Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-11-14
GRANTS PASS HIGH
SHOWS FOOTBALL CLASS
From Fridays 5 Daily.

FROM Fridays Daily.
Local high school football stock
yesterday bounded to the top of the
list when the serappy Grants Pass
team held their heavy opponents
from the Siskiyous to a Go tie. Ash
land recently walked over Medford
to the tune of 44-0, so the local high
school is rejoicing in the return to
first division class. The game was
called at S:15, with Grants Pass re-
ceiving the ball. Ashland held the
boys for downs and by quickly exc
cuted passes put the ball on the
home goal line, from where it was
carried over. Ashland failed to make
the kick, leaving the score 60 in
favor of the visitors in the first few
minutes. Following this the local
team rallied and had the advantage
In ground gaining during the rest Of
the period. Cornell, the speedy little
Grants Pass quarterback, showed up
in great form during this period.
using good headwork in running the
team, and quick in handling the ball
The second period was about even,
the teams see-sawing back and forth
on the field. A. Bestul, the local full
back, showed up in dependable form
as a ground gamer. The half ended
with the ball on Ashland's 40-yard
line.
The second half started with Carn-
er kicking to the visitors, who we're
unable to seriously threaten the local
goal. Grants Pass used the pass to
advantage, but the period was even
up, neither side gaining an advan-
tage.
The last quarter opened with the
local team showing their determina-
tion to win, and despite their handi-
cap In weight outplayed their oppon-
ents in all departments of the game.
The feature of this period was the
punting Of both sides, Garner show
ing up to decided advantage for the
locals. Garner, the local captain, also
showed up in whirlwind form
throughout the period, seeming to
be able to carry the ball anywhere,
and using exceptionally good head
work in picking holes. In this period
Ashland made a touchback on the
locals, but the boys punted out, held
Ashland for downs and again punted,
putting the ball we'll into Ashland
territory. Ashland returned the punt,
but Garner gained the advantage on
his second return, which was recov-
cred by Hansen. From here the ball
was carried by Garner and Bixby
to the ten-yard line, from where Blk
by the red-headed terror, easily car
ried the ball over for a touchdown in
the last few minutes Of the period
In the try for goal the local team lost
their chance for victory by an un-
fortunate disqualification of the ball
by allowing it to touch the ground
Garner, captain and playing in
whirlwind style, was undoubtedly the
big man, with Bixby, at the Other
half, vieing for first honors in his
bulldog line bucks.
Cornell played a star game at safe
ty, returning punts for good gains.
The local team was outweigheC
several pounds to the man and theil
near victory is due to the fightins
spirit alone. The high school stu
dents backed them enthusiastically
and now look for surprising develop
ments in the near future, when thu
locals will meet Medford here.
The lineup of the local team was
Quarterback, Cornell; left half, earn
er (captain) right half, Bixby; full
back, Bestul; left end, Hansen LEI
tackle. Hartman; left guard, Seers
center, Gilfllan; right guard, Gil
more; right tackle, Mcfarland; righ
end, s. Blake. The officials were
Umpire, Philips of Ashland; referee
J. Brown; and lineman, L. L. Spes
sard.