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Varsity Track Team: Vaughn McAlister, manager; Hice Matthews, T. Barker Dameron, Walker Box, Hoyall Brown, Bill Nexsen, Lap Hamblen, Eddie Barham, and Coach Lloyd Horton. Middle: John Lane, manager; Jimmy Bonner, Lee !Ieath, David Anderson, Hampton Shuping, Bud Doughton, Hobert Parsons, Bart Smart,
Varsity Track Starts Season with 'Promise'
As Varsity Track practice began, the main observation of the team was that it lacked depth. However, there was definite enthusiasm on the part of each individual to achieve his best in his respective event.
In past years, the team's ability rested somewhat on the shoulders of a 'star,' but this year the team seemed to have achieved a greater balance among all its members. According to Coach Lloyd Horton, the weight team looked very strong. More dependable throwers - Bill Nexsen and Rip Wilson. There was great strength also in sprints and relays. T. Barker Dameron, Walker Box, and Rice Matthews ran very well together. The only weak areas on the entire squad were in the hurdles, the distance, and the middle distance events; Royall Brown and Robert Parsons showed great promise for the season. In the distance and middle-distance events, David Bland and Hampton Shuping showed themselves early to be valuable assets; lack of depth may have proven a hindrance in these areas.
Charlie Merritt, Hye Bernard, and Sp~ncer Morten. Back: Hick Jones, Jones, manager; Steve Johnson, David Bland, Jim Faber, llunt Taylor, lleyward Armstrong, Marvin Carver, Collins Doughtie, Bill Deuster, and Don Cawood.
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Co-captain Eddie Barham takes baton from T. Barker Dameron.