Eastern Oregon University - Mountaineer Yearbook (La Grande, OR)

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INDIVIDUAL PUNTING John Willmarth made 6 punts for a total of 221 yards and an average of 36.8. Above: Phil Miller, junior end from La Grande, was a transfer from Coalinga JC. Phil made second team all-conference and was very dependable as well as aggressive. He was a fine receiver lacking only in top speed and was a good all around football player. Below: Bob Johnson, freshman tackle from Baker, was a solid lineman with good fundamentals. Will see lots of action in years to come. Above Center: John Clark, soph¬ omore end from La Grande, gave all he had and is a good all-around ath¬ lete. John should be real good in the next two years. Above: Chuck Hughbanks, senior end from Prineville, was very good for blocking despite his lack of size. He was a smart football player with desire for his second year in college football. Below: Larry Snook, freshman end from Wallowa, finished season as a fast improving defensive halfback. He was a good tackier with a fine attitude and will play lots of football in years to come.

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INDIVIDUAL PASS RECEIVING Miller in 5 games caught 5 passes to gain 53 yards for a game average of 10.6. Williams in 4 gam6s caught 4 passes to gain 9.25 yards per game. Hughbanks in 4 games caught 4 passes to gain 7 yards for a game average of 1.75. Clack caught 6 passes in 7 games making a total gain of 41 yards and an average of 5.78 per game. Clark caught 1 pass in 1 game gaining 11 yards for an average of 11 yards per game. Bagnall in one game caught one pass to gain 9 yards for an average of 9 yards per game. Above: Ron Robinson, freshman guard from Union, was a strong punter and kick-off man. He was hindered by an injury part of the season but still was fast and aggressive and is definite all-conference material. Below: Dean Whitely, sophomore fullback from Athena, was a real hard runner with good speed. He was the workhorse of the offensive backfield and always good for yardage. Above Center: Jerry Williams, soph¬ omore halfback from La Grande had an average of 5 yards per carry. He was an outstanding runner in confer¬ ence but was out with injury after two games. He had good speed, size, and was a determined player. Above: Ray Porter, freshman tackle from Pilot Rock, was very outstanding as defensive linesman. He was aggres¬ sive and tough and had a terrific potential for a freshman. Below: Gene McKinney, junior quarterback from Union, was a good runner and a po- tential passer. He learned his new position rapidly having played full- back before and had an above average punting ability.

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Above Center: Richard Pollard from Union played in the guard position for the Mounties this year. Rich could play either offense or defense and with additional size and speed will assure outstanding success. Above: Dean Keefer, sophomore tackle from La Grande, was impossible to hurt. Playing more minutes of play than any other squad member Dean made second team all-conference. Below: Chuck Becker, freshman end from Vale, developed into an outstand¬ ing defensive back and was capable of offensive guard, end, or halfback. Chuck loves football and should be great through the years. Above: Keippie May, sophomore tackle from Pilot Rock, played only half the season but came along well as a potentially great lineman who was strong and determined. Below: Rick Larson, freshman halfback from Sis¬ ters was tough and dependable and moved into first team position at the end of the season. INDIVIDUAL SCORING The Eastern Oregon Mounties scored 12 touchdowns and made 10 extra points to bring the total number of points to 82. The individual breakdown goes as follows: Willmarth, 34; Williams, 6; Becker, 6; Miller, 6; Bagnall, 6; McKinney, 6; and Larson, 6.