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1984

Shelton State tryouts for baseball nearing.  Tuscaloosa News May 12 1984 p 18  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19840511&id=WDAjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=66UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6463,3382875&hl=en  Tryouts for the newly formed 1984-1985 Shelton State baseball team will be held May 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hillcrest High School field.  “This will be an open tryout,” said Shelton State coach Jack Kubiszyn.

 Shelton adds four new baseball signees. Tuscaloosa News May 23 1984 p 25 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19840521&id=XzAjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=66UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2477,6362311&hl=en  Signees are Joey House, Gavin Carpenter, Danny Dobbins, and Derek Jones. Shelton will have open tryouts on Saturday, May 26 at Hillcrest High School.

Shelton schedules squad game Sunday.  Tuscaloosa News Sep 11 1984 p 27  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19840911&id=4jMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6713,3178472&hl=en  Sponsored by the Buccaneer Athletic Club, a barbecue dinner and intrasquad game will serve to introduce the Shelton State baseball program to the local community, which has produced a majority of the team’s athletes.  Coach Jack Kubiszyn is expecting a large, enthusiastic turnout for the event at the V.A. Hospital field.

1985

Shelton State sweeps Hawks; rematch scheduled Tuesday.  Tuscaloosa News Mar 3 1985 p 8B  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19850303&id=GjodAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8KUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5072,377050&hl=en  Tracy Cox blasted a fifth-inning homerun in the first game oa a doubleheader to lift Shelton State to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over Calhoun Community College.  Buccaneer head coach is Jack Kubiszyn.

Jeff Davis sweeps Shelton State.  Tuscaloosa News Mar 17 1985 p 7B  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19850317&id=KDodAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8KUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5131,4960812&hl=en  Jeff Davis picked up a 7-0 shutout win in the second game of double-header here Saturday to record a twinbill sweep of Shelton State in junior college baseball at V.A. Field.  Jeff Davis won the opener 4-2.

 1986

Shelton State pitcher drafted by Royals. Tuscaloosa News Jan 15 1986 p 16 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860115&id=0lspAAAAIBAJ&sjid=k6UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3911,3505365&hl=en  Kevin Moynagh was chosen in the first round of the amateur draft by the World Series Champion, the Kansas City Royals.

Bucs’ progress pleases Sprowl. Tuscaloosa News Jan 24 p 21 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860124&id=11spAAAAIBAJ&sjid=k6UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5257,5842628&hl=en  Team in second season of play.

Shelton State, Brewer State play 2 Thursday. Tuscaloosa News Mar 26 1986 p 21 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860326&id=kDYdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=raUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6877,8742339&hl=en 

Tide too strong for Buccaneers. Tuscaloosa News Mar 30 1986 4B https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860329&id=kzYdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=raUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6755,9655607&hl=en 

Shelton earns split with Chattachoochee. Tuscaloosa News Apr 8 1986 p 19 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860408&id=pzgdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zqUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6019,2435269&hl=en  

Shelton State shuts out Selma; Stillman, Marion Military loose.  Tuscaloosa News Apr 22 1986 p 16   https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860422&id=rjgdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zqUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5155,6786611&hl=en  Shelton State’s baseball team strengthened its hold on first place in the Central Division of the Alabama Junior College Conference by sweeping a double-header from Selma University on Monday.  Shelton State is now 29-8 overall and 14-2 in the AJCC Central Division.

Ability there for 33-8 Bucs.  Tuscaloosa News May 6 1986 p 17    https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860506&id=SEcuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6108,2064144&hl=en  Bobby Sprowl is in his first year as baseball coach at Shelton State.  The Shelton State team is about to get its first ever playoff test in a six-team double-elimination tournament in Montgomery.

Monti becomes a ‘breakthrough’ for Bucs. Tuscaloosa News May 30 1986 p 17 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860527&id=VUcuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2072,10116667&hl=en 

Shelton State’s Sudduth to sign with Alabama.  Tuscaloosa News Jun 20 1986 p 13  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860620&id=HzUdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=naUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4671,6306980&hl=en  Al Sudduth, a product of Central High School and a two-year member of Shelton State Community College’s baseball team, has decided to sign with Alabama.  He plans to sign a grant-in-aid today to play for coach Barry Shollenberger.

Shelton State’s Sprowl signs 2 pitchersTuscaloosa News July 25 1986 p 15 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19860725&id=DDMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=faUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5489,6025676&hl=en  Signees are John Hicks and Matt Parker.

1987

Shelton’s dream becomes reality. Tuscaloosa News Jan 25 1987 p 10F https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870125&id=H4o0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=lKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4777,6312975&hl=en  Beginning of program. VA Hospital provides team with a field.

VA Hospital makes major contribution. Tuscaloosa News Jan 25 1987 p 10F https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870125&id=H4o0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=lKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4777,6312975&hl=en  VA Hospital provides team with a baseball field.

Sprowl, Hobson to conduct baseball camp. Tuscaloosa News Feb 11 1987 p 25  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870211&id=MF0pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=16UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6716,3172607&hl=en 

Sprowl, Hobson to conduct baseball camp. Tuscaloosa News Feb 13 1987 p 20 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870213&id=MV0pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=16UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5056,3776067&hl=en 

Shelton State Bucs open Saturday. Tuscaloosa News Feb 27 1987 p 17  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870227&id=Ol0pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=16UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1820,7556183&hl=en  Head baseball coach, Bobby Sprowl, will begin his second season as the baseball season opens on February 28.

Pitchers dominant in Shelton Twinbill. Tuscaloosa News Mar 26 1987 p 23 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870325&id=jjodAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7aUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6737,8533763&hl=en 

Bucs drop pair to CVCC; Livingston earns split. Tuscaloosa News Apr 2 1987 p 23 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870401&id=xDkdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9KUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6859,737433&hl=en 

Bucs battle back for a second shot at state tourney. Tuscaloosa News May 7 1987 p 21 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870507&id=ZS8zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Z6UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6441,2151859&hl=en  Bucs will be making their second appearance in the Alabama Junior College Conference Tournament.

Shelton signs 3. Tuscaloosa News May 31 1987 8B https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870531&id=fS8zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Z6UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6582,9239739&hl=en  Signees are Ronald Lunceford, Jeff Bigham, and Rob McGee.

Shelton State’s Wingler signs with Louisville. Tuscaloosa News Jul 10 1987 p 12 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870709&id=RUogAAAAIBAJ&sjid=36UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5012,2574280&hl=en  Doug Wingler has signed a letter-of-intent to play for the University of Louisville.

Shelton State pair to play at Samford. Tuscaloosa News Aug 2 1987 p 13B https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19870802&id=uHwhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hIoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4201,286703&hl=en Rick Quigley and Lee Hall have signed letters-of-intent to play baseball for Samford University.

1989

Shelton State sweeps Selma.  Tuscaloosa News Apr 28 1989 p 4B  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19890428&id=XTQdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=i6UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4170,8315022&hl=en  The Shelton State baseball team swept Selma University 10-1 and 14-1 Saturday, setting up Monday’s final and crucial double-header with Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Tide signs 3 Shelton players. Tuscaloosa News Aug 12 1989 p 15 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19890812&id=9nQjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=maUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2404,3031439&hl=en  UA signs Ben Short, Chris Gaither, and Jerry Shelton.

1990

Shelton State baseball team looking for a victory.  Tuscaloosa News Mar 13 1990 p 3B  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19900313&id=8DgdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4KUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3937,3607668&hl=en  Baseball team will wind up a lengthy trip to Florida today, and assistant coach, B.J. Brown said the Buccaneers could use a win.