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Grizzlies Upended The Ashland High Grizzlies were beaten by arch rival Med ford 41-7, and by the Albany Bulldogs 34-14, after maintain ing a 3-1 record in the early season. The Tornado could only score six points in the first half against the stalwart defensive effort of the squad. Ashland was unable to score. Ashland Scores In the final quarter of play, Ashland's hard-running tail back, Mike Krug, plunged through the middle of the Med ford line to score the only points for the Bruins. Waddell kicked the extra point. By the final quarter the out-manned and out-weighed Grizzlies became worn down, allowing the Tor nado scores. The tenth ranked Albany Bulldogs bit the Bears in a non-conference tussle 34-14. Half-time Situation The half-time score of 21-7 was accounted for by three Al bany scores and one Bruin goal. A 13 play series highlighted by a 26-yard pass to Williamson set up the first goal for the Bears. Willis carried the ball in from one yard out. Waddell's extra point was good. Albany scored twice in the third quarter, but in the last stanza the Grzzly defense held the Hounds scoreless. Willis sparked the Ashland offense in the last quarter with a 15-play scoring drive. ATHLETE OF Willis Top Back Senior Gene "Tex" Willis was chosen Athlete of the Month for October by the Rogue News sports department, and by the football coaches. Willis was chosen for his outstanding efforts as quarterback. As of October 14, Willis had completed 71 of 185 passes for a total of 929 yards. This gave him a little better than a 13.1 yard average for each pass. His passing had accounted for eight touchdowns out of 17. Willis has also scored seven tallies him self, leaving only two in which he wasn't connected directly. Willis also performed well against Grants Pass, tossing one TD pass and running for the other two scores. The Letterman Club member has set school records in the discus with a record-breaking toss of 170 ft., in the shot put, and in the relay. Willis likes to participate in football and basketball, and track. He has lettered three years in football and track, and has played two years in basketball. Willis stands an even six FOR COMPLETE BEAUTY CARE IT'S Ashland Beauty Shop PERMANENTS STYLING CUTTING TINTING MANICURING 482-1276 149 East Main - Ashland w j"v ft , lr. kinianwn iiinnii.niiiiri - - i n MM f ASHLAND DEFENSIVE players Doug Hoffman, 61, Rick Waddell, 57, Larry Cullop, 65, and Craig Korthase, 81, move up to tackle Grants Pass's Ken Hastings after he is slowed down by an unidentified Grizzly defender. Photo by Tidings Thinclads Sport 2-7 Record This year the Ashland High cross country team has had nine meets, against Crater, Rose burg, Medford, Klamath Falls, and Grants Pass. Their record for the meets are two wins, seven losses for the season, with only Roseburg left to be met. The opening meet of the sea son against Crater, on Septem ber 22, gave the Bruin runners their first victory, 17-39. Chris Herndobler took first in this match. THE MONTH GENE WILLIS, Athlete of the Month for October, dis plays the running ability which, combined with his passing threat, has made him one of the top ranked prep quarterbacks in the state. feet and tips the scales at 182 pounds. Hunting and fishing were listed as his hobbies. He likes steaks, potatoes, prawns, and almost all other foods. TEENAGE AUTO INSURANCE A SPECIALTY WILEY & REINHOLDT 369 E. Main 482-1921 .-1 : - ( l : ' IT V f - The Bears dropped the next four meets to Grants Pass, Med ford, Klamath Falls, and Rose burg. With the exception of the Roseburg meet, the Bears failed to place anyone in the lop five runners. In the Roseburg meet, held in Ashland on October 6, junior Dick Boulton ran third, 12 sec onds behind Roscburg's first place runner Jan Riggs. Terry Neuenschwander ran fourth, 30 seconds behind Boulton for AHS's only placers. Second Half Meets To start the second half of the season, the Grizzlies again beat the Crater runners. Terry Neuenschwander, a senior, took first place honors. Mike Lynch was second, six seconds behind Ashland General Hardware Sporting Goods - Tools - Plumbing & Electrical - Paints 90 North Pioneer Ashland HEY! Look What We've Got SKIRTS - SWEATERS - CAPRIS by TAMI DARLENE - PENDLETON WHITE STAG - GADDI - LEVI VISIT OUR NEW SKI TOGS DEPT. Anderson's Pharmacy 264 East Main in Ashland DRUGS . COSMETICS VITAMINS SCHOOL SUPPLIES PHOTO NEEDS S&H Green Stamps SOFSPRA CAR WASH Average car will cost just 50c and takes only 10 minutes! ASHLAND SOFSPRA Siskiyou Boulevard was second, six seconds behind. Dick Boulton was fourth and Chris Herndobler was fifth. Sophs Top Indians; Dumped By Cavemen The Ashland High School Juniod Varsity football squad edged out the Roseburg Indians 1914, but dropped a 380 de cision to the Grants Pass Cave men. The Grizzly eleven came from behind against Roseburg to overcome a 7 6 half time score. Roseburg scored in the third quarter, but the Bears roared back to close the gap. Sonny Sixkiller hit Kay Ferreira for a PICK'S APPAREL Medford, Oregon INGLE DRUG ON THE CORNER OF 2nd & MAIN Phone 482 1321 "In Business For Your Health" NEW THIS WEEK HUNDREDS OF NEW SWEATERS Check out the new short sleeve Bonnanzas by Jockey Bonnanza CS3SD ASMIANOV A. ODECON Now 2-1 In Conf. A rejuvenated band of Ash land High Grizzlies stunned the favored Grants Pass Cavemen 20-13, in a hard hitting contest last Friday night at Grants Pass. The Grizzlies employed a well balanced attack and a sharp de fensive performance to thrash the Cavemen. Quarterback Gene "Tex" Wil lis completed 10 of only 16 passes thrown, one good for a spectacular 20-yard touchdown to Joey Williamson. On the ground Mike Krug and Willis teamed up to gain valuable yardage and to keep control of the ball. Krug carried the ball 20 times for 61 yards and played a standout game on defense. Statistically the game was as close as the score indicated. Ashland picked up a total of 266 yards and nine first downs to 231 yards and 10 first downs for Grants Pass. The Grizzlies gained 135 yards through the air good for one touchdown, and 131 yards rushing tallying two touch downs. 98yard pass-run and the win ning tally for Ashland. John Perry's extra point was good. The next week a well-balanced Grants Pass attack shut out the Bruins. n FURNITURE RUGS CARPETS LAMPS DESKS Serving Ashland For Over 50 Years Per fine's GARLAND LEVIS WHITE STAG PETER'S SHOES CONVERSE KEDS ON THE PLAZA LEVIS JOCKEY ARROW SIR MICHAEL DAY'S WING TIPS by Weyenberg 1
