Timpson High School Football History

By Ralph Corry & David Pike

1920s 1st Installment

Timpson Tigers 1920 - 1923

Timpson Bears 1924 - Present

From the pages of the Timpson Weekly Times...

Timpson’s First Football Team The Timpson Tigers

The following account is from a letter written by Clinton McClellan and Elvis Perry. [Mr. Tom McClellan sent the letter to David Pike, co-author of this history.] In the fall of 1920 a Mr. Crim [J. P. Crim] from Henderson, Texas was elected Superintendent of the Timpson School System. He organized, and coached, the first football team. I was only 14 years old at the time, and I witnessed the first game on the school campus. I had two cousins that were on the first team, Elvis Perry and John T. Ramsey. They did not have uniforms, and played in the clothes they wore to school. The following lineup played the whole game:

Left End Willie Witcher Left Tackle Ben Sapp Left Guard Elvis Perry Center Lovis Todd Right Guard John T. Ramsey Right Tackle Wilber Compton Right End Oran Wilson Quarter Back Ben Law Left Halfback Jack Hartsfield Right Halfback Clinton Youngblood Fullback Norris Todd Substitutes John Richard Clement ? Whitender Only two players on the team had even seen a football game, Ben Law and Wilber Compton. Only three games were played that first year.” From Lone Pine Memories, December 20, 1939 [school newspaper] [ages shown are as of 1920 Census] Ben Powers Ben 17 yrs Lewis Todd Louis 14 Buddy Boatner James K. 17 or Berthold 15 Ben Sapp Forest 17 [no Ben listed] Ben Laws [Laws not found] Jack Hartsfield Oren 16 Wallace Kristensen Wallace 14 Joe Ramsey Joseph 13 Oren Wilson R. O. 15 Harvey Brittain Harry 16 John T. Ramsey John T. 17 Finis McDavid Finis 12 Ervin Neel Ervin 15 Henderson 6 Longview 14 Henderson 7 Timpson 0 Timpson 0 Timpson 0 The following is an account of that first season by Elvis Perry: “The first game we played in overalls and khakis as our uniforms had not come in. In the first game I had the breath knocked out of me three times. After the game the 200 pound guard I played against said “this is the first game what I never got a tackle. You had those long arms and legs around me so that I couldn’t move.” In the Longview game Jack Hartsfield started around the right end. When he saw he couldn’t go, he reversed his field and started around left end, but couldn’t make it, so he started running in the backfield. He must have run fifty yards, sometimes toward one goal and

sometimes toward the other. Both sides were trying to tackle him. He finally ended up with only about a one yard gain. Longview couldn’t run on us, they beat us with a trick play, a fake pass, and the halfback took the ball and ran for the score. The other touchdown was made with a pass. In the last quarter John T. Ramsey was moved to fullback, and we drove to the two yard line and fumbled. That was the closest we came to scoring.” [Author’s Note: If you have been reading our articles in the Timpson and Tenaha News, you may remember earlier accounts of Timpson’s first team and those of 1922 and 1924. There are some discrepancies between the newspaper listings of the players and those of Mr. Clinton McClellan and Elvis Perry. We are running the earlier articles below.] Lone Pine Memories, Football Introduced at Timpson in 1920. December 20, 1939. In the Fall of

1920, Superintendent J. P. Crim introduced football to THS; the first team that Timpson had, and their name was The Timpson Tigers. The Tigers played

their first game with Henderson. The Tigers of 1920 consisted of the following: Ben Powers, Lewis Todd, Buddy Boatner, Ben Sapp, Ben Laws, Jack Hartsfield, Wallace Kristensen, Joe Ramsey, Oren Wilson, Harvey Brittain, John T. Ramsey, Finis McDavid and Ervin Neel. See different accounts on team members above -

1922 Timpson Tigers

Timpson & Tenaha News, October 24, 1991

Backfield L to R: B. Boatener (Tuff), H. Harbuck, W. Christen (Tubby) and E. Neal. Linemen L to R: E. Watson (Shoo), O. Hooper (00), John T. Ramsey (Butter Boy), W. Whiteside (Hoss), Marshall Hooper (Dock) and M. Andrews (Dusty).

In 1922 there were only 11 Timpson Tiger Football players on the team. [One player was not identified in article, and W. Christen in article was Wallace Kristensen. If anyone knows the name of unidentified player please notify the author.]

1924 Timpson Bears

Photo courtesy of Bruce Samford

1924 Team: October 14, 1960 – Timpson Newspaper. Cecil Worsham, Crawford Bailey, Espy Wedgeworth, Wilfred Whiteside (captain), Gooch Motley, Charles Bussey, Marcus Andrews, Harold Beasley, Tulley Allen Tribble, Wilford Hawthorn, Marcus Powers, Paul Evans, Joe Ramsey, Gaston Stevenson, Calvin Hammer, Beverly Langhorne, Wyatt Nelson, Wade Zorn, J. P. Kyle, Ollie Boatner, Chink Davis. Coach was Wallace Kristensen.

1924 Bears

[Ms. Mary Lee Witcher told me [David Pike] in a phone conversation, that her class of 1924 named the team “the Bears.” Apparently the school had a contest to give the football team a new name. Her class (of 1924) won with The Timpson Bears.]

October 29, 1926 - Football. The high school football season has gotten away to a flying start this year, and is romping down the field to a grand finish. To begin with, on October 1, they utterly demolished the invading team from Tenaha, to the merry tune of 19 - 0. While two weeks later, they could not seem to get going, and fought the same team to a 0 - 0 tie away from home, many of their best linemen were out of play. And you ought to have seen them tear Nacogdoches subcollege to pieces last Tuesday, making two touchdowns, against a squad of 30 men, and again Friday, as they ripped the Logansport line for substantial gains time after time. The score, 32 - 0, shows how our boys outclassed their opponents. Now Friday, in their race for district championship, a greater team than any that has so far met them, will come on the stage. Though the Timpson goal line has not been crossed this year, yet Carthage is strong. The battle Friday will be hard fought and thrilling to the end, but the script is predicting another glorious victory. Let’s be on hand to see the outcome! What say? [The next five pictures were submitted by Tom or Larry McClellan.] ???

1926 Timpson vs Carthage

McClellan maybe?

1926 vs Carthage Looks like someone’s pasture.

Note water tower top left.

1926 Timpson vs Carthage

1926 Timpson vs Carthage November 5, 1926 - Junior and Senior Entertain. The Junior and Senior classes of Timpson high school entertained the Carthage and Timpson football teams last Friday night in armory hall with a costume Halloween party. The hall was

attractively decorated in pink boughs, autumn leaves, jack-o-lanterns, sugar cane and paper streamers in Halloween colors. As the guest arrived, each had to jump over a broom for good luck. From the “chamber of horror” came many shrieks and much laughter. Those who passed through its doors returned the wiser. Another feature of the entertainment was a unique football game in which everyone participated. The Carthage pep squad, under the leadership of Jane Oxshier, and the Timpson rooters led by Ila Mae Clay, tried to surpass each other in the supporting of their team. Further fun was had in pinning eyes on a jack-o-lantern, ducking for apples, eating popcorn and apples from strings, eating sugar cane, peanuts and ginger cake men. Lemonade was served throughout the evening. Among those in attractive costumes and masked was Mr. Glass, who was dressed as a girl and answered to the name of “Gladys.” The success of the party was due largely to the work of the entertainment and decorating committees of the two grades, assisted by Mrs. G. C. McDavid and Mrs. F. A. Steadley. About twenty Carthage guest were present and about sixty Timpson boys and girls. November 5, 1926 - Junior and Senior Entertain. The Junior and Senior classes of Timpson high school entertained the Carthage and Timpson football teams last Friday night in armory hall with a costume Halloween party. The hall was attractively decorated in pink boughs, autumn leaves, jack-o-lanterns, sugar cane and paper streamers in Halloween colors. As the guest arrived, each had to jump over a broom for good luck. From the “chamber of horror” came many shrieks and much laughter. Those who passed through its doors returned the wiser. Another feature of the entertainment was a unique football game in which everyone participated. The Carthage pep squad, under the leadership of Jane Oxshier, and the Timpson rooters led by Ila Mae Clay, tried to surpass each other in the supporting of their team. Further fun was had in pinning eyes on a jack-o-lantern, ducking for apples, eating popcorn and apples from strings, eating sugar cane, peanuts and ginger cake men. Lemonade was served throughout the evening. Among those in attractive costumes and masked was Mr. Glass, who was dressed as a girl and answered to the name of “Gladys.” The success of the party was due largely to the work of the entertainment and decorating committees of the

two grades, assisted by Mrs. G. C. McDavid and Mrs. F. A. Steadley. About twenty Carthage guest were present and about sixty Timpson boys and girls. September 30, 1927 - Timpson Football Team Has Good Schedule for Season; Opens Friday. Following is the schedule for the Timpson high school football team this season. The first game on the schedule will be played in Timpson Friday afternoon, Tenaha coming here for the contest: September 30 - Tenaha at Timpson October 7 - Tenaha at Tenaha October 14 - Logansport at Logansport October 21 - Carthage at Timpson October 28 - Rusk at Rusk November 4 - Lufkin at Lufkin November 11 - Center at Timpson November 18 – Carthage at Carthage November 24 - Center at Center Timpson high school is looking forward to a great season, with nine letter men back to form a nucleus for the big squad of twenty-seven men. Come out to the game with Tenaha Friday and see a good game. Season tickets good for both basketball and baseball and only $1.50.

1927 Timpson Bears

November 11, 1927 - Timpson and Center Play Football Here Friday, November 11. One of the most interesting games to be played in East Texas this year will be staged at Timpson on Friday, November 11, when Timpson and Center meet on the local field. Timpson has one of the best football teams to be found among East Texas schools, and

Center also has a good team, which in fact assures an interesting contest from start to finish. Timpson has lost only one game this season and that by a narrow margin to Lufkin last Friday. December. 9, 1927 - Football Team Guests of Honor at Delightful Banquet. From Friday’s daily. Members of the school football team were the guests of honor at a delightful banquet given in their honor by a number of their friends. The banquet was given at the armory hall, and the affair was in charge of the Willing Workers’ Missionary Society. Short talks were made by A. J. Wigley, B. J. Hawthorn, Prof. C. O. Pollard, Prof. Glass, Rev. W. E. Hassler, and Dr. D. C. Bussey. Music for the evening was furnished by Mr. Busey and his orchestra. September 21, 1928 - Another Teacher Added To Timpson School Faculty. Second Week Finds Largest Enrollment in History of School; Forty-Four in Senior Class. At a meeting of the board of trustees of the Timpson school Monday night, Miss Mozelle Baldwin of Tenaha, was elected a member of the school faculty, making a total of sixteen teachers this year. Miss Baldwin will teach in high school. This addition to high school faculty was made necessary by increased attendance; it will be remembered that an additional teacher was elected last term for a like reason, increasing faculty from fourteen to sixteen in last two years. The second week of school finds an enrollment of 425, and of this number 155 is in high school. Last year there were 133 in high school. The senior class for this terms totals 44. Superintendent J. J. Compton is delighted with the splendid beginning of this year’s term and reports everything moving along in very satisfactory manner. With Timpson’s splendid school plant and excellent faculty, wonderful educational advantages are given boys and girls of this section. Heating facilities at the school have improved for this winter; gas burners have been installed for fueling the heating system, thus doing away with the use of coal. The cafeteria and domestic science room also have been equipped with gas equipment. Under the direction of Coach Walker, the school football team known throughout this section as “The Bears” will soon be ready for contests with other teams of this section. October 12, 1928 - Tenaha Defeats Timpson 6 to 0. In a thrilling contest, featured with many brilliant

plays by both teams, the Tenaha football team captured last Saturday’s contest, defeating the Timpson Bears 6 to 0. The game was played on the Tenaha football field, and was witnessed by several hundred people, many from this city accompanying the Bears to Tenaha. The Timpson school band furnished music for the contest. October 19, 1928 - Football Schedule For Timpson Bears. The Timpson Bears, high school football team, has an interesting schedule and several interesting contests are promised before the close of the season. Advertising cards and circulars have been published showing the schedule as follows: October 19 - Tenaha at Timpson October 26 - Rusk at Timpson November 12 - Center at Timpson November 16 - Timpson at Alto November 23 - Carthage at Timpson November 29 - Timpson at Center October 26, 1928 - Rusk and Timpson Meet in Football Game Here Friday. The football game to be played in Timpson Friday afternoon promises to be one of the most interesting played in East Texas this season. Timpson and Rusk will meet for the first time this season and both teams enter the contest with the determination to win. The game will begin at 4 o’clock on the field at the school building. October 26, 1928 - Timpson and Tenaha Play to a Tieless Game. In a football game in which many thrilling plays were featured Timpson and Tenaha high school football teams came to a close of Friday’s game without a count for either side. In a previous game at the beginning of the season, Tenaha defeated Timpson, but the local team proved their match yesterday, and kept the several hundred fans keyed up to a high pitch of excitement throughout the contest. November 9, 1928 - Center and Timpson Football Teams Clash Here November 12. Local football fans, as well as many from surrounding towns, are awaiting with interest the contest to be staged here on next Monday afternoon, November 12th, between Timpson and Center high school teams. Both teams are putting in some hard work practicing for the event and a hard fought game from the start is promised. The game will be played on the field at

the school building. December 28, 1928 - Letter Men of Football Team Awarded Sweaters. Prof. G. E. Walker, football coach of the Timpson high school team, announces the awarding of sweaters to members or the team as follows: Troy Smith, Toy Smith, Theron Smith, Frank Bussey, Alfred Smith, John Motley, Willard Bussey, Velvin Taylor, E. B. Coan, Horace Ramsey, Brown Booth, W. Y. Henry, Frank Ash, B. J. Hawthorn, Jr., Harold Beasley, and Kavanaugh Francis. The sweaters have been ordered and will arrive within the next several days. Kavanaugh Francis was elected captain of the 1929 team at a recent meeting.

1929 Football Team with Miss Peggy Byrn

Front Row L to R: ? Walton, Alford Kyle, Kavanaugh Francis, Peggy Byrn, Theron Smith, Horace Ramsey and unidentified. Middle Row: unidentified, Hosea Whisenant, unidentified, unidentified, ? Bogard, Beaurie McWilliams, unidentified. Top Row: George Green, unidentified, Bo Griffin, Principal Koonce, unidentified, unidentified and unidentified. January 4, 1929 - Frank Ash has resumed his studies in Timpson high school after spending the holidays at home. The Sunday school is very proud of Frank for his winning one of the letters in football. This big, fine boy is a fine example of what the Caledonia Sunday school is sending out and Caledonia is watching with a great deal of interest the record that he makes in Timpson High

School this year. August 22, 1929 - Two Timpson Boys Make Good Record at Lon Morris College. Jacksonville, Texas, July 27. Two former Timpson high school students were students at Lon Morris College last year. They are: W. W. Hawthorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hawthorn of Houston, and Bernard Ash, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ash of Caledonia. Both of these students were prominent in the activities of the college and during their stay here made many friends. They belonged to various clubs and organizations of the campus. Both were members of the athletic club making letters in football and basketball. They will receive an associate in arts degree next year. September 6, 1929 - Harold Beasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.S Beasley of this city, plans to leave Sunday for Terrell where he will attend Texas Military College. The school does not open until the twentieth of September, but young Mr. Beasley will be a member of the college football team, and he has been informed that training work will begin next week. September 6, 1929 - Timpson Boy Captain of ’29 Bearcats. Jacksonville, Texas, September 1. The grid prospects of the Lon Morris College Bearcats will assume definite form Monday, September 2, when two score candidates report to Coach “Bill” McCluney for the opening of football training. The Bearcat’s camp is located on Lake Travis, and the preliminary training will continue until September 11. Captain-elect Clinton McClellan of Timpson will head the list of returning letter men. Among them are Bernard Ash of Timpson, Bun Dolan and Floyd Wallace of Jacksonville, Bill Hawthorn of Houston and Cloyd Bivins of Lufkin. Harmon Schochler of Rusk and J. L. Stover of Tomball are two second-year men returning for the fall campaign. The Jacksonville high school representatives on the Bearcat’s squad in September will be Wilton Burns, Albert Smyrl, Cleveland Teasdale and Raymond Booth. A number of all around athletes of East Texas high schools have indicated their plans to report for training among them being Bernard Joe Hawthorn of Timpson who is returning to the college and will join the team in its training program for tryout on the team. Prominent among the latter group are Leonard Ray and Jack Williams of Longview, Pitser Garrison of

Lufkin, William Close of Groveton and William Lyles of Marlin. The Bearcats face a heavy schedule this year. In addition to conference games with Burleson, Wesley, T. M. C. and Thorp Springs of Christian College, there are three state teachers’ colleges on the schedule of eight games. The Teachers of Nacogdoches will meet the Bearcats in their seventh annual fray, while the Huntsville and Commerce Teachers appear on the schedule for the first time. September 27, 1929 - New Athletic Park at Timpson. Because of the willing co-operation of the town and school board, Timpson High School is going to have an athletic park as good, if not better, than any school of its size in this part of the state. The park is to be located on the southeast corner of the school campus. Inside there will be room for a football field, a quarter-mile track, basketball court and spring and summer baseball diamond and field. Posts and lumber for the park have already been placed on the ground and work has been started on the fence. The posts have been treated with creosote and coal-tar to insure durability. The fence proper will either be painted or treated to prevent decay. The location of the park will add to the looks of the campus and will be available for all the athletic events the school or town cares to support. September 27, 1929 - Timpson Football Gets Down to Business. With the ting of fall in the air that puts pep into the workout, the boys of the local football team are putting all they have into the game and therefore are getting much out of it. In order to acquaint each man for the position that he is to see service at, the squad is to be divided into backfield and linemen. In this way the coaches are able to devote more time to the individual man, and at the same time develop team work. Friday, the 27th, finds Timpson pitted against Tenaha at Tenaha. The past Friday Tenaha defeated the heavy team from Logansport by a top heavy score. If Timpson can develop a fast aggressive line to work in front of its backfield the game at Tenaha should be one well worth the seeing. Practically every Timpson player is to see service in the game so come over and pick your favorites. The position of Timpson players is as follows: Ends: Toy Smith, Velvin Taylor, K. B. Crenshaw, Dorsey, Horace Bogue; backs: Kavanaugh Francis, G. W. “B0” Griffin, Embree Weatherby, Horace Bogard, Hosa Whisenant, Grady Ash, Willard Bussey; guards: Theron Smith,

Alfred Smith, George Green, Beaurie L. McWilliams; tackles: Dub Hooper, Linward Porter, Adlee Lily, Dick Corley, Norman Ramsey, Clemens Ash; center: John Motley, Wynfred Shepherd, Dillard Richards, F. M. Ramsey. September 27, 1929 - Timpson Football Schedule Calls for Five Home Games. With a new athletic park in which to play their home games, the Timpson Bears have a schedule that calls for five hard games to be played on the home field. Henderson, Alto, Carthage, and Center are teams that come here for games. October 11th is an open date for which Coach Walker is trying to secure a team that will be popular with the Timpson football followers. This schedule offers for Timpson for some of the best games to be played in the district, and one of the most attractive that Timpson has had for quite a time. It should be of interest to Timpson that Center is to play here Thanksgiving, the first time in the last few years. With fair prospects for a good team it seems that Timpson is in for a big year in football. A complete schedule of all games is as follows: September 27 - Tenaha at Tenaha October 4 - Carthage at Carthage October 11 - Open October 18 - Henderson at Timpson November 1 - Alto at Timpson November 11 - Center at Center November 15 - Rusk at Rusk November 22 - Carthage at Timpson November 28 - Center at Timpson October 18, 1929 - Henderson Football Team here Friday. The Henderson high school football team will play the Timpson high school team in Timpson Friday afternoon. This will also be the official opening of the new athletic park, recently erected upon the school campus. Officials assure patrons and football enthusiasts that there will be plenty of action and amusement on the occasion of the visit of our friend, Bo Pollard’s aggregation of grid specialists. November 1, 1929 - The Timpson football team was defeated yesterday at Lufkin, by school team at that place. The locals being blanked to the “tune” of 38 to 0. November 15, 1929. Timpson Defeats Center in

Armistice Day Football Game. Playing before a large crowd and on a field heavy with mud and water, the Timpson high school football team defeated the Center school team Monday, the final score being 7 to 6. Some splendid playing was done by both aggregations and those attending saw one of the best exhibitions of football played in East Texas this season. November 15, 1929 - Oysters Supper for Football Squad. Tuesday night at the Hotel Blankenship, the men teachers of Timpson high school entertained the football squad with an oyster supper. The main purpose of this banquet was to celebrate the first time Timpson has had the honor of defeating Center on her own gridiron. Those attending the supper were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Compton, Mr. and Mrs. Koonce, Mr. Walker, Mr. Carmichael, Mr. McDavid, Peggy Byrn, William Bussey, Milton Dorsey, Theron Smith, Emlue Weatherby, G. W. Griffin, Kavanaugh Francis, Horace Ramsey, Dub Hooper, George Green, Horace Bogard, Lovell Bowlin, Norman Ramsey, Beourie L. McWilliams, Toy Smith, Winfred Shepherd, Dick Corley, Alfred Kyle, Grady Ash, Clemens Ash, John Motley, Hosea Whisenant and Willard Bussey. After the supper, interesting talks were made by the faculty members followed by several of the players. Each one departed having had a good time and with the determination to beat Rusk Friday. November 15, 1929 - Center Defeats Timpson in Turkey Day Game. Playing before a large holiday crowd, the Center Roughriders managed to break even with the Bears this year by winning a 13 to 0 affair. The Bears who had already defeated the Roughriders on Nov. 11 were anxious to make it a perfect year by annexing this game, but it seems that fate would have it otherwise, and the Bears were forced to bow to this ancient foe. The first half ended 0-0, but during this period the Bears clearly outplayed their opponents. Center won the toss and choose to receive. Bo Griffin got off a short low kick that went to the left. Milton Dorsey was on the receiver like a flash and when he fumbled Milton recovered. It was Timpson’s ball on Center’s 45-yard line. The Bears worked the ball down to 35-yard line, and then, missed an excellent chance to score. Weatherby on a well executed pass, shot the ball over to Toy Smith on the one-yard line and Toy with ball playing on the tips of his fingers finally dropped it, and the ball went over. Again in the

second quarter, Timpson had the ball on the 18-yard line, as “Bo” Griffin got off a good punt and Dorsey again recovered as Center’s safety fumbled. On an attempted reverse play Timpson fumbled, but recovered with a five-yard loss. An enraged Center line tore through on the next play and smeared another play. A thrust at tackle netted no gain. A pass was tried on the fourth down but was batted down by Munnerlyn. After as exchange of punts the half ended, score 0-0. The third period started with the Bears receiving. On a series of line plunges the Bears seemed to be on the way to the goal line, then when Weatherby attempted to pass he was smothered by several players, with a loss of ten yards. Here the tide seemed to turn. A high pass from center to Griffin slipped through his arms over his head and he recovered on the 10-yard line. The next play was a duplicate of the preceding one, but this time Center recovered behind the goal line for a touchdown. Munnerlyn place kicked the extra point. Score Center 7, Timpson 0. Timpson opened the fourth period with passes and completed several, but Baker intercepted one from Weatherby and returned to the 20-yard line. On a series of line plunges and crisscross plays Center placed the ball on the one-yard line where Munnerlyn plunged it over on a fourth down. A pass to convert the extra point was knocked down by Toy Smith. Score: Center 13, Timpson 0. This was a clean, hard fought game, and typifies the spirit of true sportsmanship. We’ll see you again next year Roughriders. Referee, Russell Nelson; Umpire, Munnerlyn; Head Linesman, “Shorty” McClellan; Time-Keeper, F. E. McDavid. November 15, 1929 - Timpson High Bears End Season With 6-0 Win Over Carthage. The Timpson high school gridsters added a touch of glory to a very successful season by defeating Carthage high Bulldogs, Wednesday afternoon, 6-0. The Carthage lads clearly out-played the Bears in the first half. After receiving the kick off, the Bulldogs began a march down the field and were not halted until the ball received on the one yard line. Here with their backs to the wall the Bears resisted every thrust and ball went over on downs. “Bo” Griffin kicked to the 40 yard line and the Bulldogs came right back only to be halted again with a touchdown in sight, as the quarter ended. The second quarter was almost a duplicate of the first with the Bears on the defense. The half ended with no scores. The second half was played with the Bulldogs on the defensive most of

the time, however, they were a constant threat with the ball in their possession. Their wide open brand of football and reckless passing kept the Bears hustling. It was late in the third quarter when the Bears took the ball in midfield and by a series of live plays, bucks and passes placed the ball on the five yard line. Here “Bo” Griffin plunged it over. A pass failed to convert the extra point and the score was Timpson 6, Carthage 0. “Bo” Griffin was injured in making a ferocious tackle and replaced by Horace Bogard, who displayed a rare brand of football. He was here, there and everywhere on defense, knocking down a pass, intercepting one or making a would-be ball carrier look sick in his efforts. He was instrumental in carrying the ball deep into Carthage’s territory during the closing minutes of the game. December 13, 1929 - A Resume of the Football Season. The Bears have had a remarkable season, considering their rather hard schedule. In the conference they lost only one game, that being the Turkey-Day game with Center high. The Bears have scored 57 points in the conference against 31 for their opponents. The Bears would have probably emerged winners in the conference had they defeated the Rusk Eagles, instead of playing them a tie game. This was the crucial game in which the Bears were leading up to the last minute of the game. This tie game marred Rusk’s perfect record for the year, with one half game lost. The Bears played every team in the conference except Jasper and would have played them had they accepted an early season date, but Jasper refused to take this date, and so the contract was held over for the next season. Out of a total of twelve games played this season, the Bears lost three, tied four and won five. The total score shows 95 for the Bears against 75 for the opposition. To begin the season, only five men could be named who had experience. As most of this year’s squad will be back next season, a smoother working team with more offensive power should be looked for.

1930s

February 21, 1930 - Officers “T” Association Elected. On Monday, Feb. 4th, the following young men: Kavanaugh Francis, Horace Ramsey, Horris Bogue, Toy Smith, G. W. Griffin, George Green, Milton Dorsey, Theron Smith, Norman Ramsey,

Wynfred Shepherd, Horris Bogard, Dub Hooper, Alford Kyle, Beaurie McWilliams, Willard Bussey, Velvin Taylor, and other lettermen of the football team, met for the purpose of organizing a “T Association” for Timpson High School, to promote football spirit, higher and better standing of athletics and to encourage future teams. At this meeting the following officers were elected: Horace Ramsey, president; Theron Smith, secretary; G. W. Griffin, sergeant-at-arms, and Wynfred Shepherd, reporter. Attend future meetings and help this organization. September 26, 1930 - Football Game In Timpson Friday. The Timpson Bears, high school football team, will play the Tenaha high school team in Timpson Friday. The Timpson has won the first two games of the season, and football fans anticipate a good game at Athletic Park this week. September 26, 1930 - Football Schedule For The Season. Following is the schedule of football games in which the Timpson Bears will participate this season: October 3-Troup at Timpson. October 10-Tenaha at Timpson. October 17-Jasper at Timpson. October 24-Henderson at Henderson. October 31-Rusk at Timpson. November 4-Carthage at Carthage. November 11-Center at Timpson. November 14-Lufkin at Lufkin. November 21-Open date. November 27-Center at Center. October 31, 1930 - Timpson Bears Defeat Alto 18 To 0 by Sports Editor McClellan. Coach Walker’s fighting Bears defeated Alto’s Yellow Jackets on the enemy’s home gridiron Friday afternoon. A number of local football followers accompanied the Bears to Alto and it was pleasing for them to see the Bears gain a well-earned victory over their first opponents of the season. This being a district game gives the Bears a clean record toward the district crown. The scoring was as follows; Griffin started the game by kicking off to Alto, after Alto had made one first down. The Bear’s line held and Alto was forced to kick. After two line plays, which netted five yards, Griffin shot a beautiful 30-yard pass to Dorsey, who ran 25 yards to the final cross line which gave six points for Timpson. Griffin’s placed kick for an extra point went wild. The second quarter was scoreless, Coach Walker using

his reserve strength. The third quarter was a repetition of the second. In the fourth quarter Timpson was able to push across two scores, the ball resting on the four-yard line after gain by Griffin, Bussey and Crawford. Bogard went around right end for a touchdown. Try for extra point failed. The rest of the quarter found the ball in Alto’s territory. Alto’s attempt to punt was nearly blocked and the ball went out of bound on the eight-yard line. Timpson took the ball and after tow line plays failed. Bussey scored the third touchdown. Try for extra point failed. November 7, 1930 - Timpson Defeats Rusk With Sensational Plays. Large Crowd See Fighting Aggregation From Rusk Lose by Score of 26-12; Next Game Is to Be Played With Carthage. In a game replete with thrills and sensational football, the Timpson High School Bears defeated the Rusk High Eagles on the local Athletic field last Friday, by a score of 26-12. It was an ideal day for the game and many fans witnessed the contest. This game was the first that Timpson has won over Rusk since they began playing football. Griffin kicked off to Rusk’s 30-yard line. Rusk made two first downs on bucks and off-tackle runs. Rusk fumbled on Timpson’s 30-yard line with Timpson recovering. Timpson made a first down, was held, and then punted. Rusk starts passing. A Timpson back intercepted a pass and returned it to the 12-yard line. A line buck and off-tackle smash put the ball on the one-yard line; Whisenant plunged it over. Rusk was off-side as Griffin’s kick went wide. Score at end of first period: Timpson 7, Rusk 0. Griffin kicked off to Rusk. After several line plays, mixed in with a pass, netted Rusk a first down, Timpson held and Rusk punted. Timpson drove deep into Rusk’s territory then were held for downs. Rusk punted back. Timpson cut loose and on three passes placed the ball on the one-yard line. “Bo” Griffin plunged over for the second touchdown of the game. The kick for extra point went wide. Score at half: Timpson 13, Rusk 0. Rusk kicked off to Timpson. The Bears on sustained drive down the field featured by a nice run by Crawford behind good interference and blocking placed the ball on the 30-yard line. A short pass, Griffin to Crawford was complete as the fleet-footed half raced 30 yards around right behind good blocking and interference for another touchdown. Griffin kicked the extra point. Score: Timpson 20, Rusk 6. The Bears kicked off to Rusk, who returned to the 20-yard

line. On two long passes Rusk placed the ball on the 20-yard line, then on a quick line up play and a concealed end lying out Rusk scored her second touchdown on just three plays. The kick went wide. Score: Timpson 20, Rusk 12. Rusk kicked off. Timpson took the ball and drove to the 20-yard line on passes and runs, and scored her fourth touchdown on beautiful pass from Griffin to Dorsey, who ran five yards for the score. Both sides used a flock of substitutes as the game drew to a close. “Red” Lane, first-year center, had just intercepted a Rusk pass as the game ended. Score: Timpson 26, Rusk 12. The Bears encounter Carthage next. A tough game is expected. November 14, 1930 - Timpson Football Team Wins Game in Joaquin. The Timpson football team played the Joaquin school team at Joaquin Friday afternoon. Timpson team won by score of 14 to 2. December 5, 1930 - Center’s Victory Wins Tilt for Jasper Bulldogs. Jasper, Tex., Nov. 27. Jasper went wild tonight following the winner of district 16 football championship with defeat of Timpson by Center today by a score of 13-6. Jasper went into the finals last week by defeating Rusk, the only opponent to the district honors being Timpson. This is the first football championship the Bulldogs have had since 1927, when they also won the bi-district. Jasper will play the winner of district 19 next week, which will probably be Conroe or Groveton. The winner of that bi-district conflict will then play either Goose Creek, Hull-Daisetta or Kirbyville, depending on the outcome of games in that district this week and next. Jasper stands a good chance to win the championship of the four districts of the area, according to observers providing they do not become overconfidence. The Jasper Bulldogs have been defeated only once this season, which was their opening game with Carthage. Jasper’s goal line on Rollin’s field here has not been crossed once by conference teams. Of the seven conference games played the Bulldogs only two teams, Carthage and Center, have been able to score on the locals. Comparative figures show that Jasper scored 72 points to the opponents’ 13. The conference standings for the district are as follows: Team- W L T Pct. Jasper 6 1 0 .858 Timpson 5 2 0 .715 Center 5 2 1 .680 Rusk 3 4 0 .429

Alto 2 3 0 .400 Carthage 2 4 1 .358 Tenaha 0 7 0 .000 December 5, 1930 - From Friday’s Daily. While the Timpson Bears did not obtain the district championship this year, they have played championship football, losing only to two districts games this season. Before the Thanksgiving game at Center, the Timpson and Jasper teams were tied for first place, and with Center’s victory yesterday the district championship went to Jasper. Had Timpson won the game, Jasper and Timpson would have settled the championship at a neutral town. December 12, 1930 - Bears And Exes Clash Friday. On Friday afternoon of this week there will be a football game of interest to the many fans of this section between the Timpson high school Bears and the Bears of other days. In this the day of post season games and all-star games, this particular game should rival any of them in importance and interest. The high school lineup will contain such stars as Griffin, all conference fullback of this year; Francis, another all conference man; Dorsey, Green and Richards, also all conference men. The Exes lineup will be full of stars in the personages of McClellan, former high school end and Lon Morris College star; Dial, also of Lon Morris; Ash of Lon Morris and Southwestern University and Beasley of Texas Military College. In addition to these, there will be others who have borne the colors of Timpson in other days. The game will be called promptly at three thirty o’clock Friday afternoon and it is hoped that a large number that a large number of fans will be present at the opening whistle. December 12, 1930 - Coach Walker Selects First And Second Teams. Football History of Timpson Bears Given in Comparison With Other Teams of District No. 16. Herewith is presented Coach Walker’s selection of first and second football teams of District No. 16. Prof. Walker led the Timpson Bears through a season of football that put them in second place and within a very narrow margin of the district championship:

First Team Dorsey L. End Timpson Crawford L. Tackle Center Green L. Guard Timpson Richards Center Timpson

G. D. Cook R. Guard Jasper Sheffield R. End Jasper Fitz Q. back Rusk Baker R. Half Center Schillings L. Half Center Bo Griffin Fullback Timpson

Second Team Christian L. End Tenaha Hooper L. Tackle Timpson Metcalf L. Guard Center F. Cook Center Jasper McWilliams R. Guard Timpson Summers R. Tackle Rusk H. Eddey R. End Jasper Cooke Q. back Carthage Crews R. Half Alto Holmes L. Half Jasper Whisenant Fullback Timpson December 19, 1930 - Kirbyville Winner of Regional Battle. Lufkin, Dec. 13. The Kirbyville high school football team defeated Groveton 19 to 12, here Friday for the regional championship of four districts. Ideal weather and 2,000 fans from all sections of East Texas saw the team’s battle for the Class B championship of District 16, 17, 18 and 19. Groveton made all its points in the last quarter on intercepted passes, a 54-yard run by McComb and scoring on a touch-down, and a 42-yard run by Evans netting another. Kirbyville scored once in the second quarter via aerial route, and twice in the third quarter as a result of Groveton fumbles. October 30, 1931 - Timpson High Football Wins In Game with Tenaha. By Rail Bird-The Timpson Bears advanced one step closer to the championship of District 16 last Friday by drubbing the Tenaha Tigers to the tune of 26 to 0. The Tenaha boys, though small in size, are not lacking in fight, because they fought gallantly throughout the contest, but were no match for the Battling Bears. Coach Walker used many substitutes, giving each of his rookies a chance to see how they liked the great American pastime. R. E. McGee, who scales around a hundred pounds, is all dynamite with a sprinkle of T.N.T., playing at quarter carried the ball like nobody’s business, tearing through the line and circling ends for eight to fifteen-yard gains. William Defee, another youngster, showed to advantage in all around play. This boy is good, no mistake. “Lieutenant” Andrews, another rookie ball “toter”,

will bear watching. And the boys on the line, the lads who get into every play were in there fighting. With the rookies showing up as they do, Timpson should be well fortified for next year. November 6, 1931 - Timpson Bears Defeat Carthage 12 To 0. Athletic Park Scene of Thrilling Football Contest; Witnessed by Largest Crowd of the Season. By Rail Bird - The Timpson Bears continues their winning ways Friday defeating Carthage 12 to 0 on the local gridiron. Carthage rated as a contender for the district championship, was all but helpless before the terrific onslaught of Walker’s Bears, who played a more or less listless brand of football, passing up several chances to score by miscues. The Bears had possession of the ball practically all of the time, being forced to kick in the first quarter for the only time of the game, and as the game ended Carthage had made 3 first downs to 16 first downs for Timpson. The first score came late in the second quarter after Carthage had punted to Timpson. A Timpson run had put the ball on the Bulldog’s 10-yard line, a pass, Griffin to Nichols, was good for a touchdown, but Timpson was off-side and the ball was called back. A second pass, Griffin to Watson, scored the first marker. Kick was wide. Score at half, Timpson 6, Carthage 0. There was no score in the third quarter, although the Bears fumbled with a touchdown in sight. The last counter came in the last period when Whisenant got off for a beautiful 35-yard run, placing the ball on the Carthage 10-yard line. Griffin carried it over for a touchdown on a line buck. Try for point failed. Score as game ended, Timpson 12, Carthage 0. November 6, 1931 - Timpson Bears In Lead For District Football Championship. Bears Ready for Logansport at Athletic Park Friday Afternoon. By Rail Bird - The Timpson Bears, undefeated so far this season in the district championship contest, now have the lead in the district title all by themselves, occupying this place since Alto and Jasper played to a tie two weeks ago. Friday afternoon the local fans may be able to see what brand of football the boys across the Sabine play when the strong Logansport eleven invade Timpson for a non-title clash with Coach Walker’s Bears. This game should be a thriller as Logansport boasts one of the strongest teams in this section of the country. The Bears have reached the half-way mark of their conference schedule with the scalps of Alto, Rusk, Tenaha and Carthage tied neatly to their belts

and the lime of the Bears’ goal line on the feet of one man, he being the lad from Rusk, hid out on them and galloped across the Bears’ goal line for the only touchdown that has been scored against them in championship play this season. The next half of their schedule calls for two games with Center, one game with Jasper and one with Joaquin. The Joaquin game should be easy for the Bears. Jasper will be tough, but with Timpson playing their usual good game they should win. Center, although one game behind, proved that they were very much in the race by trouncing Alto last Friday. They are all that stand between Timpson and the championship of district 16. Two victories over them would clinch the title for the Bears. How they stand: Teams P W L T Timpson 4 0 0 0 Center 3 2 1 0 Jasper 4 2 1 1 Rusk 4 2 2 0 Carthage 4 2 2 0 Alto 4 1 2 1 Tenaha 4 1 3 0 Joaquin 4 0 4 0 November 6 1931 - Special Armistice Day Program Planned By Legion. Parade, Sham Battle by Military and Other Features Are On Program for the Day. Members of the American Legion are making plans for an impressive Armistice Day service Nov. 11th, and program for this occasion will be announced within the next few days. Members of the Legion extend a special invitation to faculty and student body of rural schools. If you can participate in this parade notify J. T. Friday or K. N. Koonce. The place of assembly is the public square, 9:20 a.m., where the procession will be formed and march to high school campus. At 9:45 Company D will give sham battle with machine guns. Following this the memorial service will be held in the auditorium of the high school building. The proposed order of procession to march from town to school campus is as follows: Flag bearer and guard; guest of honor, band, Legion Auxiliary, football teams, pep squad, fire department, faculty and pupils of Timpson public schools, faculty and pupils of rural schools, military company, Ferguson-Tims-Morrison Post of the American Legion. November 13, 1931 - Center and Timpson Battle to a Tie. In the annual Armistice Day football game

played at Center Wednesday, the Timpson Bears and Center Roughriders played to a tie of 13 and 13. A large crowd saw the game, several hundred attending from this city. These two teams meet again in Timpson on Thanksgiving Day and one of the largest crowds ever assembled at athletic park will no doubt witness the contest. December 4, 1931 - Oyster Supper is Enjoyable Event for Football Eleven. Members of the Timpson football team, Coach Walker, members of the Athletic council and several invited guests enjoyed a delightful oyster supper at Ward’s cafe Friday night, complimentary of business men and local fans of the city. Each member on the team made a touchdown as the oysters were served without the call of signals, and passing of good humor and laughter kept the boys busy on the “field.” Extra points were made easily, and none of the boys went out of bounds, preferring to stay near the serving line. Coach Walker was downed in his tracks as he attempted a fake pass with an extra plate. “Bo” Griffin went through the game without a tackle hanging on to him. Sonny Watson let an oyster slip from his fork just as he was within a few inches of a touchdown; Griffin tackled and Howard McWilliams broke through and covered the oyster, giving it to Whisenant, who rushed the line for a cracker. From this point on, the Bears played a strictly defensive game, keeping the belt loosened and guarding their appetite from an attack by the enemy. The game ended with the Bears in full control of the situation and a pleasant evening safely tucked away as the climax of a championship season. Chas. Wigley was referee for the occasion, and penalized Superintendent Compton, Prof. Walker, and members of the Athletic council, Robin Hooper, Wallace Kristensen, Clinton McClellan, Paul Amos, J.B. Walters and other invited guests for talking too much. December 4, 1931 - Bi-District Play Class B Pairings in Football Made. Austin, Tex., Nov. 30. Bi-district pairings for Class B teams in the ball race announced Monday by Secretary Roy B. Henderson follow: Clarendon vs. Lamesa, Olney vs. Fort Worth Masonic Home, and Comanche vs. Albany. Stanton vs. Synder. Rockwall vs. Longview. McGregor vs. State Home, Corsicana. San Saba vs. Mason. Taylor vs. Caldwell. Timpson vs. Crockett. Humble vs. Dayton. Bastrop vs. Luling. Yoakum vs. El Campo. Kenedy vs. Uvalde.

Aransas Pass vs. San Benito. May13, 1932 - Coaches Meeting Held At Nacogdoches. Football Schedule Arranged For This Coming Season. From Friday’s Daily.-Coach Walker being in Austin attending the State Interscholastic meet, K. N. Koonce represented Timpson at the coaches’ meeting held at the Redland Hotel in Nacogdoches Thursday night. The purpose of the meeting was to arrange a football schedule for all schools in district 18. The following schools were represented: Center, Rusk, Alto, Carthage, Joaquin, and Timpson. It was reported that Tenaha would not enter the conference the ensuing year. Mr. Moffett, superintendent of Center schools, was unanimously elected district chairman for another year. After the election of the chairman and other points of business, the following schedule was arranged: Conference games for Timpson: Sept. 30th - Lufkin at Lufkin Oct. 7th – Open Oct. 14th – Joaquin at Joaquin Oct. 21st – Alto at Alto Oct. 28th – Rusk at Timpson Nov. 4th – Carthage at Carthage Nov. 11th – Center at Timpson Nov. 18th – Troup or Logansport (non-conference) Nov. 18th – Center at Center May 27, 1932 - Kavanaugh Francis, student State University, Tuscaloosa, Ala., came in Friday to spend the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Francis. The young man graduated from Timpson High School in 1931 and was captain of the 1930-1931 football team. September 16, 1932 - Timpson Bears Training for Active Football Season. In preparation for the opening of the high school football season, the Timpson Bears are putting in some hard training under the direction of Coach Carlos Davis and all indications point to a fighting team even with the first tilt scheduled with Lufkin at an early date. Some ten or twelve letter men are back in the lineup this year and the new recruits are showing up fine as the training progresses. September 23, 1932 - Coach Davis Whipping Bears Into Condition for Opening Season. First Game Will Be With the Lufkin Eleven at Lufkin, 30th of September. Coach Carlos Davis has been busy since the opening day of the present term of school

whipping the Timpson football team into condition for the coming season when a series of contests have been arranged with other fast high elevens of the district. Along with a number of last year’s lettermen, new recruits have answered the call to try for a place on the team and some of them give promise of much assistance as the Bears will make another effort this year to capture the bi-district championship. Last year they got within shouting distance of the coveted prize only to be defeated by the Crockett Bulldogs in the bi-district contest. Dickey Corley is captain of the team for this year and with the splendid coaching of Carlos Davis, local fans are expecting some lively contests before the close of the season. Two outstanding games of the season will be with the Center Roughriders, the first one to be played here on November 11th and the second contest at Center on Thanksgiving Day. October 7, 1932 - Football Schedule Timpson Bears 1932. The following schedule for the Timpson Bears has been announced as follows: September 30 Lufkin at Lufkin October 7 S.F.A. Freshmen at Timpson October 14 Joaquin at Joaquin October 21 Alto at Alto October 28 Rusk at Timpson November 4 Carthage at Carthage November 11 Center at Timpson November 18 To be announced. November 24 Center at Center October 28, 1932 - Bobo Griffin Declared Eligible to Play Football with Timpson Bears. Coaches of District Hold Meeting at Nacogdoches on Question of Griffin’s Eligibility; Will Continue to Carry the “Pigskin”. Bobo Griffin, star fullback of the Timpson high school football team, is eligible to play football and will continue his position with the Bears for the season, according to a decision of coaches from this district in a meeting at Nacogdoches Thursday night. Coaches were present from Carthage, Center, Alto and Timpson and after the evidence, Griffin’s birth record, was shown placing him within the age limit, a vote was taken as to his eligibility with three favorable and one against, according to information furnished this paper. At a recent meeting of the coaches of the district, Griffin was held ineligible until evidence otherwise could be produced and this was produced at last night’s meeting with the result that the star fullback who was such a power in helping the Bears

capture the district championship last year, will continue to carry the pigskin for the remainder of the season. November 11, 1932 - Timpson-Center Game 2:30 P.M. Friday. The annual football show par excellence, will be staged at Athletic Park Friday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Timpson meets Center at this time. Don’t miss it. The Armistice Day and Thanksgiving games played annually between Center and Timpson always attract large crowds from both towns, and from several other nearby points. Arrangements are being made to handle a record crowd at Athletic Park Friday. March 3, 1933 - Football Team Awarded Letters by William Bussey. Last Tuesday morning in chapel, members of the football team who had completed a certain number of quarters, were awarded jackets and letters. The letters were presented by Coach Carlos Davis, who led the boys through a very successful season. Coach Davis made a talk showing the value of the letters and what they should mean to every member. There were sixteen players awarded letters. A letter was also given to Miss Johnnie Belle Ward, who has been the loyal sponsor of the teams this year. Those receiving letters were: Captain Dickey Corley, Dillard Richards, John Burns Motley, Larry Bearden, Howard McWilliams, Bob Bell, George Green, Alford Richards, Foy Lane, Sherrill Bailey, “Bo” Griffin, Paul Francis, Hosea Whisenant, Fulton Andrews, Harold Bogard and R. E. McGee. Of these men we will lose six by graduation: Captain Corley, Dillard Richards, John Motley, Bob Bell, George Green, “Bo” Griffin, and Harold Bogard, finish this year. The rest of the letter men will be back next year to work the new men into shape and be ready to take on all comers. We had three men this year who deserve special mention. They are George Green, “Bo” Griffin and Hosea Whisenant. They have lettered on this team for four years, and have been a great help to the team. Green has few equals in the art of making holes in a line you can drive a wagon through and Griffin and Whisenant are just the men to tear up a line or outrun the whole team around end. Griffin is one of the best all-round backfield men in this district. Whisenant is known for his ability to run, pass and punt. Captain Corley, Dillard Richards, John Motley and Harold Bogard are three-year letter men, but will be among those missing next year. Howard McWilliams, Alford

Richards, Foy Lane, Fulton Andrews and R. E. McGee are two-year letter men and will be back next year. Larry Bearden, Sherrill Bailey and Paul Francis are one-year letter men, but will be back next year to add another letter to their earnings. Bearden will probably be a regular tackle next year, and Bailey stands in line for the center position. Francis will be in the backfield next year and has already proved that he is the biggest little man on the team. Walter Long, Theo McGee, Boyce Anderson, T. P. Rutherson, Jr., Arthur Horton, Harold Bailey, “Speedy” Brooks, Tom Ramsey, Harry Askins, and Melvin Neel will be in the running next year and will be giving the older boys a fight for regular berths on the team. Fowler Green, (Big George’s “little brother”) comes into high school next year and if he turns out to be as good as his brother, we will be satisfied. The team will be losing some good men this year, but if the boys that are left pull with the new men we will have as good, if not better team, than we had last year. So let’s give the boys a big hand and stay with them to the limit. August 25, 1933 - Many Inquires About New Football Rules. Austin, Tex., Aug. 16. Inquires have already begun to come to the State office of the Texas Interscholastic League at the University of Texas regarding the change in football rules, removing the restriction prohibiting the playing of game prior to the last Saturday in September and substituting a rule limiting the total number of games to be played to ten, up to an including the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Information on this and other questions regarding League football will leave the State office September 1, according to Roy B. Henderson, athletic director of the University League Bureau. September 15 is the final date for enrolling for participation in football. September 8, 1933 - Two Former Stars Timpson Football Team Attending University of Alabama. Kavanaugh Francis left Friday for Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he will resume his studies in the university of that state. G. W. (Bobo) Griffin accompanied him and will also enter this institution. Both of these young men are graduates of Timpson high school, and were outstanding in high school athletics, as particularly applying to football, during their high school years. Mr. Francis is in his junior year and has won literary and football honors since entering Alabama U. Mr. Griffin will enter for freshmen

work, and should attract favorable attention in football and other athletic events. October 6, 1933 - Polished Performance Promised Patrons at High School Oct. 12. J. W. Lynch, Saxet Productions director, today completed selection of the cast of ten Timpson high dramatic students who will play in the never-to-be-forgotten comedy, “Cupid Scores a Touchdown,” scheduled for presentation in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening, October 12, at 8 o’clock. The production, a fast-moving, side-splitting comedy-romance, is expected to draw one of the largest audiences ever to witness a local benefit presentation. Part of the proceeds will go to the Timpson high football team and Coach Davis and his charges are especially anxious to see a full house in order that their treasury may be swelled. Coming on Thursday evening, October 12, the show will be on the eve of the crucial game with Nacogdoches high school in that city Friday evening. Football sponsors and pep leaders are laying plans to utilize the occasion by staging a gigantic pep rally to give the team a hearty send-off to its game on the following day. Mr. Lynch expressed himself as being more than well pleased with the cast and promised that patrons who attend the performance will be rewarded by witnessing a polished, well-played production combining smooth technique with hilarious climax periods. Ticket sales will begin today, the director said. October 13, 1933 - Timpson Bears Smash Through With a 7 to 0 Win Over Nacogdoches College Freshman Team by Brown Booth. Although rated as the underdogs, the Timpson Bears tightened up their offense Friday and defeated their offense Friday and defeated the Stephen F. Austin Freshmen 7 to 0, at the high school field here. Most of the first three quarters of the game was played without a serious scoring threat by either side. In the fourth quarter, however, Askins of Timpson intercepted a pass on the Nacogdoches 40-yard line and carried it to the 30 yard line before he was stopped, following which Bogard scored on a couple of sweeping left end runs. Bogard then ran the ball over for the extra point, making the score 7-0. Bogard and Whisenant seem to be the mainstays of the Timpson backfield this year making consistent gains Friday. Green, Bearden, and H. Bailey, tackles, also deserve for the way they broke through and stopped the Nacogdoches runners. The

game might have turned out differently had the pass receivers of the Freshman team been able to hold onto passes of Mills, quarterback whose accuracy and ability both in punting and passing are remarkable. The Bears next engagement will be with the Nacogdoches high school team, a night game, at Nacogdoches. The line-ups for Friday’s game are as follows: Timpson PO. Nacogdoches Wilson LE Hendricks Green LT McQuenes Ramsey LG Hays S. Bailey C Rockmore Bush RG Allen Bearden RT Sitten Askins RE Hankins R. E. McGee QB Mills Francis HB Morris Bogard HB Bush Whisenant FB Woods Officials were: Galbreath, Nacogdoches, referee; Kristensen, Timpson, umpire; McKewen, Nacogdoches, head linesman; Crump and Booth, Timpson, time keepers. October 13, 1933 - A clipping from a Mississippi newspaper, telling of a football victory, is of interest to us because of the fact it mentions one of our own boys, Howard McWilliams, formerly of this community, completed Timpson high school last spring and is now a freshman in the Mississippi State University. Howard was a worthy member of the THS team last year, and we are delighted to know he is making the team at “Ole Miss.” November 10, 1933 - Griffin Shows ‘Em How To Play Football. Evidence that another Timpson high school product is showing good form with the University of Alabama football teams is shown in a press story in the Birmingham News-Age Herald concerning the Alabama freshman team’s 19-8 victory over the Tulane Wavelets last week. Part of the story is as follows: “…Thrills aplenty were provided by Blonde Joe Riley, who twice took the ball 80 yards from scrimmage for touchdowns. The third touchdown resulted from an 85-yard run by Griffin with a Tulane punt in the third quarter.” Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Griffin of this city, was the running sensation of this conference while he was in high school here. Getting loose in broken field was right up his alley, so to speak, and

that is apparently what he did Saturday against Tulane. We predict great things from Griffin next year when he becomes eligible for the varsity Crimson Tide. The other local who climbed to fame is Kavanaugh Francis, who is acclaimed the best sophomore center Alabama has ever had. November 17, 1933 - Timpson Loses Game in Armistice Day Tilt by Brown Booth. Staging a rally late the game, Center Roughriders trounced the Timpson Bears Friday at Center by a score of 22-0. This was the annual Armistice Day game between the two teams, and the game was attended by a large crowd from the surrounding territory. The Center scoring spree started when plucky little “Preacher” Anderson, kicking for Timpson, dropped a bad pass from center behind his own goal line and was tackled before he could recover, giving Center an automatic safety and a 2-0 lead. Shortly after, Shaw of Center ran the ball over for a touchdown, following a long end run by Champion that brought the ball to the Timpson four-yard line. The kick was wild and the score stood 8-0. A few downs after that, Day of Center, ran a Timpson punt to the three-yard line, where Cross took it over and Champion kicked goal, making the score 15-0. Timpson, passing frantically in an effort to score, had one of them intercepted by Cross of Center, who ran 45 yards for a touchdown. Watson ran the ball over for the extra point, and the game ended with the score 22-0. For the first three quarters of the game neither team had the advantage, and it looked as if the outcome would be a tie. The first downs were even at the half, five and five. The McGee brothers played their usual heads-up game Friday. Theo going in when R. E. received an injury to his shoulder on a long run with a pass and had to leave the game. Askins also played a brilliant game at end, getting lots of tackles and hustling down on punts. Most impressive of all, however, was the valiant work of Anderson, who takes his football seriously. His determination is to be admired. As a summary of the game, Timpson made six first downs, Center twelve; Timpson received a total of 10 yards penalties, Center 30; the passes were quite a coincidence - Timpson attempted 17, completed 4 and intercepted 6; Center attempted 17, completed 4 and intercepted 6. The officials were: Kellam, San Marcos, referee; Nelson, Texas, umpire; Galbreath, Kansas State, head linesman. December 8, 1933 - Bears Paw Their Way To

Victory In Turkey Day Tilt by Robin Hooper. Coming from behind in the last period of the annual turkey day game with the Center Roughriders Friday, the Timpson Bears won 7 to 6 on a pass from Tom Ramsey to “Buck” Wilson, who raced 40 yards for the first touchdown to cross the Center goal line in district competition this year. Playing before one of the largest crowds to witness an athletic contest here, the Roughriders got busy in the second quarter to push over a score by virtue of a pass, Champion to Warren, who galloped 30 yards for the first marker of the day. Try for point was blocked. The Bears came back in the last half fighting mad, taking the kick-off on their 20-yard line. They made a steady march to the other end of the field, with Capt. McGee, “Little Brother” Francis and Tom Ramsey alternating at carrying the ball, and little “Preacher” Anderson showing to advantage on kicking. Ramsey flipped a pass to Wilson, who was run out of bounds, on the Center 10-yard line as the third quarter ended. The Roughriders line tightened up at this point and the ball went over on down on Center’s 4-yard stripe. On a fake punt formation the ball went to Capt. Cross, who made a nice gain of about 15 yards, but the Bears tightened up and the Roughriders kicked to McGee on the middle stripe. Taking the ball on the 50-yard line, Tom Ramsey faded back and shot a bullet-like pass to Buck Wilson, who took the ball on his fingertips and raced untouched 40 yards to pay dirt. Ramsey rushed over the line for the extra point, making it 7 to 6 in favor of Timpson. The game as a whole was one of those rare spectacles that the average person rarely ever sees. With the midget Bear backfield clicking with machine-like precision and the line bearing up well under the bull-like rushes of Capt. Cross, who played a whale of a game for the visitors. And as for the Center Roughriders, they have a wonderful team and we think they will go far in representing this district in regional competition. January 5, 1934 - Timpson Bears Elect Captain. Coach Carlos Davis called his Timpson Bears together, January 1, 1934, to elect a football captain for the coming 1934 football season. Boyce Anderson, halfback and excellent punter and passer was elected captain. He will succeed R. E. McGee, the 1933 football captain. We feel sure that Anderson will make one of the best captains that Timpson high Bears have ever had. Coach Davis’ Bears got a slow start in the 1933 football season,

because most of the players were inexperienced. Only a few had played much football, and some had never even seen a football game. Even under this handicap, his Bears were the only Class B team to push a victory over Center, the Class B regional champions. However, with most of Coach Davis’ players returning and under the leadership of Captain Anderson, we feel sure that the Bears will have a successful football season. The Bears receiving letters for the 1933 season are: Richards, Askins, Bearden, T. McGee, Ramsey, S. Bailey, H. Bailey, Bush, Youngblood, F. Green, Wilson, Neel, Smith, Captain R. E. McGee, P. Francis, Anderson captain-elect; Bogard and Horton. Miss Johnnie Belle Ward, sponsor of 1932, and Miss Pauline Motley, sponsor of 1933, will also receive honorary awards. March 16, 1934 - Griffin Shows Speed in Spring Training at Alabama University. “Bobo” Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Griffin of this city, is one of the fastest men on the squad of Alabama University football players, according to a news item from that city, giving a report of the spring training campaign. In a report of the training season, the sports editor of the Alabama Age-Herald says: “Among the backs, Nisbet, Taylor, Griffin, Riley, Martin and Boozer have shown good form in carrying the pigskin. Both Taylor and Griffin have developed rapidly this spring and give promise of making good ball carriers. Griffin is a track man and one of the fastest men on the squad.” July 6, 1934 - Newspaper Clip - Perry Nichols will get the Times for the next year at Deland, Florida. After Perry graduated from the College of Marshall this spring, where he made his way largely by two years successful football playing, he signed up with the coach of Stetson University of Florida where he is to play ball for the ensuing year and continue his studies toward his law degree. He is already on the ground, eleven hundred miles from home, where he has employment on the athletic field for the months of July and August, and depending partly upon the Times to bring him the news from the “old home town.” September 28, 1934 - Timpson Bears Meet Rusk Eleven Friday. Beginning a determined drive to capture district honors, the Timpson Bears will meet the Rusk eleven here Friday afternoon in the first conference football game of the season. The game begins at 3:30 o’clock at Athletic Park and Timpson

people are urged to turn out in large numbers to witness the contest. The Bears played their first game of the season last Friday at Lufkin and made a fine showing against that aggregation which ranks as a class “A” team. Let’s all fill Athletic Park to capacity with a loyal bunch of fans, and encourage the Bears as they make their initial effort towards the district championship. October 5, 1934 - Bears Give Evidence as Strong Contenders for District Honors. Winning their initial conference game by a long margin over the fast aggregation from Rusk Friday afternoon, Coach Davis’ Bears gave every evidence of being strong contenders for the district honors in high school football this year. The score Friday was 31 to 0 in favor of Timpson. Playing Lufkin, a class “A” team last Friday, the Bears gave the Angelina county lads a hard fight, losing by the score of 12 to 6. Other teams scheduled to meet the Bears this season are: Nacogdoches, Alto, S.F.A. Freshmen, Carthage, Beckville and Center. The outstanding games of the conference series will be with the Center Roughriders in the Armistice Day game to be played at Timpson and the Thanksgiving game at Center. Schedule for the remainder of season is as follows: October 5 Timpson at Henderson October 12 Open date October 19 Timpson at Alto October 25 Timpson vs. S.F.A. Freshmen November 2 Timpson at Carthage November 9 or 12 Center at Timpson November 16 Beckville at Timpson November 23 Open date November 30 Timpson at Center Nov. 30, 1934 - Members Football Team Entertained Friday. On Friday evening, November 23rd, Mrs. W. I. Bailey and Mrs. M. B. McGee, as joint hostesses, complimented the Timpson Bears and their coach with a delightful dinner at the home of Mrs. Bailey. Three tables, decorated with lovely enterprises containing yellow, white, and orchid chrysanthemums, were attractively arranged in the diner room. Places were laid for nineteen Bears and their coach, Carlos Davis. W. I. Bailey and Ned Bumgardner filled places made vacant by the absence of the two boys. Charming, originally designed place cards, formed by a gold football, with black lettering, mounted on a black background, marked the respective places. The

delightful dinner, consisting of three tempting delicious courses, was served by Miss Irene Bailey, Mrs. Ned Bumgardner and Mrs. Carlos Davis. The boys declined the invitation to make “after-dinner speeches” on the grounds that it was impossible for them to do so after partaking of such satisfying meal. Rather than try to speak, their chose this alternative: “To go into the game fighting on Thanksgiving to beat Center.” They proved themselves capable of making excellent speeches, however, in expressing their appreciation to Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. McGee for making such an enjoyable occasion possible. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Larry Bearden, Lamar McWilliams, Sherrill Bailey, Joe Murphy, Charles Witcher, Theo McGee, Boyce Anderson, Fowler Green, Arthur Horton, Buck Wilson, Woodrow Smith, Alford Richards, Jack Swanzy, Orborn Brown, Bussey Byrn, Ray Smith and Coach Davis. December 7, 1934 - Bears Win District 22 Championship by Robin Hooper. Playing in a sea of mud and a driving rain that fell throughout the contest, the Timpson Bears and Center Roughriders battled to a scoreless deadlock at Center Thanksgiving Day. Both teams were greatly handicapped by the weather, being unable to open up with a passing or running attack, the game turned into a punting due between Anderson and Haley with Anderson getting quite the best of it. The game as a whole was played between the 30-yard lines, with neither team making serious threat. This game leaves the Bears with a clean slate district competition and the championship of district 22, having defeated each team in the district and with no defeats charged against them. Next Friday the Bears will meet Mineola, champs of district 24, for the bi-district 24, for the bi-district championship, the place of meeting has not been decided. To Coach Davie and his champion Bears, we extend our congratulations, and hope for your continued success in your bi-district and region game. December 7, 1934 - Timpson and Mineola Will Play Bi-District Game at Mineola Friday. The bi-district contest in football between Timpson and Mineola, champions of their respective districts will be played at Mineola Friday, December 7. The decision was reached when Coach Davis, Superintendent J. J. Compton, F. E. McDavid and Chas. Wigley, met representatives of the Mineola team at Arp last Saturday. Mineola has a hard-

fighting team, and won the championship of district 11-B after defeating a number of other good teams of the district. December 7, 1934 - Timpson Bears Will Encounter Heavy Team When They Meet Mineola Yellow Jackets Friday. Bi-District Contest Will Be Played at Mineola and Number of Local Fans Plan to Accompany the Bears to Scene of Battle. When the Bears meet the Mineola Yellow Jackets in the battle for bi-district honors at Mineola Friday afternoon they will go up against a heavy team, judging by the line-up received by Coach Davis. The Timpson Bears won the championship of district No. 22 and Mineola the championship of district No. 11, and word comes from Mineola that a record crowd is anticipated for the battle Friday. Coach Davis and the boys plan to leave Timpson early Friday morning, and will be accompanied by a number of local fans. Following is a list of players on the Timpson team, showing their position and weight: Name Anderson, Capt. B. 140 Bailey C. 175 Bearden T. 172 B. Childs G. 135 F. Childs B. 120 Green T. 192 Horton E. 160 Long B. 145 Lowrance T. 161 McGee B. 128 McWilliams G. 158 H. Murphy G. 140 Joe Murphy B. 140 Ramsey B. 155 Richards G. 155 W. Smith E. 155 Wilson E. 155 Witcher E. 132 Coach Davis also announces a list of boys who have not played football this season, remaining out of games, but have been a real help to the regular team in training work. This list is as follows: Weeks Crawford, Downing McElfatrick, Jack Swanzy, Blanton Brooks, John Bussey, and Byrn O. Brown, Jr. December 21, 1934 - Former Members Timpson Football Team Continue Their Gridiron Records. The Houston Post, in its Sunday issue, under the

caption of “Piney Woods Patter,” contained an interesting sports item that will be read by Timpson people with interest. It was written by Morris Frank of Lufkin, who furnishes the Post with East Texas sports news, and the article is herewith reproduced: “Lufkin, December 16. Even on that carefree afternoon when our gleaming geography textbook was pressed into service as a ‘home plate’ on the improvised side street baseball diamond, we had a foreboding that some day we might be concerned as to what its contents disclosed. “That time has now arrived-for likely that volume contained the answer to a question we would at this moment dearly like to know, namely: Is Timpson, Texas, in any direction bound by water? “If it is, then the caption ‘From the River Bottom to the Rose Bowl’ would be appealingly alliterative in the case of Kavanaugh Francis, stellar center of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Francis is a product of Timpson and from 1928 through 1930 the slashing forward caused the Bear mentors to be as devoid of all pivot problems as the lounge lizard claimed to be of any technical knowledge regarding football rules when Cross-Eyed Cassie repeatedly insisted that she just could not understand what was definitely termed a ‘holding’ offense. “Francis, member of a famed football family, received his scholastic gridiron training under C. O. Pollard, now superintendent of the Henderson public schools, and Everett Walker, at present mentor of the Gaston eleven. Both of these individuals are naturally as enthusiastic over the ascendancy of their erstwhile protégé as a shiftless son-in-law is over the sudden decision of a healthy estate owner to immediately divide the property among his daughters. “In addition to the furious Francis, Timpson has yet another native who shortly will be more than a tipple on the Tide of Alabama. The smasher in question is “Bobo” Griffin, scampering streakster, possessed of a stiff arm that is as potent as a stevedore’s swigs. Griffin as yet has seen only spasmodic service, but ere his graduation he should be as closely interwoven with Alabama’s successes as the encouraging Esmeralda has been with Abner’s persistent but painful progress in table etiquette ever since she read that ‘from Clark Gable back to Chaucer, no great man ever drank coffee from a saucer.’ “Griffin, in his closing campaigns at Timpson was under “Smiley” Davis, ex-Baylor performer. Incidentally, Davis’s charges, this fall featuring Green, Richards, Bearden, McGee, and Anderson, copped the district laurels, although eliminated by Mineola in the

championship chase. The Bears’ most grueling grapples this season were doubtlessly waged with their ardent foe, the Center Roughriders. In two clashes Timpson once shaded Center 2 to 0 and the other scuffle was a scoreless deadlock. An idea of the close competition in that particular sector may well be gleaned from the fact that the Center Roughriders of Estell Malone, eventually runner-up in the chase, allowed only six tallies to be chalked against them in conference competition during the entire schedule.” December 21, 1934 - Off for California to Attend Rose Bowl Game New Year’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Francis and their son and daughter, Paul and Miss Christine, left Tuesday afternoon for California where they will attend the Rose Bowl football game on New Year’s Day at Pasadena. Kavanaugh Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis, is a member of Alabama’s Crimson Tide which meets the Stanford University eleven on that date. They are making the trip in their car and in addition to attending the football game, will visit various points of interest in California before returning home. December 28, 1934 - Lettermen on Football Team Awarded Sweaters. Neat and serviceable sweaters have arrived and were awarded Friday morning to letter men of the Timpson high school football team, season 1934. A large orange colored “T” upon the black sweaters, affords splendid contrast and is quite attractive. Sweaters were awarded to the following: Capt. Boyce Anderson, Alford Richards, Sherrill Bailey, Larry Bearden, Buck Wilson, Theo McGee, Tom Ramsey, Walter Long, Joe Murphy, Arthur Horton, Woodrow Smith, Fowler Green, Oxsheer Lowrance, Lamar McWilliams, Manger Ray Smith. February 1, 1935 - Achieving National Distinction Two Young Timpson Men Honored. Kavanaugh Francis and Dr. Charles Bussey Guests of Honor at Pleasing Affair Here Tuesday Evening. Kavanaugh (Kay) Francis and Dr. Charles Bussey, two prominent Timpson young men were honored here Tuesday night with a banquet tendered by a group of young business men and the local chamber of commerce at Hotel Blankenship. Some seventy-five guests were present, including visitors from several nearby towns, to share in the hospitality and pay tribute to honor guests who have attained distinction in their respective work. Kavanuagh (Kay) Francis

is a student of the State University of Alabama, and as member of that institution’s football team, the Crimson Tide, won marked distinction in the Rose Bowl classic at Pasadena, New Year’s Day. As football enthusiasts will recall, Francis played center with the Tide, and Timpson and East Texas were brought to the attention of the nation, throughout the game, with the often named and active player, Francis, of Timpson. Mr. Francis was captain of the Timpson high school team, the Bears, and bore the unusual distinction of serving as skipper for the Bears for three seasons. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Francis of Timpson. Dr. Bussey recently graduated with high honors from the Rush Medical College, University of Chicago, and recently was given national recognition with the appointment of a three-year fellowship with Mayo Brothers hospital at Rochester, Minn. He is spending several weeks in Timpson with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Bussey, before leaving for Rochester. Tribute was paid to the honor guests by the various speakers, stressing the fact that not only were they honored as home-town young men, but for their success and achievements in their respective work. W. J. Walker served as master of ceremonies, and cleverly introduced the speakers as appeared upon the program. Those responding with brief talks were Morris Franks, sports writer of Lufkin; Dr. Charles Bussey and Kay Francis, guests of honor; Geo. E. Walker, of Gaston public schools, who coached the Timpson eleven, during Francis service with the Bears; W. E. Collins of Center; J. J. Compton, superintendent of Timpson schools; K. H. Francis, F. S. Nelson, Rev. C. G. Carter and E. H. Hebert. February 8, 1935 - News Reel Will Show Scenes At Rose Bowl Game. A news reel will be shown at the Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday, according to Miss Ouida Stephano, featuring scenes of the recent Rose Bowl football game in which a Timpson boy, Kavanaugh Francis, played with the Alabama eleven. The picture will be shown with the regular program, midnight Saturday, Sunday and Monday. March 1, 1935 - THS Talk. 1934 Football Squad Have Pictures Made. Members of the 1934 football squad and champions of the district are busy assembling the canvass and leather armor which they so gallantly carried through victory and defeat during the 1934 season. The news reached the

