Alcala 1970

The Toreros grabbed the first win of the campaign as they battled back with a fourth quarter rally, scoring two touchdowns and a safety to squash the Whittier JV's 30- 13. Keeping the momentum rolling, the gridders played Long Beach State JV and walked away with a win to even their season mark at 2-2. The rugged defense led by Bob Maruca, Jack Muecke, Henri Brown, and Tom Kunde held theiropponentsto a single touchdownfor a second week in a row as the team flashed to a comparatively easy win over Cal Tech. Playing the first and probably the last Alumni Pioneer game, the Toreros made three quick first quarter scores stand up as they held off the semi-pro-bolstered alumni unit to win 26-8. As the culmination to a great season the USD eleven played their most inspirational and finest game of the year as Azusa Pacific travelled south to play the host Toreros. The teams fought on even terms most of the afternoon until the combination of Gary Beagin to Matt Maslowski settled the affair. Trailing by six with time running out, the pair teamed for an 80 yard scoring strike to knot the game at 18. As the crowd held its breath Mike Eyer put his toe to the ball for the go ahead point. It re­ mained however for the defense to seal the win as t hey threw up a goal line stand in the final minute, stopping a Cougar drive at the five. The gun sounded to end the game and a great football year as t he fans streamed onto the field to congratulate their team.

(UP THE MIDDLE AND TO A TD) Henri Brown fights his way through Long Beach tacklers. The Toreros ground game was a g reat threat and helped set up a potent air game.

(SPINNING WHEEL GOT TO GO ROUND) Defensive back John Ottombrino upends 49er ballcarrier as Ke n Thompson makes sure of no further advance.