Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Jimmy Patton, stalwart of Eagle pitching staff, shows fine form in striking out Page batter. Jimmy posted a good season record of 4-0, and helped the team build its great diamond reputation. Scoreboard Lindy Stephenson, one of the leading hitters in Smith ' s line¬ up, looks one over against Northeast. Lindy played a major role in the Smith 13-8 triumph. Smith 13-12 : Page Smith 4-3 N. Forsyth Smith 6-4 Page Smith 12-5 E. Alamance Smith 5-4 S. Alamance Smith 3-1 Graham Smith 13-8 Northeast Smith 9-1 Graham Smith 2-1 S. Stokes Smith 12-5 Asheboro Smith 5-1 S. Alamance Smith 8-1 N. Forsyth Smith 3-5 Asheboro Smith 16-1 Burlington Smith 6-5 S. Stokes Smith 2-10 Northeast Tony Alexander loosens up before going to bat against Page. Tony then hit a grand slam homer in leading Smith to a 13-12 triumph. 104

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Bobby Stanley chases the Page batter ' s foul in an attempt to retire the Pirate. This victory marked the beginning of a successful campaign for the Golden Eagles. Steady Teamwork Shown By Winning 14-2 Season Mike Nunn, Eagle Burlington Bulldogs. Bulldogs 16-1. catcher, slams a double against the The Eagles went on to slaughter the Johnny Stephenson takes infield practice in prepara¬ tion for the Page-Smith tilt. 103

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Bobby Stanley, 3A trophy winner, display why he is the coaches ' choice. He lin¬ ed a single, which started the important rally, enabling the Eagles to beat Page 6-4. Phil Meeler pitches warm-up balls in the bull¬ pen. His arm worked well against the opposi¬ tion! First row, left to right: Rick Coffin, Mike Nunn, Larry Lewis, Daryl Marks. Second row: Lindy Stephenson, Don Maness, Bobby Baines, Rick Coble, Tony Alexander, Mike Kelly, Phil Meeler, Johnny Stephenson, Eddie Nix, John Dixon. 105