campus that a group picture would be made of the football squad Friday. Two will be made, one with the uniform and one with the new sweaters. August 9, 1935 - Football Schedule Timpson High School Bears Announced. The football schedule for Timpson high school Bears has been arranged, with exception of two open dates, according to Theo McGee, Bear’s skipper for the season 1935. The schedule: September 20 Timpson at Lufkin September 27 Open date October 4 Tatum at Timpson October 11 Alto at Timpson October 18 Timpson at Rusk October 25 Timpson at Beckville November 1 Timpson at Carthage November 11 Timpson at Center November 15 Open date November 22 Timpson at Nacogdoches November 29 Center at Timpson August 30, 1935 - Seven Letter Men Back as Bears Open Grid Practice by Robin Hooper. Seven letter men, along with a large number of young hopefuls, reported for grid practice Monday when the Bears come out of hibernation for their initial work-out in preparation for the approaching football season. Due to the absence of Coach York, who is due to make his appearance next week, the Bears are being put through their exercises by three ex-Bears, who are making football history in the Southeastern conference; Geo. Green who is slated to play a lot of football down Mississippi way this fall, conducted the drill Monday. Tuesday they were dancing to the music of “Kay” Francis of Rose Bowl fame-a local boy who has made good in a big way as pivot man for the Crimson Tide of Alabama. While Wednesday’s drill, although cut short by rain, was under the supervision of “Big Mack” (Howard McWilliams) who earned his letter by crushing bones down at “Ole Miss.” Under the guidance of these able instructors, the Bears are quickly rounding into shape, and when the whistle blows for the kickoff at Lufkin on the night of September 22, you will find the Bears in the pink of condition and rearing to go. The 1935 edition of the Bears, as we see it, should be able to go places in district competition. With the scrappy little Theo McGee at the helm, flanked by such ball carriers as the flashy Joe Murphy, who is one of the best passers in district; Tom Ramsey who does the bulk

of the blocking, will be in there bigger and better than ever before. While Arthur Horton, pass snatcher deluxe, who is slated to make his debut as a back, should be by far the hardest man in district to stop. Other promising backfield men are: Phillip Childs, Howard P. Crausby, Peavy Johnston, Frank M. Henry, and Weeks Crawford, Jr. On the line we will have back with us Fowler Green, a powerful tackle, a lad who can do anything a tackle should do; Lamar McWilliams, guard, a good man who is improving with each game. Woody Smith, end, a nice pass recoverer, and a hard man to get by. Smith, however, might be shifted to the center position. Charles Watcher, another end that showed promises last year. Bertram Childs, a scrappy guard, should be ripe by now. Other prospects for the line include: Edward Scott, Sidney Corley, Ray Smith, J. P. Morgan, Mutt Solomon, Ardis Brooks, Downing McElfatrick, Selma Turpin, Henry Porterfield, John Perry Green and Holmes. Robert and Ross Ramsey, two husky lads from Stockman, should be a great help to the team. These boys are big, fast and both have a fine competional spirit. Letter men who are back are Joe Murphy, junior; Arthur Horton, senior; Theo McGee, captain, senior; Fowler Green, junior; Lamar McWilliams, senior; Woody Smith, junior. New equipment for the Bears has arrived, including playing jerseys, pants, blocking and shoulder pads, headgear, etc. Repairs on the park fence will be underway in a few days and arrangements for additional seating accommodations are under way. So get ready now to turn out in full force on opening day and get the Bears off to a flying start toward another championship. August 30, 1935 - Bears Have Four Games Scheduled at Home. Coach Meredith York returned this week from Huntsville, and will take charge for the training of the Timpson football team next week. The Bears have been undergoing primary workouts in “skull practice” and setting up exercises, under the direction of three ex-Bears, Kavanaugh (Kay) Francis, of the Crimson Tide eleven of the University of Alabama; Howard McWilliams of Mississippi University and George Green, also a student of “Ole Miss.” From a recent summary by Robin Hooper, Times’ sports editor and a man in whom we have confidence as prognosticator of high school football potentialities, it appears that the Bears are slated for a winning streak; in fact, it looks like they might go places and

do things. January 31, 1936 - Lettermen Timpson Bears Awarded New Sweaters Recently. At a recent chapel program, Timpson High School auditorium, thirteen lettermen of the Timpson Bears were awarded beautiful and serviceable sweaters for their good work with the football team. Lettermen and to whom sweaters were presented are as follows: Robert Ramsey, Tom Ramsey, Woodrow Smith, Everly Smith, Arthur Horton, Theo McGee, Clinton Roberts, Joe Murphy, R. L. Gillespie, Ray Smith, Marion Stanfield, Fowler Green, Bertram Childs. Coach Meredith G. York who led the team to an undefeated record during the past season, presented the sweaters. Robin Hooper, member of the Athletic Council and sports editor for the Times, made a short talk during the program. He praised each member of the team for their loyalty and for their fighting spirit so ably demonstrated in each game of the season. While there was much happiness among the boys, still there was a touch of sadness as it was realized that not a single one of the lettermen will be on the team next year. Captain Theo McGee, in his usual nappy manner, presented sweaters to Coach York and to Miss Roselee McDowell, sponsor. The sweaters are prized highly by those receiving them. On the left sleeve of the sweater are stripes for each year the owner played with the local football eleven. On the right sleeve is inscribed the words: “Undefeated district 24, 1935,” with a large “T” adorning the front. September 11, 1936 - “Junior” Clark, New Coach for THS, Gives Bears First Work-Out. Athletic Park at Timpson high school was the scene of activity Monday afternoon as A. J. “Junior” Clark summoned the Bears, local football aggregation for their work-out of the season. Coach Clark looked the boys over and they returned the favor for it was their first meeting. Getting off to a late start this season the Bears will undergo a stiff campaign of training preliminary to their first game when they are scheduled to meet Lufkin at Lufkin week after next. Boys reporting Monday for a place on the team this year are as follows: Milton Smith, O’Neal Shepherd, Blanton Brooks, Frank Henry, Gen Burns, Billie Turpin, Neuville Bogard, Hershal Smith, Eldon Alfred, Philip Childs, Vernon Walters, George Trammell, Sidney Corley, Charles Hardage, John Williams, Tom Owen Rutherford, Downing McElfatrick, Weeks Crawford, Howard Crausby,

Aubrey Brown, John Perry Green, Ealon Bogard, Johnny Jones, Edgar Scott, Otto Stilley, Austin Dunaway and Forest Turpin. Coach Clark is a graduate of Rice Institute, completing his work there in 1934. For the past two years he has been teaching in the Academy High School near Temple. While attending Rice Institute, Mr. Clark was a member of the Rice football team, playing Center and tackle for the Owls during the seasons of 1931-32-33. He was also a member of the Rice freshman for one year in 1930. While attending high school at Temple he also made a brilliant record on the football team. With his family Coach Clark arrived in Timpson last Friday and has been busy looking the situation over and getting things in readiness for the opening of school next Monday. September 18, 1936 - Equipment for Lighting Football Ground Arrives. First Night Game Will Probably Be Played at Athletic Field September 25, Coach Clark States-Electrical equipment for the lighting of Athletic Park, permitting night football games in this city, arrived last Saturday, and the local Athletic Association is busy making arrangements for installation. Coach Clark stated this morning that the first game on the local field would probably be played the night of September 25. The Bears are scheduled to go to Lufkin Friday night of this week for a game with the Lufkin Panthers, and while the local aggregation got off to late start in training, indications point to a football team that will make it interesting for other teams of the district. November 13, 1936 - Center Roughriders Defeat Bears 33 to 0 by Robin Hooper. Playing before one of the largest crowds ever to witness a football game here, the Timpson Bears went down before the powerful Center Roughriders to the tune of 33 to 0, one of the largest scores ever compiled in a Center-Timpson clash. Badly outclassed, the Bears were no match for the Riders here Wednesday. Flashing a brilliant running attack, coupled with power-house line plunges, the Riders lost little time in scoring. Taking the kick-off, with Bivens and Yates alternating at carrying the ball, the Cowboys drove over for the first marker early in the initial period. Showing lots of fight, the Bears line stiffened and held them for the remainder of the quarter. The Riders annexed another marker in the second quarter and the half ended with the score Center 14, Timpson 0. Bivens, Yates and company

gained three more touchdowns in the last half to bring the total score to 33 to 0. The Bears wound up their home schedule here Wednesday. The remaining two games on their schedule will be played away from home, Friday, November 20, at Alto, and the last game will be the Turkey Day tilt at Center. The Roughriders, by defeating the Bears, virtually clinched the district titled. Center has a great team this year and should go far in gaining regional competition. December 18, 1936 - All-Stars of Tenaha and Timpson to Clash Here Friday Evening. Thrilling Football Contest Promised as Well Known Players Will Meet at Athletic Park. A football contest that promises spills, thrills and yells, await fans of this section when the Timpson All-Stars meet a team of All-Stars from Tenaha Friday evening at Athletic Park in this city. Promoters of this outstanding event state that numerous stars and ex-football players will participate in the contest. Tenaha will come with a lively group of players, assisted by former stars and ex-players of Center. People of this city will again see in action well known ex-players: Woodrow Smith, George Green, Fowler Green, Larry Bearden, Theo and R. E. McGee, Hosea Whisenant, Dickey Corley, and others who may wish to enter the contest. Everett Page and Billy Parson, assistant coaches of T.H.S., will play with the locals. August 12, 1937 - Football Training to Begin August 23. Training season for the Timpson high school football team will begin Monday, August 23, it announced today by Superintendent L. G. Hilliard. All candidates for a place on the team are requested to report for duty. Coach A. J. Clark and Assistant Coach Everett Page will be on the job and they hope to conduct an intensive training campaign in preparation for the Bears’ opening game with Lufkin September 17. August 20, 1937 - Bears Will Go Into Training for Active Football Season. The Timpson Bears-local high school football team will go into training Monday morning, August 23, in preparation for the coming football season. Coach Everett Page is here this week making preparation for the training campaign and he will be joined Saturday by Coach A. J. Clark, who will arrive from Cuero, where he has been during the summer. All candidates for a place on the team are requested to report for duty at

9 o’clock Monday morning at Athletic Park. Timpson’s first game of the season will be a non-conference tilt with Lufkin on the seventeenth of September. Last year the locals went up against the Lufkin aggregation handicapped with no lettermen on the team and very little training. The year the Bears will have twelve or fifteen lettermen to report for duty and about three weeks training before meeting Lufkin. Among the lettermen expected to report for duty Monday are: Downing McElfatrick, Weeks Crawford, Jr., Frank Henry, Phillip Childs, Ben Burns, Vernon Walters, Elon Bogard, Jack Swanzy, Neuville Bogard, Billy Turpin, John Williams, and others. Several are expected to report from the nearby communities, Coach Page states. August 27, 1937 - Timpson Football Team Enters Training. Coach Clark and assistant Coach Page have arrived and the first workout for the season was held Monday afternoon. The members of the football squad will be put through a rigid period of conditioning and training, Mr. Clark said today. Two workout periods will be held daily, and it is thought that a well trained and seasoned group of youngsters will be in readiness for the first game of the season in a non-conference game to be played at Lufkin, September 17. New uniforms have been ordered and will arrive Wednesday morning. The suits will be issued to players prior to training period Wednesday afternoon. “Be on hand and get your suit,” Coach Clark says. September 3, 1937 - 27 New Football Suits Issued To Bears. When the Timpson high school football team appears upon the field at the opening of the season, the fans will see a new array of football paraphernalia, for brand new equipment throughout has been received for the Bears. Forty new suits, forty new helmets, forty shoulder guards, in fact forty of everything that is worn by a football player. The equipment is made with the sole object of giving maximum protection and reducing injuries to a minimum. Only 27 of the suits have been issued to date, as some of the players have yet had the opportunity to report. Neither have the workouts had a full attendance, Mr. Clark stated this morning. Many students have other duties which have prevented their entering upon the daily periods of training, however, this is not expected to interfere with a sufficient season of conditioning for the first game at Lufkin, September 17. September 24, 1937 - Pep Squad Organizes For

Football Season by Mary Catherine Bussey. Everyone can’t be a “football hero,” but many students always enjoy doing their part by cheering the players on. For this reason, and to put more spirit into the game and school, we have the pep squad. Wednesday afternoon fifty students, interested in the pep squad, met with Mr. Crump and organized for the coming football season. By popular vote Josephine Compton and Lee Alton Jones were elected pep leaders, with Mary Kate Bussey as an assistant leader. On Thursday afternoon another meeting was held and Mr. Parsons was elected sponsor of the pep squad, and Mrs. Barwick, the assistant sponsor. The following committees were appointed: Costume: Lee Alton Jones, Doris Brown, Christeen Clay and Pauline Tyre. Entertainment: Mary Kate Bussey, Louise Powers, Mary Lee Parrish and Mimi Molloy. Decorating: Josephine Compton, Johnnie Dean Hardage, Virginia Jarratt and Doris Hawthorn. Of course we are studying under a disadvantage this year, but we are not playing under one. We are looking forward to many victories from our team and we will assure you that you will be “hearing” from us. Pep squad: Christeen Clay, Doris Brown, Josephine Compton, Johnnie Dean Hardage, Louise Powers, Mimi Molloy, Pauline Tyre, J. R. Nichols, Lee Alton Jones, Doris Neel, Buck Barco, J. D. Holloway, Milton Smith, Joy Smith, Marion Shepherd, Charles Smith, George Green, Vivian Ramsey, Alcine McGee, Avis Jolly, Joy Herring, Ozella Murphy, Doris Webb, Vida Mae Bryce, Vidmer Hilliard, Peggy Snelson, Frances Richards, Doris Hawthorn, Vera Mae Molly, Alice Sanford, Mary Lee Parrish, Marvin Hayes, Frances Ramsey, Sophia Childs, Ella Mae Jones, Lucille Burns, Virginia Jarratt, Doris Prince, Annie Gregory, Kate Harbuck, Jean Brinson, Valenta Amos, Frances Molloy, Beth Hutcherson, Janelle Tyre, Iris McCauley, Zeb Ramsey, Marjorie Smith, Lavelle Smith, Ellen Gregory, Claude Barco, Lorena Johnston, Ruth Fowler. September 24, 1937 - Carlisle Eleven Will Give Bears First Game At Home. The Carlisle football team will be here Friday night for a game with the Timpson high school Bears. This game will be the season’s first home game, and with Coach A. J. Clark’s team and that of former Timpson coach, Carlos Davis’ near a dozen men in action, local citizens may expect that evening that all local football fans can look forward to. The officials and

team will appreciate your presence and enthusiastic support. The game Friday night will be played under the bright lights, beginning at 7:45 o’clock. Other games scheduled: October 1 Tatum at Timpson October 8 Beckville at Timpson October 15 Timpson at Rusk October 22 Open B game in Timpson October 29 Tenaha at Timpson November 5 Timpson at Alto November 11 Timpson at Center November 19 Timpson and Jefferson (site under consideration) November 25 Center at Timpson October 8, 1937 - Miss Doris Hawthorn Elected Sponsor for Timpson Football Team. The contest conducted by the Timpson high school for the naming of sponsor for the of the football team, came to a close at Friday at noon. Miss Doris Hawthorn, senior, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Hawthorn, was chosen sponsor, having received the highest number of votes and at the beginning of Friday night’s game the young lady had the honor of making the “kick-off” that led the Bears to their first victory of the year. December 24, 1937- Football Team Honored With Banquet Friday Night. Coach Clark Names Lettermen; Sweaters Will Be Awarded at Early Date. The home economics department of the Timpson high school entertained the Timpson football team and a number of invited guests at a delightful banquet Friday night at the Baptist church. Robin Hooper was the toastmaster for the evening and he took occasion to express his appreciation for the splendid record made by the Bears during the football season which recently closed. Coach “Red” Willis of Stephen F. Austin College, Nacogdoches, was the principal speaker of the evening. Others making talks were: L. G. Hilliard, superintendent of city schools; Dr. W. D. Whiteside, president of the board of trustees; Zannie B. Crump, principal of the high school; A. J. Clark, coach; Everett Page, coach; S. R. Permenter, instructor of vocational agriculture, and Miss Doris Hawthorn, sponsor. A pleasing feature of the evening’s program was the naming of lettermen by Coach Clark. Sixteen were honored as follows: Eland Bogard, Neuville Bogard, Ben Burns, J.B. Brannon, Philip Childs, Sidney Corley, Weeks Crawford, Jr., John P. Green, Blanton Brooks, Jack

Swanzy, Downing McElfatrick, Billie Turpin, Milton Smith, Frank Henry, Junior Whiteside, Vernon Walters, Tommie Rutherford, manager. All members of the football were praised by Mr. Clark for their efficient service. Cheerleaders, Misses Alcine McGee and Josephine Compton, were among the honor guests. January 14 1938 – Sweaters awarded to Lettermen and Sponsors Timpson High Bears. Twenty-four sweaters were awarded to lettermen and sponsors of Timpson football team, at a brief and impromptu program held Wednesday morning. Z. B. Crump, principal, addressed the group of players and team sponsors, after which Coach A. J. Clark, presented the sweaters. Sweaters were awarded to the following for season 1937: Miss Doris Hawthorn, sponsor; Ealon Bogard, captain; Phillip Childs, co-captain; Vernon Walters, Jack Swanzy, Blanton Brooks, John Perry Green, Ben Burns, Jl. B. Brannon, Neuville Bogard, Milton Smith, Frank Henry, Downing McElfatrick, Billy Turpin, Sidney Corley, Junior Whiteside and Weeks Crawford. Six members of the Bear squad and their sponsor for the previous year were also presented with sweaters: Mrs. James F. Wailes (nee Doris Neel), sponsor; Howard Crausby, Chas. Witcher, John Williams, Edward Scott, Tom Paul Todd and Orborn Brown, Jr. The recipients of the sweaters responded with brief and appreciative remarks.

1937-38 Timpson Bears

Front row, L-R: Kenneth Crausby, Jack Swanzy, Blanton Brooks, Sidney Corley, Frank Morgan, Frank M. Henry, Eldon D. Alfred. Middle row, L-R: Clant Shepherd (water boy), Downing McElfatrick, Philip Childs, Neuville Bogard, Billie Turpin, Milton Smith, John Perry Green, Payton Ash, Tommy Rutherford, Mgr. Top row, L-R: Coach A. J. Clark, Vernon Walters, Ealon Bogard,

Fred Johnson, Ben Barnes, Truitt Bowlin, Weeks Crawford, Jr., Junior Whiteside, and J. B. Brannon. January 28, 1938 – Chillicothe Man Here for Visit with Homefolk. W. E. Ramsey of Chillicothe came in several days ago to visit Timpson relatives and friends. Relatives include his mother, Mrs. P. H. Ramsey; brothers, Z. B. Ramsey and Dewey Ramsey; sisters, Mrs. W. H. Rhodes, Mrs. R. L. Shepherd and Mrs. G. N. Clark. Mr. Ramsey is a former citizen of this community, moving to his present place of residence some years ago. Incidentally it may be stated that people in Timpson take a great deal of pride in the record of another Ramsey – “Red” Ramsey, the son of the above named gentleman. “Red” is known from coast to coast for his prowess upon the football field, and his work upon Lubbock’s Texas Tech football squad this year, has resulted in his being mentioned for the Little All American lineup. The young man, a senior this year, has lettered for three consecutive years. His playing position is end. Ramsey played with a selected group of players, the all stars, against the Chicago Bears, professionals, in the recent exhibition game at Houston. February 4, 1938 – Fowler Green Leaves for Kilgore Junior College. Fowler Green left Tuesday for Kilgore where he will attend the Kilgore Junior College. He was accompanied by Coach Lee of the college, who spent the day in this city. Young Green will be a member of the college football team, and begins his spring training within the next few days. February 18, 1938 – Athletic Field will be Provided Grandstands, Seating Capacity about 1,800. Work should begin within the next thirty days on a building and improvement program for the athletic field on the Timpson public school campus, it was stated this morning by Superintendent I. G. Hilliard. Bleachers 200 feet long will be constructed on each side of the football field, estimated to accommodate a crowd of about 1800. Cresoted timbers will be used for foundation material. A 440-yard circular track and also a 320-yard straightway track, both sand surfaced, are to be built in front of the stands and surrounding the football grounds. The athletic field will be enclosed with chain-link fence seven feet high, with guard wires at top. The fence will be 268 feet wide and 640 feet long; steel posts will be used in front half and creosoted posts for remainder of fence. A hedge will be planted within the

enclosure. The football field will be graded so as to give a fourteen inch elevation in center at the 50-yard line, to afford perfect drainage in all directions. The field will be sodded. Two tennis courts and one volleyball court will be provided... February 18, 1938 – 1938 Schedule for Timpson High School “Bears” is Announced by Coach A. J. Clark. Six of the scheduled conference games for the Timpson Bears will be played at home during the 1938 football season, with the probability that this number may be increased to seven, as one date is marked “open” on the schedule. Coach A. J. Clark released his schedule for publication today, land for the first time in many years, the Bears will not play their opening game at Lufkin. Instead, Mr. Clark says he plans to arrange two opening tilts for the Bears September 16 and 24 on the local field. Spring training will begin March first, Coach Clark says, and eight lettermen are expected to report for duty along with a large number of other players. Schedule for the 1938 season is announced as follows: September 30 Tatum at Tatum October 7 Open October 14 Jefferson at Timpson October 21 Beckville at Timpson October 28 Carthage at Carthage November 4 Alto at Timpson November 11 Center at Timpson November 18 Tenaha at Timpson November 24 Center at Center April 1, 1938 – 1938 Football Squad Will Play Seniors Here April 15. Coach A. J. Clark, of the Timpson High School, announced today a football game between the 1938 players and the seniors. The game will be played at 7:30 o’clock on the night of April 15. Admission of 10c and 20c will be charged. The following players will be included in the lineup of the team for the season of 1938: Elon Bogard, Ben Burns, Milton Smith, Herschel Smith, John Perry Green, Frank Henry, Billy Turpin, Junior Whiteside, lettermen; Peyton Ash, Kenneth Crausby, Homer Rainbolt, G. B. Stutts, Howard Nix, Terrell Childs, Chas. Herrington, Eldon Alred, Frank Morgan and O’neall Humphries. The opposing team will consist of: Weeks Crawford, Jr., Phillip Childs, Downing McElfatrick, Vernon Walters, Sidney Corley, J. B. Brannon, Blanton Brooks, Jack Swanzy and Neuville Bogard, seniors;

Tom Paul Todd, Ed Scott, Chas. Witcher. Both teams have excellent players and Mr. Clark anticipates a good game, in fact, one that football fans should enjoy. April 22, 1938 – Local Football Mentor Announces Schedule for Timpson Bears, Season 1938. Coach A. J. Clark of the Timpson High School, has announced the official schedule for the local football team for the season 1938. Coach Clark has six lettermen returning next year, plus eight squadmen and a flock of new talent discovered in the spring practice session. Lettermen returning are; Frank Henry, Milton Smith, Ben Burns, Elon Bogard, John Perry Green and Billy Turpin. Squadmen: Kenneth Crausby, Truitt Bowlin, Peyton Ash, Eldon Alfred, Petey Rainbolt, Frank Morgan, Tommie Rutherford and Hershel Smith. With such an array of talent available, the Bears should be a strong contender for the district championship next fall. Schedule follows: September 18 Chester at Timpson September 23 Gaston at Timpson September 30 Tatum at Tatum October 7 “B” Game at Timpson October 14 Jefferson at Timpson October 21 Beckville at Timpson October 28 Carthage at Carthage November 4 Alto at Timpson November 11 Center at Timpson November 18 Tenaha at Timpson November 24 Center at Center October 14, 1938 - Timpson And Jefferson Football Teams Will Play Here Friday Night by Robin Hooper. Coach Clark’s Bears, idle last Friday, are bearing down this week in preparation for their district game with Jefferson here Friday night. Suffering a stinging defeat at the hands of the Bull Dogs last year at Jefferson, the Bears are determined to erase that defeat Friday night and at the same time add another win to their credit in the District 22 race. The Bears very much in the race this year are ruled slight favorites over the Bull Dogs, but it will be hard for the fans to forget the last minute touchdown that beat the Bears 7 to 6 in 1936, after leading 6 to 0 from the first quarter. The Jefferson team, according to advanced information, boasts a heavy line and a pair of shifty backs that no doubt will give the Bears plenty of entertainment. The game will be called at 7:30 and large turnout is expected.

District 22 Standing Team P W L T Center 2 2 0 0 Timpson 1 1 0 0 Alto 1 1 0 0 Beckville 1 1 0 0 Carthage 1 0 0 1 Tenaha 2 0 1 1 Jefferson 1 0 1 0 Tatum 2 0 2 0 November 25, 1938 – Timpson Bears Make Fine Record This Year by Robin Hooper. Regardless of the outcome of the turkey day game with the center Roughriders, the Timpson Bears can point with pride to their showing this year. Despite the fact that there will be no championship flag flying in Bear stadium, they can say “we licked them all this year.” There were no “fluke” wins or upsets, each victim as the records will show, was clearly outplayed by Coach Clark’s Bears. Coach Clark began the painful task of building his present team back in the fall of 1936. Upon his arrival in Timpson to take over the helm vacated by Coach York, he found listed on his roster, not one single letterman and a mere handful of kids that had seen any service at all. His team that year won four games and we are still wondering how they did it. The 1937 team showed much improvement and managed to knock off some of the better teams in the district and were real contenders. Graduation last year took its toll as usual, but with lettermen, Bogard, Burns, Turpin and Henry forming a nucleus, bolstered by a fine group of squad-men such as Crausby, Rainbolt, Dunaway, Bowlin, Ash, Alfred, Morgan and Johnson, plus new comers, Paul Brittain, Rhodes, J. R. Nichols and others, Coach Clark molded a team that so far has won eight games, losing only to Gaston, a Class A team, 7 to 0, piling up a total of 162 points to 20 for their opponents. Bears record for season scores: Timpson 25 Chester 6 Timpson 0 Gaston 7 Timpson 32 Tatum 0 Timpson 25 Jefferson 0 Timpson 16 Beckville 0 Timpson 12 Carthage 0 Timpson 19 Alto 7

Timpson 19 Center 0 Timpson 14 Tenaha 0 Total Scores: Timpson 162 Opponents 20 First downs: Timpson 117 Opponents 42 Yards gained: Timpson 1780 Opponents 732 Passing: Timpson attempted 101, completed 27 for 511 yards. Opponents attempted 109, completed 25 for 270 yards. Punting average: Timpson 31.5 yards. Opponents 27 yards. 1939 - The Timpson High School Football Team Was Suspended by UIL. We believe this was due to Coach Clark playing older players. Coach Clark went on to other jobs before 1940. The Bears were reinstated in February of 1940, and resumed play in September of that year under the guidance of new coach Robert E. “Bob” Gillespie.

1940s February 2, 1940 - Timpson Bears Re-Instated In Football, After Being Out Past Season. Executive Committee for District Will Meet Thursday Night in Center to Arrange Schedule for Coming Season. The Timpson football team has been re-instated in football after being out of the league for the past season, G. D. Pruitt, superintendent of Timpson public schools informed the Times today. The information was received by Mr. Pruitt in a letter from the Texas Interscholastic League, the official said. April 5, 1940 - Timpson Bears Have 10-Game Schedule For Coming Season. The 1940 football schedule for the Timpson Bears was announced today by Superintendent G. D. Pruitt and Coach Bob Gillespie. The Bears have a ten-game schedule, five of which are conference tilts (*). The schedule is as follows: September 13 Timpson at Shelbyville * September 20 Joaquin at Timpson September 27 Carthage at Timpson * October 4 Open October 11 Timpson at Jasper October 18 San Augustine at Timpson * October 24 Nacogdoches at Timpson November 1 Timpson at Alto * November 11 Timpson at Center

November 21 Center at Timpson * All home games with the exception of holiday games will be played at night. August 30, 1940 - 1940 Edition of Timpson High Bears. Summary of Football Material and Prospects for Season, As Team Starts From “Scratch” by Robin Hooper. The Timpson Bears, under the guiding hand of their brand new coach, Robert E. (Bob) Gillespie, will take to the practice field Monday, Sept. 2, in preparation for the 1940 grid season that will be ushered in when the Bears travel to Shelbyville for the lid-buster, Friday, Sept. 13. The success of the Bears this year is quite problematical, after a year lay-off, Coach Gillespie will have to start from scratch in building his 1940 team. Aside from Frank Morgan, every boy on the team will be playing his first football game. Morgan, flashy back, was a letter man on the 1938 team. Let us take a look at the 1940 edition of the Timpson Bears. At the end positions he will have such positions as Joe Bill Nelson, Joe Bussey, Sidney Watson and Chester Dunaway. From this quartet there should develop a couple of likely wingmen. The tackle position will be taken care of by Red Whiteside, John Stone, Trammell Molloy, W. C. Brown, Richard and David Turpin. Guards: Frank and Gerald Stamps, Ted Taylor, and Wig Smith. At the pivot position will be Delton Stilley, Mike Kyle and Gary Ash. Backs are listed as Frank Morgan, Jack Ramsey, C. B. Nipp, Asa Lee Humphries, Joe Rhodes, Junior Billingsley, and Lewis West. The above list are boys that participated in spring practice. There will be others that will come in from the rural section. From the above material, Coach Gillespie should be able by mid-season to have a very formidable aggregation that should give a fair account of themselves in district competition. His line will lack both weight and experience, two of the main elements that go to make a good line. Watson, letterman on the 1940 basketball team, should show to advantage in one of the wing positions. The tackles will be light and very, very green. Ditto for the guards. Stilley looking good in spring training at center, he will be a very valuable man to the team. For backs, Coach Gillespie has a wealth of material. The kicking and passing should be well taken care of by Frank Morgan, a real triple threat. Royce Glen Nelson should furnish plenty of power and Bert Rhame has speed to burn. With lots of hard work and a little experience the fans of this section may expect to see

some very interesting football, but don’t expect too much from the Bears in 1940. September 20, 1940 - Football Season Gets Off To Flying Start This Week In Shelby. With ambition to capture district championship Shelby county high school football teams will get off to a flying start this week as tilts are scheduled for Timpson, Center and Tenaha. The opening game for the Timpson Bears was played at Shelbyville last Friday when the Bears were victorious by the score of 26 to 0. Joaquin comes here Friday night and will meet the Bears under the lights at Athletic Park. This will be the first home game of the season and gives every promise of being a hard-fought contest and a colorful affair for the large crowd expected to be in attendance. Tenaha opens the season Friday, meeting the Nacogdoches Class B team of Nacogdoches at Tenaha. The Center Roughriders and the Jasper eleven will at Center, the contest being scheduled for Friday night. October 4, 1940 - Chester Football Game Will Be Played In Timpson. The Chester football team will come to Timpson Friday night for a game with the Timpson Bears, instead of playing the game at Chester, as originally planned, Superintendent G.D. Pruitt, announced today. The change is at the suggestion of officials of the visiting team, we are informed. The game will be played under the lights at Athletic Park, beginning at 8 o’clock. October 4, 1940 - Timpson Bears Lose Thriller To Carthage Bulldogs by Robin Hooper. The Carthage Bulldogs hammered out a well earned 19 to 14 victory over the Timpson Bears here Friday night. The game was a thriller from start to finish with both teams playing jam-up football. The Bears pushed over a touchdown in the first quarter to go into the lead 7 to 0. The Bulldogs opened up with a passing attack in the second period to chalk up 6 points; try for extra point was no good and the Bears lead 7 to 6. The Bears came back to score another touchdown and extra point in the second, to lead at half-time, 14 to 6. The Bulldogs came back strong after the rest period, and with Bowen passing and Smith catching, marched down for a touchdown, making the score Timpson 14, Carthage 13. The same combination was good for another score in the final period and the Bulldogs took the lead with the final score: Carthage 19, Timpson 14. The Bears were trying desperately to pull the game

out of the fire in the closing moments, but their drive bogged down on the Carthage 5-yard line as the game ended. Starting lineup: Timpson Carthage Watson LE Beloney Bussey LT Arney Ramsey LG Edge Stilley C Kuykendall Stamps RG Langford Stone RT McMichael Dunaway RE Graves Backs: Pass Van Sandt Morgan Smith Rhame Bowen Nelson Langley Yards gained from scrimmage: Timpson, 195; Carthage 59; Passes attempted - Timpson 8, completed 3 for 24 yards; Carthage 27, completed 15 for 209 yards; passes incomplete - Timpson 5, Carthage 10; penalties-Timpson five, 25 yards; Carthage six, 40 yards; first downs-Timpson 14, Carthage 14; penetrations-Timpson 4, Carthage 5; kicks - Timpson, Morgan, averaged 41 yards per kick; Carthage, Bowen, averaged 30 yards per kick. October 4, 1940 - Large Attendance at Football Game. Bear Stadium was packed by a large crowd Friday night to witness the Carthage - Timpson football contest. Not including the crowds that always attend the Timpson - Center contests, Friday night’s attendance was perhaps the largest to assemble at the local park in many years. Visitors were here from Center, Tenaha, Joaquin, Garrison, Nacogdoches and other nearby points. Spectators not only enjoyed a good game, but the two high school bands added color to the affair, with lively tunes and skillfully executed drills between halves. October 18, 1940 - Timpson Bears Meet San Augustine Here Friday Night by Robin Hooper. The Timpson and San Augustine football teams will renew their ancient grid rivalry when they tangle in a district 22-A game at the local park Friday night. This will be the first meeting of these two teams since about 1926, when the San Augustine schools discontinued football, they, however, returned to the grid wars in 1938, and under the guidance of Coach Barnes, have developed into a formidable

outfit that are mowing down district competition in order. Fresh from conference wins over Carthage and Shelbyville the boys from the red land are really hot and should make much trouble for the Bears Friday night. The Bears smarting under the trouncing handed them last week by the Jasper Bulldogs, are pointing to this game as their last chance to remain in the pennant chase and a victory over the San Augustine team will give them two conference wins against one defeat, leaving two remaining district games on their card, one with Alto at Alto and the other at Center Nov. 11. This will be the last home game for the Bears until their traditional Thanksgiving game with the Center Roughriders. The San Augustine band, one of the finest high school bands in East Texas, will accompany the team and one of largest crowds ever to witness a football game in Timpson are expected to be on hand. October 18, 1940 – Timpson Player Runs Entire Length of Field for Touchdown. The Jasper Bulldogs, with a fast charging line, ran roughshod over the Timpson Bears, carrying off the long end of a 32 – 7 score at Jasper Friday night. Timpson’s tally came late in the final quarter when Jasper kicked off to Timpson, and Nipp, taking the ball on his own 17 – yard line, ran the entire length of the field for the score. Nelson kicked the extra point. This play was the feature play of the game and incidentally, it was the first ball game for Nipp and the first play that was run after he went into the game.

1940 Bears

Coaches and players unidentified.

