McComb High School - Camellian Yearbook (McComb, MS)

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McComb, after losing two pre- vious games in the closing seconds, was suppressed by the Laurel Tor- nadoes in a scoreless game for Mc- Comb. Late in the game a pass inter- ference penalty, which gave McComb a first down on the eleven yard line, was stalled as Laurel held on suc- ceeding downs. Failing to-get a well sustained drive going, the Tigers lost the game 49-0: Lamar Bridges sweeps around the end. Tigers topple the BUTCH DUNAWAY—Guard Senior MONTY McKINLEY—Guard R. L. SLAY—Tackle Sophomore Sophomore 68

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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

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V A frigid Friday night was the setting for a McComb-Columbia clash. Terry Brister opened | the scoring with a three yard run for the touch- down. After Danny Johnson darted in for the second score, Milton added the extra point. A touchdown by Brister late in the third quarter added ta the Tiger margin. After a long play from their 21 yard line, the Wildcats made their first appearance on the scoreboard. Late in the fourth quarter, Tommy Gatlin intercepted a pass and went in to score, ending the game 25-6. ROBERT DAVIS—Tackle Senior DENNIS LINDSEY—Tackle niar DONALD PRICE—Tackle Senior .. ae ’ — s A of '. it =, = s OLIN LEE—Tackle Junior