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

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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.

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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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Football is the main sport of fall term. This year the boys spent two to three hours practicing everyday starting from the 14th of September. After working hard all season twenty-six players lettered. The Mountie squad lost two seniors but left eleven fresh¬ men, eight sophomores, and seven jun¬ iors to return again next year. With potential of this kind the Eastern Oregon Mounties should go places in 1960. Above: Scott Bannister, freshman tackle from Weston, made a move from 6-man ball with ease. He is youngesl member of the squad but has greatl potential. Below: Dennis Bagnall, fresh man end from Pendleton, was out wit! injury after three games. Dennis show; great potential as an offensive ant defensive player. Lots of speed! Above: Charles Searcy, freshman from The Dalles, played in the end position. He is dependable with much desire to play but still needs additional experience. Below: Alan Moser, fresh¬ man end from La Grande, has a good football head with lots of potential. He is a possible quarterback candidate having played reserve ball this year. Above Center: Gordon Meyers, soph¬ omore tackle from Joseph, was a good defensive lineman. He could fill in at any position and had good speed and aggressiveness. Gordon was hurt part of the season but is very dependable. .mat mm