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Frustration began for many Tiger
fans before the game started when
they lost their way to Parker Field.
TERRY PARKER 7 These same feelings continued until
the end of the game with the Braves
defeating the Tigers. Only a missed
TIGERS 6 extra point made the difference in
the narrow 7-6 loss. The Tigers saw
victory ahead when they recovered
a fumble early in the first quarter
and as Quarterback Jimmy Blanton
fooled the Braves with one sprint
out pass after another. After several
penalties against the Tigers, Blanton
sneaked a touchdown pass in the
end-zone to Willie Dortley. The ex-
tra point was missed leaving the
score 6-0 in favor of the Tigers. A
screen pass caught the Tiger defense
off guard and brought the Braves
within easy running distance of the
goal line. In a few seconds Parker
was on the scoreboard and the extra
point was good making the score 7-6
with the Braves in front. After the
half, more pressure was put on
Jimmy Blanton and a damper put on
·the Tiger passing game. In an at-
tempt to control the ball, the offen-
sive team stuck to ground play.

Even though the opening game of
the season ended in defeat it showed
clearly Tiger ability and the will to
win.

1. Tiger defenses force Parker retreat.
2. Fighting Tiger defense set for action against
Braves. 3. Jeff Simmons, a future Ver~on
Masters?

Terry Parker Game 97