Oneonta High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Oneonta, AL)

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Q 1 , L -I .A fr-f , RAY GRIFFIN Redskins swat a Hornet Right Halfback omafo Bow The Redskins, after defeating Locust Fork in the previous game, showed the Hornets that they were even stronger than before. The Redskins got an early break when Nix intercepted a Hornet aerial and returned it ten yards to the Hornet 23. On the second play Allred went off tackle and scampered 20 yards for the score. Woodard split the up- rights to make it '7-O. Late in the second quarter, Oneonta moved the ball 56 yards in six plays. On the fourth down Tidmore threw a pass to Conn, who looked goalward and went in for the score. Woodard again kicked the PAT, ending the score 14 to 0 for the Redskins. Immediately following the game, the trophies for the Outstanding Back and the Outstanding Lineman for the Tomato Bowl were presented, Mike Patton was the Outstanding Lineman, and Ronnie Allred was the Outstand- ing Back. Both boys are Redskin Seniors, WAYNE PHILLIPS JIMMY OWENS Left Halfback Fullback

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y?efA1k2.s 05. zyers After their first loss of the season, the Redskins journeyed to Blountsville for revenge. The first half of play was evenly matched with both teams driving the ball deep in enemy territory without scoring. The only score of the first half was set up by Bill Paris who recovered a fumble at the Tiger 15. On the third down Conn went off tackle for seven yards and the score. The PAT was wide. The last half was a wide open affair with the Redskins moving deep in Tiger territory, but they couldn't seem to muster a drive to go all the way. Finally, in the fourth quarter Conn brought the Redskin fans to their feet as he raced 46 yards for paydirt. The PAT was again wide. The Redskins remained unbeaten thus far in the county. The final score ended 12 to O. BILL THOMAS Left I-lalfback DANNY CONN Center RONNIE ALLRED Left Halfback ye 903611123 05. 0172 ezfr The Redskins had to come from behind to post their sixth victory of the season by defeating the Locust Fork Hornets 12-6. The ball changed hands three times in the first five plays. Finally, the Hornets hung on to it and scored on a pass play from their twelve. After a round of pingpong, Butch Foster intercepted a Hornet pass on the 32. The first quarter ended at this point. In the second quarter the Redskins began to roll, with runs by Griffin, Allred, and Masters. The Redskins moved to the 30. On the next play Tidmore hit Brand, who pitched back to Gary Conn, who in turn scampered 30 yards for the tying points. In the third quarter this same play added six more points to the Redskins' side of the board. This time Cary hit Gregory who pitched out to Allred. The complete play covered 52 yds. to make the final score 12-6.

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.TODY GREGORY End BAILEY TIDMORE Quarterback ANGELO BRAND End Here come the Fighting Redskins A f7?e0GA122s Us. Ejzfoffafs The Guntersville Wildcats scored first for the evening by moving the ball 75 yards. It looked like a long night for the Redskins, but they began to move and scored on a keeper by Tidmore from the one. The PAT was shy, and the first quarter ended '7-6 for Wildcats, who were soon to be tamed. Early in the second quarter Conn added 6 more as he plunged in from the three. With four minutes gone in the final period Nix recovered a Wildcat fumble at the Guntersville 3. On the next play Gary Conn, on a double reverse, went the distance to put Oneonta ahead 19-7. With a little over a minute left on the board, Bubba Long circled left end to add 6 more points. Woodard added the PAT for a 26-7 win.