Provine High School - Aries Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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,, ., -,,.,. KN. I Vddle Row: W. L. Loper, Robert Bowles, Larry Farmer, Howard Doty, Don Wren, Jim Flanagan, Larry Anderson, Robby ceneaux, Mike Dorman, Tim Chapman. Bud: Row: Bill Chapman, Steve Smith, Leo Haffey, Mike Jackson, Phil Hogue, tnny Armstrong, Randy Kuyrkendall, Bill Wall, Glyn Ingram, Rip Nance, Steve Godbold, Mike Luft. Guard Mike Luft f67J takes a breather during thc action against Gulfport East. Q at M, ,i . After eluding several tacklers, Chris Bell f43J is brought down by a Wingfield defender. Provine Provine. . . . . Provine. . . . . Provine Provine. . . . . . Provine Provine Provine Provine Provine. . . . . 1967 FOOTBALL RESULTS Pascagoula ..... Gulfport East . , . finally ..26 ..13 Jackson Central 23 McComb ...... 0 Natchez-Adams .... 33 Jackson Wingfield Jackson Murrah . Brookhaven . . . Meridian ....... Jackson Callaway ..35 ..27 .26 .. 447 ..9

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Ladner Rebuilds Team, Ram pirit Never Fails uldevenge is sweetf, or so it is said. and 1967 proved to he a year of revenge, for week after week Provinefs opponents retaliated for last year's defeats as the Rams raced to their second South Big-8 Championship. ln l966 the Crimson and Gray trampled ruthlessly over nine opponents en- route to the title, but l967 proved to be quite a different story as eight teams rolled to impressive victories over the Provine eleven. Hampered by heavy losses at graduation, only two experienced returning lettermen, and lack of depth at most positions, thirty two football zealots took to the practice field in August with determina- tion and enthusiasm. Taking over head coaching chores was John Ladner. He was joined in his duties by Bill King from Louisville and John Richardson, a 1967 Ole Miss graduate, plus Charles West, Ralph Gordon, and Howard Shook, hold- overs from last yearis coaching staff. PROVINE FOOTBALL TEAM. Bottom Row: B Ainsworth, Ronnie Conerly, Ronnie Myers, Al N Lee Nutt, Leslie Adams, Mike Daley, Johnny Outl- Leroy Miller, Elton Moore. Head Coach John Ladner expresses gratitude to students Leslie Adams 1313 aids Phil H0gl1C Cl2l ill bfillglflg do for their support at Ram football games. Central ball carrier as Leo Haffey 4655, Lee Nutt UIZD Randy Kuyrkendall 1853 assist in the play.

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Leo Haffey 1653, Mike Luft 4675, Larry Anderson 1705, and Howard Doty C769 clamor to block a field-goal at- tempt hy Central. Rams Fall to Falcons, South Big-8 Co-Champs After losing their first two skirmishes to Pasca- goula and Gulfport East, the Provine Rams met Central in their first intra-city game. On the first play from scrimmage Tiger fullback Shelby John- son outran three Provine defenders for 83 yards and a lead they never relinquished in their 23-7 victory. Provine found life midway through the second period, starting a drive on its own 34 and using a 38-yard pass from Mike Jackson to Randy Kuyrkendall to get into scoring position on the Central 14. Chris Bell smacked over on third down for the only Ram tally. With a 33-li loss to Natchez and a scoreless tie with McComb behind them, Provineis next foe was Wingfield, the South Big-8 Co-champions. The Falcons took their fourth victory at the Rams' expense as they romped to a 35-0 triumph. The Provine rushing attack, led by Mike Jackson and Chris Bell, showed early strength but tired in the second half. Breaking through the goal post sign, Jim Flanagan C821 leads the Rams onto the field for their game with Murrah.