Cooper High School - Growl Yearbook (Cooper, TX)

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Bill Meek Award . 1966 Varsity Record BULLDOGS OPP. 8 Wolfe City 14 O Honey Grove 38 6 Canton 27 22 Hugo 0 14 Wylie 14 12 ' Commerce 40 6 ' Rivercrest 7 0 ' Clarksville 24 27 Mt, Vernon 14 12 ' Winnsboro 39 4' Denotes District Games F 3 rrsssss Q rysf Q rm ,,g,.,,,,, ,qi ,V . . f - ,K fit! H f Final scores do not always give a complete picture of events. Bulldogs began the season in a new stadium with good crowds regardless of the 20-30 degree drop in temperature just at game time. Then it happened. Injuries began when Chancellor was injured and never saw action. Rainey and Oats were benched for a complete game, and Kesler was not to suit out for the re- . mainder ofthe season. Despite weather, injuries, and a losing sea- son, Benton Rainey, Kenny Klein, and Richard Goolsby made All-District. Dennis Alley and Edward Wilkinson received Honorable Mention. At halftime the players take a well earned rest. Coach Crew goes over plays with Kenny Klein. Benton Rainey kicks an extra point in the Hugo game. At the award's assembly, Coach Newsom said, The coaching staff feels that Kesler would have been named for All-District honors if in- juries had not kept him from completing the season . Charles Kesler makes first TD of season against Hugo.

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Benton Rainey COOPER-WYLIE It was the Pirates' game un- til the final period, when Wendell Preas and Ben ton Rainey each got a touchdown. Rainey also scored the extra point to tie the score 14-14. COOPER-COMMERCE Although the Bulldogs drew first blood, the winless Tigers rolled on to give the Bulldogs their first district defeat. The final score 40-12. COOPER-RIVERCREST In a great defensive game, the Rebels led 7-0 until the third period when Benton Rainey scored, but his try for the extra points failed. Defense controlled the fourth quarter, and the game ended 7-6. COOPER-CLARKSVILLE District favorites, Clarksville Tigers, scored a decisive victory over the Bulldogs in a game that was much Cooper Bulldog Wins The Benton Rainey was presented the Bill Meek closer then the score indicated. The final score award, given to the most Outstanding atmete 24-O. COOPER-MT. VERNON Kenny Klein's 40 yard runback of a blocked punt and touchdowns by Benton Rainey and Wendell Preas gave the Bulldogs a conclusive victory over the Tiger's. The game ended 27-14. COOPER-WINNSBORO Raiders returned the opening kickoff for their first score, and Cooper never really recovered. Edward Wilkinson and Benton Rainey each scored, but the try for the extra points failed. The final score 39-12. in the District 15AA by Mr. Bill Meek of Mt. Vernon in honor of the team members lost in the tragic bus wreck in 1959. Edward Wilkinson carries to the Bulldog 35 as Chris Calvin, Bill Warner, and Gary Anderson pick up blocks against Commerce. Larry Mooneyham and Dennis Alley halt a Winnsboro back after a short gain.

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Members of the Varsity include Allen Beeler and BACK ROW: Terry Hinsley, Mark Morgan, Gary Charles Ray, Mgrs. FRONT ROW: Coach Roy New- Thompson, Robert Brantley. som, Gary Oats, Benton Rainey, Gary Chandler 1966 -67 SCHEDULE NON -DISTRICT Dates Dogs Opp Nov. 22 - - - Wolfe City ---- 43 45 Nov. 29 - - - Wolfe City ---- 41 42 Dec. 1 - - - Mt. Pleasant - - - 38 64 Dec. 2 - - - Clarksville ---- 51 65 Dec. 6 - - - Greenville ---- 49 63 Dec. 13 - - - Greenville ---- 48 58 Ian. 3---Deport--- --56 72 Ian. 6 - - - Fannindel ----- 38 25 Wolfe City Tournament Dec. 8 - - - Bells ---- - - 65 35 Dec. 9 - - - Wolfe City ---- 41 60 Rivercrest Tournament Dec 15 - - - Rivercrest - - - 49 43 Dec 16 - - - Clarksville ---- 40' 44 Dec 17 - - - Honey Grove - - - 55 36 CONFERENCE Jan. 10 - - - Commerce ---- 38 37 Jan. 13 - - - Clarksville ---- 42 49 Jan. 17 - - - Mt. Vernon - - - 39 54 Jan. 20 - - - Winnsboro - - - 47 57 Ian. 24 - - - Rivercrest - - - -52 66 Playing against Commerce Tigers, Robert Brantley takes a long shot as Gary Thompson, Mark Morgan, and Gary Oats move in for a rebound. Ian. Ian. Feb Feb Feb 27 - - - Commerce ---- 40 54 31 - - - Clarksville ---- 48 55 3 - - - Mt. Vernon ---- 53 63 7 - - - Winnsboro ---- 37 52 10 - - - Rivercrest ----- 42 44