December 13, 1940 - Football Banquet Is Brilliant Social Event by Mrs. J. R. Nichols. The most

brilliant social event on the calendar of the fall semester of the Timpson public school occurred Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the gymnasium, the occasion being the annual high school football banquet of 1940. The highlight of the evening’s entertainment was the coronation was the queen of the 1940 ball club, and the presentation of her court, consisting of ten duchesses, three each from the senior and junior classes, and two each from the sophomore and freshman classes, together with their escorts, who were all members of the football team. With Miss Mary Beth Malone at the piano, playing the Grand March, the court opened with the royal procession heralded by J. I. Barron, and announced by Miss Bubbles Cooke , as follows: Sarah of the House of McLeroy, accompanied by Duke Frank of the House of Stamps; Ruth of the House of Sanford, escort Duke Charles of the House of Smith; Lorena of the House of Johnston, escort, Duke Dayton of the House of Worsham; Mary Francis of the House of Favors, escort Duke Frank of the House of Morgan; Bennie Mae of the House of Sapp, escort, Duke Archie of the House of Whitson; Louise of the House of Eakin, escort, Duke Jack of the House of Ramsey; Berniece of the House of Hughes, escort, Duke Edgar of the House of Billingsley; Maurine of the House of Hilliard, escort, Duke John of the House of Stone; Sue of the House of Kyle, escort, Duke Burnet of the House of Nelson; Janis of the House of Nelson, escort, Duke Ottis of the House of Kyle. His Excellency, King Joe, from the long lineage of the House of Bussey, accompanied by crown-bearer, John Neil Rhodes, entered from the right, and ascended the throne, while Her Majesty, Queen Katherine, form the long and faithfully established House of Harbuck, entered the left, attended by Misses Martha Lou Wigley and Barbara Sue Whiteside, flower girls; and Little Misses Jo Ann Lindsey and Jane Smith as train bearers. Reaching the foot of the throne Katherine, lovely and demure in her beautiful coronation robes of white satin, knelt and was solemnly crowned Queen of the Timpson High School football banquet by staid and dignified King Joe. Queen Katherine was then dutifully escorted to the dais and seated on her throne beside the king, where they were accorded the most hearty applause by their admiring subjects. No more beautiful, nor colorful spectacle than this young king and queen and their escort, has ever been presented in Timpson high school. During the coronation the court was entertained with the antics of the palace

“fool,” Junior Mathis. Following the coronation, the orchestra, consisting of Mr. Barron, Misses Madge Boucher, Johnnie Fae Webb and Mary Evelyn Futrell, rendered a medley of popular songs. Miss Dorothy Jean Hooper contributed a reading “My Last Duchess,” which was followed by Miss Bubbles Cooke, in her own sweet way singing, “We Three,” accompanied at the piano by Margaret Willis. The final number of the program was a medley of “Star-Dust, Blue Orchids,” and other popular numbers, played as a saxophone solo by Mr. Barron; Madge Boucher at the piano. Mr. Parsons, as the genial toastmaster, announced the hour when eats would be forthcoming. The Reverend J. L. Bryant, pastor of the Methodist church, gave thanks to God for the privileges being enjoyed by the guests of the evening, and a most ample and appetizing meal was capably served by members of the home economics classes. The food had been prepared by the Band Mother’s Club, who were sponsors of the evening’s festivities. At the close of the meal proper, short and inspiring talks were made by Coach Gillespie, Messrs. Robin Hooper, Z. B. Crump, D. P. Billingsley and Supt. Pruitt. Miss Margaret Willis graciously responded to the insistent calls for some piano music, and favored the guests with a medley of popular selections. After a number of short talks from various members of the ball club, Miss Bubbles Cooke sang, “God Bless America,” the audience joining in the chorus. This number brought the evening to a close, an evening perfect in every feature, and it goes without saying that the 1940 Timpson football banquet was an event long to be remembered by everyone present. January 17, 1941 – THS Football Lettermen. The following boys received sweaters for participating in football at Timpson high school during the season of 1940: Ottis Kyle, C. B. Nipp, Frank Stamps, John Willie Stone, Frank Morgan, Sidney Watson, Trammell Molloy, Jack Ramsey, Lynwood Poss, A. L. Whitson, Jr., Burnett Nelson, Royce Glen Nelson, Joe Bussey, Dayton Worsham, W. C. Brown, Chester Dunaway, Delton Stilley, Gary Ash, Charles Smith. March 7, 1941 - Carlisle Football Team Added to Bear Schedule. Carlos (Smiley) Davis’ football team from Carlisle high school have been added to the Timpson high school schedule according to announcement by G. D. Pruitt. Bears are scheduled

to make exit from their lair and invade Carlisle territory at Carlisle, October 10. March 21, 1941 - Timpson High School Football Schedule 1941. The Timpson High School football schedule has been arranged and is announced as follows for the season of 1941: September 19 Joaquin at Timpson October 3 Jasper at Timpson October 17 Timpson at San Augustine October 24 Shelbyville at Timpson October 31 Alto at Timpson November 11 Center at Timpson November 20 Timpson at Center November 27 Timpson at Carthage All home games will be played at night except November 11, which will be played at 2:30 p.m. August 22, 1941 – New Coach for THS. Keith King has arrived to begin his duties at the Timpson High School, and has already entered upon his duties here. Mr. King is a graduate of Murray State College of Murray, Ky. Previous to accepting the place here, Mr. King was coach for the school at Chilton during the past four years. August 22, 1941 - Football Players Called To Meet Friday Afternoon. All former members and others wishing to play football are called to meet with Coach King Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the high school building. September 19, 1941 - Timpson Bears Meet Joaquin Rams Here Friday Night. Football Boys Work Hard For First Game Of Season. The Timpson Bears come out of hibernation to open the 1941 football season, Friday night, against the Joaquin Rams, at the Timpson high school stadium. Commenting upon the game, Coach King says: “The Bears have been training and working hard for the past two weeks. Interest has been high and the boys vow that they will show the people some real football. “The Bears have slept and now they are hungry, all they ask is your support.” Coach Keith King announced the following probable starting lineup for Timpson: LE Dunaway LT Bussey LG Billingsley C Ash RG Smith

RT Brown RE Bryce or Kyle QB Stone LH Ramsey RH Burnett Nelson FB Nipp September 26, 1941 - Bears Take Opener Defeating Joaquin Rams 25 To 0 by Robin Hooper. The Timpson Bears breezed to an easy victory over the class B Joaquin Rams here Friday night by a 25 to 0 score. Held scoreless in the first quarter by a stubborn Ram line, the Bears struck twice in the second period to make the scoreboard to read: 12-0 at halftime. The first tally came early in the second quarter when Jack Ramsey went over after having worked the ball down to the 4 yard line in a series of running plays that baffled the Rams. The second touchdown was made by Nipp on an off-tackle slam from the eight yard line. The third quarter netted the Bears another pair of touchdowns, one by Nipp from the two-yard line and the fourth and final score on a pass from the Ramsey to Stone from the 25 yard line. Ramsey ran the ball over for the extra point, making the final score to read Timpson 25, Joaquin 0. Timpson Joaquin Dunaway LE Owens Bussey LT Black Billingsley LG Trish Ash C Watson Smith RG Cockrell Brown RT P. Burgess Brice RE G. Burgess Nipp QB Bates Ramsey LH Point Nelson RH Barron Stone FB Harrison October 3, 1941 - Football Game Changed To Jasper. By mutual agreement of school officials of both towns the Timpson - Jasper game scheduled to be played in Timpson Friday night, has been changed to Jasper, it was reported today by Superintendent Pruitt. The game will begin at 8 o’clock. Occasion for the change Mr. Pruitt states, was because of the fact that Friday will be a special day for soldiers located in that area. October 10, 1941 - Bears Lose To Jasper By A Narrow Margin by Robin Hooper. The Timpson

Bears, after spotting the Jasper Bulldogs to a 14-point lead, thundered back in the last half to come within one point of tying up the ball game in a non-conference tilt at Jasper Friday night. But it took all the tough breaks in the book, and a stubborn Jasper team to defeat one of the scrappingest Bear elevens that ever trotted out on a gridiron. The first bad break came early in the game when a pass from center went “hay-wire” and rolled to the 4-yard line, from which Nelson kicked out to the Bear 23 as the first quarter ended. Munsell, flashy Bulldog back, on the first play raced to the Bear 15. On the next play he skirted the Bear left end for the first marker. Henderson kicked the extra point, and the Bulldogs started on their own 21-yard line. The Bears took over and put on a drive that carried them deep into Jasper’s territory, when the Bears fumble was recovered by the Bulldogs on their own 21-yard line. The score at half-time: Jasper 7, Timpson 0. Jasper kicked off to Timpson to start the third period. Taking the ball on their own 25, the Bears drove to the Jasper 40, where Munsell intercepted a Bear pass and ran 65 yards for a second Jasper touchdown. Henderson kicked a perfect goal and the Bears were trailing 14 to 0. The Bears took over at this point and for the next two periods it was all theirs, with a scrapping line that tore gaping holes in the Jasper line, that Nelson and Nipp found with ease the bears drove to the Jasper 35 where Nipp hammered through the middle of the Jasper line, fought his way through the secondary and streaked across the Jasper goal line for the first Bear score. Try for point was no good. Timpson kicked to Jasper, and after failing to gain Henderson kicked to the Timpson 30. From this point the Bears drove to the Jasper 12 only to lose the ball on another fumble, as the third quarter ended. Taking over in the fourth quarter the Bears drove to the 30 where they lost the ball on downs. Henderson kicked to Nelson the Bear 40, and with three minutes to play, Nelson shot a pass to Dunaway good for 25 yards. On the next play Nelson passed to Stone for 35 to the Jasper 4, where Nipp hammered it over for another touchdown. Nipp bucked the extra point and the game ended, Jasper 14, Timpson 13. First downs - Timpson 16, Jasper 8. Starting lineup: Timpson Jasper Bryce LE Jarrell Brown LT Havard

Harris LG Stowell Ash C Jones Smith RG Phillips Bussey RT Pace Dunaway RE Otis Stone HB Munsell Billingsley HB Fullen Nelson HB Herbst Nipp FB Henderson October 10, 1941 - Recent Game with Jasper Topic of School Assembly Program. Timpson high students and teachers met in special assembly during activity period Monday afternoon to talk over Friday night’s football game which was played at Jasper and sing a few favorite songs. Accompanied by Miss Irene Bailey at the piano, and led by Mr. Pruitt, the student body sang the following songs: “It Isn’t Any Trouble Just to Smile,” “Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here,” “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” “Old Black Joe.” Several outstanding facts about the Jasper game were called to the attention of the group, one being the fact that only twelve men played in the game on the field, Ottis Kyle being the only substitute used. Coach King made a few remarks about the game, ending with the fact that made him most happy about the whole trip to Jasper - after the game, when the boys were in the dressing room, the Jasper superintendent, principals and coaches came by especially to tell him that the game with Timpson was one of the cleanest football team they had ever played. October 17, 1941 - Bears Lose To Carlisle 14 To 0 by Robin Hooper. The Timpson Bears suffered a 14 to 0 defeat at the hands of the Carlisle Indians in a non-title game at Carlisle Friday night. Getting off to a slow start, the first quarter was uneventful, both teams seemed to be feeling each other out as they see-sawed back and forth between the 30-yard lines. The Indians opened up with an aerial attack in the second quarter that worked the ball down to the Bears 6, where Beecher, hard running Indian back, rammed it over for the first score. Try for point was good. The Bears trailing 7 to 0 put on what seemed to be a touchdown drive, only to bog down on the Indian 15, as the second quarter ended. Score half-time: Carlisle 7, Timpson 0. Beecher annexed another score in the fourth on a beautiful 15-yard gallop. The Bears threatened again on a drive that was halted on the Indians 6-yard line.

October 24, 1941 - Bears Lose To San Augustine 12 To 6. In a conference tilt Friday night the Timpson Bears were defeated by the San Augustine eleven 12 to 6. The game was played at San Augustine, and witnessed by a large crowd. The Timpson school band, and a large number of fans attended the game. October 31, 1941 - Bears Swamp Dragons 41 To 6 by Robin Hooper. The Timpson Bears swarmed all over a hapless Shelbyville team here Friday night to pile up a 41 to 6 score and win their first conference game. Scoring almost at will, the Bears went to work in the first quarter and drove over for the first score. The game then turned into a riot, with a steady stream of substitutes pouring from the Timpson bench. The Dragons scored in the last minute of the game, after putting on a drive that the third string Bears were unable to check. November 7, 1941 - Bears Swamp Jackets 35 To 0 by Robin Hooper. The Timpson Bears turned on the steam here Friday night to smother Alto 35 to 0 in a conference game. Playing before a small shivering crowd, the Bears went to work early and with machine-like precision, drove for a touchdown in the first period and were knocking at the door as the quarter ended.

The Bears picked up another marker in the second. Yellowjackets tried hard but could never get their offense to working, and never seriously threatened the Bear goal line. The Bears meet the undefeated Center Roughriders here November 11th in their annual Armistice game. Standing District 22A Team P W L T San Augustine 5 4 0 1 Center 4 3 0 1 Timpson 3 2 1 0 Carthage 2 0 2 0 Alto 3 0 3 0 Shelbyville 3 0 3 0 November 14, 1941 - Center Roughriders Win Armistice Tilt by Robin Hooper. Taking advantages of a flock of miscues by a very jittery Timpson Bear team, the Center Roughriders pushed over a pair of touchdowns before the fans had settled into their seats. From this point it was all Center as they steamed to a 38 to 6 victory over the Bears and another District 22A title. The Bears trailing 12 to 0 in the first quarter put on a drive that looked as

though they were going to make a ball game out of it, but when the drive bogged down on the Rider 15 yard line they called it a day and never seriously threatened until the final quarter when they pushed over their lone touchdown. The Roughriders were held to one touchdown in the second half were outstanding as they coasted in on their 31 to 0 lead at halftime. With Swails, Pate, Brittain and Crocker performing nicely behind a smooth fast charging line the Roughriders should go far in post-season competition. November 21, 1941 - Mayor Kristensen Makes Thanksgiving Announcement. In view of the fact that the President of the United States has proclaimed Thursday, November 20th, as Thanksgiving Day and the Governor of Texas has proclaimed Thursday, November 27th, for observance in Texas, Mayor J. W. Kristensen stated today the day of observance for Timpson would be left optional. He pointed out that the traditional Thanksgiving football game between Timpson and Center would be played on the 20th, and that the local school district would observe that day. November 28, 1941 - Center 18, Timpson 6. (By Robin Hooper). The Center Roughriders defeated the Timpson Bears 18 to 6 in their annual Turkey day game at Center Thursday. Holding the champion Roughriders to a 6 to 6 deadlock through the first half the Bears seemed to be headed for a win, but the Riders came back in the third period and drove for the second touchdown that put the Bears in a hole that they were never able to wiggle out of. Ottis Kyle, sophomore end for the Bears, suffered a broken leg and was carried to the Center Sanitarium. X-ray showed a break above the knee. This was quite a blow to the Bears as they were already beset with injuries. Nelson, stellar back, was not in the uniform due to a broken toe, Joe Bussey, tackle, had a bad bruised hand, and Jack Ramsey had to retire from the game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. But despite these pranks of fate, the Bears gave a good account of themselves, and had the Riders going at top speed throughout the contest. December 5, 1941 - Carthage 19; Timpson 0. Playing at Carthage last Wednesday night the Timpson Bears were defeated by the Carthage eleven 19 to 0. This contest closed the season for the Bears, and they were accompanied to the Panola

county capitol by a large number of fans. December 19, 1941 - Miss Edith Billingsley Crowned ’41 Football Queen at Banquet. Against a background of gold football equipment and sparkling footballs, Edith Billingsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Billingsley, was crowned 1941 Football Queen of Timpson High School, by Charles Smith, Football King, at the annual football banquet held in the high school gymnasium Thursday night, Dec. 11. The queen was dressed in white marquisette, trimmed in silver sequins, and wore a long white train. Attendants to the queen and king were Barbara Sue Whiteside, flower girl; Jane Smith and Mary Sue Crausby, train bearers and Tommy Mack Hooper, crown bearer. Duchess from each class, with their escorts, paid respect to their royal highnesses. Sophie Mae Molloy in green taffeta and W.C. Brown; Mozelle Lee in blue satin, and Joe Bussey; Fieta Legg in coral satin and net, and Harold Crump, represented the senior class. Junior representatives were Opal Sears in pink net, and Benford Harris; Louise Eakin in rose taffeta, and Jack Ramsey; Dorothy Jean Hooper in aqua taffeta, and Gary Ash. Representing the sophomore class was Yvonne Baker in pink net, escorted by Edgar Billingsley. Freshmen were Doris Jo Coan in pink taffeta, and Harold Whiteside; Mary Eva Murphy in black velvet, and Bobby Molloy. Robin Hooper, Jr., and Thomas Charles Whitson heralded the arrival of the royal party. After the coronation of the queen, the following program was presented for the entertainment of the court: vocal solos “Tonight We Love,” and “Elmer’s Tune,” Bubbles Cook; tap dance, “Basin Street Blues,” Madge Boucher; violin solo, “Mighty like a Rose,” Mr. Raymond Rose. J. F. Keeling, high school principal, acted as toastmaster for the occasion. Messrs. F. R. Bussey, Robin Hooper, Gilbert Smith, G. D. Pruitt, Keith King, and Mrs. H. A. Crausby were called on for short speeches, as were team members Charles Smith, Joe Bussey, John Willie Stone, and Chester Dunaway. After the banquet was over, dancing to the music of a nickelodeon was enjoyed by many of those present. March 27, 1942 - Timpson High School Bears Start Spring Training. Spring football training for the Timpson high school Bears got off to a good start Monday afternoon. This was the first meeting for the spring season, and a splendid group of boys were present. These workouts will be held each

afternoon for the remainder of the term, J. C. Wharton, Coach, said this morning. This period of training will be devoted largely to fundamentals and signals, Mr. Wharton stated. Boys reporting and expected to report include: C. B. Nipp, Billy Nelson, James Oliver, Bobby Neill, Veltus McLeroy, Waymond Fitts, George Hutcherson, Howell Stone, Charles Mills, James Fondon, Edgar Billingsley, W. C. Brown, Travis Farris, E. H. Lilly, Chester Jones, F. M. Crump, Robert Yarborough, Charles McLeroy, Melvin Ramsey, Harold Bogue, Billy Taylor, Bobby Kristensen, W. C. Rainbolt, Junior Mathis, James Mills, Charles McIntyre, Ottis Kyle, Vergil Wedgeworth, Crausby Crane, Oran Worsham, James Whiteside and Wilford Skelton. April 17, 1942 - Expect High School Football To Continue As Usual. Austin, Texas. University of Texas Interscholastic League officials are currently mapping plans for the 1942-43 football campaign, first to be held in war time. “We anticipate that the football scheduling of Texas high schools will continue as usual,” Rodney J. Kidd, director of athletics for the league, declared. Assignment of schools to their respective classes of competition was completed several weeks ago. August 7, 1942 - Football Schedules May Be Carried Out This Fall “If”. Austin, Tex., July 31. Interscholastic League football will continue on schedule this fall, except in those areas where tire rationing makes it impossible, Roy Bedichek, director of the University of Texas League headquarters, announced this week. He said the State Executive Committee and the League Advisory Committee agreed that “no attempt will be made to enforce contracts on schools unable to travel because of tire rationing,” but added that “in many districts schedules can be maintained without appreciable use of tires, since commercial transportation is available.” Other League events such as basketball, track and field, public speaking, journalism, dramatics, art, commercial and other activities, will also be continued unless travel becomes more and more restricted, he said. “In the meantime, however, the Victory Physical Fitness Clubs, organized under the auspices of the League, are being formed in every section of the state, and the League is placing increased emphasis upon intramural activities of all kinds.” Football eligibility blanks and contracts will be mailed to member schools on August 25, Bedichek pointed

out. September 11, 1942 - Timpson School to Play Football; Limited Schedule. A schedule of football is under advisement by the Timpson Bears, and though the schedule will be limited, it has definitely been decided that the Bears will participate in games with only nearby towns, Supt. S. R. Permenter said morning. A number of games likewise will be limited it was stated. It is expected that the team will play with Tenaha, probably first game night Sept. 18, and Carthage; probably two with Center, and possibly with Alto and Logansport. Plans are not definite, we were informed. Fifty boys, all anxious to work and acquire places on the Bears’ roster, reported to Coach Norris Starkey, Monday. Equipment will be issued this afternoon. Active training and workouts will get under way Monday. September 25, 1942 - Pep Squad Organizes for Football Season. An enthusiastic meeting was held at the school auditorium Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a pep squad for the football season. The squad will be composed of thirty or more young people and they will be on hand at each football game to cheer the Bears on to victory. Three leaders were elected Tuesday afternoon as follows: Opal Sayers, Jessie Faye Adkerson and Dorothy Jean Carter. Rushing Manning and Miss Lois Strong were elected sponsors. The first appearance of the pep squad will be at the game Friday night when the Bears meet the Corrigan eleven in this city. September 25, 1942 - Timpson Bears Defeat Tenaha Tigers 6 To 0. The Timpson Bears got off to a flying start for the 1942 football season Friday night, defeating the Tenaha Tigers 6 to 0. The Bear’s touchdown came in the first half. The game was played at Tenaha with a large crowd in attendance and the fans were furnished plenty of thrills throughout the game. October 9, 1942 - Change Of Dates in Center-Timpson Football Games. Dates of the football games between the Center Roughriders and the Timpson Bears have hitherto taken place on Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving have been changed this year on account of the fact that Gas Rationing will begin on Nov. 22. Dates and places of the games will enable football fans to see the games before the

rationing begins. October 9, 1942 - Timpson Bears Play Center at Center Friday Night. The first game of the current season with Center will be played at that place, we were informed Tuesday by Coach Norris Starkey. Heretofore the game with Center have been played Thanksgiving Day and Armistice Day, but this year those in charge are endeavoring to bring the season to a close as soon as practicable, so the first game will be played on the night of Oct. 9. The probable starting lineup with Center as announced by Mr. Starkey: Kyle, LE; Johnson, LT; Hutcherson, LG; M. Ramsey, C; H. Bogue, RG; W. C. Brown, RT; F. M. Crump, RE; R. Whiteside, RH; J. Ramsey, LH; Billingsley, QB; C. B. Nipp, FB. October 9, 1942 - Bears and Tenaha Team Here Night Oct 16. The Timpson high school Bears will play the Tenaha school eleven in Timpson, Friday, Oct. 16, under the lights, Coach Norris Starkey announced Tuesday. October 16, 1942 - Riders 25, Timpson 6 by Robin Hooper. Playing before one of the smallest crowds ever to witness a Center-Timpson game, the Center Roughriders overwhelmed the Timpson Bears 25 to 6 in their annual football game at Center Friday night. Getting off to a flying start, the Bears drove to the Riders’s 18-yard line early in the first quarter only to bog down, and the quarter ended in a see-saw battle in midfield. The Riders opened up in the second period and with the flashy Swalls in the driver’s seat, pushed over a touchdown in the closing moments after a battle that saw both sides surge up and down the field, fighting every inch. The score at half: Center 6, Timpson 0. The Roughriders added 6 more points early in third quarter on a twenty yard sprint by Swails. The lone Bear tally followed when Kyle was downed on the one-yard line after taking a pass from Nipp. Nipp went over for the touchdown, but missed the extra point by inches, making the score read at the end of the third quarter, Center 12, Timpson 6. The Riders added two more in the final quarter to make the final score: Center 25, Timpson 6. The score does not indicate the type of game that was played in Center Friday night. It was a bruising battle from the first to the final whistle. The Roughriders, plus Swails, have another potential district winner, and when we say plus Swails, we mean the boy is good. He did ever thing good; in fact, he is the difference

between a fair ball club and the good one that Center has. The Bears showed plenty of fight and you may expect a slam-bang battle when the two teams meet here Nov. 11th. October 16, 1942 - Tenaha Tigers Come Here For Tilt With Bears Friday Night. With the avowed purpose of avenging their defeat which the Timpson Bears gave them two weeks ago the Tenaha Tigers will invade the camp of the local eleven this Friday night in a smashing campaign for victory. Coach Starkey is on the alert for the coming battle and will put the Bears through a grilling work-out this week and the locals will ready for their opponents. October 23, 1942 - Bears Defeat Tenaha Tigers 51 to 0. Friday night’s football game played at the local field resulted in a score of 51 to 0 in favor of the Timpson Bears. In the last half, Coach Starkey sent in his second team for a large part of the time, giving all members of the Bear squad action against the Tigers. A large delegation of Tenaha fans, the Tenaha school band, accompanied their team to this city for the contest. October 30, 1942 - Bears Lose To Carthage 27 To 0. Playing before one of the largest crowds of the season the Timpson Bears were defeated Friday night by the Carthage Bulldogs, at Athletic park, the score being 27 to 0. It was one of the best games of the season, furnishing spectators with numerous thrills as both teams battled for supremacy. A large number of Carthage fans, accompanied by the Carthage school band, were in attendance. November 6, 1942 - Center and Timpson Annual Football Game Nov. 11. Traditional football rivals over a period of many years, the Timpson High School Bears and the Roughriders of the Center High School, will meet in Timpson Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 o’clock. The footballs season for these two teams has been varied from time to time as to teams played and the dates of the games, but two dates have been standing ones. The Thanksgiving game and the Armistice Day meet have been reserved for the Bear-Roughrider meet. The first game of this standing order has been played at Center; the visit will be repaid on Nov. 11. November 20, 1942 - Center 32; Timpson 13. In one of the most thrilling games ever witnessed at Bear stadium, the Center Roughriders downed the

Bears 32 to 13 here Armistice Day. Taking the kickoff the Bears drove to the Rider 10 only to lose the ball on a fumble. Taking over at this point the Riders, with Swails reeling off one beautiful run after another, drove swiftly for the first score. The Bears came back to threaten, but lost the ball short of goal. Swails again galloped for another touchdown. The first Bear tally came midway in the second period after a sustained drive with Nipp and Miller carrying the ball behind some beautiful blocking. The score at the half: Center 13, Timpson 7. October 1, 1943 - More Schools Resume Football This Year. Austin, Texas. Interest in schoolboy football has rebounded from the blow the war gave it last year, with the number of participating schools increasing from 430 in 1942 to 540 this fall, Rodney Kidd, athletic director of the University of Texas Scholastic League, has announced. “Evidently schoolmen know now just how much effect war restrictions will have on their schools,” Kidd explained. “Last year, uncertainty as to the future was the main reason many schools dropped out of the League’s athletic program.” This fall, there are 105 teams registered in AA conference football, 265 in A, and 170 B conference teams, Kidd Said. November 26, 1943 - Timpson and Logansport Will Play Here Dec. 3. The Timpson and Logansport high school football teams will play in Timpson, Friday, Dec. 3, beginning at 2 o’clock. This is a return game, the Timpson Bears defeating the Logansport eleven last Friday at Logansport, by score of 7 to 0. December 3, 1943 - Timpson Bears Defeat Logansport 7 to 0. The Timpson Bears were victorious in their first football of the year Friday when they defeated the Logansport eleven at Logansport, the score being 7 to 0. A large crowd was present to enjoy the lively contest including a large number of fans from Timpson. F. M. Crump made the lone touchdown for Bears and Billy Miller made the extra point. December 10, 1943 - Timpson Bears Defeat Logansport 25 to 6. With a large crowd of fans in attendance the Timpson Bears defeated the Logansport eleven 25 to 6 Tuesday afternoon in a game packed with thrills and good playing on the part of both teams. Logansport was defeated by the

Bears recently in a contest played at Logansport. September 8, 1944 - Timpson School Resumes Football. According to Interscholastic League Rules, high school football teams are restrained from practice until September 1. Today is that red letter day for some twenty-three ambitious Timpson Bears. After a year of “football vacation,” the Timpson school board decided to gradually re-introduced this valuable and entertaining sport. Since coaches are so scarce, resulting in fruitless efforts to obtain a coach, Z. B. Crump, principal of the high school, consented to work with the boys this season, foreseeing the possibility of the end of the war in the near future and the eventual employment of an experienced and trained coach. The following boys have expressed a desire to play football for his school this season: F. M. Crump, Harold Crump, Maurice Fitts, Billy Bailey, Harold Clay, Billy Mills, Billy Wilson, Bobby Kristensen, J. M. Green, Hulon Courtney, Norman Burns, Mervin Gary, Thomas Eakin, Marlin Brooks, Billy Taylor, Gene Whiteside, Harold Whiteside, Harlon Eakin, Marvin Harley, Wm. Earl Baker, Charles Taylor, Charles Hancock, J. W. Moore and Billy Ramsey. The following schedule is complete: September 15 - Alto there. September 22 - Tenaha there. September 29 - Open. October 6 - Hallsville here. October 13 - Logansport here. October 20 - Center there. October 27 - Logansport there. November 3 - Center here. November 10 - Tenaha here. November 17 - Carthage there. September 22, 1944 - Alto Defeats Timpson 14 To 0. The Timpson Bears played their first game of football for the season at Alto Friday night. The Alto eleven were victorious, defeating the Bears 14 to 0. The local eleven made a fine showing, under the direction of Coach Z. B Crump. A large delegation of local fans attended the game. October 20, 1944 - Timpson Bears Play Roughriders at Center Friday. Local interest in football runs high this week in anticipation of a thrilling contest when the Timpson Bears meet the Center Roughriders at Center Friday night. This will

be the first time these two have met since 1942, and the occasion will no doubt attract a large crowd Friday night. September 22, 1944 - Timpson 13; Nacogdoches 6. The Bears in their first home game defeated the Nacogdoches B Dragons 13 to 6 Thursday night in a game that produced one thrill after another from the starting whistle to closing gun. Scoring touchdowns for the Bears were Fitts and F. M. Crump. The lone Dragons score was made by Muckleroy. September 29, 1944 - Timpson 19; Tenaha 0. The Timpson Bears defeated the Class B Tenaha Tigers 19 to 0 at Tenaha Friday night. The Bears went to work early and on a series of running plays and a pass, Bailey to Fitts, put the ball on the Tiger 5. Bailey passed to Harold Crump for the first Timpson touchdown of the 1944 season. The Tigers came back strong and gave the Bears quite a bit of trouble. Blocking a punt on the Timpson 20 yard line, the Tenaha boys threatened but their drive bogged down and it was Timpson from then on. The Bears annexed another marker in the third period on a pass, Bailey to F. M. Crump. The final score came in the last quarter on a beautiful 25-yard run by F. M. Crump. Gene Whiteside passed to Fitts for the extra point making the final score 19 to 0. October 6, 1944 - Hallsville Eagles Meet Timpson Bears Here Friday Night. The Hallsville Eagles are scheduled to meet the Timpson Bears in the local stadium Friday night, October 6th, according to announcement of Delma Barnes, business manager of the Bears. The Bears have played three games so far this season, winning two of them. The first contest was lost to Alto, but the Bears came back strong in the next two games to defeat the Tenaha Tigers and the Nacogdoches Dragons B team. Hallsville is said to have a fighting bunch of players and local interest runs high in anticipation of a thrilling contest Friday night. October 13, 1944 - Bear Defeat Hallsville 6 to 0. In a game that sagged a bit around the edges, the Timpson Bears defeated the Hallsville Bobcats 6 to 0, Friday night. It was a slow game throughout, the only excitement coming midway in the second period when Bill Bailey, the Bear quarterback, dropped back to Hallsville’s 35-yard line and shot a pass to F. M. Crump, who took the ball on the 10-

yard stripe and crossed the goal line unmolested. Harold Crump missed the conversion and the score stood 6 to 0. The Hallsville team was never able to get a drive started after Bob Knight, their one man team, was injured early in the first quarter. The Bobcats’ only penetration of Bear territory came on a recovered fumble. The Bruin ground game bogged down early and never got out of the rut. However, there was nothing wrong with the Bears’ passing, with Bailey and Whiteside completing nine of seventeen passes. October 13, 1944 - Timpson Bears Will Play Logansport High In Timpson-Friday Night at Bear Stadium; Probable Starting Lineup Announced. The Timpson Bears will play their fourth game of the season Friday night, Oct. 13, with the Logansport, La., high school eleven. The game will be played at the Bear stadium in Timpson under the lights beginning at 8:15. Delma Barnes, business manager for the team, stated Wednesday, “We think this will be a good game, so come out and see it.” High school principal and coach, Z. B. Crump, has announced the following probable starting lineup: LE Baker LT Burns LG Taylor, Charles C Clay LG Neel RT Kristensen RE Moore LH Fitts RH Crump, Harold FB Crump, F.M. QB Bailey October 20, 1944 - Bears Smother Logansport 59 to 6 by Billy Hunt. With the most sensational exhibition of one-man football ever seen in this part of the country, F. M. Crump (see photo), Friday night, led the Timpson Bears to a 59 to 6 smashing of the Logansport Tigers. Besides scoring seven

touchdowns and one extra point, Crump caught three passes and got half of the tackles that were made. In fact, about the only thing he didn’t do was sell tickets at the north gate. We have no records available, but we believe that Crump’s 43 points may be the

highest total ever racked up by a high school player

in single game. The other two Bears scores were by Tex Crump and Harold Clay, the Bruin center, who ran back and intercepted a pass for a touchdown. Coach Z. B. Crump swept the bench clean in an effort to hold down the score, but it was all to no avail. However, the Tigers did get a drive started late in the final quarter and Lynch, the Tiger fullback, scored on the last play of the ball game but only after the Bears’ third string line had entered the game. [It is believed he still holds the school record of total points scored in a football game by a player. Comment by Ralph Corry-July 20, 2010] October 20, 1944 - Timpson Bears Play Roughriders at Center Friday. Local interest in football runs high this week in anticipation of a thrilling contest when the Timpson Bears meet the Center Roughriders at Center Friday night. This will be the first time these two teams have met since 1942, and the occasion will no doubt attract a large crowd Friday night. October 20, 1944 - Candidates Nominated For Football Queen. Candidates for football queen were nominated Oct. 12. Candidates have been announced by the Bears as follows: Seniors - Frances Bogue; Juniors – Jimmie Windham; Sophomores - Bobby Lois Savage; Freshmen - Winnie V. Gary. One candidate was selected from each class. Voting will be at a penny a vote; the candidate receiving greatest amount of votes will be football queen. Money raised will be used for awards for the football boys, it is announced. October 27, 1944 - Roughriders Swamp Bears 32 To 0. The Center Roughriders, sparked by the classy Carriker, defeated the Timpson Bears 32 to 0 in their annual game at Center Friday night. Striking midway in the first quarter when Carriker, on a break-through in the middle of the Bear line scampered 50 yards for the first marker. This set the Bears back on their heels and from this point on it was all Center. Carriker added another touchdown in the second after a pass, Poplin to Golding, from the 25 put the ball on the Bear 5 yard line. Golding also scored in this quarter, going over from the 12 yard line. Carriker hit the line for the extra point, making the score at half-time, Center 19, Timpson 9. The Roughriders added another pair in the fourth period to make the final score 32 to 0. The Bears’ lone threat came in the second quarter after a series of pass completions put the ball on the Center five

as the half ended. October 27. 1944 - Four More Games in Season for Bears. Four games in the present season remain for the Timpson High School football team, the Bears, we were informed today by high school principal and coach, Z. B. Crump. Schedule: Bears play Logansport there Oct. 27, night. Center Roughriders here, Nov. 3, night, Presentation of “Football Sweetheart” will be made at this game. An appropriate ceremony is being arranged. Tenaha here, night Nov. 10. The season for the Bears will close with Carthage at Carthage, Nov. 17, night. November 3, 1944 - Football Queen And Other Members Of Court, Selected In Contest. Miss Frances Bogue, Selected Queen; Barbara Whiteside, Grammar School Princess. Much interest was shown throughout the campaign for the election of the “Football Queen,” and her court to be comprised of representatives selected from the various grades in Timpson Public School. The following were chosen: Senior - Frances Bogue, queen; Junior - Jimmie Windham; Sophomore - Bobbie Lois Savage; Freshman - Winnie V. Gary; First grade: Barbara Ann Morrow - Charles Wayne Hooker. Second grade: Martha Boucher - Joe Dan Hairgrove. Third grade: Mae Frances Crump - Jack Dent. Fourth grade: Ada Mac Crawford - Chubby Manning. Fifth grade: Wanda Fae Eakin - Joe Crump. Sixth grade: Jimmie Freeman - James Lee Massey. Seventh grade: Barbara Sue Whiteside, Princess of Grammar School - Bobbie Hayes. Eight grade: Elaine Billingsley - Calvin Hancock. Close behind the winners and with credible records for themselves were these girls: Linda Sue Billingsley, Glenda Hebert, Gloria Ann Grainger, Sadie Rae Shepherd, Bobbie Jo Beard, June Ellen Henry, Eloise McGee, Wilma Hairgrove. A total of $494.37 was raised during the contest; additional proceeds on night of carnival were $262.40, making a grand total of $756.48, as compared to $476.16 receipts for the Halloween carnival held last year. November 3, 1944 - Bears Defeat Logansport 19 to 0. The Timpson Bears added another victory to their season’s record Friday night by defeating the Logansport eleven 19 to 0. The game was played at Logansport and a large crowd was in attendance. Another game of interest Friday was the tilt between the Center Roughriders and Carthage Bulldogs at Carthage. The Roughriders were

defeated 18 to 0. November 3, 1944 - Roughriders Play In Timpson, Friday Night, Nov. 3, Bear Stadium. The Timpson High School Bears will play the Roughriders of Center in Timpson, Friday night, beginning at 8 o’clock at Bear Stadium. The Bears were unsuccessful in their game at Center recently with the Roughriders, but they have been working hard in preparation for the game here Friday night, and will go on the field with confidence and determination. The following probable starting lineup is announced by Z. B. Crump, who is coaching the Bears: LE Baker LT Burns LG H. Whiteside C Clay RG Neel RT Kristensen RE Gary QB Bailey LH Brooks or Fitts RH H. Crump FB F.M. Crump A special feature will be on the presentation of the “Football Sweetheart.” Miss Frances Bogue. An appropriate and colorful presentation ceremony is planned at this time, Mr. Crump said. November 10, 1944 - Timpson Bears And Center - Center 27; Timpson 0. From Friday’s Daily. Getting off to a six point lead in the first minute of the game when Joplin grabbed a Timpson pass and raced for a touchdown, the Center Roughriders went on to defeat the Timpson Bears 27 to 0 here Friday night. With Joplin and Carriker in the driver’s seat the Riders drove to the Bear 15 as the quarter ended. The Riders scored again early in the second quarter when Carriker went over from the five. The Bears put on a stubborn defense and held the Riders until Joplin on a wide end sweep raced 65 yards for the third marker; he also converted from placement. A pass in the final quarter set up the last score when Ihlo caught a Joplin pass good for 35 yards and first down on the Bears 10 where Carriker went over. Joplin again kicked goal making the final score Center 27, Timpson 0. The lineup, Timpson left – Center right: Burns LE O’Rear

Aiken LT S.B. McSwain H. Whiteside LG Bob Brittain Clay C J. Parker Neel RG D.Brittain Kristensen RT H. Ellington Moore RE Ihlo Bailey QB Morrison H. Crump LH Golding Fitts RH Carriker F. M. Crump FB Poplin November 24, 1944 - Bears Lose To Carthage 38 To 0. Playing at Carthage Friday night the Timpson Bears were defeated by the Carthage eleven by the score of 38 to 0. The Bears played a beautiful defensive game through the first half, which ended 7 to 0 in favor of Carthage. Precision punting by Tommie Eakin was the major factor in the close score of the first half, while all the rest of the team gave excellent support. Injuries received by three Timpson players early in the second half weakened the Bear’s defense considerably, however, they played a game that thrilled the large crowd of spectators. This was the last game of the season for the Bears, and a large number of local fans accompanied the boys to Carthage. December 1, 1944 - Timpson Football Team Given Banquet by Mayor Kristensen. Mayor J. W. Kristensen was host at a nicely appointed dinner Tuesday evening at the Senate Café, the boys of Timpson High School football team being honor guests. Mayor Kristensen, along with his all-time readiness to help in civic and other worthwhile affairs of town and community, is also keenly interested in the welfare and advancement of our young people; ever ready to offer cooperation and encouragement in their various activities. He is also a close follower of sports and particularly is this true of football. His interest in the game, started a number of years back, “when we played in overalls,” he explained. The mayor, in fact, was in the Bear lineup for several seasons during his high school days. At the conclusion of the meal a brief speaking program was given. This was opened by Mr. Kristensen, who paid tribute to the football boys for their find sportsmanship and splendid showing made this season; tribute was also paid to Mr. Crump for his willing and untiring service as their coach. Others speaking briefly included: Robin Hooper, Rev. W. A. Dollahite, Z. B. Crump, S. R. Permenter, Rev. P. J. Burns, Rev. J. L. Bryant, Everett Johnson, Ed Taylor, Rushing Manning, D.

