Meridian High School - Meri Dian Yearbook (Meridian, MS)

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lirwzf wut Red Perry, Harold Tanner, Skeets Weleli, Raymond W'right, Coach Pearson. Svmmf raw: Aloe Knight, Lloyd Bullock, Ralph Knight. 'I'lrir11 mir: Willnur Wfilliams, joe Stringfellow, Coach Van. Fourth row: Billy Herring. .lack Watts, Leon Brett, Tom Hin- ton, Pat McNair, Virgil Pricster, Richard W'oodruff. BASEBALL Climaxing a glamorous season, literally studded with victories, the Wildcat diamond squad ended its encounters in a blaze of glory, after losing only one game in thirteen starts. Coach Van had a roster of capable baseball players which he molded into a team possessing potentialities which far surpassed any- thing the opposition had to offer in the way of competition. Both offensively and defensive'y the team was in a class of its own, defeating any club that was unfortuinate enough to cross its path. Among the big guns, Joe Knight, Joe Stringfellow, Pat McNair, and Virgil Priester, were chief offensive threats, while the entire in- field composed of Bob Young, Skeeter Welch, Pat McNair, Red Perry and Jack Waitts played an air tight brand of defensive ball. Carl Edney, Virgil Priester, and Leon Brett led che hurlers, claiming speed, accuracy and poise. The squad was rich in its endowment of competitive spirit, sports- manship and all other desirable qua'ities necessary for the success of an organization. 69

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I1 sf r 4 Clifton Skinner, Harold Tanner, Billy Allen George Benson, Donald Strange, Ross Dawkins, Otis Pickard Yvrrunl row: Charles Felker, Ed Paine, Lugenc Naylor, Charles O'Flynn, Harmon Rawson, ll1t Davis Charles McDonald, Lee Smith. BOXING Boxing reached a climax with the finals of the intramural matches held in the high school gymnasium February 12, 1937, before a ca- pacity crowd. Winners in each weight division were selected and pre- sented with golden gloves as recognition of sportsmanship and boxing ability. Those winning in the various divisions were Flats Davis, Royce Dawkins, George Benson, Otis Pigott, Eugene Naylor, Harmon Rossin, Charles McDonald and Lee Smith. These men were selected from approximately forty contestants who originally started work- outs and represent the best in each of their groups. Flats Davis, winner of the 125 to 135 pound class, was the most outstanding man of the season. Davis ended his fifth season of high school boxing and promises to be even better next year. Each of che winners presented an outstanding exhibition of skill and sportsman- ship. 68

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BOYS GIRLS l'iIl'Xf rout V, Ci. Rhodes, Alex l,oui Allison, Coach l.ouise Tout'l1lone, Mr. Thomas Saw- Alford, -loyce Sanders. yer. Swami rout Douglas Mc- l,e.in, -Iaelt Malone, lra Thorn. TENNIS Meridian boys' Net Squad of 1936 enjoyed a very successful sea- son although the number of wins was not quite up to par. Alex Touchstone and Billy Cameron represented Meridian High in doubles and Billy played singles. Prospects for the 1937 season seem favorable with Alex Touch- stone and Douglas McLean and Jack Malone, new-eomers, as the basis of the team. Coach Tom Sawyer stated that he expects the team to secure many laurels in 1937. The year 1936 was kind to the gir's' tennis team, or rather Coach Louise Alford turned out one of the best girls' tennis teams in several years. Joyce Sanders played singles for the 'Cats and Gladys Carmi- chael and Loui Allison were paired together for doubles. Meridian's team made a grand sweep of the Big Eight tournament and came out equally well in each of the other matches. Aspects for the 1937 season are quite as favorable and a number of wins are expected for the teams. 70