and Burnette were the only men lost by the sheepskin route last season, and locals still have a chance of copping the state crown again as plenty of reserve strength is available, altho the hurling staff will be somewhat crippled with Starke and Acree only regulars back and prospects not so bright in the rookies hurling staff. but Yates Brown and Tom Taylor are working hard to do mound duty for the Jackets, with Hale as another possible prospect.
Two diamonds are being used. Hoyle and assistant Coach Poyner have twenty-seven Jacks drilling on Simmons field while the other candidates are being handled by Tom Cheek on the old high school field.
The Jackets Varsity outfit has Pridgen, Sullivan, and C. Edmonds working behind the home plate; Garris and Newton around the first sack; Allsbrook, Moore, and Outland, second base; I. Dickens, Nickolson, and Butler at shortstop; Capt. Grant, McNeil, and Speight on the "hot corner"; J. Taylor, W. Dickens, Hardison, Byrd, Vincent, Sherian, Whitby, and C. Mills in the outfield.
The Junior Jackets outfit are increasing in number rapidly and will challenge the varsity for a game in a few days.
Those reporting to Cheek include: Sanford West, Daniel Cagle, J. H. Kennemyer, Hugh Buggs. E. Mosley, Punk Spender, Buddy Edmondson, E. George, I. Byrd, J. Blanton, G. Edmondson, J. Lassiter, P. C. Lewter, Starke. H. Garris, P. Moore, Sam Smith, P. Beckwith. W. Garner, C. Boyd, R. Sledge, R. Maye, R. Pridgen, P. Allen, Buck Grissom, B. Cooper, F. Wood, M. Moore, J. Wrenn, T. Lowe, G. Nethercutt, Eugene Shell, William Gaylord, Joe McCommons. Milton Bennett, Raymond Edmondson, Jimmy Jarman, Jimmy Joyner, Jack Smith.
Shelly Edwards is manager of the Junior team.
Coach Optimistic; Prospects Bright For Another State Championship Team In Spite Of The Loss Of Six Players
One of the largest number of candidates in the history of local high baseball teams turned out for drills last Thursday when 66 youngsters showed up to start the old baseball pill a-rolling at Simmons Park.
Coach Hoyle's boys, 1932 state champions, are optimistic over the coming season, only a few days off, as McNeill, J. Womble, F. Sullivan, Harrison, Matthews, and Burnette were the only men lost by the sheepskin route last season, and locals still have a chance of copping the state crown again as plenty of reserve strength is available, altho the hurling staff will be somewhat crippled with Starke and Acree only regulars back and prospects not so bright in the rookies hurling staff. but Yates Brown and Tom Taylor are working hard to do mound duty for the Jackets, with Hale as another possible prospect.
Two diamonds are being used. Hoyle and assistant Coach Poyner have twenty-seven Jacks drilling on Simmons field while the other candidates are being handled by Tom Cheek on the old high school field.
The Jackets Varsity outfit has Pridgen, Sullivan, and C. Edmonds working behind the home plate; Garris and Newton around the first sack; Allsbrook, Moore, and Outland, second base; I. Dickens, Nickolson, and Butler at shortstop; Capt. Grant, McNeil, and Speight on the "hot corner"; J. Taylor, W. Dickens, Hardison, Byrd, Vincent, Sherian, Whitby, and C. Mills in the outfield.
The Junior Jackets outfit are increasing in number rapidly and will challenge the varsity for a game in a few days.
Those reporting to Cheek include: Sanford West, Daniel Cagle, J. H. Kennemyer, Hugh Buggs. E. Mosley, Punk Spender, Buddy Edmondson, E. George, I. Byrd, J. Blanton, G. Edmondson, J. Lassiter, P. C. Lewter, Starke. H. Garris, P. Moore, Sam Smith, P. Beckwith. W. Garner, C. Boyd, R. Sledge, R. Maye, R. Pridgen, P. Allen, Buck Grissom, B. Cooper, F. Wood, M. Moore, J. Wrenn, T. Lowe, G. Nethercutt, Eugene Shell, William Gaylord, Joe McCommons. Milton Bennett, Raymond Edmondson, Jimmy Jarman, Jimmy Joyner, Jack Smith.
Shelly Edwards is manager of the Junior team.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Report
Team Tryouts
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Tryouts
State Championship
High School Team
Coach Hoyle
Jackets
What entities or persons were involved?
Coach Hoyle
Capt. Grant
Tom Cheek
Shelly Edwards
Where did it happen?
Simmons Park, Old High School Field
Story Details
Key Persons
Coach Hoyle
Capt. Grant
Tom Cheek
Shelly Edwards
Location
Simmons Park, Old High School Field
Event Date
Last Thursday
Story Details
Record turnout of 66 candidates for high school baseball drills. Coach Hoyle optimistic for another state championship despite graduating six players. Strong reserves available, but pitching staff weakened. Varsity and junior squads preparing separately.