P. Billingsley, R. B. Dent, S. Winfrey. At close of program the football boys were invited by Manager Everett Johnston to attend a theatre party as guests, at the Palace Theatre. The following boys were present: Football Boys-Maurice Baker, Billy Bailey, William Baker, William (Sonny) Neel, Bobby Kristensen, Harold Whiteside, Geraldine Bryce, F. M. Crump, Thomas Eakin, Harold Crump, Harlon Eakin, Hulon Courtney, Gene Whiteside, Charles Taylor, Marlin Brooks, Mervin Gary, J. W. Moore, Norman Burns, Billy Taylor, William Earl Baker, Harold Clay and Marvin Harley. Others present connected with the football team but not playing football: James Crump, Delma Barnes, Bobby Todd. Football boys not present: Maurice Fitts, Thomas Hughes, J. M. Green, Edward Cox, Billy Ramsey, Bill Mills, Bill Wilson. [Wallace Kristensen was in fact on the first football team THS had, and it was named Tigers. Lone Pine Memories 20 Dec 1939. Football Introduced at Timpson in 1920. In 1920, Superintendent Crimm introduced football to THS; the first team that Timpson had, and their name was the Timpson Tigers. The Tigers played their first game with Henderson. The Tigers of 1920 consisted of the following: Ben Powers, Lewis Todd, Buddy Boatner, Ben Sapp, Ben Laws, Jack Hartsfield, Wallace Kristensen, Joe Ramsey, Oren Wilson, Harvey Brittain, Jno. T. Ramsey, Finis McDavid and Ervin Neel.] December 15, 1944 - Annual Football Banquet Held Friday Night By Timpson Bears. The Timpson High School football team, the Bears, marked the closing of the current football season with an annual banquet, a custom followed by the Bears for many years. The affair, give at the high school gymnasium, was attended by members of the football squad, members of the faculty, guests and students of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. The address of welcome was given by Bobby Kristensen, co-captain of the Bears, Robin Hooper responded. Following an invocation the banquet was served. The menu: Chicken and dressing, English peas, candied sweet potatoes, carrot salad, rolls pecan pies, coffee. An interesting paper, “Football at THS - Past and Present,” was read by Bobby Kristensen. In it, football history in Timpson was recalled, starting with the fall of 1920, and continuing until the present time. In the first game of ’20, the coach, Preston Crimm, selected Henderson Lions as opponents for the Timpson

team (then known as the Tigers.) The game was played on a gridiron laid out at a point about the site of the present high school building. The uniforms had been ordered, but at the time of the game they had failed to arrive. So out trotted the Bears, the report stated; ranging in size from Ben Sapp, 6 feet 2 inches 210 pounds, to John Richard Clements, 5 feet 2 inches, 96 pounds. The Tigers were clad in overalls, old clothes, no headgears, blocking or shoulder pads. “Well, Henderson won the game 42 to 0, but Timpson had played a football game, and even though very few of the fans knew what was going on, they loved it,” it was stated. Some of the starting lineup in that game included: Ben Laws, John T. Ramsey, Ben Powers, Ben Sapp, Oran Wilson, Wallace Kristensen, Bert Boatner and Jack Hartsfield. Violin and piano selections by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rose, and vocal solos by Miss Levera Ann Bailey, Mrs. Rose, accompanist, delighted the audience. S. R. Permenter, Robin Hooper, J. W. Kristensen, Mrs. J. W. Kristensen, Miss Doris Crump, Raymond Rose, Rushing Manning, Mrs. Austin Tyson, Mrs. Everett Johnston, Mrs. T. P. Todd, Mrs. Z. B. Crump, S. Winfrey, Z. B. Crump, spoke briefly, Mr. Crump, who has coached the Bears this season, announced the following lettermen: Norman Burns, F. M. Crump, Harold Crump, Marvin Fitts, Bobby Kristensen, William Neel, William Baker, J. W. Moore, Mervin Gary, Marvin Harley, Hulon Courtney, Harold Clay, Gene Whiteside, Charles Taylor, Billy Taylor, Thomas Eakin, Billy Bailey, Marlin Brooks. The meal was prepared by the following ladies: Mrs. J. W. Kristensen, Mrs. Perkin Wilson, Mrs. R. M. Coan, Mrs. Z. B. Crump, Mrs. Troy Whiteside, Mrs. Travis Clay, Mrs. D. P. Billingsley, Mrs. Ollie Bussey, Mrs. Ed Taylor, Mrs. W. C. Crump, Miss Doris Crump. Others lending assistance to the success of the dinner included: Mrs. P. J. Burns, Mrs. Jim Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Molloy. Assisting in serving were the following: Girls - Peggy Lois Oliver, Claudine Courtney, Verline Courtney, Sherill Hayes, Tommy Jean Hancock, Cherry Ruth Harrison, Lou Nell Jackson, Ore Lea Sauls, Myra Jean Yarborough, Jane Herndon, Marion Hooper, Ramona Harris and Laverne Pate. Boys - Robert Porterfield, Gene Hooper, Steve Shepherd, Troy Dent. Bobby Kristensen presided as toastmaster. School colors, black and gold, were used in table decorations, on menus and printed napkins.

April 20, 1945 - Spring Training In Football Underway. The following men have been reporting daily for two weeks in spring football training involving the fundamentals and conditioning exercises: *Clay, Harold - Center, *Neel, William (Sonny) - Right Tackle, *Bailey, Billy - Quarterback. *Taylor, Charles - Left Guard, *Brooks, Marlin - Right Halfback, *Crump, F. M. – Fullback, McIntyre, Dudley - Right End, Baker, Aubrey (Pee-Wee) - Right End, Bogue, James - Left End and Left Halfback, Mills, Bill - Left End and Left Halfback, Eakin, Harlon - Right Guard, Brittain, Charles - Right Tackle, Moses, Burnett, Jr. - Right Halfback, Parker, Kelley - Left Guard, Wilson, Bill - Left Tackle, Pelgreen, Billy - Left End, Porterfield, Robert - Right Tackle, Hancock, Norman - Right End, Dent, Roy - Right Guard, Burkhalter, James - Left Halfback, Jones, Charles - Left Tackle, Wallis, Earl - Left Tackle, Frazier, Thomas – Center and Frazier, Jim - Right End. Note: *These men lettered last season in football. April 20, 1945 - New Football Rules In Texas. Director R. J. Kidd of the University of Texas interscholastic league said today that the new college rules for football will be used in Texas high school football games sponsored by the league this fall. All rule changes applying to college football will apply also to high schools, Kidd said. April 27, 1945 - Bears of 1945-46 Defeat Seniors 24 to 0. The youthful, inexperienced gridders of 1945-46 sparked by such veterans as F. M. Crump, Harold Clay, William Neel, Billy Bailey and Charles Taylor proved conclusively that spring training pays dividends when challenged by an experienced team consisting of seniors. The two teams battled in a regulation game Thursday afternoon before the entire student body. The seniors played a smooth game of football, but were not able to stop Bailey’s passes to F. M. Crump and Harlon Eakin. Every man coming out for spring training saw service during the game. Bill Mills and Harlon Eakin played outstanding football at left end and right guard respectively. Both are recruits. The game was ably officiated by Nelson, Turpin and Mills. Starting lineup for Bears of 1945-46: Clay, C; Taylor, LG; Wilson, LT; Eakin, RG; Neel, RT; McIntyre, RE; Brooks, RH; Bogue, LH; Bailey, QB; Crump, FB. Substitutes: Brittain, RT; Baker, RE; Frazier, LH; Pelgreen, LE; Porterfield, RE; Hancock, LE; Parker, LG; Jones, RT and

Burkhalter, LG. Starting lineup for seniors: Courtney, C; Baker, LT; Fitts, W., LE; Hughes, RG; Kristensen, RT; Gary, RE; Taylor, LG; Fitts, M., LH; Crump, RH; Whiteside, QB; Eakin, FB; Substitute: Cox, RT. June 15, 1945 - Sweaters Arrive For Football Team. Sweaters for the seventeen members of the Timpson High School football team arrived last Friday. They were ordered at the close of the football season, when the Bears finished a successful schedule, but delivery has been slow. August 31, 1945 - Schedule For Timpson Football Season. The Timpson football schedule for the ensuing season has been announced by Norris Starkey, who will coach the Bears. The schedule is as follows: September 21 Hallsville here September 28 Tenaha there October 5 Alto here October 12 Nacogdoches B here October 19 Center there October 26 to remain open November 2 Jasper here November 9 to be filled November 16 Carthage here September 11, 1945 - Timpson Bears Start Training; Boys Have Fine Spirit, Coach Says. The Timpson High School football team, the Bears, are now completing their second week of training for the 1945 season. Norris Starkey, coach, is highly impressed by the eagerness and interest shown by the boys. The coach comments as follows: “Upon completion of a week’s work with the football team I find that we are weak at ends and one guard is in need of bolster. The club is responding slowly towards getting into shape due the hot weather we are experiencing. The boys have a fine spirit. We will have to work hard on fundamentals as we are short of blocking along the line. Kicking has proven another problem which will work itself out as we go along. It takes practice to develop a punter. All in all I would say that I am well pleased with the progress of the team this far but am expecting much more from them in the weeks to come. They have been handling the ball pretty well for the time they have had in the new system and have been doing some good finessing. We have a light and inexperienced bunch of boys and it will take a ball game or two under their belts to find out where we

stand. We solicit the backing of our patrons as we are trying to get our athletic department back normal again as the war is over.” October 12, 1945 - Timpson Wins District Opener 33-19. In a free scoring game that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats the Timpson Bears defeated the Alto Yellowjackets here in their first conference game of the season 33-19. The Bears marched to a couple of touchdowns early in the game only to have their 13 point lead erased as the Jackets came back and tied the ballgame up at halftime 13 all. But the Bears in the last half proved too strong for the Alto team and the final score Timpson 33, Alto 19. The Bears meet the Nacogdoches Dragons at the high school park tonight and another thriller is expected. October 19, 1945 - Timpson Bears Defeat Nacogdoches Dragons (B); Play Center at Center Oct. 19, Night. The Timpson Bears defeated the Nacogdoches Dragons B here Thursday night 33 to 6. Coach Starkey played his B squad throughout most of the game in an effort to keep the score down but the lighter Dragons were helpless and the Bears scored at will. Friday evening, Oct. 19, the Bears tangle with their traditional rivals, the Center Roughriders at Center. This should be the big test for the Bears who so far are undefeated. Both teams have one conference victory over Alto. A large number of local fans are expected to follow the Bears to Center for this all important game. October 26, 1945 - Center 14, Timpson 6. The Center Roughriders defeated the Timpson Bears 14 to 6 at Center Friday night. Scoring on the first play of the game when Bailey passed to Crump from the 40, the Bears held on to their 6 point lead until the final period when the Riders unleashed a powerful running attack that netted them two touchdowns. November 2, 1945 - Coronation of Miss Jimmie Windham as Football Queen Witnessed by Large Crowd. A large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the coronation of Jimmie Windham as Football Queen of 1945 in the high school auditorium Tuesday night, October 30. Her colorful court consisted of 52 boys and girls formally dress and seated on tiered seats arranged on either side of the throne to represent a glorified football stadium. The setting was striking in white shadowed with blue lights and accented by the two thrones of blue. F.

M. Crump, local football star, escorted the queen. On miniature thrones beneath the king and queen sat Mary Alice Hooper, Princess of the Grammar School, and her escort Billy Massey. Ylonda Joy Hughes, Princess of the High School, and her escort, Dudley McIntyre, were also given special recognition. The well received program in honor of the queen consisted of: Piano solo, Military Polonaise (Chopin) - Lavera Ann Bailey. Reading, The Faires - Linda Sue Billingsley. Tap Dance - Barbara Sue Whiteside. Vocal solo, Atcheson, Topeka, and the Santa Fe - Peggy Horton. Juggling Act - Jake Gasway. Vocal solo, I Got Rhythm - Levera Ann Bailey. Reading, Maggie and Jiggs at the Golden Gate - Jane Smith. Vocal solo, Wanting You (Sigmund Romberg) - Ouida Mae Dent. Lords and ladies in attendance at Court were: Patsy Barnes and Willie Herndon. Saunda Tyer and Loy Dean McGowan. Helen McCauley and Bobby Dean Brunson. Orine Pate and Foy Rhodes. Margaret Frederick and Denis Murray. Martha Boucher and Joe Dan Hairgrove. Glenda Hebert and Billy Bob Frazier. Janie Ruth Prycer and Tom Mitchell. Mae Frances Crump and Jack Dent. James Collins and Tommy Mack Hooper, Sadie Rae Shepherd and Billy Duke, Bobbie Jo Beard and Stanley Joe Crump, Barbara Ann Young and Richard Tyer, Jimmie Freeman and James Webb, Bobbie Jean Carroll and James Lee Massey, Maebelle Hughes and James Lowell Bogue, Eloise McGee and David Billingsley, Mary Alice Hooper and Billy Massey Bobbie Lois Savage and Harold Clay, Doylene Long and Jerry Evans, Winnie Gary and William Neel, Genevieve Lynch and L.A. Floyd, Ylonda Joy Hughes and Dudley McIntyre, Jimmie Windham and F. M. Crump - Queen and King. Train bearers: Ann Bailey, Glenda Watson, Betty Sue Brittain. Crown bearer: David Crausby. The Queen’s Court Herald was James Hancock; the musician was Mrs. Arthur Horton and the trumpeter was Bennie Gene Hooper. The committee responsible for the program and stage setting was Mrs. D. P. Billingsley, Chairman, assisted by Mrs. Ollie Bussey and Miss Beth Hutcherson. November 2, 1945 - Football Queen Contest and Carnival Brings in Total of $939.69. Citizens of the Timpson community responded in a splendid manner to help make the football queen contest and carnival of Timpson Public school a success. One of the largest crowds in the history of the school was present Tuesday night for the carnival and to

witness the queen coronation. All concessions report splendid patronage and the large auditorium was filled to standing room only for the queen’s coronation. Superintendent S. R. Permenter reports receipts as follows: Football Queen contest - $594.84; Concession and program in auditorium - $344.85; Total - $939.69. All funds will be used for the betterment of the school. December 14, 1945 - Timpson Football Players Guest of Honor at Banquet Given by Mayor Kristensen. The boys of the Timpson High School football team were guests at a banquet given in their honor Thursday evening of last week given at the Senate Café by James W. Kristensen. Mayor Kristensen, ever ready to cooperate and aid in civic and other affairs of interest to town and community, is likewise interested in the welfare and progress of our young people, and is always ready and willing to lend encouragement and support to their various activities. He has taken an active interest in sports, having for several seasons been in the Bear lineup himself, has given particular interest to football. Football-shaped place cards announced the following menu: Bake chicken and dressing, buttered English peas, snowflake potatoes, cranberry sauce, fruit salad, hot rolls, coffee, milk, mince pie. At the conclusion of the meal a short speaking program was given. Mr. Kristensen proved himself both to be a capable master of ceremonies and gracious host, and in brief talk complimented the boys for their enthusiasm and zealous efforts. Tribute was also paid to Coach Norris Starkey and to other contributing to work of the team during the season. Others making short talks included: Robin Hooper, Rev. W. A. Dollahite, Everett Johnston, Rev. T. Miller Smith, R. B. Dent, S. R. Permenter, Herbert Eakin, Norris Starkey and S. Winfrey. Opening invocation was give by Rev. Smith. Billy Bailey, speaking for the team, presented an attractive gift, a billfold, to A. B. Moses, Jr., for the careful and orderly manner in which he looked after equipment for the team. The following boys were present: Marlin Brooks, William (Sonny) Neel, Charles Taylor, Jeff Bogue, L. A. Floyd, manager, Billy Bailey, Jerry Evans, Troy Dent, Billy Wilson, Roy Dent, Bill Mills, A. B. Moses, Jr., manager, Kelley Parker, Howard Horton, Aubrey Baker, Charles Brittain, Johnny Ruddell, James Hancock, Jimmy Williams, Max Powers, Norman Hancock. Football boys not present: F. M. Ramsey, captain; Harold Clay and Maurice Fitts.

March 1, 1946 - Football Team for Garrison School. According to the Garrison News a football team will soon be a reality for the Garrison school. Supt. S. D. Ramsey was authorized by the board of trustees to inform the Interscholastic League officials of Garrison’s decision to have a football team next season. Business firms of the town are solidly behind the movement and already several contributions have been made to a fund to equip the team with uniforms and defray other expenses necessary for the addition of football to the school’s athletic program. March 29, 1946 - Timpson Bears Begin Spring Training by Charles Taylor. Thirty-four prospective football players have been participating in Timpson high school’s spring football program which began March 18. Out of that number only two are lettermen and ten have had previous gridiron experience. During the first week of workouts, most of the time was spent on blocking, tackling and a few plays. But more important was getting a general understanding of football and the training that goes with it. More than half of the number that have been working are boys who have not yet entered high school but will next year enter the freshman class. This fact will probably be good news to the ears for those who have followed Bear elevens since the days of “Bo” Griffin, George Green and “Kay” Francis, and many others; because good players cannot be made in the last two years of school. But these same fans may look for a ’46 squad that will have the fight that has typified T.H.S. football teams for many years in the past. Coach Norris Starkey will be drilling these boys in daily workouts for three more weeks. Their names follow: Vernon Hairgrove, Bobby Powdrill, Billy Joe Marshall, Erdie Lee McLeroy, Robert Porterfield, Troy Dent, Charles Brittain, James Bogue, Jerry Evans, Benjamin Goolsby, Aubrey Baker, L. A. Floyd, Max Powers, John Neil Rhodes, Leon Turpin, Sammy McDaniel, Bobby Hayes, David Billingsley, Lowell Bogue, James Earl Rhodes, Jimmy Williams, Thomas Frazier, Gene Brittain, Sammy Fenn, Marlin Brooks, Kelley Parker, Raymon Hayes, Charlie West, Bill Morgan, Tommy Collins, Waymon Adams, Darrel Taylor, Delber Wheeler, F. M. Hughes, Howard Brooks and Sonny Moses. April 12, 1946 - Football Team In Spring Training

by Charles Taylor. Next year’s football outlook seems to be much better, as the local high school eleven moves into its third week of spring training. Much more improvement has been seen in the form of lineman and backfield while they enter blocking, tackling, and drills each afternoon. The chief difficulty at this moment seems to be in finding a boy who is capable of passing and kicking, or what Timpson High School needs is a good triple threat man. There are three returning lettermen, Marlin Brooks, “Cotton” Wilson and “Jeff” Bogue, and experience seems to be the chief worry of all supporters. But every one of the thirty boys, who report two periods a day, are eager to play and are as determined to make a good football team out of their efforts. The shortage of equipment has hit most of the smaller teams hard, but it has hit Timpson’s as bad as any. Although some new pants, jerseys, helmets, etc., are “on the way,” Coach Norris Starkey says he didn’t have enough equipment to suit-out six of seven grammar school boys who wanted to play. But yes, the general football outlook seems to be much better. April 29, 1946 - Timpson High School Football Schedule. Coach Norris Starkey has announced the 1946 football schedule for the Bears as follows: September 20 - Joaquin here. September 27 - Tenaha here. October 4 - Alto there. October 11 - Nacogdoches here. October 18 - Center here. October 25 - San Augustine here. November 1 - Jasper there. November 8 - Hemphill here. November 15 - Carthage there. November 22 - Shelbyville here. April 29, 1946 - Spring Football Training Completed by Charles Taylor. Timpson High School’s 1946 spring football training was completed last Tuesday as the squad that has been working for the four weeks period defeated a recently organized senior team 7-0. The game was a hard fought one, in which the only scored was tallied in the third quarter. The victorious “Juniors” came near to a six-point lead when they neared the opponent’s goal early in the second period. But enough power could not be generated, and they were sent for a six-yard loss. The one and only score was made through the combination of a thirty-

yard end run and fast and accurate passing at the hands of “Jeff” Bogue. Marlin Brooks, holdover from the past season, carried it over to send the new season’s candidates ahead. Some spectators noted, with a bit of humor, that the Senior class had only eleven men in attendance, and barely made this number. Captains for the two teams were, William Neel and Bill Mills for the Seniors, and Marlin Brooks for the Juniors. September 27, 1946 - Tenaha Tigers Meet Timpson Bears Here Friday Night. Football fans are eagerly awaiting Friday night’s game when the Tenaha Tigers come here for a tilt with the Bears at the local stadium. Indications point to a large attendance and the contest will no doubt draw a large crowd from Tenaha and other surrounding towns. Schedule for the season has been announced by Coach Starkey as follows: September 27 - Tenaha here. October 4 - Open. October 11 - Nacogdoches here. October 18 - Center here. October 25 - San Augustine here. November 1 - Jasper there. November 8 - Hemphill here. November 15 - Carthage there. November 22 - Shelbyville here. October 4, 1946 - Football Team Expresses Appreciation for Blankets. Business concerns and friends recently subscribed to a fund to purchase blankets for members of the Timpson football team, and today the Times is happy to convey these words of appreciation from Coach Starkey and his fine group of players: “To the merchants and friends who made possible the blankets to the football team we would like to express our appreciation. They will be a great help to the boys and are an added asset to the department.” October 11, 1946 - Nacogdoches B. Team Comes Here For Tilt With Bears. Football teams are eagerly awaiting tonight’s (Thurs.) contest when the Timpson Bears will meet the Nacogdoches B team under the lights at Bear Stadium. The whistle will sound the kick-off at 7:30 o’clock, and if you expect to get a good seat in the grandstand, make it a point to be on hand promptly. Before entering conference contests the Bears have played three games so far this season. The initial contest was lost to Joaquin;

in the second game the Bears defeated Tenaha. Last Thursday night they went to Lufkin and lost to the Lufkin B team by the score of 25 to 6. Come out to the game Friday night and help the Bears win. October 25, 1946 - Class Winners in Queen Contest. With the announcement of class winners today the big annual campaign to elect the Timpson High School football queen enters into the second primary. The lively interest manifested by nominees and their business managers will now be intensified as each class swings a mighty united effort to have its representative crowned in the important festivities on Halloween night. The class winners are: Senior - Alma Ramsey Junior - Jeanette Hayes Sophomore - Dorlene Rhodes Freshman - Barbara Sue Whiteside Eight Grade - Elizabeth Ann Hooper Seventh Grade - Gloria Bowlin Sixth Grade - Jane Collins Fifth Grade - Janie Ruth Prycer Fourth Grade - Joan Cardwell Third A - Helen McCauley Third B - Barbara Allen Second - Patsy Barnes First - Sandra Jo Murphy The second primary will end at 4 o’clock next Monday. The high school winner will be crowned football queen after the Halloween carnival in the high school auditorium next Thursday night; the grammar school winner will share honors as princess. Runners-up with their escorts will make up the queen’s court. November 22, 1946 - Bears Meet Shelbyville Friday Night in Closing Game of the Season. The 1946 football season will come to close for the Timpson Bears Friday night when they meet the fast aggregation from Shelbyville at Bear Stadium. Coach Starkey reports that several of the Bear squad will probably be out of the game Friday night, on account of injuries received in the contest with Carthage last Friday night; however, local fans will see plenty of action on the field. If the Bears win Friday night their record will be: played 10; won 5; lost 4; tied one. The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Let’s turn out and show the Bears we appreciate their fine record for the season and help

them to win their last game of the season. November 29, 1946 - Football Queen Timpson High School. Miss Barbara Sue Whiteside, a popular Freshman student of the Timpson High School, was recently crowned Football Queen of 1946. Miss Whiteside is a member of the pep squad. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Whiteside of Timpson. December 12, 1946 - Football Banquet Tonight. Members of the Timpson High School football team are being honored tonight (Thursday) with a banquet in the Homemakers Department of the school. In addition to members of the team, others present will include members of the faculty, members of the board of trustees and a few invited guests. December 20, 1946 - Banquet For Football Team Is Happy Event. The annual banquet honoring the Timpson Bears was held in the Home Economics Cottage of Timpson High School Thursday night, December 12. In addition to the attendance of the members of the team, others, included faculty members, members of the board of trustees and a few invited guests. Steve Shepherd very efficiently presided as toastmaster, keeping the large crowd in a happy mood with wit and humor. Superintendent S. R. Permenter expressed appreciation of the entire school for the hearty support accorded the Bears during the season which recently closed, stating that Timpson people were especially loyal in attending all home games. Program for the evening was rendered as follows: Invocation - Mrs. T.P. Todd. Poinciana - Vocal solo-Levera Ann Bailey. Medley of Songs - Bobbie Savage, Alma Ramsey, Jeanette Hayes, Levera Ann Bailey. Introduction of guests - Toastmaster. A bountiful dinner was served by Mrs. Troy Whiteside, head of Homemakers Department, members of the class. Following the banquet, Superintendent Permenter invited the entire assembly to the gymnasium to view a motion picture showing of last year’s State championship high school football game played at Dallas by Waco and Highland Park.

Timpson High School Football Team, 1946

Shown in the picture reading left to right are: Front row; John Neil Rhodes, Max Powers, Jerry Evans, Bobby Powdrill, Harold Rhodes, Sammy Fenn, Gene Brittain, David Billingsley. Second row; James Rhodes, Thomas Frazier, Troy Dent, Donald Amos, Benjamin Goolsby, Robert Porterfield, Billy Marshall, Harlon Eakin, Jim Frazier, Howard Brooks. Third row; Coach Norris Starkey, Bill Mills, manager; Norman Hancock, manager; Jimmy Williams, Marlin Brooks, Billy Wilson, Kelley Parker, Charles Brittain, Vernon Hairgrove, Jeff Bogue, Garland Honeycutt, Leon Turpin. Decemeber 20, 1946 - Timpson Bears. Above is shown the Timpson High School football team for the season of 1946. Under the capable direction of Coach Norris Starkey the Bears established a fine record during the season which recently closed. They played ten games winning five, tieing one and losing four. During the season they met the following teams: Joquin, Tenaha, Lufkin “B”, Nacogdoches “B”, Center, San Augustine, Jasper, Beckville, Carthage, Shelbyville. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from the Timpson High School Athletic Department. January 31, 1947 - Plans Under Way For Spring Football Training. Plans are under way for a very vigorous period of Spring football training, it was announced Monday morning by Coach Norris Starkey of Timpson High School. At the present time emphasis is being placed on basketball, and every endeavor is being made to arrange for a well-rounded sports program in our school, Mr. Starkey stated. Continuing the coach said: “With some new equipment on hand and more in sight, enthusiasm is increasing and we hope to have some winning teams before too long. We have just ordered some

new warm-up suits for the basketball team as well as some new jersies. The boys are working hard and are showing great improvement.” January 31, 1947 - What the Rearrangement of Football District 22A Means to Timpson. (By David Billingsley in Lone Pine Memories) The football meeting in San Augustine Wednesday night, January 22, which rearranged District 24A will put Timpson in a much larger football district. This will cause conference games to more or less monopolize 1947 football season. For the past seven years Timpson has been put in a district of five teams, but with Carthage changing districts and Kirbyville, Woodville and Hemphill coming into district 24A, we now have seven teams. This will require six conference games per team and one team is only allowed ten games in regular season. In Class A schools the enrollment must be from 200 to 500 sudents. In this district Jasper, Center, and Kirbyville have over 300 students, while Timpson, San Augustine, Hemphill and Woodville have between 200 and 300 students. In number of pupils Timpson is near the bottom, but owing to an expected good team we still have a chance for district play next fall. The distance to these various places may be a handicap. Kirbyville is the most distant about 120 miles; Woodville about 110 miles; Jasper 95 miles; Hemphill 60 miles; San Augstine 40 miles, and Center 18 miles. With a rather good team in the making for Timpson next fall, we shall have a better than usual chance for district competition during the forthcoming season. The schools which are to be district 24A during the 1947 season are Timpson, Center, San Augustine, Hemphill, Jasper, Kirbyville and Woodville. April 4, 1947 - Football Schedule For 1947 Announced. The Timpson Bears are scheduled to play ten games this coming season, according to schedule of football games announced by Coach Norris Starkey. Four of these games will be played at home and six at other points. The schedule is as follows: September 19 - Tenaha there. September 26 - Hemphill there. October 3 - Kirbyville there. October 10 - To remain open. October 17 - Center there. October 24 - San Augustine there. October 31 - Jasper here. November 7 - Woodville here.

November 14 - Carthage here. November 21 - Garrison here (tentatively). Spring training was begun March 31, and will continue over a period of thirty days. Only three lettermen are available for the team, but the school has a bunch of ambitious freshmen for a try-out on the team. May 9, 1947 - Bears Celebrate End of Spring Training With Competitive Scrimmage. (By Troy Dent - Sports Editor) The Bears have had a fine spring training. The squad showed plenty of fight and pep. There was a large number of boys taking part, and the school is looking forward to seeing this promising team in action this fall. During spring training the boys studied the fundamentals of football, such as blocking, tackling, and ball carrying. Spring training ended last Thursday with a inter-squad scrimmage. The scrimmage line-up was: G. Brittain LE L. Hairgrove Jerry Evans LT E.L. McLeroy B. J. Powdrill LG H. Rhodes R. Porterfield C J. Bogue Billy Wilson RG Bill Morgan B. Goolsby RT J. N. Rhodes J. E. Rhodes RE Paul Drewery W. Griffin B K. Tyer D. Amos H. Brooks D. Billingsley J. B. Cassidy Troy Dent David Crawford There were some changes made during the scrimmage and some of the boys exchanged sides. September 5, 1947 - Fall Football Practice Begin. by Bobbie Kristensen. Even though Timpson students were suffering on one of the hottest days of the year, few present at the Bear Stadium on Sept. 1st were aware that fall was here. Thirty-six football candidates, braving the terrific heat, took the field at two o’clock to officially begin the 1947 season. Coach Norris Starkey again assumes a full time job with thirty-one green-hands and five lettermen reporting. With Dent, Amos, Evans, Wilson and Turpin furnishing most of the experience. Coach Starkey has announced that he will use the single-wing and punt formations this season in striving to produce a well-balanced, fast-breaking, aggressive eleven. The squad begins practice every afternoon

at two o’clock. It would be a big help if we turn out for practice and games to lend the team some much needed support. We citizens of Timpson have been very slack during the past years in supporting our local teams. Surely we all want winning teams and we can achieve the only with everyone’s support. Coach Starkey has a big job but is doing wonderful work so far. The opening game of the season is at Tenaha September 19. Until then we’ll be looking for you at some practices and your presence 100% at all the games. Come on let’s get the proper town and school spirit started. September 19, 1947 - Timpson Bears Meet Tenaha Tigers In First Game Friday Night. The Timpson Bears will open the football season for THS Friday night when they when they meet the Tenaha Tigers under the lights at Tenaha, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. This will be the first of a ten-game schedule which the Bears will play this season, and a large turnout of fans is anticipated for the opener. The Bears have been through an active training period, led by Coach Norris Starkey, and will be in the contest fighting for the district championship. Coach Starkey says: “Timpson will be fielding an untried team for the most part. The tackles, one guard, center and one end will be untried as we take the field against the heavier Tenaha Tigers; as well as three slots in the backfield will be in the hands of boys without too much game experience. We are going to do the best we can and the boys will need all the spirit and ‘go’ that they can muster Friday night in order to hold the Tigers in check.” The probable starting lineup looks as following now: LE Gene Brittain or Drewery or Rhodes. LT Goolsby LG Wilson C Porterfield RG Powers or Powdrill RT Evans or McLeroy RE Turpin B Amos B Dent or Brooks B Billingsley B Griffin or Tyer September 26, 1947 - Timpson Bears Lose Season Opener To Tenaha 7-6. (By Joe Nelson) An inspired and eager Tenaha eleven edged the Timpson Bears in a nonference tilt Saturday night on Tenaha turf, 7-6. Receiving the kickoff, the

Tigers turned on plenty of offensive steam, mixing running plays with good passes, drove to Bear territory. The Bear defense held on and took the ball on downs. Running from single wing and short punt formation, the Bear offense never got started. Capitalizing on a fumble early in the second quarter deep in Bear territory, the Tigers bogged down after three running plays. On a fourth down, pay dirt pass, a Tiger reciever was found in the end zone and scored their first touchdown. Try for point was good and Tenaha was in front at the half, 7-0. The Bears received the kickoff to begin the second half, but again their offensive failed to click and were forced to kick. During the second half the Bear defense came to life and stopped every attempt of the Tigers to gain. Taking possession of the ball late in the third quarter on the midfield stripe, the Bears finally started some offensive operation. With Troy Dent sweeping the ends and some nice blocking by David Billingsley and Weldon Griffin the Bears drove to the Tigers five. From that point Dent went over to score the first tally. On the very important try for point was no good and the Tigers held on to their one point margin to win the game. Outstanding linemen for the Bears were Billy Wilson and Jerry Evans, with backfield honors going to Dent and Billingsley, the latter doing some nice blocking. It was quiet apparent the Bears missed the service of Donad Amos greatly. Amos, quaterback, should be a mainstay in the Bear backfield this year. The Bears entertain the Hemphill team in their first conference game Friday night in Bear stadium. September 26, 1947 - Timpson Bears Play Hemphill Friday Night. The Timpson High School football team, the Bears, will play the Hemphill team here Friday night, at 7:30, football stadium. This is the first home game, and a good attendance is expected. Coach Starkey has announced the following line up: Pos. Player No. LE Rhodes 19 LT Goolsby 22 LG Wilson 35 C Porterfield 17 RG Powers 23 RT Evans 21 RE Turpin 20 B Amos 15 B Dent 10 G Griffin 25 B Billingsley 18.

