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Stevens 'Most Valuable' Player At WTHS; 250 Attend Banouet ITwxi hundred and fifty persons at tbe annual Jaycee banquet hon oring -.he 1955 Mountaineers Fri day night were the victims of an amusing hoax when the principal speaker was introduced as "Coach Bub Fumble of Siwash College." After entertaining the audience with gridon exploits of athletes who "do or die for dear old Si wash." the alleged college coach was revealed to be Warren Foster, Coca-Cola executive from Atlanta. , He had previously been identified | as "a successful coach at a Mid [ western university." In a special presentation. Law rence B. Leatherwood. county school superintendent and former principal of Hazelwood School, awarded his annual trophy to the Waynesvllle team's "most valuable" player?J. W. Stevens, outstanding fullback, who has been the Moon s' taineers' leading ground-gainer for the past three years. Stevens, who was one of two Waynesville players named on the Blue Ridge Conference all-star team this year, was elected by a vote of his teammates. Mr. Leatherwood praised the Mountaineers, saying that they ' have always been knowp bv their i opponents as one of the cleanest , playing teams in Western North Caroline. Head Coach C. F Weatherby called his 1955 squad "the finest group of boys I have ever worked with" ami urged his players to be "proud of your letter and proud of your colors". He then presented letters to: Co-captains Don Jordan and Har- - old Clark. J. W. Stevens. Jim Cad dis. Harold Turner. Jim Hall. Rich- e ard Mehaffey, Richard Messer. Rog er Belt. Hugh Orastv. Tom Sparks. Jim Byrd. Bobby Hill, Tony Davis. David Kelly, Carroll Rowland. Jack J.ewis, Buster Price. Jerry Nich ols, Neal Palmer, Carroll Hooper, n Ray Moody, Jerry Dewee.se. Jimmy t< Fowler. Bruce Davis. Billy Grasty. tl Joel Medford, Paul Burress. Billy d Moore, David Warren. Sam Lane, p Charles Robinson, Wayne Pruett, and Tommy Parris. w Coach Weatherby also had bis R players stand and introduce their parents. P Line Coach Bruce Jaynes pre- w dieted that the 1956 Mountaineers tl will have a better season, explain- e ing tha\ returnees next fall have tl gotten - valuable experience this (1 [ year, especially against the T formatlon. ? Junior Varsity Coach Bill Swift fi disclosed that his Jayvees and ninth graders won five out of six e games this year, including three a victories over Canton, and one over c Brevard and Hendersonville. The speaker was introduced by e the Rev. J W. Fowler, superintend- F ent of the Lake Junaluske Assem- tl bly. who acted as co-master of 1 ceremonies along with Lester Bur- " gin of the Jayceos ii In his remarks. Rev Fowler quot ed the well-known words of the v late dean of American sports writ- t rs, Grantland Rice, who said: "When the Great Scorer comes o write against your name, 'It matters not if you won or lost, But how you placed the game'." In his talk, "Coach Fumble" ad litted that his team did not have m good a season and added that he only way his squad could have one worse would have been to lay a longer schedule. He also announced that Siwash ill not accept bids Jo play in the ose Bowl or other bowls. "Coach Fumble" related the ex loits of his star player. Butch, 'horn he described as a triple hreat. In one day. Butch threat ned (1) to punch the coach in he nose, (2^ organize a union, and bum down the stadium. When Butch finally quit the quad, his uniform was cut up or three other players. Stressing the educational role of olleges and universities, the coach sserted: "If a man ain't got no ulture. he ain't got nothing." Confiding that he had 75 play rs on the payroll this year, "Coach 'umble" remarked that Siwash his season has switched from the '-formation to the single wing without hatting an eye?or gain ng a yard." Music at the banquet was pro ided by the Timber Toppers quar et of Wavnesville High School? J. W. STEVENS, one of North Carolina's top high school barks, was awarded a trophy as the "most outstanding" player on the 1955 Mountaineer football squad Friday night at the Jaycee ban quet by Lawrence B. Leatherwood. superintendent of eount.v schools. Stevens, top ground gainer for IVaynesville for the past three seasons, was named on the Blue Ridge Conference All-Star team and also will play with the "Midwestern" team against Bun combe County at Asheville Thankgiving. (Mountaineer Photo). 1 ? Crabtree-ID Splits With Mills River Crabtree-Iron Duff split its third game of the new season Friday night in action against Mills River, as the Crabtree girls nosed out the visiting sextet. 