Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Set Sights Even ' aspect looked favorable for the Big Red as they controlled the first half of the contest against the nation ' s second-ranked team in the small college polls. But the Kentucky unit fought strongly in the final half and secured a berth in the NCAA finals. Union tilthough defeated left con- fident, because valuable experience had been gained. Coach Heniy and his Big Red squad put the 1969 title as their goal. In other athletics Union has fielded a respectable baseball squad. The Bulldog thinclads lost out to Carson-Newman in the ' SAC track finals last spring. And the beat goes on as the net crew, golf squad, and others put the Red and White before various audi- ences. This is the continuing Union stoiT, one of dynamic advancement and competitive individualism.

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Bulldogs Union ' s athletic department has continued to communicate the Union story by producing noted talent in every phase of competition. From the NCAA Regional Tournament to the Harding Cross Country Meet, the BuUdogs have been canning the Union banner. After successfully b r i n g i n gthe VSAC title home from Nashville last Februai7. the Bulldogs set sights for a chance at the NCAA small college title. Working with Mayor Bob Conger, Coach Bill Henry received the signal to host the Southeastern Regional Tournament here in Jackson. Since Unions fieldhouse was not expected to accommodate the crowd antici- pated, the tourney was moved to the Jackson State gym. On the first night of play Union tripped Bethune-Cookman, advanc- ing the Bulldogs to the finals to meet Kentuckv VVesleyan.

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