October 3, 1947 - Bears Overpower Hemphill Hornets. (By Joe Nelson) The Timpson Bears displayed speed and power Friday night in Bear stadium to slam out a 39-13 victory over the Hornets from Hemphill. Included on the Bears agenda for the night were touchdowns made on long runs, stolen passes as well as nice runs made on punt returns. The Bear offense struck late in the first quarter after Billingsley returned a punt for thirty yards. On the following play Griffin waded through a hive of green Hornets for thirty-five yards to score the first tally. Try for point was good by Griffin and the first quarter ended with the Bears leading 7-0. In the second quarter Amos made a nice punt return to the Hemphill 45. Fleet footed Roy Dent stepped off the necessary 45 yards to score again. Try point for was good by Dent and entire new Bear team entered the game. Hemphill offensive operations got under way against the Bear subs as they marched for two first downs. All this backfired when J. C. Lucas, second string back, swiped a pass sped 35 yards to score. Timpson led at half 20-0. Early in third quarter a Hemphill punt was blocked on the 15 yard line. Donald Amos weaved to the one and scored on the following play. Amos plowed the middle on the try for point and a new Bear team entered the game again. Hemphill scored its first touchdown against the second stringers as Procella went over from the five. In the final period speedy David Billingsley intercepted a Hornet pass and dashed down the side line 80 yards for another tally. Hemphill started another drive to Bear territory and scored on a pass from the 15 yard line. The final Bear touchdown came after Amos carried a punt to the Hornet 45. Dent turned on the speed for 45 yards to score, when the whistle blew to end the game there were 39 points for the Bears and 13 for the Hornets. The Bears journey to Kirbyville Friday to meet their second conference foe. October 10, 1947 - Wildcats Claw Bears 13-6 In Seesaw Grid Battle. (By Joe Nelson) The Kirbyville Wildcats put skids on the Timpson Bears Friday night on Kirbyville soil, 13-6, in a game that saw the Bears throw away a number of potential touchdowns by lack of scoring punch. The Starkey men caught fire early in the game after Evans blocked a punt on the Wildcat 35. On the following play, Giffin sliced off tackle for 25 yards to the 10. The Bears simmered down on the Wildcat 5 from which point the ball was lost on downs. During the first quarter the Bears were on the offensive most of

the time in Kirbyville territory. Mixing good passes, Griffin on the hurling end and Amos receiving, with smooth running plays kept the Wildcats with their backs to the wall during the initial period. In the second quarter the Bears offense blew up after Griffin’s kick was blocked on the 10. On an end run McDonald crossed the double stripe from the Bear ten to score the first Wildcat tally. When the Bears took the offensive once more they roared right back to Wildcat territory, but ran out of gas again. Just before the half, Palmer of the Wildcats, suckered the left side of the Bear line and ran 45 yards to the 18. A holding penalty set them back to the Bear 35 and the half ended with the Cats leading 7-0. Early in the third period, Palmer caught the Bears by surprise once more and raced down the side line 60 yards to score. In the final period the weary Bears tired of see-sawing up and down the field and never scoring got another drive started. With Griffin doing most of the lugging the Bears carried to the Kirbyville two. From that point Amos scored and Griffin’s try for point was no good. Outstanding linesmen for the Bears were Billy Wilson, who gets a hand in every defensive play, and Porterfield, who did a nice job at the center slot. Weldon Griffin turned in a fine job in the Bear backfield. Griffin’s punting set the Wildcats back on their heels many times and his running and passing looked good also. The Bears have an open date Friday night and on the following week journey to Center to encounter their old rivals, the Roughriders, in the annual gird battle. October 17, 1947 - Timpson Bears Play Center Roughriders Friday Night. The Timpson Bears are in a critical condition as man power is concerned for their traditional game with Center there Friday night, Octobeer 17. Coach Starkey does not offer these injuries as an excuse, but says, “that we cannot escape the truth. Injuries received in practice during the past two weeks and a seige of influenza and bad colds have altered our boys.” The Bears will go against Center minus the services of Weldon Griffin, James E. Rhodes, and it is doubtful if Billy Wilson can go the distance after suffering from a severe cold. Other injuries include Billy Whiteside, Harold Rhodes and David Wayne Crawford. Donald Amos is nursing a slightly brusied leg also. The probable starting lineup for the Bears will be: LE Gene Brittain

LT Erdie Lee McLeroy LG Cotton Wilson (or Powers) C Robert Porterfield RG Bobby Powdrill RT Benjamin Goolsby RE Leon Turpin B Donald Amos B David Billingsly B Troy Dent B Howard Brooks October 24, 1947 - Roughriders Hop on Bears In Fourth Period to Win 7-0 by Joe Nelson. The Center Roughriders and the Timpson Bears battled on an even basis for three quarters Friday night before a large crowd in Center, but the Riders outscored the Bears in the fourth stanza 7-0. The game was a defensive tussle most of the way with neither team showing too much offensive power. The Center eleven went by way of the aerial route a great deal, also featured some fairly food end runs. The Bear team did most of its moving on the ground with very few passes attempted. Center received the kickoff to begin the game, but never moved out of their own territory the first quarter. A Rider fumble was recovered by Amos in Center territory. The Bears manuevered the ball down near Center goal line but never seriously threatened. In the the third quarter the Roughriders passed and run to the Timpson 25, but that was all there was and the Bears took over on downs and maintained a drive that died a natural death on the Center 32. As the game progressed to the final semester with neither team doing more than make a few first downs it look as if it would end in a 0-0 deadlock. On a quick opening off-tackle juant Moore of the Roughriders stepped out in the clear and jig-jaged down the side line for 60 yards to score with every man in the Timpson backfield laying a hand on him. The kick on the try for point split the middle of the uprights and the Riders were out in front with seven points. The only other attempt of the Bears to get back in the game came when Griffin booted a long booming kick that sailed sixty-three yards and died on the Center two-yard line. A short Rider punt was nullified by a Timpson off-side penalty, giving the Center team a chance to get out of the hole. Playing a good game on the Timpson line was end Leon Turpin. Amos and Billingsley truned in a good job in the Bear backfield. Faulks and Moore of the Roughriders displayed good running and passing. The Bears hit the road to San Augustine

Friday night to engage their fourth conferenc foe. The Bears play the following four games at home with Jasper, Carthage, Woodville, and close the season with Garrison. October 31, 1947 - San Augustine Blanks Timpson Bears 6-0 With Snappy Passing Attack by Joe Nelson. The San Augustine Wolves scored in the first quarter and held on to those six points to turn back the Timpson Bears Friday night in San Augustine. The game, which marked the Bears third conference loss in four trys, saw the local team roll up a total of 150 yards on the ground and in the air, but none of those yards coming in the shadows of the San Augustine goal posts. The Wolf pack sparked by quaterback Gordon Jones, traveled 123 yards by passing and 84 on the ground. Jones completed five passes in eleven attempts and did a good job of lugging the pigskin also. Two of those pass completions for 58 yards resulted in the Wolves touchdown in the first quarter. The only seriously threat the Timpson team made during the night came when Bogue shot a pass to Amos, and carried to the San Augustine 8 yard line. Later a fifteen yard penalty put an end to the Bears chances to tally. The Wolves led in first downs with eight as compared with seven for the Bears. Donald Amos, quaterback for the Bears, turned in a good game, and Maxy Powers showed up good in the line. The Bears play hosts to the high flying Jasper eleven Friday night in Bear stadium. The Jasper team is on of the top contenders for the conference crown. October 31, 1947 - Jasper Eleven Comes Here For Tilt With Timpson Bears Friday Night. Football fans of Timpson and vicinity are looking forward to the Jasper-Timpson contest at Bear stadium Friday night with much interest. Jasper is a strong contender for the conference championship, and as most anything can happen in a football game, a loyal group of local supporters will be on hand to help the Bears as they seek to win. This contest gives every promise of being the outstanding game of the season and will bring many visitors here from nearby towns. November 7, 1947 - Bears Put Up Stiff Battle Before Falling To Jasper 20-6 by Joe Nelson. The tough, talented, T formations Jasper Bulldogs had to open both barrels Friday night to down an inspired Timpson Bear team, 20-6. The hard fought contest, played in Bear stadium, was witnessed by a large

crowd of well pleased and surprised fans, who expected to see a more lopsided score. The big Bulldog backs found the Timpson forward wall hard to penetrate and had to gain most of their yards on end sweeps and in the air. The Bear offensive gain came to life in the second half and roamed aroung the Jasper territory a great deal. The Starkey men started off with a bang by recovering a fumble on the Jasper 21 yard line. Three running plays carried to the 15 only to see the scoring threat fold up on an intercepted pass. Late in the initial period the smooth, swift Bulldogs smashed to the Timpson nine and pushd over the double stripe early in the second stanza to score seven points. There was no more scoring the remainder of the first half, however the Bulldogs were on their way to pay dirt once more but a fumble ceased all operations. The Bears got another break by recovering a fumble as a punt in Jasper territory but never seriously threatened. Early in the third quarter a Jasper punt was blocked by a fast charging Bear line on the 20 yard line. With some good line plunging by Amos, who had good blocking in front of him, got a first down on the Jasper nine. Brooks popped a hat pass to Amos moving the ball to the three from which point Amos scooted over to score. An attempt to tie the ball game failed when a passed missed its marked on the try for point. The Jasper men struck right back completing a pass that sailed deep into Timpson territory. Later the Bulldogs bulled their way over to score once more. In the final period both teams made another bid to score with the Jasper team being successful. Singletary scooped up a punt and ran to theTimpson 40. Snappy end runs, with plenty of blocking, enabled the Bulldogs to score once more. The battling Bears bounced back again with Amos and Dent getting the lugging assignment, threading their way to the Jasper two yard line only to see their scoring hopes blow up with the sound of the gun ending the game. Playing a stout game on the Timpson line were Wilson, Turpin, and Evans. Amos came through again in the backfield with some good running. The Bears entertain the Woodville team Friday night, who boasts seven conference victories, in what should be a good game. November 7, 1947 - Woodville Comes Here For Tilt With Bears Friday Night. Local football fans are eagerly anticipating another lively contest Friday night when the Woodville eleven comes here for a tilt with the Bears. The game begins at 7:30 o’clock

at Bear Stadium. November 14, 1947 - Bears Double Barrell Attack Downs Woodville Eagles 14-6 by Joe Nelson. The Timpson Bears offensive punch struck on the ground and in the air Friday night to thrust out a 14-6 victory over the Woodville Eagles, who are not boasting many victories this season, but who have not been beaten bad, unleashed a savage ground attack as well as a good aerial game early in the second half pushed over two tallies. The Woodville line played a good defensive game and on the offensive gave their passer a lot of protection. The most thrilling play of the night was nulified, when David Billingsley picked up a punt on the 30, and while surrounded by half of the Eagle team, emerged in the clear and sped down the side line 70 yards only to see it come back and the Bears received a 5 yard penalty for having too many men on the field. The Bears passing attack, which had prieviously been weak, worked effectively with good aerials thrown downfield by Bogue and Brooks. In the first quarter, with the ball in possession of the Woodville eleven on their own 15, a wild center sailed in the end zone and was pounced on by a Eagle player, but resulted in a safety and 2 points for the Bears which was all the scoring done for either team the remainder of the half. Receiving the ball to begin the third quarter the Bears drove 65 yards to score. Those yards resulting in a 25 yard run by Amos, a fifteen yard gallop by Dent and the rest made on small gains. Amos scored the touchdown, plunging over from the two. That drive was the best showing the Bears have staged the entire season, offensively speaking against a good team. The Bears struck again in the same period and with a twenty yard jaunt by Dent carrying to the 15 of the Eagles. Bogue found Turpin roaming around the five yard line and hit him with a pass to score another touchdown. The Woodville team rallied in the final stanza, making their passes pay off and sustained a drive at midfield which traveled all the way to score. The Bears entertain the Carthage Bulldogs Friday night o the local field. Although the Bulldog eleven is probably the district’s strongest participant, the game should be the best the Bears have played. November 14, 1947 - Tilt With Carthage Will Be Outstanding Game of Season-Bears Will Meet Conference Leaders In Timpson Friday Night. The outstanding football game of this section of East

Texas will be played in Timpson Friday night, November 14th, when the Carthage eleven comes here for a tilt with the Bears. Carthage comes here with an unblemished record, insofar as district play is concerned, and is a strong contender for district championship. The Bears showed remarkable improvement when they defeated the Woodville eleven here last Friday night, and will go into the contest Friday night fighting every minute to defeat the fast Carthage aggregation. The game will begin at 7:30 o’clock, Coach Starkey announces. The last game of the season for the Bears will be played in Timpson Friday night, Novemeber 21st, when they meet the Garrison eleven November 21, 1947 - Timpson Bears Clash With Garrison Bulldogs Thursday Night; Bears Lose To Carthage 25-0 by Joe Nelson. The Timpson Bears entertain the Garrison Bulldogs Thusday night, Nov. 20, in a nonconference tilt in Bear Stadium at 7:30 p.m. From all indications the Garrison team is not to be underrated and should give the locals a stiff battle. The Bears have closed conference competition, winning two games and dropping five. Last Friday night the Timpson eleven took a 25-0 drubbing from the Carthage Bulldogs in the worst beating of the season. The shifty, swift Carthage backs ran at will in the first quarter, scoring 19 points in the initial period. The Bears played on the defensive most of the night and never threatened the Carthage goal line. However the Timpson eleven tightened their belts for the remaining three quarters, holding the Bulldogs to one touchdown. The Carthage second stringers entered the game playing most of the second quarter. In the second half the Bulldog first stringers found a better Bear forward wall and their scoring machine dwindled a little. The Bears as well as the local fans had all the steam knocked out of them in the opening minutes of the game and conceded the fact the Carthage boys had too much drive, speed and powere for the Timpson eleven to cope with. One of the outstanding tilts of the season in the local conference will be unreeled in Carthage Wednesday night, Nov. 26, between the undefeated teams of Jasper and Carthage in a game that will determine the conference winner. November 28, 1947 - Timpson Bears Hand 24-0 Defeat On Garrison To Ring Down Grid Curtain by Joe Nelson. The Timpson Bears completed their grid schedule Thursday night of last week in Bear

stadium by running rampant over the Garrions Bulldogs 24-0. The Bears, who had possession of the pigskin most of the game, pushed over two touchdowns in the early minutes of the initial period and two more in the last half. Playing as well defensively the Black and Gold held the Bulldogs intact and never let them cross the Timpson 30 yard line. From all indications the local team should have an abundance of experienced material for next year. Most of the boys playing this season have one or two more years of eligibility. However the Bears will lose at least three key men who will definitely be missed. These boys are Billy Wilson, Troy Dent and Weldon Griffin. Griffin was definitely a good runner, passer and punter until injured after the third week in practice scrimmage. Although his services was missed otherwise, he was able to do some passing and his ability to boot the ball kept him entering the game for those purposes. Cotton Wilson was a tower for strength in the line and if there is any all-district team he should be on it. Troy Dent probably led in yards gained carrying the ball this year. Dent, a very speedy lad tallied 31 of the 95 points this year. Rhodes, Porterfield, McLeroy, Cassidy, and Turping finished their high school grid career and will also be missed. The other boys who saw a lot of action this fall and who will be in the lineups next year include Billingsley, Amos, Brooks, Powdrill, Goolsby, Evans, Powers, Brittain, and Bogue. That gives four experienced backs and several good linemen. Amos scored 37 points for the season and held down the quaterback chores and was a standout in the Bear backfield. Billingsley racked up 18 points and his defensive work was very good. Brooks and Bogue showed up well this season and should see a lot of action come next fall in the backfield. November 28, 1947 - Coach Starkey Thanks For Cooperation. At the conclusions of our 1947 football season, I should like to express my gratitude to the patrons for their kindnesses. Although we had a dismal season so far as wins were concerned you have been good sports. Many kindnesses and much service has been rendered to the team and individual players by some of our patrons. There is no need for me to single those persons out for in doing so I might forget some, but to all of you who have helped us in any manner, we express our appreciation. Now that football season is over I hope that we will rally behind Mr. Eakin and the basketball boys and help them give them all

they have. The schedule will be announced later as the boys will start officially Monday, Nov. 24. The following lettermen have been announced for football: Leon Turpin, Benjamin Goolsby, Billy Wilson, Robert Porterfield, Bobby Powdrill, Jerry Evans, James E. Rhodes, Donald Amos, Troy Dent, David Billingsley, Howard Brooks, Erdie McLeroy, Paul Drewery, Weldon Griffin, James Bogue. Reserve letters: Max Powers, J. B. Cassidy, Billy Whitside, John Neil Rhodes, Eugene Brittain. Manager: Percy Williams. December 19, 1947 - School Gives Banquet Honoring Football Boys And Coach by Mrs. D. P. Billingsley. The new cafeteria at the school was the scene of an enjoyable banquet last Thursday evening, when faculty members, with their husbands or wives and a few invited guests honored Coach Starkey and his 1947 football squad. Silvered leaves and pine cones with red chrysanthemums interspersed with tall red and white candles decorated the long white covered tables. Opposite the head table was a cheerful living room setting from which the program emanated. Tall red, green and blue screens, labeled to represent books, centered the arrangement. A gaily lighted Christmas tree to one side and red and silver decorations on piano and table completed the festive screen. Steve Shepherd entertainingly served as master of ceremonies. Grammar School Principal D.P. Billingsley gave the invocation. Superintendent S. R. Permenter welcomed the guests, and Weldon Griffin responded. A trio of girls, Jeanette Hayes, Mary Gates and Peggy Stilley, sang several Christmas songs, after which Mrs. Sam E. McLeroy, public school teacher, led all the group in singing “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.” Mrs. William Bussey, seventh grade teacher, came from the book labeled “The Other Wise Man” and effectively read that beloved story. There remained the book entitled “Santa Claus.” Soon a merry laugh heralded the coming of St. Nicholas himself. Although he seemed slightly confused at first, thinking he was in Center to honor the Roughriders, the good saint soon got his bearings and called each Bear by name-and what names!-as he read the letters which they ahd written him. The requests which they had made of Santa amused the guests and often seemed to surprise the Bears! They ranged all the way from baby rattlers for grammar school dates through more bubble gum and raisins, a new leg, and better luck in heart affairs to Coach

Starkey’s request for “a victory over Center and Carthage, and at least a tie with Tenaha and Garrison.” (Note: Wallace Kristensen was missed from his place at the table during Santa’s visit.) Mrs. Troy Whiteside, homemaking teacher, with about twenty attractive freshmen and sophomore girls efficiently served the well prepared meal to about 120 persons. Mrs. S. R. Permenter was responsible for the decorations and Mrs. Sam McLeroy and Mrs. Cal Humphries arranged the program.

1947 Timpson Bears

Above is the Timpson Football team for Timpson High School, 1947 term: First row, reading left to right: Jimmy Williams, manager; Bobby Joe Powdrill, J. B. Cassidy, David Crawford, Darrell Taylor, Kenneth Tyer, J. C. Wharton, Carl Neill, manager; Bobby Hayes, manager. Second row, left to right: Gene Brittain, Jerry Evans, James Bogue, Leon Turpin, Travis Clay, Jr., David Billingsley, Troy Dent, Max Powers, Donald Amos, Howard Brooks. Third row, left to right: Robert Porterfield, Billy Wilson, Erdie Lee McLeroy, Billy Whiteside, Harold Rhodes, Weldon Griffin, J. E. Rhodes, Benjamin Goolsby, Paul Drewery, J. N. Rhodes; Norris Starkey, coach. January 16, 1948 - Timpson Included In Football District 16-A. At a meeting held in Henderson January 5th, Timpson was admitted into football district 16-A. The meeting was attended by Coach Norris Starkey and Superintendent S. R. Permenter. The district is composed of the following teams: Timpson, Leverett’s Chapel, New London, Center, Carlisle, Gaston, San Augustine, Carthage, Rusk, Overton. Coach Starkey and Superintendent Permenter attended a meeting in Tenaha Wednesday night at which time Timpson was released from District B. A schedule of games for the coming season will be announced soon, Mr. Starkey states.

March 5, 1948 - Corporal F.M. Crump Honored For Football Record in Japan. Fifth Air Force, Itami, Japan-At a brief informal ceremony held recently at the Takarazuka Hotel, Takarazuka, Japan, Corporal F.M. Crump, Route No. 3, Timpson, was presented with a miniature gold football, a gold belt buckle, and a letter of commendation, in recognition of the part he played in making the 1947 Itami Air Base football such a success. Captain Wayne Matson from Long Beach, California, coach of the 1947 team, made the presentations on behalf of Colonel John J. Hutchinson, Commanding Officer of Itami Air Base. During the 1947 football season, Corporal Crump played the position of left halfback for the Itami eleven, and although the team did not win the Fifth Air Force Football League, they did finish second in league competition after losing the championship by a margin of only one game. The Letter of Commendation presented to Corporal Crump was signed by Colonel John J. Hutchison, his commanding officer, and read in part, quote….”Working under adverse conditions and with poor and inadequate equipment, your spirit and self-application overcame these obstacles. Your willingness and enthusiasm for athletics, without sacrificing normal duties, reflect great credit upon yourself and Itami Air Base”…unquote. Corporal Crump first entered the military service at Houston, Texas, on 23 August 1946, and following completion of basic training he was alerted for movement to the Pacific Theatre of Operations in December 1946. Arriving in Japan at the Second Major Port, Yokohama, on 22 January 1947, Corporal Crump was assigned to the Fifth Air Force, the Occupational Air Force for Japan and subsequently reassigned to Itami Air Base on the main Japanese home island of Honshu. Corporal Crump is currently assigned to one of the Light Bombardment Squadrons at Itami Air Base. August 6, 1948 - Notice Football Boys. All members of the football team and all candidates will please come to the gymnasium at 9 o’clock Monday morning, August 9th, and receive equipment and start fall practice. It is very urgent that all boys report promptly at 9 a.m. on the above date as regular practice will start on that date. August 20, 1948 - 23 Bear Prospects Report Including Six Lettermen. The 1948 Timpson Bears football teams began workouts Monday with

twenty-three candidates reporting to Coach Starkey. Coach Starkey said that the prospective backs look good. The starting backfield probably will include three lettermen from last year’s squad, Howard Brooks, David Billingsley and James L. Bogue. And there are several other good backfield prospects. The Bears line will possibly not fair so well, with only three lettermen returning and only a few squad men from last year’s team. Monday morning the boys start working out twice a day, at 7:30 o’clock in the morning and 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The morning workout is the compulsory session and the afternoon workout is devoted to punting and passing. These first few days, Coach Starkey is just getting the muscles in shape. The boys started light body contact Wednesday, but a hard workout is still several days away. This year, the Bears will use single wing and short punt formations. The team will probably get their first plays Friday or early next week. Due to the elimination of spring training, the football workouts begin August 15. This was done to encourage baseball in Texas high schools. Others on the squad are: David W. Crawford, J. C. Wharton, James Webster, Tommy Amos, Jimmy Neel, Paul Hancock, Jerry Rhodes, Travis Clay, Jr., Junior Burgay, John N. Rhodes, Tommy Collins, Darrel Taylor, Gordon Oliver, Ross Thornton, Sidney Crump, Thomas Baker and Thomas S. Myers. August 20, 1948 - Football Schedule for District 16-A. The football schedule for 1948 season District 16-A has been announced as follows: September 10 – Carlisle here. September 17 - Leverett’s Chapel there. September 24 – London there. October 1- Center here. October 8 – Gaston there. October 22 - San Augustine here. October 29 – Carthage there. November 5 - Rusk here. November 12 – Overton there. A game with the Henderson B team is scheduled for Thursday night, Oct. 4. September 17, 1948 - Leverette’s Chapel and Timpson Football Game Thursday Night. The football game between Timpson and Leverette’s Chapel school teams has been changed from Friday, to Thursday night, Sept. 16, at Leverette’s Chapel.

September 24, 1948 Lone Pine Memories Resume Publication for Term. Lone Pine Memories, student publication for Timpson Public Schools, issued the first number for the current term, Volume 5, No. 1, under date Sept. 16, 1948. Among headlines noted are: School enrollment, Press Club, band uniforms arrive, cheer leaders named, football announcements, and other items. Special pages include: Editorial comment, Spotlight, Smiles, Whispers, and Campus Life, Pen sketch illustrations are by Barbara Sue Whiteside. The neatly mimeographed paper is well worth reading throughout its eight pages, and staff and sponsor are to be complimented for their work. The staff is as follows: Jane Smith, editor-in-chief; Betty Lee Wallace, assistant editor; Beverly Watson, society editor; Sammy McDaniel, sports editor; Maebell Hughes, business manager; Emmett Darnell, production manager; Jo Ann Lindsay, Patsy Lilly, Mary Gates, Francis Hairgrove, columnists; Gertie Loyce Webb, typist; Mrs. D. P. Billingsley, sponsor. September 28, 1948 - Bears Go To New London For Tilt Friday Night. The Timpson Bears will go to New London Friday night for a tilt with the eleven of that city. This is a conference game and will attract a large crowd. The Timpson band will be on hand to furnish music during the game. October 8, 1948 - Bears Will Be Guests of 39 Club at Saturday Night Football Game. The Timpson Bears, local football team, will be guests of the 39 Club Saturday night, and will be given a free trip to the SFA - East Texas State College game to be played in Nacogdoches. The trip will be made in school bus and the boys will be accompanied by members of the 39 Club. The 39 Club met Tuesday night at the Boy Scout cabin and made arrangements for the trip. At this meeting it was also voted to buy a dozen chairs which will be presented to the American Legion for use in Memorial Cottage. Pat Castle, club reporter, states that a large number of members attended the meeting and that much enthusiasm was shown in the club’s community program. October 8, 1948 - Timpson Bears Spill Center Roughriders in 14-7 Grid Fray by Joe Nelson. The Timpson Bears thrilled a large home crowd Friday night by riding the Center Roughriders to a 14-7 decision. The determined Bears, who faintly

resembled themselves in their three former games, unleashed a deceptive ground game and a rugged defense that outplayed the fast Center team. A 63 yard touchdown gallop by Howard Brooks early in the second quarter sent the Bears out in front for the remainder of the game and were never seriously threatened by the Riders. However, a fast working set of T formation plays enabled the Center team to sweep ends in the opening part of the game. Those fast sweeps worked better in the middle of the field and were snuffed out by a stout Timpson defense on attempts to go all the way. After the first quarter the Riders took to the air almost completely with passes thrown by Halfback Brittain, who was definitely a standout on the Center team. During the first quarter each team seemed to be feeling each other out. Center did manager to pick up a couple of first downs on end runs with good blocking. In the second quarter with the ball on the Timpson 37 yard line came the sixty three yard gallop by Howard Brooks through the middle of the Rider defense for the first touchdown. Amos accounted for the extra point on a line smash that sent the Bears out front at the half 7-0. Center received the kickoff at the start of the second half and on the first play from scrimmage, Evans recovered a fumble on the Center forty. Amos and Brooks lugged the pig skin to the four yard line from which Amos crashed over for the second touchdown. Jerry Evans’ extra point kick was perfect and the Bears extended their lead to fourteen points. Late in the third quarter the Roughriders’ aerial game clicked and carried to the Timpson twenty-five. On an attempt to pass, Powers crashed through and threw Brittain for a fifteen yard loss and the threat to score was ended. In the final quarter Center continued to keep the ball in the air and completed enough passes to carry to the Timpson twenty yard line. Brittain found Allen roaming around in the end zone and hit with a pass that accounted for the Center touchdown. Powers, Evans, Powdrill, Wharton and Rhodes turned in exceptionally fine jobs on the Timpson line. Brooks was a standout in the backfield for the way he carried the pig skin. Donald Amos’ deceptive ball handling and carrying chores contributed greatly to the win. David Billingsley also played a good game at blocking back and sustained a leg injury that may keep him out of the lineup for the season. October 29, 1948 - Sgt. F. M. Crump Playing Football in Japan. Fifth Air Force, Itami, Japan-Sergeant F. M. Crump, 20, son of Mr. F. A. Crump

of Route No. 3, Timpson, presently serving with the Far East Air Force in Japan, will play as a member of the Itami Air Force Base football team at the position of left halfback during the 1948 season, it was announced here recently by Colonel Preston P. Pender, Commanding Officer of the 38th Bombardment Wing, Itami, Japan. Two months ago when the call for volunteers was made, over one-hundred men from this Air Force Station answered the call, and after six weeks of intensive training, practice and scrimmage, the team has been narrowed down to a traveling squad of only 33 men. Of this number, Sergeant Crump and ten other players are veterans of the 1947 squad which lost the Fifth Air Force championship by the slim margin of only one-half game and which had only one touchdown scored against them on their home grounds during the entire 1947 season. This will be Sergeant’s Crump’s fifth year of football, having played with the local Timpson High School from 1943 to 1945 in various backfield positions, and with the Itami squad as left halfback during the 1947 season. Sergeant Crump entered the Air Force on August 23, 1946 and following completion of basic training, he remained on duty in the United States until alerted for movement to the Pacific Theatre of Operation in December 1946. Arriving in Japan at the Second Major Port, Yokohama, on January 27, 1947, Sergeant Crump was assigned to Fifth Air Force, the Occupational Air Force for Japan, and subsequently reassigned to the 405th Bombardment Squadron at Itami, near the industrial center of Osaka and on the main Japanese home island of Honshu, as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic for B-26 “Invader” aircraft assigned to the squadron. November 5, 1948 - Troy Smith Chosen ‘Grocer of the Month’ In United States. The following which appeared in the Winnfield, La. News-American October 1, will be of interest to people of Timpson and vicinity: Because of his “successful store management and civic leadership,” Troy Smith, owner of the Jitney-Jungle store here, has been selected “Grocer of the Month” for the nation by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. In a special delivery letter to Mr. Smith, the magazine said, “This national honor is awarded on the basis of information which shows you to be one of the able grocers who has operated a continuously progressive business. “We want to present you and your story in Better Homes and Gardens’

advertising in grocer trade publications. You may have seen the ad previously in Progressive Grocer, Chain Store Age, Food Field Reporter or National Grocers Bulletin. “Will you please indicate your acceptance of the Grocer of the Month honor by Western Union, collect? “We shall be very happy to welcome you cordially into our small and select group of outstanding grocers.” Needless to say, Mr. Smith wired the national magazine immediately of his acceptance. Progressive Grocer Story - The Progressive Grocer magazine, published in New York City, already has publicized the story of Mr. Smith’s operation of the Jitney-Jungle store, under the titled “My Southern Trade Likes Self Service” in the September issue. In this article his progress was traced from March, 1937, when he opened his first store with borrowed capital of $3,000, to the present day, when he estimates that his sales will reach $300,000. Mr. Smith draws on the country around him for 75 percent of his trade, and attributes self service to much of his attraction. On Saturday, July 11, he celebrated his eleventh anniversary of the opening of the Jitney-Jangle store here. With his wife, the former Sadie Lattier, with whom he has worked side by side during his ride to the distinction of being chosen “Grocer of the Month” in the nation, he expects to continue the progress that made this selection possible. Note: Mr. Troy Smith is the son of Mr. J. L. Smith of Timpson, and a graduate of the Timpson High School, where he was a star on the football team and active in other scholastic sports. He is still an ardent football fan and gives the Winnfield High School team his full support in every way. He is often times selected to give the team the pep talk in tough games. As a business man he sells groceries in his supermarket just as hard with telling results. November 26, 1948 - Timpson Gets Favorable Publicity Over Radio Station KWKH. One of the most interesting radio programs over Station KWKH, Shreveport, is the broadcast each Saturday morning from 11:45 to 12 o’clock. Title of this program is “I See By The Papers.” Logan Stewart is news director and Timpson has received some favorable publicity during recent programs. Following is a transcription of recent broadcast: “Timpson, Texas old boys have certainly been making news this past week, according to the Timpson Weekly Times. First of all, Mr. Troy Smith, son of the J. L. Smiths of Timpson has been named the Grocer of the Month by Better Homes

and Garden Magazine because of his successful store management and civic leadership. Troy Smith is in Winnfield, Louisiana now but comes from Timpson where he graduated from Timpson high school leaving his mark in the annals of Timpson sport having been a star football player on their high school team. The other Timpson boy who made good last week on the news pages J. C. Oslin who has just published another book, this one called Ben Benjrox a wonderful story set in the East Texas community of Tenaha, Shelby county. Mr. Oslin is also the author of the historical book, The History of San Antonio. Congratulations to the Timpson, Texas Times for keeping track of its illustrious sons as they go abroad to foreign fields and make good.” December 3, 1948 - Timpson Football Team Guest Of Local Lions Club-S.F.A. Coach Principal Speaker; Banquet Precedes Program - Members of the Timpson High School football were guests of honor at a banquet given Tuesday evening by the Timpson Lions club. The affair was held at the school lunchroom, an excellent meal preceding the special program, which had been arranged. Ted L. Jefferies, football coach for Stephen F. Austin College was the principal speaker for the occasion. Mr. Jeffries made an inspiring address, and stressed the importance of putting forth one’s best, whether it be in sports, profession or business. Perry Campbell, radio announcer and also announcer at sports events S.F.A., made an excellent talk, and introduced Mr. Jeffrey. Mr. Campbell was introduced by Robin Hooper, program chairman and master of ceremonies. Members of the Timpson football squad were introduced by Coach Norris Starkey. Lions and footballs boys alike had the pleasure of viewing a moving picture of one of the season’s games, the same being game played in Houston by the SFA Lumberjacks and the University of Houston squad. The picture was brought to Timpson and shown by Coach Jeffrey. Rev. P. J. Burns, president of the club, expressed the pleasure of the club in having the Bears as Lion guests. Appreciation was also expressed to speakers of the evening. December 17, 1948 - District 16 A Football Composed Of Same Towns As Last Season. Executive Committee Meets and Arranges Schedule; Ten Towns Represented - At a meeting of the District 16 A football executive committee

held at the Nacogdoches high school on Dec. 13, Timpson was officially placed in the same district that we participated in during the 1948 season. This district is composed of the following teams: Timpson, Carlisle, Carthage, Center, Gaston, Leverett’s Chapel, London, Overton, Rusk, San Augustine. The schedule of the teams will be reversed, Coach Norris Starkey, reports, that is the place of the games will be reversed and the same schedule will be maintained during the season of 1949 November 11, 1949 - Football Tonight - Bears Close Football Season Here Thursday Night, November 10. The final football game of the season for the Bears will be played here tonight-Thursday, November 10, when the Overton Mustangs invade Bear stadium. The game was scheduled for Friday, the 11th, but was moved up one day in view of the Armistice holiday. The kick-off is announced for 7:30, and the contest gives every indication of being a thriller. In one of the most interesting games of the season the Bears defeated the Rusk Eagles last Friday night, and they are hoping to add another victory to their credit tonight (Thursday). November 11, 1949 - Football at Center Friday Night, Nov. 18. One of the most interesting grid tilts of the week in East Texas will be the contest between the Center Roughriders and the Carthage Bulldogs when they meet at Center Friday night, Nov. 18. This week brings to a close the schedule of games for District 16-A, and no doubt a record crowd will be out to witness the annual game between Center and Carthage. November 18, 1949 - Timpson Quarterback Club Is Organized. The newly organized Quarterback Club of Timpson will hold its third meeting at the Palace Theatre Tuesday, November 22, 1949, at 7 p.m. All Timpson sports fans are invited to attend and become members. Football movies will be shown. The club, which has as its objective the advancement of athletics in Timpson, will cooperate with school and civic officials in the installation and support of a well rounded program of athletics in the school and town. The Tuesday meeting will be concerned with the final organization of the club and a set of by-laws is to be discussed. Robin Hooper and Arthur Horton have contacted other organizations of a like nature in order to study their activities, and a report of their study will be made.

