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FiWay, October 6, 1967 THE BLAC^IRD Page 7 Penalties, Poor Passing Plague Junior Varsity Squad Season After four games, the RMSH junior varsity football squad has compiled an 0 and, 4 record. With the exception of the Wil mington game, the coaches have been extremely pleased with the effort that the squad has shown. “In the first two games, the boys did a fine job; however, against Wilmington the boys just weren’t ready to play ball,” commented Coach Jerry Carter in reference to the first three games. “Against Enloe the team as a whole played poorly. The boys didn’t give very good effort. I was A'ery disappointed, but I hope the team vvill come around in the next four games,” Coach Carter commented. Penalty Prevents Win The jayvee squad was denied a tie with the Broughton junior varsity by a five-yard illegal procedure penalty on Septem ber 7. Unable to launch a con sistent offensive in the first half, the Babybirds continuous ly fought back Broughton threats. Raleigh’s first score came in the first half after a 54 yard drive. After receiving the kickoff in the second h^f, Broughton marched 60 yards to score and take a 13-0 lead over the RMSH jayvee squad. A sagging Rx:ky Mount team was revived by a pass interception by Butch Bar bee. On the first offensive play after the theft, Barbee connect ed with end Charlie Rose for a 35 yard TD. The conversion at tempt failed. Late in the final period, the Babybirds took over possession of the ball on the Raleigh 48 in hopes for another score. Mon- den then broke loose on a 35 yard sprint. The ball was moved to the two yard line by M^lin and carried in to paydirt on the next play; however, the touch-1 down was nullified by an illegal procedure penalty. Rocky Mount’s drive was stalled and Barbee’s fourth down pass at tempt was batted down. The scoreboard remained at 13-6. Fumbles Down Birds The Babybirds dominated the opening half against Goldsboro on September 14, but dropped a close 10-6 in the final periods. All during the first half, the jayvees stayed in Goldsboro territory. The offensive unit picked up 175 yards of total offensive rushing and passing with the defense holding a tight line. The Birds were leading 6-2 at halftime. The aerial attempts of quar terback Butch Barbee and the rushing of halfbacks Glenn Med- lin and; Josh Mund.on sparked three opening half threats, but the jayvee squad were hdd to only one touchdown. Mundon was able to cross the goal fol lowing a successful 28 yard drive. The Goldsboro safety was made when Mundon was caught in the Rocky Mount end zone. Late in the third period, Goldsboro added another safety with Roland Valentine being tackled in the end eone. Mistakes which had plagued the Babybirds throughout the game increased in the final period. A fumble in the last quarter on the Rocky Mount 13, with Goldsboro recovering. On the first down Eddie Lane drove the 13 yards to capture their first TD. Wildcats Win On September 21, the jayvees fell to the Wilmin^n Wildcats by a score of 35-6. Rocky Mount scored their only touchdown in the first per iod when the Babybirds drove 60 yards with the score coming on a 40 yard pass from Barbee to end Charlie Rose. Glenn Med- lin was taken out of the game in the first quarter with an an kle injury. Wilmington scored twice on the ground, twice in the air, and once on a blocked punt. Folds To Enloe On Thursday, September 28, the jayvees fell to Raleigh En loe by a score of 12-7. Coach Carter expressed disappoint ment in the performance of the Babybirds. In the game played under in termittent Irain, the jayvees started off strongly. After re ceiving the opening kickoff, the Babybirds promptly marched for long yardage for the TD. Quarterback Butch Barbee connected with Charlie Rose on a 17 yard pass for the score. The conversion was successful. After kicking off to Enloe, the Babybirds recovered a fumble on Enloe’s offensive play of the game. They were forced to punt after the fourth down af ter they were unable to move. After stopping an Enloe threat on the Rocky Mount 20, the Babybirds promptly lost the ball to Enloe on a fumble. Mov ing from the Rocky Mount 11 yard line, Enloe scored on a fourth down sweep right with Bridgers carrying the ball over. The conversion failed. After the kickoff, a Barbee pass was pickcd off by Enloe in tlie air, Enloe was soon on the Rocky Mount 3. From there, Smith carried the ball in for another TD. When the Babybirds received the kickoff, Barbee began throwing the ball more. After two incomplete tosses, Barbee hit Mundon, but his next pass was intercepted. Enloe drove to the RM seven and scored, but had the TD call ed back on a holding penalty. 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Looking at the up and com ing opponents, for the team, the toughest challenger will be Ra leigh Broughton with a record of no losses. After the boost of spirits after the Enloe, game, the Blackbirds will go into the game against Broughton with a winning attitude. Regardless of the final score, the gridders fwill know that they have put forth their best effort. Coach Jim Tapp who has the respect of every boy on his squad, has been training the Birds to work under all condi- By LEIGH WHEELER | tions without regard to score. He is especially proud of his defensive team that “has with stood the beatings of several tough opponents.” It is felt that the defense is better this year since the boys had a' bit harder time getting and staying on the squad under the new coach. Each afternoon they undergo a session of drills and scrimaging. The Blackbirds have been ex tremely lucky this season, hav ing a minimum of injuries and sickness among the players. Bill Griffin has been sidelined for the past several games but he should soon be able to see some action. Danny Allen who suffered injuries in the Golds boro clash bounced back to play against Wilmington with renewed strength. Although the Birds may have a slim chance of getting into the finals, with continuing support by the people of Rocky Mount and the students of RMSH, they will stay in the game fight ing to the very end, win. lose, or draw. 'WjXd. 'ii J dS r^! The Inimitable Gant Oxford Button-Down Inimitable? Yes. Because tficre are no but- ton-downs that approximate the firir, ;he and the tailoring of a Gant butter,-djwii attributes: the soft n 01^. collar; the superior cotton II ii.’ You*ll quickly see why vve call the Gant button-down inimitable. WITH OR WITHOUT FRENCH CUFFS - $7.50 & $8.00 KILLEBREW 142 Howard StreeJ G1 2-3600 STUDIO
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