Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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4 THE GLEAN-ER When the . Dolton men came into the club room at the end of the half, they were met by Coach Kennedy, who, in a forceful and inspiring talk, pointed out their weak spots, and commended Farrell, who, he. said, was the only man that had really played his game. If not for him, he roared the score would have been many times 7. Yes, l noticed he stopped the forward pass, sneeringly re- marked Captain Heath, who was the only regular in the lineup. Time was up. At the start of the second half Chester kicked off to Dolton, and Connelly received on the 30- yard line, carrying the ball to Chester's 45-yard line. Heath then tried some line plunges, varied with end runs. The third period came wtih the ball in Dol- ton's possession on their oppon- ent's 10-yard line. At this point, Heath called for a forward pass. Farrell ran straight ahead and on reaching the goal posts, turn- ed around just in time to see the pigskin sailing straight and swiftly towards him. Wheii the ball reached him, it was slightly over his head. He jumped to reach it, but immediately crump- led up and fell, having violent- ly struck his head against the post., He arose mechanically, but his actions seemed dazed and uncertain. Heath sent him to the side lines and called for Smith, Dolton's regular end, to take his place. On the next play, to Chester's surprise, Smith received a forward be- hind the goal line. Connelly 8 kicked the goal, making the score 7-17. - Dolton, still unsatisfied, went into the game with renewed vig- or and confidence, and when the final whistle blew, they were victorious, Heath scoring six more points in the last few min- utes of the play. The Chester rooters dejectedly walked off the neld, their features telling a tale of dashed and fallen hopes. At the hotel where they stay- ed, Coaches Kennedy and XV ag- ner, in discussing individual players, agreed that Farrell had outplayed Smith in almost every point, and when the line- up was made for the big game Farrell was chosen to Start with Smith as a substitute. XYhen Smith came down in the evening he met a man whom he recognized. f'Hello there, Jackson! Glad to see you. , Why, hello, Smith. I saw todayis game, and also heard Kennedy and Wagner discuss Farrell. They said he outplay- ed you in every detail, and are going to start him in the next game. Smith stared at him. That means that I don't get the letter this year. ln my sen- ior year, too, and not to get my HD . What will they all say? Come to my room and we will talk it over, said Jackson. 'fl might be able to suggest something to you so that you can get the D , provided you do as l sayf' Thre days before the game Jackson approached the steno- grapher of the hotel. 4 1

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e CEI :mer VOL. Vll. FEBRUARY, 1918. NO. 2 literae ALL FOR THE SCHOOL .lack Miller .4 .. , Ready, Dolton? are you rea- dy, Chester? sang out the ref- eree, and on receiving assent he blew his wfhistle. The game was on between the Dolton and Chester Colleges. The granstand was packed, and a crowd, almost entirely encircling the iield, watched with keen interest, the develop- ments of the game. For Dol- ton this game was merely a preparation for the final clash of the season with Wissinoming. Their lineup therefore consisted almost entirely of scrubs , but in view of the Wonderful record which the team had made of not having lost a game during the season, an easy victory was expected. However , the sturdy litle Chester team proved a surprise. At the end of the first half, the score, to the deep chagrin of the Dolton fans, stood Chester 7- Dolton 0. During the first period and at the beginning of the second the ball was constantly changing hands, each team making inef- fectual 9ffQ!'tS to advance. With but five minutes before the end of the second quarter, Chester recovered the ball, when one of Dolton's backs fumbled on their own 50-yarfl line. Knowing that attempts at rounding the ends would be fu- tile, as they had been stopped t,me aiter time by l'ill'1Cl1, 1JOl- tO1l,S scrub end, who somehow continuously dodged the inter- ference and taelfled them for losses behind the line. On the next few plays they then tried plunges through the lme, which netted them but seanty gains. At this point he signall- ed for a forwad pass, which was scooped up by Oty Vance, Chester's speedy left half, v ho raced, unhindered down the field, and planted the ima squarely between the goal posts. Brand kicked the goal. For ful- ly five minutes the Chester sym- pathizers shouted themselves hoarse, and no more doubted but that the outcome of the game would prove a voctory for Chester over Dolton for the first time in five years.

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THE CLEANER 5 Good morning, Miss Wat- son. Good morning, Mr. Jackson. Are you out here to see the Dol- ton- Wissinomin g game ? Yes, I am here to watch Farrell play, he's a dandy and I would like to see him star in this game. Do you know Mr. Farrell? VVhy I know Al well. I, too, would like to see him star, she said, blushing. That's great! cried Jack- son, you can do both him and me a favor. I happened to see Wissinoming play a few weeks ago, and noticed their weak points. I- have jotted them down in these notes. I will be out of towtn today, and, if you will give them to him, it may help him. All right! I will, she said, taking the envelope. 11 HX: 46 2? if: Pl? The next evening Jackson called up Smith, to come over saying that he had a scheme. When Smith arrived, the first question that Jackson fired at him was, Are you willing to go to the limit in this? Remem- ber what it means not to get your letter. You bet I am, answered Smith. Jackson then informed him that he had sent Farrell a set of false signals, which he had told him were the signals to be used by W issinoming. If he plays a good game, you report to the captain that you have been informed that he has the Wissinoming signals. Cap- tain Heath will then put him out of the game for not playing straight fotball. That means you will be put in and get your D . You can also accuse him of knowing the signals, even if he doesn't play well. I am will- ing to be your witness that he has received the signals, Smith agreed. They concluded with a few glasses of champagne. fl? IX: :lk 11? if The time of the game came and the men lined up, tense and eager. The day was clear and cool. The very air seemed to indicate that at great event was to occur Hours before, the crowds could be seen streaming through the gates leading to the grandstand, all trying to secure the best seats. There were both Dolton and XYis'sinoming fans, who call- ed out to each other this and that, concerning some of the players. Suddenly. as the ref- eree stepped on the gridiron, they all became silent. Upon receiving the captain's signal, he blew the whistle, and the game started. Dolton kicked off to Wissin- noming. Their right half re- ceived the ball, but was soon downed. They first tried some end runs, but Farrell unfailing- ly dodged the interference and tackled behind the line. After this they attempted line plunges, but lf'arrell was again there to stop them. and Wissinoming could hardly gain. So, the ball passed from one team to the other, Wissinoming gradually advancing until Shorty Len- non, their quarter, sent a drop kick over lJolton's goal. The