49-47, while the Mills River males finished in front 37-25. In the girls' game. Mills River dominated first-naif play and for an edge of 24-14 at the Intermis sion. but a rally by Crabtree saved the night for the Blue F.agles. Louise Presnell paced the C-ID girls with 24 points, while Cook was tops for Mills River with 18 markers. Mills River led all the way In the boys' game and was ahead, 16 7, at the half. McCarson was high for the win ners with 15. whle Bobby Clark led Crabtree with seven. made up of Milton Massie. Jim my Fowler, Joe Walker and George Wilson. The cafeteria was decorated in gold and black by art students of Mrs. Cowan at WTHS, the meal was served by home ee students of the high school, and prepared by the cafeteria statT. under the direction of Mrs. Rufus Siler. Bill Burgin was chairman of the Jaycee committee in charge of ar rangement for the banquet. Also on the committee were Walter Jones and Arnold Robinson. North Carolina and Wake For est have been playing football since 1888 when the Deacons beat N. C.. 6-4. Big-Game Hunts Open Today In WNC Forests Fines Creek, Flat Rock Divide Pair Fines Creek split two games with Fiat Rock of Henderson County Thursday night, both being decid ed by only two points. The Flat Rock girls edged the Fines Creek Fillies, 43-41, but the Fines Creek boys came back for a 61-59 victory. Smith led the Flat Rock girls with 25 points. Ethel Ferguson was high for Fines Creek with 19 points, while Catherine Ferguson added another 14. Flat Rock led at the half. 20-18. In the boys' game. Fines Creek had to comp from beWind a 28-21 halftime deficit. Dale Fish and Charles Haynes sparked Fines Creek with 17 and 16 points, respectively. After the game, Coach Joe Turn er of Fines Creek said his girls' chances of winning were lessened in (he third quarter when Cather ine Ferguson fouled out. Concerning the boys' game. Coach Turner called it "the best of the year" and praised the offensive performances of Dale Fish and Charles Haynes. He also lauded Jerry Ferguson for his work in slowing up Flat Rock's high scorer in the 'second half. ^ Coach Turner pointed out. how ever. that his boys' weakness at the foul line against Flat Rock could have cost them the game. The Hornets meshed'only 10 fouls in 33 attempts. Fines Creek's next game will be Wednesday night at home against Galley Springs. Girls' lineup: x (41) Fines Creek Flat Rock (43) F?C. Ferguson (14) Smith (25) F?E. Ferguson (19) Moss F--B. Ferguson (3) Anders (12) G?Perkins Hardin G?Trantham Justice G?Rogers Vaughn Subs: Fines Creek ? Hunter. Price 5. I.edford, Bradshaw. Flat Rock?Loekaby 2, C. Osteen 2. Me Gaha 2, H. Osteen. Half time score: 20-18, Flat Rock. Boys' lineup: (61) Fines Creek Flat Rock (59) F?Fish (17) Drake (2) F?Hayes (16) P. Hoxit (6) C?9. Ferguson (8) Ward (19) G?Evans (10) H. Hoxit (24) G?Bramlett (7) Cox (6) Subs; Fines Creek?Jerry Fer guson 3. Flat Rock?Bell, McCar son. Hertderson 2. Half time score: 28-21, Flat Rock. Officials: Sides and Colagerakis. Canton Lions To Hear ludge Cathey Judge Sam Cathey. of Asheville, will address the Canton Lions Club as they meet Tuesday, 7 p.m. Judge Cathey is wtnner of the Handicapped Man of the Year Award. Harry Cahe announced that all details of the annual Christmas partv for the blind in Haywood are heing worked out. alid the date will be announced in a few days. Tn 1950 Michigan State held Pittsburgh to a minus of 11 yards offensively. The Spartans won 19-0. v lT*e the Want Ads for results The annual big game hunt opens in Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests today. Hunters will have deer?there is an over-population on the range?bears and wild boar to hunt. General .hunting information an nounced by Don J. Morriss. North Carolina National Forests super Visor: Advance permits are required for Monday in Pisgah! Mt. Mitch ell and Daniel Boone, but not in Sherwood Forest: Flattop in Toe cane district of Pisgah will operr for the first time, and hunters should check in at Spivey Gap: Flattop hunters may also check in at a station at Indian Grace Gap; all areas will be open Tues day without advance permits: hunters must enter through check ing stations; bears may be hunted on all Pisgah wilderness hunts except in Sherwood Forest; San teetlah, Fires Creek and Standing Indian will be open for wild boar. Veterans Offered Assistance With Dependent's Form The veterans rehabilitation and education division of the Veterans Administration * will mail Form VA 8-509 to all veterans receiving training who claim a parent or parents as dependents, according to Col. J. H. Howell, veterans ser vice officer for Haywood County. Col. Howell said that the North Carolina Veterans Commission has been requested to render assist ance in preparing these forms and that his office will be glad to assist any veteran. The service officer is at his of fice on the third floor of the court house on Mondayf Wednesday, and Friday, and at Canton on Tuesday and Thursday. In 49 World Series' games Brooklyn has been involved in 19 one-run decisions. The Dodgers lost 11 and won 8. MOUNTAINEER CO-CAPTAINS Don Jordan and Harold Clark were among; eight seniors awarded their final "W" at the annual football banquet Friday night, sponsored by the Jaycees. Jordan will play with the "Midwestern" senior all-stars at Asheville Memorial Stadium Thanksgiving Day, while Clark will perform with North Carolina against South Carolina at the annual Shrine Bowl game at Charlotte. (Mountaineer Photo). 1 Episcopal Minister 1 1 Preaches In New Orm I The Rev Jam* y p 1 rector ot Gra( e E| ^A I was the guest minister I 1 morning servi . 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