Terry Parker High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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The Baseball Braves Pitching Staff. Chip Winslow delivers pitch. T P Pitchers-Rated County’s Best Pitchers arc among the most valuable members of any baseball team. To have an outstanding team, the pitchers must be consistent throughout the season. This year's Braves have four returning pitchers from last year's squad. The Braves' season starts in late February and continues on through May. These athletes will prove their ability during the season and many professional scouts will be looking at them for future prospects. Lindsay McCormick concentrates on next delivery. Steve Matched starts his windup. Mike Cloaningcr inspects the ball's flight. Baseball w9

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Cross Country Team Goes To State This year’s Cross Country team participated in eight meets at the beginning of the year. Winning four of the meets, the team was invited to participate in the regional run held at Imeson Airport. At this meet the team placed within the top ten of the AAA region and were invited to participate in the state event. Tommy Blackwell, one of Parker’s best runners placed third in this meet and was named to the All-Region Cross Country Team. A crosscountry meet consists of eight runners from each school entering running a distance of two and one half miles over a rough terrain. Most of the runners will be in track in Spring. Chuck Clark ends two and one half mile run. Bottom Row: L to R: C. Clark. B. Blackwell. S. Garther. C. McLean. Second Row: l£. Williams. C. Venerable. B. Coyle. K.Crev. B. Williams. Tommy Blackwell practices his starting stance. Coach Donnie Layman. t48 Cross Country

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Team Work Essential to Successful Infield Parker’s baseball practices start in January and continue until the State Championship in May. Many boys try out for the team while only the most talented make it. Many boys who arc cut their first year try out their next year. With much practice, these boys,who are not as gifted as others, usually make the most con-sistant and determined players. This year’s returners have much competition. Tern,' Stovall stops a hard hit ground ball. 150