West Memphis High School - Cotton Boll Yearbook (West Memphis, AR)

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WEST MEMPHIS I3 - BLYTHEVILLE 32 An undefeated Blytheville squad scored in every quarter to beat the improving Imps at Blytheville. The Imps scored on two kickoff returns by Tommy Spencer in the third and fourth periods. Skillman tries to elude a host of Jonesboro tacklers. Evans sweeps end in F. C. tilt. WEST MEMPHIS 6 - WYNNE 6 West Memphis Blue Imps played their best game of the season as they fought to a 6-6 tie with the Wynne Juniors. Tommy Spencer swept end iust before the half to put the Imps ahead. What would have been the winning touchdown for the fired-up West Memphians was nullified on a ques- tionable clipping penalty. WEST MEMPHIS O - FORREST CITY 32 Forrest City tallied in every period to defeat the Blue Imps by a lopsided score of 32-O. West Memphis drove to the Colts' seven before they were stopped cold by a rugged Forrest City defense. The Colts proved too much for the young and inexperienced Blue Imps. WEST MEMPHIS O - WHITEHAVEN 13 A tough team from Whitehaven was much surprised when the Imps played all out in their last game of the season. lt was to no avail as the Tigers scored with less than two minutes to go in the game on a punt return of 45 yards. Defense was the word to describe this game. Both squads held each other on numer- ous occasions. AL Imp defenders close in on Colonial runner 7l

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-- fm' q ii. 15.34 QQ xiii. . 4 U, at ..' .. ' 'Qt fiifeat. ta ' v . '. . 1 , ' ' .4 . . , . lf FRONT ROW: C. Lancaster, M. Bowie, J. Hall, C, Ward, D. Loftin, R. Warrington, J. Bottoms, M. Jones, K. Roland, B. Wilson, J. Leach, J. Garrett, C. Rogers, V. Spears, SECOND ROW: C, Peters, J. Miller, J. Hamner, C. Wilson, C. Skillman, A. Davis, B. Brakebill, J. Stephens, W. Householder, D. Melton, J. White, A, Coleman, J, Hopper, THIRD ROW: P. Neal, C. Hooper, B. Ward, D. Evans, B. McCulley, S. Puryear, D. Crockett, J. Earney, G. Southard, D. Whitfield, R. Cooper, P. Whisenhunt, C. Perkins, FOURTH ROW: B. Adams, J. Daniels, J. Smith, D. Helms, T. Marshbanks, T. Alexander, C. Martin, B. Johns, J. Foley, F. Baker, T. Spencer, L. Reeves, B. Pollard. Junior Team Produces Future Stars WEST MEMPHIS 7 A COLONIAL T3 A tough Colonial team of Memphis scored in the first and third periods to defeat an eager, but inexperienced West Mem- phis Blue lmps squad. The lmps struck paydirt in the fourth quarter when tackle Bob Pollard blocked a Colonial punt and raced 16 yards for the TD. Freddy Baker added the point. WEST MEMPHIS O -- HELENA l3 The Blue lrnps, playing very hard, were unable to overcome a tough Helena team in their second game of the season. Helena scored in the first and last periods. The lrnps penetrated to the Papooses' five early in the third quarter, but a fumble stopped their efforts. '-it X M M t ltr... Skillman is brought down by Colonial tackler, WEST MEMPHIS O f JONESBORO T4 Playing on their home field, the lmps were outclassed by an eager Jonesboro Whirlwind team, which scored in the initial period and lust before the close of the half to beat the lmps. The lmps never penetrated further than the Jonesboro 30 yard line. McCulley brings clown Whitehaven back. 70

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Il rg' 'V' 'W'--an We ROBERT SCOTT BORDEN BELL OSCAR TUT ROZE Senior Senior Senior Future in 1960 Season Lack of height and shortage of experience proved to be a great handicap for the Devils throughout the season. The Big Blue wound up the year with one win against fifteen defeats. Some of the boys dropped out as the year progressed, leaving only eleven to finish the season. What we lacked in ability we made up in good sportsmanship. However, even this and the support of the local fans didn't prove quite enough in our tough QAA District Conference schedule. Gene Wofford was our new roundball coach. The season proved to be disappointing to him and his players, but there are greater hopes for next year as we graduate only three players. The B team played three games, and the boys showed some outstanding ability, although they didn't win any of their games. Easley pops basket behind Devil screen in Marion tilt.