Wood High School - Log Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Matmen Win five berths in'Sectionals WRESTLING TEAM-Row 1: R. Lundemian, R. Mc- Asst. Coach Robertson, S. Morelock, L. jackson, S. Kritsch, Dowell, J. Hosley, R. Robbins, R. Price, J. Nunnely, D. Kennett, D. Madison. Row 2: F. Duncan, H. Williams, james Hosley, 127 pounder, proves to be a tough opponent on the mat. frfg-awww 1-., ll.,l-.I E. Fields, Coach Moore, D. Hanley. Sectional placers are Ray Robbins, Bob Price, Elvis Fields, Steve Morelock, and Leslie Jackson. if 'fn T,,,l,i, ---rw ...L..

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Robbins sets record to take City title CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE WOOD OPPONENT 5th place Scecina Invitational 25 VVhiteland 32 70 Scecina Cathedral 34-29 23 Broad Ripple 32 28 Chatard 28 51 Manual X Brebuf 30-49 13th place Southport Invitational 9th place Howe Invitational 35 Crispus Attucks 24 9th place City Championship Meet 10th place Sectionals 5th place City Freshmen Meet 2 iff Q. pig , refer' I 96 1 W ic 5? 'ii i H i f Shattering records on his way to the City Cross Country Championship was senior Ray Robbins, who led his team which won two and tied a third of their six dual meets. Ray won the Scecina and Howe Invitationals, the City Championship meet, and the Sectionals, setting new Scecina and City records in the pro- cess. Outrunning the other 84 Sectional entrants, Ray copped that title for the second straight year. An infected foot after this meet kept Robbins to an 18th placing in the Regionals. Senior Steve Sloan shared co-captain honors with Robbins, and both boys received their four year pins. Robbins, also received his senior jacket and the Most Valuable trophy at the Sports Awards Banquet. Bob Price, junior, received his gold sweater, while first year awards went to teammates Charles Averite, Bill Lawrence, and Dale Alexander. Alex- ander was also named as the teamis Most Improved runner during the year. CROSS COUNTRY-Row 1: Coach Stahlhut, C. Averitte, W. Lawrence, R. Robbins, D. Alexander, R. Price, and Assistant Coach Mozingo. Row 2: M. Aquilar, F. DiCristofolo, M. Hoskins, B. Stones, W. Henry, and T. White. Ray Robbins, cross country's prize runner.

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With underclassmen making up the bulk of the wrestling squad, coach Cleo Moore led the team to a position in the top seven at the sectionals. Seniors Ray Robbins and Elvis Fields placed in the top four, Bob Price placed third in the 112 pound class, Lesley jackson, fourth in weight class 154, and Steve Morelock, fourth in the heavy weight class. Representing the Woodchucks in the City were Robbins, Iackson, and Don Harvey, each placing in their respective tourneys. Robbins took a third in the varsity 120 pound class. For the second con- sective year jackson took first berth in the reserve tourney at 154 pounds. Hawey also made a good showing his first year by taking the freshman 120 pound City title. Giving the team the benefit of their combined experience were returning lettermen Roger Mc- Dowell, Ray Robbins, Elvis Fields, and Bob Price. At season's end, teammates voted Robbins Most Valuable NVrestler and Honorary Team Captain. Price was named Most I-mproved Wrestler, and Steve Kritsch was awarded Best Mental Attitude. VVRESTLING SCHEDULE WooD OPPONENT 18 Broad Ripple 30 15 Manual 43 13 Tech 27 16 Shortridge 24 44 Richmond 8 19 Chartranld 28 30 Ritter 30 21 Crispus Attucks 31 9 Cathedral 36 15 Washington 43 8 Howe 42 18 Northwest 34 14 Scecina 36 9 Chatard 34 5' 21 'w 7 , 11.11 Reserve and freshman city champions, Leslie Jackson an Don Harvey. Varsity 120 pounder Ray Robbins shows sectional form. d ..,1 CT.: