McComb High School - Camellian Yearbook (McComb, MS)

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Homecoming proved to be Provine’s stiff defensive tine holds Danny Johnson to a short gain. McComb and Provine battled hard to a scoreless tie. The Tigers’ defense came through time and time again to prevent the Rams from. scoring. The calling back of a Provine touchdown was a fortunate break for the weaken- ed Tigers. The game ended with Pro- vine missing a 40 yard field goal. Friday the thirteenth proved to be unlucky for the Tigers, as Gulfport Commodores edged McComb 13-0. Gulf- port’s defense was too much for the crippled Tigers. Phil Abernathy’s 60 yard interception for a touchdown was called back because of a penalty. Dan Lewman made another gallant try by intercepting a pass, but the drive fol- Senior lowing fell far short. CHARLES MOAK—Fuliback LYNN GASKIN—Fullback Senior 66

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Win some, lose some, it’s all in the game! DOUG ELTING—NHalfback DANNY JOHNSON—Halfback Sophomore Junior KENNA THORNTON—Halfback LARRY PRAY--Halfback Senior Senior Inklings of a Tiger victory came early in the second quarter, when Ronnie Holmes tackled Picayune’s quar- terback in their end zone for a safety. After McComb received a free kick, Danny Johnson careened across the goal line for the score. A Tiger drive landed on the goal line when the final buzzer was heard and Mc- Comb was victorious 15-13. Natchez’ speed and quickness were too much for the Tigers. Natchez jumped to an early lead, but Mc- Comb battled back when Larry Pray broke three tackles on a 45 yard run to put the Tigers back in the game. Milton’s extra point was no good, and McComb trailed at the half 7-6. Natchez then put three tallies on the board. McComb’s final drive was capped by a 14 yard run by Terry Brister. Gaining over 200 yards on pass receptions in this game, Larry Pray made a name for himself. .

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a suspense-packed contest | Danny Johnson gains valuable yardage. Homecoming was spoiled by Hattiesburg after a fine effort on the part of the Gibson Ti- gers. Hattiesburg opened the game with a long pass for an early touchdown. McComb then got on the scoreboard after a five yard run by Terry Brister. McComb’s extra point was blocked. Gib- son High then jumped ahead on a six yard run by Phil Abernathy. The second half was mainly a defensive battle with Hattiesburg scor- ing in the last 55 seconds to gain the margin of victory. The game ended with McComb on the Hattiesburg 12 yard line. JERRY HUGHES—Split End CLIFTON DAViIS—Split End Senior Junior { : Ss ¥ kh ae P TED MILTON—Guard JOHN HENEGAN—Guard Senior Senior e tae et aes ia ei eect rae ae PE REy ele ey ban ty Se a WS mR Ts ES te hope tke BILL CARR—Center BOB TROUTMAN—Guard Senior Senior