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Bottom row, left to right: Bill Humphreys, Dennis Phipps, Morris Conley, Jim McMillan, Don Wampler, Dick Sparks, Ronnie Pedro, GeorgeMercer, George Finley. Second row: Rex Smith, Roger Zink, Larry Crouch, Bill Finley, Dan Rawlins, Eddie Davidson, Bill Bruce, GregoryTurner, Dick Bridgewater. Third row: John Frye, Bob Boruff, Jerry Steele, Ronnie Brinegar, Larry Hacker, Gary Ryser, Ronnie Stansifer, LeonEads, Larry Trueblood. Fourth row: Coach Laverne Burns, Joe Moore, Austin Pate, Jim Rich, Tom Bridgewater, Ron Hacker, Coach Fred Huff.FootballThe general picture of football this season was a pleasant onefor Coach Huff and his team. They started the season witheleven lettermen returning, plus new talent. They added totheir squad an accurate place kicker in Bill Humphreys. Alsoin the kicking department Dan Rawlins helped the Panthersout of many tight spots during the season with his dependablepunting. Both of these boys will be returning to the Pantherteam next year. Another standout for the Purple this yearwas Bob Boruff. Bob became a dependable ball carrier at thefullback post and received All-State Honorable Mention forhis work. Another good worker was Don Wampler. Don wasa hustler throughout the season and caught a last-second passagainst Columbus. The catch pulled the game out of the fireand thrilled an anxious homecoming crowd. The B.H.S. lineplayed a part in other successes during the season. Mainstays ofthe Panther line were John Frye, George Finley, Ronnie Pedro,Roger Zink, Morris ■ Conley and Tom Bridgewaters. Lookingahead to another season, the Panthers can expect a good supply of returning talent. They will also be adding Speedway tothe schedule, and their old rivals, Martinsville.A dejected Wiley player and coach are surrounded by victorious Panthers, Dennis Phipps, Bill Finley, Morris Conley, Rex Smith, RonnieBrinegar, and Coach Fred Huff.58This page sponsored by FULL-O-PEP APPLIANCES, 222 West Second, Phone ED 2-4443 |
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Bloomington High School |
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