J. W. Kristensen is to make a report on the cost of a party of banquet for the football Bears of 1949. The officers of the new organizations are Arthur Horton, president; Billy Hunt, vice-president; Robin Hooper, secretary-treasurer; and they have requested that all people interested in joining the club please be present at the meeting Tuesday night, November 22, 1949. December 9, 1949 - Cadet Jerry Evans Awarded Football Letters. Boonville, Mo., Dec. 2 - Cadet W. Jerry Evans, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hairston, Timpson, Texas is one of 18 cadets who were awarded football letters last week at Kemper Military School here for their outstanding performance during the 1949 season. Cadet Evans, who lettered in football at Timpson High School for three years, and also gained a basketball letter, played an outstanding game at the annual classic between Wentworth Military Academy, and saw a lot of action as guard with the Kemper Yellowjackets. The awarding of letters marked the end of the football season at Kemper and opened the athletic winter schedule, which includes basketball, indoor track, boxing, wrestling, and rifle marksmanship. December 30, 1949 - Timpson Placed In District 28-B for Football Season. Timpson will be a participant in football district 28-B during the ensuing football season as the result of securing a release from District 29-B and being accepted in 28-B, it is announced by Norris Starkey, coach of the Timpson school. District 28-B is composed of the following: Timpson, Arp, Troup, Carlisle, Gaston, Leverett’s Chapel, Overton, Chapel Hill (Tyler). Mr. Starkey states that a schedule of games for the coming season will be announced.

1950s February 3, 1950 - Bears Presented With Jackets. During assembly at Timpson high school Tuesday, January 23rd, members of the football team-the Bears-were presented with sweaters by Superintendent S. R. Permenter. In addition to awarding of sweaters a lovely trophy was presented to Mabelle Hughes, football sweetheart. Members of the team receiving sweaters were: Howard Brooks, John Neill Rhodes, and David Billingsley, co-captains for ’49; Tommy Collins, David Wayne Crawford, J. C. Wharton, Sammie McDaniel,

Darrell Taylor, James Lowell Bogue, Bertram Yarborough, Charles Crawford, Billy Van Powers, Norris Crump and Gene Rhodes. Carl Neel and Bill Morgan received managers’ jackets. Jerry and Bennie Rhodes were presented with gold footballs as token of their record which entitled them to be reserved lettermen. March 17, 1950 - 30 Boys Taking Part In Spring Football Training. Thirty boys are taking part in spring football training under the direction of Coach Norris Starkey, while some six or eight boys are participating in track under the guidance of Coach J. B. Adams. The district meet will be held at New London, Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7, and our boys are doing well under Mr. Adams’ fine direction, Mr. Starkey states. Spring training will end March 22. The boys have shown an eagerness to work and the fundamentals of the game have been stressed so far, we are informed by Mr. Starkey. Blocking, tackling, passing, and running have come in for the main part of our work, and we shall continue to stress everything possible to create interest and a good competitive spirit in our boys, Coach Starkey says. The coach adds, ‘We too are proud of our girls under the direction of Mrs. J. W. Wright and Mrs. Z. B. Crump. They have been participating in a good physical education program. Our girls have played several volleyball games with Garrison and Gary, and have shown a marked improvement under the capable direction of their coaches.” March 17, 1950 - Timpson High School Football Schedule For 1950. The following schedule of football games has been announced for the Timpson High School team: September 15 – Sabine here. September 22 - Overton there. September 29 - Carlisle here. October 6 - Arp there. October 13 - Center here. October 20 - Leverett’s Chapel there. October 27 - Troup here. November 3 - Open. November 10 - Gaston there. November 17 - Chapel Hill (Tyler) here. All games will be night games, it is announced by Coach Norris Starkey. April 7, 1950 - East Texas Coaches and Officials

Association Met at Kilgore. At a meeting of the East Texas Coaches and Officials Association held at Kilgore Junior College, Sunday afternoon, March 26, the football schedule for the 1950 was completed. This meeting was attended by Norris Starkey and J. B. Adams of Timpson. They also secured the officials for the home football games, 1950 season. [See above] August 25, 1950 - Football Season Opens September 15, With Carlisle Playing Here. The Timpson Bears have an active football schedule ahead of them for the 1950 season which begins September 15th. Coach J. B. Adams states that training will begin September 1. Timpson is in District 21-Class B. The games scheduled with Sabine and Center are non-conference games as these two teams are in Class A. The following 1949 lettermen will be back on the team this season: David Wayne Crawford, J.C. Wharton, Norris Crump, Charles Crawford, Gene Rhodes, Bertrum Yarborough. Other members of the team are: Billy Van Powers, Forrest Hailey, Charles Stevenson, Stanley Joe Crump, Jerry Rhodes, Beanie Rhodes, Lonzo Humphries, Clinton Crawford, Shirley Patterson, Noel Grant, Willie B. Wilson, Fred McDaniel, Lawrence Lilly, Eugene Kimbrough, Charles Joe Hughes, Roger Tinkle, Hershel Golden, R. B. Oliver, Billy Kimbrough, Billy Cozart, Tommy Mack Hooper, Charlie Rhodes, James Edwards, James Webster, Gerald Fuller and Travis Clay, Jr. September 15, 1950 - Bears To Open Grid Season With Sabine. The Sabine High School football team invades Bear Stadium Friday night as the Timpson Bears open their 1950 season. The Bears have been working for two weeks under the direction of Coaches J. B. Adams and Norris Starkey. Some thirty-five boys have reported for football to give the local high school the largest turnout in several seasons. The Bruins probable starting line-up Friday night: LE J. C. Wharton RE James Webster RT Norris Crump LT Gene Rhodes LG R. B. Oliver RG Charlie Crawford C Travis Clay, Jr. QB David Crawford

FB Bertram Yarborough RH Forrest Hailey LH Billy Van Powers October 13, 1950 - Junior High Football Games Scheduled. Announcement is made of a series of scheduled football games to be played by the Timpson junior high team. The boys have been working out in preparation for the coming games, and much interest is being evidenced by the players and local football fans. The first game slated is to be with Center at Center Thursday, Oct. 19. Freshmen from the high school team will join the juniors in the Center game is announced. Monday, Oct. 23 Joaquin at Joaquin and Monday, Oct. 30 Joaquin at Timpson. Game time: 7:45 p.m. One more game will be scheduled at a later date, according to George H. Hutcherson, coach for the junior high team. October 13, 1950 - Huge Rally Prior to Bear-Roughrider Tilt in Timpson. Thursday night, Oct. 12, at 6:30, the Timpson Bears will burn in effigy the Center Roughriders in a huge bon fire behind the high school gym. The pep squad and the band have worked all week gathering wood and building for this bon fire. There is a dummy strung up by a rope dressed in a football uniform to represent the Center Roughriders. The cheer leaders will have charge of the rally and the music will be furnished by the high school band. The public is urged to attend. Come on out and show the Bears that you would like to see them give Center the same treatment they did Arp. October 20, 1950 - Last Week’s Record in District 28-B. Henderson News. Last Friday night’s football involved members of District 28B showed Carlisle downing Chapel Hill 24 to 6, Leverett’s Chapel romped over Troup 47 to 0, and Gaston stomped Arp to the tune of 33 to 13 in district games. Overton dropped their first game of the season to Pine Tree 18 to 13, while Timpson fell to Center by a score of 20 to 0, in non-district game. Leverett’s Chapel kept its perfect record in district play with their second win. Overton held it first place lead although they dropped an 18 to 13 lead decision to Pine Tree in a non-conference game. Overton has three wins against no losses in district play. Carlisle rests in a comfortable third place with three wins and one tie in district play while Gaston holds the number four spot for two wins, one loss and a tie in

district competition. Troup and Timpson are tied for fifth place with one victory and two losses each. Arp and Chapel Hill occupy last place with four losses and no victories. Friday night, October 20, pits two district undefeated teams in action at Overton when the Mustangs play hosts to the once tied Carlisle Indians. The winner of the ball game will take over first place or occupy second place behind L. C. Arp and Chapel Hill will get a chance to break into the win column against each other at Chapel Hill in a battle for the cellar. Troup and Gaston have open dates. November 3, 1950 - Lions Hold Fund Raising Drive For Junior High Football. The Lions Club of Timpson has adopted as its project the sponsoring of a junior high football team for Timpson, and a drive will be underway for the next few days to raise the necessary funds to pay for equipment purchased and for the coach’s salary. It is urged that everyone do everything possible to make the project a success. A contribution will aid the Lions Club, the school and community. November 24, 1950 - Bears Close Season By Whipping Chappel Hill, 25-7. (By Billy Hunt) The Timpson Bears closed their 1950 football season in a victorious manner Friday night in Timpson as they walloped the Chappel Hill Bulldogs by a count of 25-7. Timpson drew the first blood of the game late in the initial period when David Crawford passed to Forrest Hailey for forty-three yards and the score. The next Timpson marker came early in the second quarter when Benny Ray Rhodes plowed over from the one. Yarborough got the extra point on a line buck. On the ensuing kick-off Crawford kicked the ball into the end zone; no member of the receiving team touched it, and Hailey covered it for his second touchdown of the evening. James Webster set up the final Bruin tally when he carried a completed pass forty-six yards before being dropped on the one; Betram Yarborough scored on the next play. The only Chappel Hill marker came on the last play from scrimmage in the first half, with Bob Miller taking a pass from the arm of Leo Gandy and crossing the goal line on the goal line on a play that covered seventy-three yards. Neither team was never able to master enough punch to score in the second half, although the Bulldogs threatened on several occasions. Billy Van Powers intercepted a pass and returned ninety-six yards in the final period, only to have the play nullified

when the officials ruled the play was dead when the interception was made. Bob Hancock and Charley Crawford led the Timpson defense which gave up only five first downs. James Webster played a great game on pass defense as he was responsible for a total of six pass interceptions. November 24, 1950 - Football Team Enjoys Wiener Roast and Party. Members of the Timpson football team and their dates enjoyed a wiener roast and party Tuesday night. Following the meal, games were played. Coach and Mrs. J. B. Adams accompanied the group. December 22, 1950 - Football Banquet Held Monday Night. Monday night, Dec. 18th, found the Timpson school cafeteria with its face lifted for the annual football banquet. Mistress of ceremonies, Joan Stilley, opened the show with the customary tapping and rapping of the gavel. After the invocation, recognition was given to those deserving people responsible for all that goes into making such a banquet possible. Short speeches by the coaches and captain led into the serving of the meal. The menu of fine food, planned and served under the supervision of Mrs. James Wright, was thoroughly enjoyed by the Bear squad, coaches and guests. Guests included faculty, the board of education and numerous other people who are either directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of a football season. A continuous program of entertainment during the meal served to make the evening enjoyable. The numerous musical numbers including piano, vocal and comedy routine, served as seasoning to an already delicious table. Mr. Wharton and staff brought the program to a close with the showing of a movie on the 1949 state final play-off game between Wichita Falls and Austin High. Mr. Permenter, and those responsible for the banquet, are to be commended for carrying it out with success. February 16, 1951 - Spring Training For Bear to Begin Soon. Coach J. B Adams reports that spring training for members of the Timpson High School football team, the Bears, will begin with the next few days. Thirty-five are expected to report, six of whom are lettermen: Charley Crawford, Benny Ray Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Billy Van Powers, Alzono Humphries and Forrest Hailey. The 1951 squad is listed as follows by Coach Adams: Seniors; Charley Crawford, Benny Ray Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Ira

Burgay, Alvin Scott, Billy Joe Sapp, Billy Kimbro, Robert Glen Hughes. Juniors; Billy Van Powers, Willis B. Wilson, Fred McDaniel, Bobby Ray Hammers, Alonzo Humphries, Clinton Crawford, J. B. Goolsby, Tommie Mack Hooper, Gerald Brittain, John Richard Franks and Billy Cozart. Sophomores; R. B. Oliver, Forrest Hailey, Billy Ray Magness, Gaylon Courtney, Eugene Kimbro, Jack Dent, Benny Mack Scott, Thomas Earl Brown, Clennis Tyer, Lawrence Lilly and Byron Billingsley. Freshmen; Frank Hammer, Richard Clay, Joe Dan Hairgrove, Bob Scott, Gerald Fuller and L. G. Allen [Should be R. S. Allen]. March 30, 1951 - Football Game April 10 At End Of Spring Training. The local high school football team will play a game in Timpson, Thursday night, April 10, at 7:15; it is announced by Coach J. B. Adams. The team will be divided into two squads, the Blues and the Golds. The game will mark the end of spring training and will have officials for the event. The Timpson school band will perform before the event and at the half. August 31, 1951 - New Coach. Douglas Samford, recently elected coach of Timpson High School, is busy this week getting the 1951 Bear squad lined up and in training for the coming football season. The Bears have a full season with stiff games scheduled. Samford’s hometown is Center, where he was an all-round athlete while attending high school of that city. He is a graduate of that city, and of SFA College, where he starred in baseball and football. He won three grid letters at SFA as a hardworking powerful fullback. The above picture of Samford was made while he was a member of SFA College football team. August 31, 1951 - 1951 Football Schedule for Timpson Bears. The Timpson Bears have an active schedule ahead of them, according to schedule released by Coach Douglas Samford this week. First game of the season will be with Sabine on September 14th, at Sabine. This is not a conference game. The schedule, as announced is as follows: September 14 – Sabine there. September 21 – Garrisons here. September 28 – Joaquin there.* October 5-Cushing-there* Oct. 12-Hemphill-there* Oct. 19-Center-there

Oct. 26-Beckville-there Nov. 2-Shelbyville-here* Nov. 9-Newton-here* *Denotes conference games. September 14, 1951 - Bears Take On Sabine in Season’s Opener. Non-conference Tilt Will Be Played at Sabine Friday Night. Timpson Bears take on a big job when they tackle Sabine in a non-conference game Sept. 14. The game will be the first of a nine game series. Predictions are that a well-experienced Sabine crew are fourteen point favorites over the local eleven. Possible starting line-up is as follows: Left end, Robert Hughes, 170 pounds; left tackle, R. B. Oliver, 160 lbs.; left guard, Jerry Rhodes, 160 lbs.; center, Alonzo Humphries, 145 lbs; right guard, Charlie Crawford, 160 lbs.; right tackle, Bobby Hammers, 165 lbs.; right end, Billy Magness, 150 lbs; quarterback, Wendell Amos, 140 lbs.; left half-back, Billy Powers, 160 lbs; fullback, Forrest Hailey, 165 lbs.; right half-back, Benny Rhodes, 160 lbs. In addition to the starting line-up these men are slated to see much service this fall: Tommy Hooper, guard; Clinton Crawford, guard; Billy Joe Sapp, guard; Ira Burgay, guard; Willis B. Wilson, tackle; Billy Kimbro, tackle; Virgil Honeycutt, tackle; Gerald Fuller, end; Richard Clay, end; J. B. Goolsby, center; John Richard Franks, back; Marshall Heflin, back; Charlie Stephenson, back; Gaylon Courtney, back. At the present the defense is rated much better than the offense of the Bears, but the boys are showing a lot of hustle and the future looks bright for the local eleven. September 14, 1951 - The Timpson Bears will journey over to Sabine this Friday night for the opening football tilt of the season. Sabine is located over in the oil field of near Kilgore, and each year produces one of the fastest football teams in that area. The Bears have been in training for the past ten days under direction of Coach Doug Samford, and assistant coach, A. Z. Meadow. The high school band, pep squad and just about half of the town will accompany the Bears. It gives promise of being a tough fight. September 16, 1951 - Bears Meet Garrison Bulldogs In Opening Game Here Friday Night. Record Crowd Anticipated for Football Thriller at Bear Stadium. The Timpson Bears will take on the Garrison Bulldogs at Bear Stadium in this city

Friday night for the opening game of the season in local territory. The Bulldogs come to Timpson fresh from decisive victory over Diboll last Friday with a top score of 37 to 6. The Bears will go into the contest after having been defeated by Sabine last Friday night by a score of 19 to 0. Local fans will see a greatly improved bunch of young players when they tangle with Garrison. The initial contest at Sabine demonstrated very clearly they have the ability and will be in the game Friday night to register their first victory of the season. This is not a conference tilt, but it will be a thriller. Coach Doug Samford and Assistant Coach A. Z. Meadow have been putting the Bears through active training in preparation for meeting the Bulldogs and word comes from Coach W. R. Bates of Garrison that the Bulldogs are in good condition for the contest. A big half-time program will await the spectators. The Timpson High School band will make its first appearance in the classy new uniforms-and Garrison High School band will also be on hand for the occasion. Starting Lineups Timpson No. Name Pos. Wt. 33 Robert Hughes LE 170 54 R. B. Oliver LT 160 70 Jerry Rhodes LG 150 88 Alonzo Humphries C 145 99 Charlie Crawford RG 160 66 Bobby Hammers RT 165 90 Billy Magness RE 150 10 Wendell Amos QB 140 77 Billy Powers HLB 160 55 Forrest Hailey FB 165 44 Benny Rhodes RHB 160 Squadsmen 34 T. Hooper G 155 64 C. Crawford G 140 40 B. J. Sapp G 135 20 I. Burgay G 120 60 G. Brittain G 135 80 W. B. Wilson T 170 - T. Brown T 160 - B. Kimbro T 165 84 V. Honeycutt T 215 74 G. Fuller E 130 94 R. Clay E 155

22 J. B. Goolsby C 140 11 M. Heflin B 140 30 G. Courtney B 140 50 C. Stephenson B 130 Garrison Gus Ash QB 138 Al Stoddard FB 153

Jim Payne LH 137 Jigger Bussa RH 155

Carol Manning LE 170 Don Staddard LT 153 Buzz McCauley LG 220 C Jerry Phillips C 151

Ken Smith RG 150 Don Phillips RT 205 Langston Kerr RE 158 Squadmen Herbert Coats G 140 Billy Adkinson G 180 Joe Edd King G 179 Harrell Stewart T 173 Oneil Stewart T 148 L. C. Fredericks T 215 C. Fredericks T 150 Ken Barton E 145 Ed Tindell E 140 Don Reeves E 141 Smithe Crawford B 120 Sidney Rambin B 135 Dickie Turner B 135 Evone Stokes C 133 Harvey Curry B 153 September 28, 1951 - Timpson Bears Will Meet Joaquin In Conference Tilt. The Timpson Bears will journey over to Joaquin Friday night, September 28th, for their first conference game of the season. Although losing the two opening games of the season, first to Sabine and the second to Garrison, the Bears have shown great improvement and confidence on the playing field with the results that Friday night’s contest may usher in the winning streak of the local squad. Joaquin has a fast team and will be ready for Coaches Doug Samford and A. W. Meadow’s Bears when they marched onto the playing field. Timpson’s sixty-piece high school band and pep squad will accompany the Bears along with a large group of local fans.

October 5, 1951 - Joaquin Defeats Bears 26 To 6. Joaquin defeated Timpson 26 to 6, at Joaquin Friday night in a district 18-A high school football game, in a contest that marked the fourth straight win of the season for Joaquin. Carroll Mayfield counted the first touchdown for Joaquin when he ran six yards off tackle. Doyce Hinon scored a touchdown for the winners in the first quarter when he snared a 30-yard pass from Mayfield with Aron Culberson posting the extra point on a line buck. In the third quarter, Ken Weeks rambled 35-yards on an end sweep, to score a touchdown with Hinon running over to score the extra point. Adria McElroy caught a pass from Audray Johnson and scampered 70 yards to the goal line for Joaquin. Joaquin gained 155 yards rushing while Timpson garnered 145 yards. Timpson held the upper hand in first downs, however, 13-6, while Joaquin picked up 165 yards passing to 60 for Timpson. The Bears were accompanied to Joaquin by a large delegation of fans, the high school band and pep squad. October 12, 1951 - Timpson Bears Top Cushing 18 To 13. The Timpson Bears defeated the Cushing Bearkats in a conference tilt at Cushing last Friday, the final score being 18 to 13. The Bears scored two quick TDs in the opening quarter but Cushing came back with two in the third to go ahead, 13-12. A Cushing fumble in the fourth period set up the winning touchdown for Timpson. Timpson punted out on the Cushing eight and the Bearkats gained three yards to the 11 in three tries. The fourth down punt was blocked and Timpson covered on the Cushing two from where they scored. O’Dean Fuller scored both touchdowns for Cushing on runs of 15 and 30 yards. He passed to end Marion Neill for one extra point. Cushing threatened repeatedly and three times came close when they didn’t score. The Bearkats drove to the Timpson four, five and six yard-lines on different occasions to have their drives bog. They racked up 18 first downs to nine for Timpson. Tonight (Friday) at Bear Stadium the local eleven will meet the fast aggregation from Hemphill in a conference game. On October 19th, the Bears will meet the Center Roughriders in a non-conference tilt at Center October 19, 1951 - Bears Blank Hemphill 12 To 0 by Billy Hunt. The Timpson Bears won their second conference game in three starts as they blanked the Hemphill Hornets by a count of 12 to 0, in Timpson Friday night. The first score came midway through

the second period when Billy Van Powers took a hand-off from Marshall Helfin, slanted over right guard, and scampered 45 yards for the touchdown. A few minutes later a Hornet pitch-out went astray and wound up in the possession of Forrest Hailey, who raced 50 yards for the second Timpson maker. The Bears threatened through the entire first half, but penalties at inopportune moments ruined most of the drives. Late in the first half, Heflin went over on a quarterback sneak, but the Bruins backfield was in motion, and the half ended with the score 12 to 0. The second half was all defensive as neither team was ever able to penetrate the opposition’s thirty-yard line. Friday night the Bears travel to Center for a game with their ancient rivals, the Center Roughriders. The next conference game for Timpson will be November 2nd, when the Bears play host to the Shelbyville Dragons. October 26, 1951 - Bears Lose To Roughriders 34-0 by Billy Hunt. The Center Roughriders with their best football team since 1940, were top-heavy favorites over the Timpson Bears when the two teams met in their annual battle in Center Friday night. The Riders won the encounter 34 to 0, but it was a ball game until late in the second quarter. There was the smell of upset in the air. The Bear’s line, led by R. B. Oliver, Charlie Crawford, Willis Wilson and Alonzo Humphries, had held the Riders to one first down, and the Timpson offense had moved into scoring position on three occasions. There were four minutes left in the first half. Then the roof fell in. The explosive Center attack began to function and the Riders moved to three touchdowns before the half. The first two came on pitchouts to Bob Harris, Center’s great halfback. The third marker came on a pass to O’Bannon. The Riders unleashed a fine passing attack in the second half, and with Harris and Boles doing the pitching, rolled to one touchdown in each of the last two quarters. Menefee converted the extra point on four of five attempts to raise the points total for Center to 34, which is the smallest score to which the Riders have been held this season. The Bears travel to Beckville Friday to tangle with the Beckville Bearkats in a non-conference tilt. November 2, 1951 - Bears Defeat Beckville to Mark Up Third Victory of Year. (By Billy Hunt) - The Timpson Bears racked up their third victory of the season in Beckville Friday night as they blanked the Beckville Bearkats by a score of 13 to 0. The

Bearcats put up a surprising strong fight to hold the Bruins to a scoreless tie at halftime. Timpson threatened repeatedly during the first two periods but was never able to cross the double stripe. Midway in the third quarter the Bears started a drive from the Beckville forty which culminated in the first score of the evening. On the eight play of the series, Benny Rhodes punched over from the one. Hailey kicked the extra point and the game went into the final period with the Bears leading 7 to 0. Late in the final quarter, Billy Van Powers intercepted a Bearcat pass on the Timpson thirty-five and returned fifty-seven yards to the Beckville eight. On the following play, Hailey took a pitchout from Marshal Heflin and skirted left end for the final Bruin touchdown. Tonight (Thursday) Timpson will meet the strong Shelbyville Dragons in a district game to be played in Bear Stadium. November 2, 1951 - Shelbyville Comes Here For Tilt With Bears Tonight (Thursday). Another record crowd is expected to be present at Bear Stadium tonight (Thursday) when the Shelbyville eleven clash with the Timpson Bears. Originally scheduled for Friday night, the contest has been changed to this evening. The kick-off will be at 9 o’clock, and every indication point to one of the best games of the season. Shelbyville has a fast team and the Bears will be in there determined to add another victory to their record. November 9, 1951 - Newton Eagles Come Here For Tilt With Bears Friday Night. Victory For Bears Would Place Them In Tie For District 18-A Championship by Billy Hunt. The Timpson Bears put on what was perhaps their best performance of the season Friday night as they whitewashed the Shelbyville Dragons by a count of 32 to 0. The story of the game, which was played in Timpson, can best be told by the statistic: The Dragons were able to net only 19 yards rushing, while the Bears amassed 237; Shelbyville got 97 yards by passing, mostly against Timpson reserves, the Bears gathered 121 yards on five completions in seven attempts. An unusual feature of the game was the fact that the five Timpson touchdowns were made by five different players. The first score came in the second quarter on a 20 yard pass from Heflin to Magness, also in the same quarter, Heflin sneaked over from the one. Hailey ran wide from the seven to rack up a third period quarter. In the fourth quarter, Rhodes cracked over from the one, and

Powers scampered 80 yards to close the close the scoring. Hailey kicked goal after the second and third markers. Timpson will meet the Newton Eagles in Timpson Friday night. This will be the big one for the Bears. A defeat for Newton will give the Bears a tie for the Championship of District 18A, and would probably mean that Timpson would represent the district in bi-district play. When two teams end the district in a deadlock, the club which won when the two met in regular season play, is ordinarily chosen to continue in the play-offs. November 16, 1951 - Bears Lose To Newton by Billy Hunt. The Newton Eagles wrapped up the District 18A football championship in Timpson Friday night as they handed the Timpson Bears a 35 to 12 defeat. The game was all offense; each team punted only once. The Bears took the opening kickoff and marched to the Newton 22 before losing the ball on downs. Newton started from this point on a 78-yard drive which culminated 16 plays later, with Gray, the Eagles’ powerful fullback, punching over from the one. Didrickson converted from placement. Timpson came roaring back for its first score early in the second quarter. The payoff was a 22-yard pass from Heflin to Magness. Each team got another marker before halftime. Seale capped a 65-yard drive by going over from the five for Newton and Hailey cracked the line to score for the Bears with 40 seconds to go in the half. Didrickson converted following the Eagles’ touchdown, the Newton led 14 to 12 at the intermission. Newton took the second half kickoff and marched to a score, with Seale passing 33 yards to Didrickson on the final play of the series. Didrickson kicked the extra point. The Bears threatened on several occasions during the last two periods but the drives were broken by pass interceptions at critical moments. Two of these interceptions were converted into scoring drives by the Eagles; Gray getting one on a plunge and Bean the other on a wide sweep. Didrickson converted following both of these last quarter scores. This was the last game of the season for the Bears. May 16, 1952 Calendar Of School Events In 1951-52 by Lovell Bowlin. The new semester of 1951 saw a lot of new students enrolled in Timpson High School and a lot of old ones come back for another year. Along with the new semester came class meetings, press club organization, and a new band council. If you remember, the T.H.S. students

started the new semester of 1951 with a football game. Sabine was the opening game; the Bears were defeated 19 to 0. The Bears began to look forward to the next game with the Garrison Bulldogs. But again the Bears were defeated, 6 to 0. Their third conference game was Joaquin; the Bears lost 26 to 6. But things looked up as time to play Cushing neared. The Bears won their first game of the season with an 18 to 13 victory. Again victory came the Bears’ way when they beat Hemphill 12 to 0. A long-time enemy was the next week’s game with Center. During the first of the game the Bears had the spectators holding their breath, but the Center Roughriders proved too much for the Bears and were beaten 32 to 0. Beckville was another non-conference game. The Bears took them in stride 13 to 0. But even better was the Shelbyville conference game. The Bears won 32 to 0. The decisive game was Newton. Jo Ann Hudson was crowned football sweetheart. Coaches Doug Samford and Pat Meadow were two anxious men. So were all the spectators and naturally a Bear squad of eleven. The game was the roughest and hardest of the season. The final score was 35 to 14 in Newton’s favor. The boys were brokenhearted but they look forward to beating them next year. A follow-up to the football season was the football banquet. All the girls were beautiful, all the boys were handsome, a delicious meal made the evening very enjoyable. The speaker was Floyd Wagstaff, coach of Tyler Junior College. The toastmaster was Robin Hooper. But wait, let’s back up a little. In October, Bobbie Beard was crowned Halloween Queen with Alvin Scott as her king. An enjoyable program was “The Queen’s Diary.” Another step of progress during October was the beginning of the Junior Band. Mr. Hudgins really worked with those kids until he organized a Junior Band. The F.F.A. boys elected Doris Pike as their chapter sweetheart; and last, but not least, the school pictures were made. November brought along the election of Charlie Crawford for F.H.A. Beau. Also Mrs. Wright’s Homemaking girls gave a style show. The Thanksgiving holidays gave us a short rest, from school affairs. We have covered December with the football banquet, and January wasn’t a very interesting month. This brings us to February. February 21, brought the senior play “The Angel Brats.” March meant the rehearsals and March 28 the presentation of “Truth On A Holiday,” by the Junior class. April showed her face with a list of events. The Teacher’s Banquet, the F.F.A. and F.H.A. annual Father-Son, and Mother-

Daughter banquet, and the band contest at New London. The month of May means so many things one can hardly keep them straight. May 2, the Junior-Senior banquet started the list of events. “South of the Border” was the Juniors’ theme. Sophomore Senoritas served an appetizing meal. There was a program everyone seemed to enjoy. May 6, was Senior Day, which ended with a picnic for the Seniors. May 9, meant another picnic for the Seniors - an all day trip to Tyler. Other May events are: May 11, Baccalaureate service; final examinations, May 12-13-14; graduations exercises for the seniors, May 16; school dismissed May 20. And that just about winds up our school year of ‘51 and ’52. September 5, 1952 - Ten Lettermen Return To The Bears For The Season; First Game Sept. 12. Ten returning lettermen and an estimate of 15 additional have reported for football practice at Timpson High School, we were informed Wednesday. The Timpson Bears only have nine days of actual practice before opening the season against Sabine, Sept. 12, under lights, here. They also play Garrison and Center before opening district play with Cushing, Oct. 12. Returning lettermen include: Alonzo Humphries, Richard Franks, Billy Van Powers, Forrest Hailey, R. B. Oliver, W. B. Wilson, Tommy Mack Hooper, J. B. Goolsby, Billy Ray Magness, Wendell Amos. September 12, 1952 - Opening Game Brings Sabine Eleven Here For Tilt With Bears-Record Attendance Expected At Bear Stadium Friday Night. The Timpson Bears will take on the Sabine eleven at Bear Stadium in this city Friday night, September 12th, for the opening game of the season in local territory. Playing at Sabine at the first of the season last year the Bears were defeated by the score of 19 to 0, but a different story is expected to be written this coming Friday night when the two teams clash again. Coach Doug Samford and Assistant Coach A. Z. Meadow have been putting the local squad through active training in preparation for the opening contest, and while this is not a conference game there will be plenty of excitement for local fans. Starting Lineup-Coach Doug Samford has announced the following starting lineup: Left end, Gerald Fuller; left tackle, Richard Clay; left guard, J.B. Goolsby; center, Alonzo Humphries; right guard, Tommy Mack Hooper; right tackle, Willie B. Wilson; right end, Billy Ray Magness; quarterback,

Wendell Amos; right halfback, Richard Franks; fullback, Forrest Hailey; left halfback, Billy Van Powers. A big half-time program will await the spectators, with music by the Timpson and Sabine High School bands. September 19, 1952 - Bears Play Garrison In Garrison Friday Night. The Timpson Bears will journey over to Garrison Friday night of this week for a game with the Garrison eleven, the kick-off being scheduled for 7:30. Playing here last Friday night the Bears lost to the fast Sabine eleven by the score of 25 to 0. A large crowd was in attendance, including the Sabine school band and a large number of fans from the Sabine area. Following is the Bears schedule for the remainder of the season: Sept. 19-Timpson at Garrison. Sept. 26-Center at Timpson. Oct. 3-Cushing at Timpson.* Oct. 10-Timpson at Hemphill.* Oct. 17-San Augustine at Timpson. Oct. 24-Open. Oct. 30-Timpson at Shelbyville.* Nov. 7-Timpson at Newton.* September 19, 1952 - Football Highlight Of 1952 To Be Shown September 23. Football highlight of 1951, filmed by the Humble Oil Company, will be shown at the Timpson High School at 7:30 Tuesday night September 23. The film is made available by Drew Crawford, operator of the Humble Service Station of this city. The public is cordially invited to attend. There will be no charge for admission. September 26, 1952 - Timpson B Team To Meet Strong. The Timpson Bear B team will meet Strong’s A team here Thursday night, September 25, 1952 at 7:30 p.m. The admission will be 15 cents for children and 25 cents of adults. The probable starting lineup will be: P. Amos C. G. Brittain G. F. Hammers G. T. Brown T. T. Cozart T. B. Bronson E. B. Cozart E. H. Wall B. L. Frazier B. G. Moore B.

B. Bowlin B. J. Rhodes B. This team has already made a good showing against Strong. Everyone come, back the B team and see them in action. September 26, 1952 - Garrison In Victory Over Timpson High Nacogdoches, Sept. 22-The Garrison Bulldogs rolled to their second straight victory when they eased by Timpson 6-0, in a tight defensive battle at Garrison Friday night. Winning tally for the Bulldogs came late in the third quarter when halfback Gus Ash ripped around left end for 17 yards and the touchdown. The drive covered 69 yards with the passing of Quarterback Kenneth Smith to End Langston Kerr eating up most of the yardage. Try for extra point failed. Timpson’s only threat came just before the half when the Bears moved to Garrison’s 17. But the Bulldogs tightened and held. Coach Bob Bates’ Bulldogs were hampered when star Halfback Jimmy Payne went out after the first three offensive plays of the game with a broken rib. With Payne out, Ash took up most of the offensive slack and turned in a good job. Garrison gained a net of 180 yards to 132 for Timpson and had 10 first downs to seven for the Bears. The Bulldogs were penalized 65 yards and Timpson 55. Defensively for Garrison, L. C. Frederick, Donnie Phillips, and Glenn Adams were the standouts. Forrest Hailey was the big threat for Timpson running from the fullback slot. Hailey was also a defensive star. Next game for the Bulldogs will be at Diboll Friday night. September 26, 1952 - Bears Clash with Center Roughriders Here Friday Night The Timpson Bears take on their traditional rivals at Bear Stadium in this city Friday night when they meet the Center Roughriders and indications to a record attendance. The Roughriders, Class AA team, is rated to lead the district this year and has been victorious in contests played so far this season, defeating Gaston and Gilmer. The Bears, Class A team, has lost the first two games of the season, but in the contest with Garrison last Friday night showed real improvement and they will go into the contest Friday night giving everything they have. Coach Doug Samford has been putting the boys through some real good practice this week; and they are in readiness for the kick-off at 7:45 o’clock Friday night.

