John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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BALL CARRIER Jack Linam attempts a run for at least END MIKE BAYER (83) breaks his fall under the weight of three 10 yards. Houston Eagles. THE UMPIRE ' S ARMS begin to rise to signal a touchdown as Donald Ealey approaches the goal line. Sports — 135

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HnmmnmoHHi aOBBHBBOOBVaBRBHBC Big Plays Spark Washington Skirmish AUSTIN ... In this contest between two very strong rivals and the two leaders in the district race, the mighty Raiders proved triumphant as they white- washed the Austin High Maroons 10-0. This highly sought victory gave Reagan at least a tie for the district crown, and a berth in the play-offs. Austin High ' s highly desired revenge was postponed once more. In a steady drizzle and 30 degree weather both teams were at a disadvantage. Early in the 4th quarter Donald Ealey put Reagan on the scoreboard after a 10-yard run. Billy Schott kicked the extra point and with just a few minutes left in the game, a field goal. The incomparable Raider defense held highly rated Doug Baylor to 22 yards and the Maroons to 45 total yards rushing. The Maroons crossed the midfield stripe only once and that was to the Raider 45-yard line. ANDERSON . . . Clinching their 2nd straight undis- puted district crown, the Raiders swatted the Ander- son Yellowjackets by a score of 34-6. In the 1st quarter Emory Bellard heaved a 34-yard touchdown pass to Mike Bayer. On a 33-yard sprint Lester Ealey scored for the Raiders in the 3rd quarter. Donald Ealey scored after his brother on a two-yard plunge. Also in the 3rd quarter Howard Shaw powered his way 8 yards for the next tally. Rickey Smith caught a 10-yard toss from Robert Miller for the final score. In this game Billy Schott booted all but one extra point, his first miss of the year. Yellowjacket power- house John Harvey was the star of the game by far as he led the rushers of both teams. Harvey, the city ' s leading rusher, menaced the Raiders all night long. The lone Anderson tally came when Harvey caught a 55-yard bomb in the end zone. SEGUIN . . . Capitalizing on Seguin ' s mistakes, the Raiders overwhelmed the Matadors by a surprising score of 40-0. After a scoreless first quarter two of Emory Bellard ' s passes found the golden hands of Mike Bayer in the end zone. The 2nd half was a different story as the Raiders obliterated Seguin. In the 3rd quarter Gene Sanders scampered 14 yards for the 6 points. Next, Howard Shaw powered over the goal line from 1 yard out. In the 4th quarter Robert Miller ran 9 yards for the touchdown. Billy Schott kicked two field goals of 42 and 20 yards and also four extra points. The peerless Reagan defense was so tough that the Matadors could cross the 50- yard line only twice. The Matadors were held to 4 first downs. A DEFENSIVE LUNGE by Tobin Haynes (64) prevents Washington quarterback Larry Foster from completing a pass. TRAVIS RAVEN TALKS to Mike Bayer concerning the hip pointer he received following a catch in which he was hit by a Washington player. 134 — Sports BAIL OH

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Action Looks Different from Sidelines ■ MILLER ... In a sea of mud in this regional contest the Raiders waded past the Corpus Christi Miller Buccaneers 25-0. The Reagan tallies came from Emory Bellard on a 1-yard run, Donald Ealey on a 7-yard scamper and James Hendricks on a spec- tacular 22-yard jaunt after he picked up a punt blocked by Tobin Haynes. Even though the rain and mud disadvantaged both teams, the Raiders made the best out of it. The Raiders took advantage of Miller fumbles, a blocked punt and a bad snap from center to drown the Buccaneers. WHEATLEY . . . Even though the San Antonio Wheatley Lions had one of the state ' s top rated offenses, the team was stopped cold by the mighty Raiders in this quarterfinal contest 37-6. The wind was a big factor in this tilt, but the Reagan offense seemed to work fine with or against it. Billy Schott put Reag an on the scoreboard first with a field goal. In the 2nd quarter, Donald Ealey gave the Raiders their first touchdown. In the 3rd quarter Jackie Linam hit paydirt for Reagan. Next Emory Bellard hit Rusty Campbell on a 20-yard touchdown aerial. Then Bellard found Linam in the clear and hurled the ball 25 yards for the score. The next Raider tally came when Bellard again passed to Linam for 6 points. Schott kicked 4 extra points. The lone Wheatley touchdown as a result of a 42-yard bomb in the 4th quarter. WASHINGTON . . . Before a crowd of 35,000 in Rice Stadium, the Raiders toppled the Houston Wash- ington Eagles by a score of 31-13. The first score for either team did not come until the second quarter, when Emory Bellard launched a 30-yard pass into the arms of Gary Morrison in the end zone. Wash- ington scored next on a 20-yard pass from white- shoed Larry Foster to James Cain, both all-state play- ers. Reagan again scored on a 13-yard keeper by Donald Ealey and made the extra point; Washington bounced back to score, but they did not make the extra point. The game remained close until the 4th quarter when Alan Moore intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown. Then Billy Schott kicked a field goal after an interception by Hap Feuerbacher. Ealey scored the final Reagan touchdown after Jimmy Williams recovered an Eagle fumble. AT THE WASHINGTON game, the Raiders ran through the spirit banner proclaiming their presence. If, •« rH.. l IN DEFENSIVE ACTION Mike Bayer (83) makes it difficult for a Washington player to keep moving. ALAN ' I U ■ 136— Sports