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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

13

Jackets-Grads Play Scoreless Tie in Season Opener

The Yellow Jackets and Graduates battled to a 0-0 tie before about 150 spectators. Debutants on the Jackets lineup included Joe McCommons at right tackle and Herman Tickle at quarterback, with Elmerark and Yates Brown among backfield changes. The Grad offense was stymied by a stout high school defense, while the Jackets threatened late but could not score.

Yellow Jackets Jax Hoyle Joe McCommons Graham Shell Poion Herman Tickle Jimmie Shell Harry Cannon Walter Matthews William Grd Jimmie McNeil Elmerark Norman Speight Yates Brown Fleetwood Sullivan Wilton Dickignals Zeke Webster Freddie Mills Elmer Starkes Jackets Grads Varsity Eleven Clyde Mills

Scott Shades Finch Meet Rocky Mount Saturday

The article notes Scott Shades Finch as a strong bet in the line for the upcoming Rocky Mount meeting Saturday. It highlights guard performances by Harry Cannon and Raymond Johnson and backfield work by Dick Ens with Brown. Henderson All-Stars beat Roanoke Rapids 4 0, while the Indians struggle with errors and limited practice ahead of the Saturday game.

Chan Harry Cannon Raymond Johnson Dickens Jax Brown Jones Roger Cullom Walter Matmen Jimmy Womble Ldie Mills Walter Mathews Jimmie Shell Carl Thompson Graham Shell Henry Grissom Belmont Murray Colon Womble Fleetwood Sullivan Francis Starke Fred Mills Norman Speight Jim Wombie Henderson All-Stars Giant Kurler Giants Washington Senators Roanoke Rapids Scott Indians Finch Henderson Irvin Dickens Emondson Babs Breedlove Shortward Adams Wilbur Outland Rocky Mount

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

We thank everyone for kindness and thoughtfulness during the death and burial of our husband and father. Grateful for flowers. Mrs. Sallie Whitley and Children.

Sallie Whitley

Taylor Family Weekend Visit to Bracy Virginia

Mr and Mrs J R Taylor and daughter Irene Gephus Cannon and Edward Taylor spent the weekend in Bracy Virginia visiting friends and relatives.

J. R. Taylor Irene Gephus Cannon Edward Taylor Bracy, Va

Jax Jackets Gear Up For Season In White Jerseys

The Yellow Jackets varsity receives new shoes and some players new pants as they prep for the season. Coaches plan conference schedules with schools in Farnville New Bern Roanoke Rapids Larboro Greenville Washington and Kinston amid talk of a season opener against Wel don.

Yellow Jackets Weldon Jackets Pien Farnville New Bern Roanoke Rapids Larboro Greenville Washington Kinston

Allsbrook and Brown Likely to Return for Jackets

Allsbrook and Brown look to rejoin the Jackets for the next game. Butler Brown has returned to practice and his ankle is healing. Chet Allsbrook will wear a shoulder brace for six weeks but intends to play. The pair bolster a team led by coach Hoyle, with Chet considered the top signal caller.

Chet Allsbrook Butler Brown Jackets Butler Chet

Alligood Receives Cup For State Champs Coaching

At the 1932 final meet the American Legion Junior baseball team honored coach Bill Alligood with a silver loving cup recognizing his leadership in three straight State finals appearances. The squad, self supporting this year, earned top honors with fifteen players and two managers earning tan buckskin jackets bearing the N. C. 32 emblem.

American Legion Bill Alligood Alligood N. C George Sullivan Runt Carver Elmer Ikes Clifton Everette Ollie Eee James Womble Rook Irvin Dickens Woodrow Garis Tom Taylor Roand Taylor Wilton Dickens Milton Bennett Gettig Yates Brown J. D. Edwards

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