October 3, 1952 - Roughriders Defeat Bears In Timpson Last Friday-Locals To Meet Cushing Eleven In Timpson Friday Night, Oct. 3.(By Billy Hunt) The highly touted Center Roughriders justified their advanced billing in Timpson Friday as they ran rough shod over the Timpson Bears by a count of 41 to 6. The Riders displayed a well-balanced attack as they racked up a total of six touchdowns with Richard Menefee adding five extra points. Wilton Rhodes got the first marker from the 14 midway in the first period on a quick opener over left tackle. Jimmy Harris, Ariola, Shofner and Fausett added other scores before the half which ended with Center on top 34 to 0. Timpson got its lone score in the third quarter when Hailey took a pitch-out from Hairgrove and skirted left end for eight yards. Rhodes closed the scoring for the evening when he tallied from the 15 on a play which was a carbon copy of the first touchdown. Timpson meets the Cushing Bearcats in its first conference encounter in Timpson Friday at 7:45 p.m. October 17, 1952 Bears Overpower Hemphill 26-13 The Timpson Bears defeated the Hemphill Hornets 26-13 at Hornet Stadium in Hemphill last Friday night. The Hornets were the only undefeated Class A team left in deep East Texas. They were a strong favorite going into the contest. The Bears took the kick-off and on the first running play from scrimmage Hailey went off left tackle for fifty yards before being hauled down from behind on the eleven yard line. On the next play the Bears fumbled and the Hornets took over. Late in the first quarter the Bears fumbled deep in their own territory and the Hornets capitalized on it and turned it into a touchdown. Coussens, the Hemphill quarterback, tossed a pass to Denman, the left end. The ball was deflected by Powers and the other end made a freak catch and raced over the goal for the first touchdown of the game. Hemphill led 6-0. Early in the second period the Bears started a march of 65 yards that climaxed with Powers riding the backs of Wilson and Magness over from the six yard line. The conversion by Bailey was wide which left the score 6-6. The game moved slowly until late in the second period when the Bears again fumbled deep in their own territory with the Hornets recovering. The Hornets scored from the two yard line with only seconds before the half. Hemphill led at the half 13-6. After the half the Bears caught fire. About half way in the third period Powers drove

through left guard for four yards and a touchdown. Hailey’s attempt for extra point was no good. Hemphill still led 13-12. This lead was short lived for in the opening moments of the final period, Powers took a pitchout from Hairgrove and raced 26 yards off right tackle for his third touchdown of the evening. Hailey passed to Magness for the extra point and the Bears went out in front 19-13. Late in the fourth period, Hemphill, trying desperately to maintain their undefeated record, tossed a long pass down field which was intercepted by Hailey who raced fifty yards for the fourth and final touchdown of the game. Hailey, then ran over for the extra point which made the score 26-13. With the aid of two fifteen yard penalties, Hemphill moved down to the Timpson two yard line, but was held for two plays and with that the game ended. The final score Timpson 26-Hemphill 13. Outstanding players on defense for the Timpson Bears were such well known players as Wilson, Magness, Oliver, Humphries, and Clay. It was the constant alertness of these players that made possible the final outcome of the ball game. October 24, 1952 - Bears Take San Augustine 25-13 The Timpson Bears, after a slow start, made the San Augustine Wolves their third victory in their three game winning streak. The Bears had control throughout the game Friday night. The Wolves took the kickoff and on the first play from scrimmage, Hailey picked off a Matthews pass which was intended for Ford and returned it to the San Augustine 35 yard line. From this point the Bears hit paydirt in five plays with Powers bulling his way over from the six. The conversion was no good and Timpson led 6-0. Late in the first quarter Joe Dan Hairgrove fired a pass to Magness who outraced the Wolves’ secondary for the second Timpson touchdown of the night. The play covered 48 yards. Hailey took a pitchout from Powers for the extra point. This made the score 13-0. With seconds to go in the first half the Wolves had possession of the ball deep in Timpson territory. Matthews tossed a pass to Ford for a San Augustine touchdown. The conversion was good. The half ended with Timpson 13, San Augustine 7. The second half opened with the Bears receiving. Powers moved the ball into San Augustine territory with a fifty yard return which put the ball on the Wolves forty yard line. The Bears offensive started rolling behind the running of Powers and Hailey which moved the ball to the six before San Augustine recovered a Timpson fumble.

The Bears started a seventy yard march mid-way in the third period, which climaxed with Hailey driving over from the one. The try for point was blocked, making the score Timpson 19, San Augustine 7. The game moved slowly until late in the fourth period when Hairgrove, on two running plays, moved the ball to the two yard line. Hailey skirted left end for Timpson’s final touchdown. The conversion was blocked. San Augustine scored again against the Bear’s reserves. Ford took a pass from Matthew in the end zone. The conversion was missed and the game ended: Timpson 25, San Augustine 13. The line play for the Bears was a big factor in the victory for the Bears. The entire line played a bang up ball game and it would be impossible to point out any particular star. October 31, 1952 - Timpson Bears Defeat Tenaha Tigers 19 To 7 The Timpson Bears added another victory to their season’s record Thursday night of last week when they defeated the Tenaha eleven by the score of 19 to 7. Both teams put up a good fight and furnished numerous thrills to the record crowd in attendance. The first came early in the first period when Magness took a pass from Hairgrove for 60 yards to the ten yard line to set the touchdown up and two plays later Hailey scored from the three. The conversion was no good. Late in the second period Powers drove through left guard for the second Bear score of the evening. This left only four minutes until half. The Bears kicked off and gained possession of the ball on downs. On the first play after regaining the ball Hailey took a pitchout from Hairgrove and swept left end behind superb downfield block for fifty yards and the last Bear tally of the night. The score read 19 to 0 at the half. The second half moved slowly with both teams staying in mid-field most of the time. The Timpson reserve saw much action also. The lone Tiger tally came in the final period with only two minutes remaining in the game. Tommy Yarbary drove through left guard to mark the end of scoring for the night. The final score being Timpson 19, Tenaha 7. This was not a conference game. The next conference game for the Bears will be tonight (Thursday) when they meet the Shelbyville eleven at Shelbyville. November 7, 1952 - Shelbyville Dragons Down Timpson Bears Playing their third conference game of the season in District 18-A, the Timpson Bears were defeated Thursday night of last week by the

Shelbyville Dragons before a capacity crowd. The score was 26 to 0 in favor of Shelbyville eleven. Friday night of this week the Bears go to Newton for a conference game with the Newton eleven. The final conference tilt of the season for the Bears will be played at Timpson November 14th, when Joaquin comes here November 28, 1952 - The Pep Squad Of 1952 (By Lovell Bowlin) When football season ended, so did the cheering season. By cheering season, we mean the Timpson High School Pep Squad of ’52. The cheerleaders wish to thank the store owners and business men of Timpson for their cooperation in buying ads for the football programs, and being so friendly throughout the season. The pep squad was made up of 41 boys and girls. This is larger than the pep squad has been in several years. They have worked faithfully with the team and have followed the Bears to every game. The pep squads thanks Mr. Permenter for the buses to go to the games in. Vera Gary was elected Pep Squad Sweetheart and honored at the homecoming game. She was presented with a box of candy and corsage. Her escort was Kenneth Milford. Cheerleaders for 1953 and 1954 have been elected. They are: Gay Nell Crump, Vera Gary, Delpha Kingston, and Orine Pate. Lovell Bowlin, Jane Collins, Elaine Hairgrove, and Sadie Shepherd, cheerleaders for this year, wish the new ones lots of luck, and hope they have good sponsors to work with as the pep squad did this year. The sponsors were: Mrs. Z.B. Crump, Mrs. Ben Wallace, and Mrs. Cecil Wharton. The pep squad is now planning a party to close the 1952 cheering season.

March 20, 1953 - 22 Bears Out For Spring Drills. Twenty-two players were out for the first day of Spring practice which began Monday, March 2. Included in the twenty-two players were five lettermen and nine squadmen from last year’s team, which was runnerup on district 18-A competition. The purpose of these drills is to the boys the fundamentals of football. The senior boys are helping the inexperienced boys to improve their blocking and tackling. The boys who are out for spring drills and their classification next season are: Seniors-Forrest Hailey, Wendell Amos, Thomas Brown, Benny Mack Scott, Kenneth Baker. Juniors-Richard Clay, Joe Dan Hairgrove, Phillip Amos, Paul Bailey. Sophomores-Thomas Cozort, Bobby Brunson, Barkley Bowlin, Grady Moore, Samuel

Hairston, John Rhodes. Freshmen-Jimmy Scott, Willy Herndon, Jimmy Stilley, Bobby Robertson. The team elected Forrest Hailey, Billy Ray Magness, and Wendell Scott as co-captains. All three boys are seniors.-Lone Pine. August 28, 1953 - Bears Have Busy Football Season Beginning Sept. 11. The Timpson Bears under direction of Coach Douglas Samford, have a nine game season which opens Sept. 11. Schedule for the season: Sept. 11-Open. Sept. 18-Tenaha here. Sept. 25-Center there. Oct. 2-Cushing there.* Oct. 9-San Augustine there.* Oct. 23-Shelbyville there. Oct. 30-Carthage there. Nov. 6-Newton here.* Nov. 13-Joaquin there.* September 18, 1953 - Bears Take Opener 50 To 0 In Tilt With Jasper B Team. With a record opening crowd in attendance the Timpson Bears crushed Jasper “B” eleven Thursday night of last week to the top score of 50 to 0. The visitors put up a good fight but at no time seriously threatened to put the ball across the Bears’ goal line. Tonight (Friday) the local eleven will run up against some stiff competition when the Tenaha Tigers invade Bear Stadium. The kick off will be at 7:45 o’clock. The Bears’ first conference tilt will at Cushing October 2nd. September 25, 1953 - Timpson Juniors To Play Beckville (By Forrest Hailey) The Timpson Junior football team will play the Beckville Junior team in Bear Stadium Tuesday night, Sept. 29, at 7:30. The Timpson squad is composed of 25 players from the seventh and eight grades. They are: Guards-Michael Cantrell, Stanley Callaway, Gail Hancock, Bob Cook, Billy Williams, and Carlos Bar. Tackles-Glynn Hudson, David Pike, Hardy Bearden, Jerry Cozart. Ends-Robert Hughes, Glynn Bass, Harry Herndon, Johnnie Roberson, Loyce Samford. Centers-Franklin Hairgrove, Johnnie Yarborough. Backs-Ray Powers, Jerry Fitts, Jerry Beckman, Robert Pate, Johnny Mac Duke, Billy Bailey, Charles Bryce, Everett Crawford. The Timpson Junior team is coached by Kenneth Parley. The Beckville team is coached by George Hutcherson, a

former coach of the Timpson team. The admission for the game is 15 cents and 25 cents. The Bear band will play at the game Tuesday night. October 2, 1953 - Bears Lose To Center Roughriders By Score Of 51-15. Playing a non-conference game at Center last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the Roughriders by the score of 51 to 15. The Roughriders blasted across seven touchdowns in the first half of play. The Bears fought hard throughout the game, and showed much improvement since the opening of the season. The large crowd of fans in attendance gave hearty applause to the colorful half-time performances presented by the Center and Timpson high school bands. Friday night the Bears go to Cushing for their first conference tilt of the season. At the same time the Center Roughriders will journey to White Oak for an intersectional battle. October 9, 1953 - Bears To Clash With Hemphill Friday Night. Playing their second conference game of the season the Timpson Bears will tangle with the Hemphill eleven at Bear Stadium in this city Friday night. In the first conference game of the year the Bears lost to Cushing last Friday night by the close score of 19 to 21. It was one of the best games of the season, both teams about evenly matched and fighting every inch of the way for victory until the close of the game. The Bears have shown fine improvement since commencement of the season, and local fans are anticipating a real battle when they meet Hemphill Friday night. October 9, 1953 - Stadium Dedication Is Held In Tenaha, Texas-The new Tiger football stadium was dedicated in special ceremonies here Saturday. The Gladewater Band, assisted by the Tenaha Band performed with Miss Julia Ann Fears presenting a novel baton routine. Miss Emily Joan Hayden was introduced as the sweetheart of the Tiger football team. The game attended by 1,200 people, followed with the Tenaha Tigers racking up a score of 46 to the McLeod Longhorns’ 13. Honor guests at the occasion were the teams of 1941, who won the bi-district championship and 1923, the Tiger’s first football team. October 16, 1953 - Bears Defeat Hemphill Hornets 38 To 13. Playing their second conference tilt of the season the Timpson Bears administered a decisive defeat to the Hemphill Hornets last Friday night at

Bear stadium. The score was 38 to 13. The Hemphill eleven was accompanied by several hundred fans, and with a large turnout by local fans, the largest crowd of the season was in attendance. The Hemphill and Timpson school bands featured a colorful half-time program. This coming Friday night the Bears go to San Augustine for a non-conference tilt. October 16, 1953 - Timpson Juniors Meet Logansport by Forrest Hailey. The Timpson junior football team will meet the Logansport junior team in Bear Stadium, Tuesday, Oct. 20. This will be the second game between these two teams. The other game ending in a scoreless deadlock. October 16, 1953 - Win Over Shelbyville Juniors In the game with Shelbyville Tuesday of this week by the team won by a score of 14 to 13. The junior team has played five games so far this season. Their record stands at 4 won, 0 lost, 1 tie. Game time for next Tuesday night game is 7:30p.m. Admission is 15 cents and 25 cents. Everyone come out and stand behind these youngsters as they will be the Bears of tomorrow. October 23, 1953 - Shelbyville Comes Here For Tilt With Bears Tonight, Thursday. The Timpson Bears and the hard fighting Shelbyville eleven will clash at Bear Stadium in this city (Thursday), with the kick-off scheduled for 7:30 o’clock. Highlight of the evening program will be the crowning of Miss Glenda Herbert, recently chosen the T.H.S. Football Sweetheart. Tonight’s game is not a conference game, but there will be plenty of action. Playing at San Augustine last Friday night the Bears lost to the Class AA team of that city by a score of 55-7. October 30, 1953 – Sweetheart Before a capacity crowd at Bear Stadium Thursday night, October 22nd, Miss Glenda Hebert was crowned football sweetheart for the 1953 season. The young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hebert of this city, is a senior in Timpson High School and was chosen sweetheart by the football team recently. With the band forming a heart, Miss Hebert made her entry onto the field in a car driven by Wendell Amos, co-captain, and with the band playing “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” she was presented by escort, Co-captain Billy Ray Magness. The program came just before the kickoff in the Shelbyville-Timpson contest.

October 30, 1953 - Timpson Bears To Meet Bulldogs At Carthage Friday Two teams that met defeat last week will battle for a comeback Friday night of this week when the Timpson Bears and Carthage Bulldogs tangle at Carthage. This is not a conference tilt but both teams will be in battle seeking victory. Last Thursday night the Bears lost to Shelbyville by the score of 18 to 0, and the Bulldogs lost to the Center Roughriders at Center by the score of 13 to 0. Fall, 1953 - Timpson Bears Close The Season With 13 To 7 Loss To Joaquin. The Timpson Bears wound up the 1953 football season last Thursday night, losing to Joaquin by the score of 13 to 7. At the same time Tenaha lost to Garrison. At Center last Friday night the Roughriders defeated Jacksonville 33 to 6. District 18-A Record W L T Newton 4 0 0 Hemphill 2 2 0 Joaquin 2 2 0 Timpson 1 3 0 Cushing 1 3 0 Newton will meet the winner of the Leverette Chapel-Gaston game, which is to be played Friday night. March 5, 1954 - Football Schedule For 1954 Announced Football schedule for 1954 Timpson Bears has been announced by Coach Doug Samford: Sept. 10-Carthage, there. Sept. 17-Center, here. Sept. 24-Tenaha, there. Oct. 1-Cushing, here. Oct. 8-Hemphill, there. Oct. 15-San Augustine, here. Oct. 21-Jasper,”B”, here. Oct. 28-Shelbyville, there. Nov. 5-Newton, there. Nov. 13-Joaquin, here. September 3, 1954 - Bears Meet Carthage In First Game Of Season Sept. 10 Although it is just a little too warm to get much enthusiasm in talking about football, still football will hold the spotlight regardless of weather conditions. At this time the

1954 edition of the Timpson Bears is practicing daily for the first game of the season which is scheduled for September 10th with the Carthage Bulldogs at Carthage. W. T. Phillips, recently of Rockwall, is the new coach for the Bears, succeeding Doug Samford, who resigned to go to Levelland. The Timpson High School band, under the direction of Kenneth Caldwell, has been observing rehearsals for the past three weeks and is in readiness for the football season. September 10, 1954 - Timpson Bears Tangle With Carthage Bulldogs At Carthage Friday Coach W. T. Phillips and his promising football team-the Timpson Bears-will tangle with the Carthage Bulldogs on the Carthage grid Friday night of this week. This will be the first game of the season for the Bears and while they will be playing a team of higher conference rank they will make it terrifically interesting for the Bulldogs. The Timpson High School band, pep squad and a large number of local fans will be on hand for the season’s opener. Following is the rosters of the Timpson Bears: Lettermen: Grady Ray Moore, Barkley Bowlin, Joe Dan Hairgrove, Thomas Cozart, Richard Clay, Bobby Brunson, Paul Bailey, John Rhodes. Other members of the team are: Willie Herndon, Ray Powers, H. M. Fletcher, Kelsey Max Churchman, Bobby Roberts, James Scott, Jimmy Stilley, Phillip Amos, Robert Pate, Franklin Hairgrove, Charles Hooker, Billy Eldridge, Johnny Mac Duke, Kenneth Whiteside, Glynn Bass, Doye Crump. September 17, 1954 - Bears Lose To Carthage 47 To 0 Carthage, Tx., Sept. 11-The Carthage Bulldogs swamped the Timpson Bears here last night 47 to 0, scoring in every quarter except the fourth. Sophomore fullback Ted Seegars accounted for two of the tallies when he traveled 47 yards through the center in the first quarter and then used the same route in the second period to score from 36 yards out. Sneaker plays by quarterback Charles LaGrone netted two touchdowns for the Bulldogs in the second period, with a Bear fumble on the 20 setting up the first score. Halfback David Pelham traveled 70 yards for another Carthage marker in the second quarter as the Bulldogs totaled 27 points in that quarter. Carthage picked up two more TDs in the third quarter with DeWain Hardin carrying the pigskin over in three takes for the first tally and then registering a 70-yard punt return moments later, with a key block being thrown by Thomas Boyd.

September 17, 1954 - Bears Meet Center Roughriders in a Thriller Friday Night Football fans of Center and Timpson are set for a thriller Friday night of this week when the Center Roughriders invade Bear stadium for the traditional once-a-year tangle by the two teams. Both aggregations enter the Friday night battle with a record of losses in their first tilts of the season. The Bears, playing the powerful Carthage Bulldogs last Friday night gave up a hard-fought battle to Carthage by the score of 47 to 0. At the same time the Center Roughriders lost to Gaston eleven by the score of 20 to 7. Incidentally, Carthage and Center rank as 16-AA while the Bears are in 17-A. The kick-off is scheduled for 8 o’clock, with a big half-time show scheduled, that should attract a record attendance. September 24, 1954 - Bears Lose To Center Roughriders 26 To 12 In Non-Conference Tilt Playing at Bear Stadium in this city last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the Center Roughriders by the score of 26 to 12. This was a non-conference tilt, but attracted one of the largest crowds ever seen in Bear Stadium. Bands from the Center and Timpson High School presented an entertaining half-time program. Friday night of this week the Bears go over to Tenaha for their third game of the season; this likewise being a non-conference tilt. Last Friday night Joaquin defeated Tenaha 19 to 6. The Bears’ first conference game will be with Cushing at Timpson October 1st. October 1, 1954 - Bears Meet Cushing In Conference Tilt Here Friday Night Playing their first conference game of the season the Timpson Bears will clash with the Cushing eleven Friday night at Bear Stadium in this city. The Bears have played three non-conference games so far this season, and although they lost to Center, Carthage and Tenaha they will enter the conference schedule determined to capture the championship, or make it very interesting for the team that does. At Tenaha last Friday night the Bears lost to the Tigers by the score of 26 to 12. October 8, 1954 - Bears Defeat Cushing In Conference Tilt Playing their first conference game of the season last Friday night the Timpson Bears defeated the Cushing eleven 6 to 0 in an exciting contest at Bear stadium. Both teams were about evenly matched, and both put up a determined fight

throughout the contest. Next Friday night the Bears will journey to Hemphill for their second conference game. October 15, 1954 - Hemphill Wins 14-0 In Last Two Minutes Of Tilt With Bears Up until the last two minutes of play last Friday night at Hemphill the score was nothing and nothing in a hard fought contest between the Hemphill eleven and the Timpson Bears. Endeavoring to put across the winning touchdown the Bears unloosed a pass which was intercepted by Hemphill which was quickly maneuvered into a touchdown. Getting in possession of the ball again in the last minute of play the Bears tried another pass which fell into the hands of a Hemphill player that carried it over for the second touchdown. Local fans say the Bears played their best game of the season, showing much improvement since opening of the season. Friday night of this week San Augustine invades Bear Stadium in a conference tilt. October 22, 1954 - Bears Meet Jasper “B” Team Here Tonight (Thursday) The Timpson Bears and Jasper “B” team will clash at Bear Stadium in this city tonight (Thursday). Last Friday night the Bears lost to San Augustine by the score of 41 to 20. October 29, 1954 Bears Win Over Jasper “B” Eleven By Score Of 45 To 13 Fresh from a victory over the Jasper “B” team the Timpson Bears will clash with the Shelbyville eleven at Shelbyville Friday night, Oct. 29. Last Friday night the Bears defeated the Jasper “B” eleven by the score of 45 to 13. November 5, 1954 - Bears Defeat Shelbyville Playing at Shelbyville last Friday night in a conference game the Timpson Bears were victorious by a score of 27 to 21. Tonight the Bears will go to Newton for a game with the high school of that city. On Friday night of next week the final game of the season and the Bears will be played at Bear Stadium in this city when they meet the Joaquin Rams. November 5, 1954 - Feature Program To Be Staged When The Bears Meet Joaquin Nov. 12-Timpson High School Band Will Be Presented In Colorful Program. On Friday night, November 12th, at Bear Stadium in this city, the Joaquin Rams and Timpson Bears will stage one of the most interesting games

of the current football season. This will be the last game of the season fro the Bears. Not only will the game be a thriller that should attract a record crowd, but one of the most colorful programs ever staged in this part of East Texas will be presented on the playing field by the Timpson High School band, and the Joaquin High School band. Elaborate preparations for the program are well under way, it is announced by Bandmaster Kenneth Caldwell. November 12, 1954 - Bears Lose To Newton 46 To 14 in a conference game played at Newton last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost a hard fought battle by the score of 46 to 14. The Bears will close out the season’s schedule at Bear Stadium in this city Thursday night, tangling with the fast eleven from Joaquin. November 12, 1954 - Football Sweetheart Miss Janette Bass, pictured below, lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bass, will be crowned Sweetheart of the Timpson Bears tonight (Thursday) during the Joaquin-Timpson pre-game program beginning at 7:15 o’clock at Bear Stadium. November 12, 1954 - Colorful Half-Time Program To Be Presented By Timpson School Band-Tonight (Thursday) Joaquin Rams And Timpson Bears Meet In Football Classic “The Greatest Band Show On Earth” will be presented in Bear Stadium tonight (Thursday, Nov. 11) by the Timpson High School Band under the direction of band director, Kenneth Caldwell. The theme of this spectacular show will be “Evolution to Jazz.” It will be the first time the band has used lights in their performance, and along with the lights there will be a superb surprise which will be the most spectacular, to say the least. To give you a brief sketch of some of the numbers that the band will really “jazz up,” will be: “Boogie March,” “Boogie Man,” “Hucklebuck,” and “Memphis Blues.” The drum major is Miss Jo Ann Hudson and the five majorettes are Misses Ina Dora Baker, Patsy Patterson, Peggy Neel, Elaine Phelps, and Mary Fuller. The football sweetheart, Miss Janette Bass, and the Pep Squad Sweetheart, Miss Patsy Crump, will be crowned before game time; therefore everyone is asked to be at the stadium sharply at 7:15 p.m. The Joaquin High School band will perform during the first of the half-time program. This is the last football game of the season, so come out, see a thrilling battle between the Joaquin Rams and the Timpson Bears…and also

enjoy “The Greatest Show On Earth.” August 12, 1955 - Football Schedule for 1955 Season. The Timpson Bears have a busy football schedule ahead of them for the 1955 season. Here’s the schedule as announced by Coach Kenneth Parmley: Sept. 9-Shelbyville, here. Sept. 16-Center, there. Sept. 23-Tenaha, here. Sept. 30-Cushing, there. Oct. 7-Garrison, there. Oct. 14-Logansport, here. *Oct. 21-Joaquin, here. *Oct. 28-San Augustine, here. *Nov. 4-Open. *Nov. 11-Hemphill, there. *Nov. 18-Newton, there. *Denotes conference games. August 19, 1955 - Football Practice Begins Monday, Aug. 22. In preparation for the 1955 football season, first practice session for the Timpson Bears will be held Monday morning, August 22, at 9 o’clock, it is announced by Coach Kenneth Parmley. At this first meeting uniforms will be issued, and all candidates for a place on the team will be given due consideration. All eligible boys interested in playing football are asked to attend this meeting. September 9, 1955 - Football Opens Here Friday Night, Sept. 9. Shelbyville Will Tangle With Timpson Bears-The football season gets off to a flying start here flying night, Sept. 9, when the Bears clash with the Shelbyville Dragons. Under the efficient direction of Coach Kenneth Parmley, and assistant coach Tommy Mack Hooper, the Bears have been through some good training for the past two weeks getting ready for the season, which is eleven an game schedule. The probable starting lineup for the Bears will be: RE-Johnny Duke RT-Thomas Cozart or Johnny Yarbrough. RG-Charles Hooker. C-James Scott or Jimmy Stilley. LG-Kelsey Churchman. LT-Bobby Brunson. LE-Bobby Roberts. QB-Willie Herndon or Robert Pate.

RH-Grady Moore. FB-H.M. Fletcher. LH-Barkley Bowlin or Ray Powers. Bill Eldridge and Billy Bailey will see a lot of defense. Shelbyville Dragons: LE-Shoffner J. LT- Cordray A. LG-Goodson C. C -Pullen B. RG-Smith J. RT-Lout J. RE-Lout R. QB-Wiggins P. LH-McDonald C. FB-Goings C. RH-Gray W. An improvement program has recently been completed at Bear Stadium, the seating capacity having been more than doubled. More than 1000 can be seated comfortably on the west side of the stadium and more that 500 on the east side. One section of the west side will be reserved seats, and tickets for these can now be secured, at the price of $4.50 for all home games. All lights on the playing field have been lowered. Ten lettermen will be on the Bear squad and a number of other boys have enrolled for the season. Friday night’s game will mark the first public appearance this year of the high school band. For reserved seat tickets, see or phone Kenneth Parmley or Herbert Eakin; also on sale at Larry Bearden’s Cafe. September 16, 1955 - Bears Lose To Shelbyville By Score Of 6 To 7. Playing their first game of the season last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the Shelbyville Dragons by the close score of 6 to 7. Friday the Bears will meet the Center Roughriders at Center, and they will be accompanied by a large number of local fans and Timpson High School Band. Next home game for the Bears will be September 23rd, with Tenaha. First conference game for the Bears will be on October 21st when they meet the Joaquin Rams at Bear Stadium. September 23, 1955 - Tenaha Tigers Clash With Bears Here Friday Night. Playing their game of the current season the Timpson Bears will entertain the Tenaha Tigers at Bear Stadium in this city Friday night. The Tigers defeated Joaquin last Friday night

and also won over Sabine earlier in the season. Playing at Center last Friday night the Bears lost to the Roughriders by the score of 32 to 13. At the end of the half the score was 13-13. The Bears also lost their first game the season to Shelbyville. A real thriller is expected in the Tiger-Bear clash as both teams are about evenly matched. A colorful half-time program awaits fans, as the Timpson High School band and Tenaha High School band will march onto the playing field. September 30, 1955 - Bears Lose to Tenaha Tigers 32 to 19. Playing before a large crowd last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the Tenaha Tigers by the score of 32 to 19 in a non-conference football game. This coming Friday night the Bears will play the Cushing eleven at Cushing. October 7, 1955 - Timpson Bears Lose to Cushing 19-0. Playing at Cushing last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the Bearcats by the score of 19 to 0. The Bearkats had their hands full in the first half with Timpson. In fact, the Bears started out like they would be tough to handle by driving to Cushing’s three yard line early in the first quarter before losing the ball on a fumble. After a scoreless first half, Cushing suddenly exploded for three touchdowns in the first five minutes of the third quarter. Quarterback Robert Sitton set up the first score of the Bearkats when he intercepted a Timpson pass and returned it 25 yards to the three yard line. Fullback Glenn Fuller plunged over from the three for the touchdown and Sitton ran the extra point. The Bearkats soon had another scoring opportunity after recovering a fumble on the Timpson 20. Halfback Tommy Skinner went the last nine yards for the score. Sitton ended the scoring a few minutes later when he passed 25 yards to Dillion Collier in the end zone to climax a 60-yard drive. Tonight (Friday) the Bears journey to Garrison for a battle with the eleven of that city. Timpson Bears, 1955 Football Schedule Oct. 7-Garrison, there. Oct. 14-Logansport, here. *Oct. 21-Joaquin, here. *Oct. 28-San Augustine, here. Nov. 4-Open. *Nov. 11-Hemphill, there. *Nov. 18-Newton, there. *Denotes conference games

October 14, 1955 - Logansport Tigers And Timpson Bears Tangle Friday Night. When Bears and Tigers get together there usually is an exciting contest-and this thrilling event will take place at Bear Stadium when the Logansport Tigers meet the Timpson Bears in a football game due to attract a record crowd. This is a non-conference tilt, but gives every promise of furnishing plenty of excitement from the first kick-off to the final whistle. Playing at Garrison last Friday night the Bears lost to the Bulldogs by the score of 30 to 6. The Bulldogs scored four times in the second quarter with Dan McNair, Duck Reneau, Jim Cook and Snookie Stoddard going over. Garrison’s last score came in the fourth period with Crosby Newman going over. The Bears made their only score in the fourth quarter with Barkley Bowlin plunging over from the two-yard line. October 21, 1955 - First Conference Game-Joaquin Rams Meet Bears In Grid Battle Here Friday Night. With ideal football weather prevailing indications at this time point to a record attendance when the Timpson Bears and Joaquin Rams lock horns Friday night at Bear Stadium. This will be the first conference game for the Bears, and the squad has shown fine improvement in non-conference tilts, as they progressed toward opening of conference games. They haven’t won a game so far this season, but as they enter conference play they hope to march on toward a good standing in the conference race. In last Fridays night’s game the Bears lost to the Logansport Tigers by the score of 27 to 6, with a large crowd present for the contest. October 28, 1955 - Timpson Cubs Win District Championship. (By Bobby Roberts, Sports Editor). Coach Doyle Watson’s Cubs stopped the Tenaha Junior High team and then blasted them for a 19-7 victory Tuesday night at the Tiger Bowl to win the Junior High district championship. The Cubs, playing four conference games, won them all without losing stride. They played Shelbyville, Beckville, Joaquin and Tenaha, defeating them 6-0, 19-7, 21-0 and 19-7, respectively. The Cubs starting line-up is as follows: RE-Byron Oliver RT-Kenneth Cozort RG-Danny Brown C-Lonnie Roberts RHB-Bubby Sowell

QB-Bob Bass LE-Wilson Cozort LT-Billy Brunson LG-Gilbert Rhodes LHB-Ben Rhodes FB-Jimmy Samford The Cubs’ assistant coach is Grady Ray Moore, a senior at Timpson High School. Grady, who played football for three years, is ineligible his final year. Coach Watsons says Grady has been a great help to him this season. October 28, 1955 - Football Sweetheart-During halftime activities at Bear stadium Friday night when the Timpson Bears meet the San Augustine Wolves, Miss Vera Gary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gary, will be crowned football sweetheart of 1955. Miss Gary is 16 and a senior at Timpson High School. October 28, 1955 - Cheer Leaders Sweetheart. Miss Nancy Cozort, above, will be crowned sweetheart of the cheer leaders group Friday night at Bear Stadium just before the kickoff in the Timpson-San Augustine football game. Miss Cozort is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cozort of this city. She is 17, and a senior at Timpson High School. October 28, 1955 - Bears Meet San Augustine Here Friday Night In Last Home Game Of 1955 Season. Miss Vera Gray Will Be Crowned Football Sweetheart and Miss Nancy Cozort Pep Squad Sweetheart. The program at Bear Stadium in this city Friday night will not only be a colorful event, but football fans will get to see a thrilling game. Crowning of the football sweetheart-Miss Vera Gary, and pep squad sweetheart-Miss Nancy Cozort, will highlight the evening’s program. Crowning of the pep squad sweetheart will be at 7:40 just before the opening kickoff and crowning of the football sweetheart will be during the halftime program. For the football game the Bears will meet San Augustine Wolves in a conference tilt. This will be the last home game for the Bears and local fans will be out in full force to encourage them on to victory. Likewise there will be a large crowd here from San Augustine. The Timpson and San Augustine bands will perform at halftime. Playing on the local gird last Friday night the Bears lost a thriller to Joaquin Rams by the score of 13 to 14.

November 4, 1955 - Crowning of Football and Pep Squad Sweethearts Highlight Football Game. Crowning of the football queen-Miss Vera Gary and pep squad sweetheart-Miss Nancy Cozort, highlighted the halftime program at the Timpson-San Augustine football game last Friday night. While the Timpson High School Band played “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” Miss Gary, with her escort Barkley Bowlin, rode onto the field and was presented with a bouquet by her escort. Next came Miss Cozort, with her escort, Bobby Metteauer, and she was also presented a bouquet by little Miss Virginia Floyd. This was the last home game for the Bears, which they lost to the San Augustine Wolves by the score of 13 to 6. Powered by the running of Jimmy Woods and Pat Farr, the Wolves marked up their scores to advance their standing in District 17-A conference claims. Woods, on a 5 yard scamper around left end in the opening period, broke open the savage defensive game and, with Farr’s point after touchdown good, the Wolves all but sealed the clash. For insurance, Farr added a second touchdown in the final quarter on a 13-yard run around the left side but missed the extra point attempt. Timpson scored its lone touchdown in the third period. November 4, 1955 - Bears Lose to San Augustine 13 to 6. Playing their last home game of the season last Friday night the Timpson Bears lost to the San Augustine Wolves by the score of 13 to 6, in a conference tilt. The Bears have two more home games scheduled for the season. On November 11 they play Hemphill and on Nov. 18 they meet Newton –both games away from home. November 18, 1955 - Timpson Bears Down Hemphill 19 to 13 in Thrilling Contest. Playing at Hemphill last Friday night the Timpson Bears defeated the Hemphill eleven by the score of 19 to 13. It was a thrilling contest from the first kickoff to the final whistle. This Friday night the Bears go to Newton for the final game of the season. November 25, 1955 - Bears Lose To Newton Eagles 7 To 0. The Timpson Bears lost to the Newton Eagles last Friday night by the score of 7 to 0. This was the final game of the season for the Bears.