Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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G THE CLEANER first half was soon over, with Wissinoming 3 and Dolton 0. Again, when the players came in, the coach claimed that Far- rell was the only one who had played his game. Here was S1nith's chance. Why shouldn't he? he said, He has their signals. What? they all yelled in a chorus. He had their signals and did not tell us. Is that right, Al? asked Kennedy. Yes, I have the signals, or at least what are supposed to be the signals. Here they are, I have not opened the envelope, as you can see, said Al., taking the note from his locker and giving it to the coach. If you fellows intend to use them, I will not go into the game. The players unheeding, looked over them, whereupon l+'arrell announced that he would withdraw from the game .So the second half started With Smith at right end. The first few plays were brok- en up, whereupon the Wissinom- ing quarter called for punt for- mation . The fullback dropped back, caught the ball, threw a forward far and long, 1'ight into the hands of Williams, their right end, and a touchdown followed. Their rooters went wild, while the quarter-back kicked the goal. Look here, Farrell, said Kennedy. From the signals you gave us, they were supposed to try a line plunge on that punt formation. You must have giv- en us the wrong signals. You saw that the envelope was sealed. If our team would stick to straight and clean foot ball, they would have never made that touchdown. Who gave you the signals? asked the coach. Miss Watson. There she is in the front row in the grand- standg ask her about it. They went over to her and she in- formed them that a certain Mr. iackson gave the note to her for 1. Look here, Gladys, this favor has caused us to lose this game, said Kennedy. I am sorry, can't it be fixed yet? I'll never forgive myself -but look, they are holding them back. They turned towards the field and indeed, Dolton was holding them. They must have learned by this time that the signals were fals e, and are sticking to straight foot ball, said Farrell. We can win yet, said Gla- dy's. Won't you put Al in now? He refused, answered Ken- nedy. I won't, if they play foot ball,', said Farrell. At the end of the third quar- ter, Al was put in, the ball being in Wissinoming's possession on their own 35-yard line. Not being able to advance it, they were forced to punt, and Heath brought it back to his 40-yard line. A series of end runs and forward passes began, which resulted in giving Connelly a chance to send a drop kick over

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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

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'D J THE GLEANER 7 the goal posts from their oppon- en't's 25-yard line, making the score 10-3 in Wissinoming's favor. Meanwhile Kennedy drew Smith into the club room, and there he was told the whole story. When they came out again the ball was in lJolton's possession on Wissinoming's 45- yard line, and five minutes to play. Several plays were tried, but without much gain. Try that trick play, will you, Heath? asked Al. Oh, alright, it isn't much use though, answered the Cap- tain. . Signals! regular formation- 96-47-87, 16-28-18, and the left half-back received the ball, ran towards right end, covered by the interference. Farrell receiv- ed the ball from him and ran around the end and down the field and between the goal posts. He was still hugging the oval while the entire Wissinoming backfield was hammering at the interference. . The crowd went wild over Farrell's first play, but gladdest of all was Gladys Watson. To- gether with the rest of the root- ers for F arrell, she cheered for him almost with tears in her eyes. He had made good. One more like it, and the game is won, she thought. but lf the blowing of the whistle an- nounced the end of the game. Heath got, ready for the try-at- goal. Here is where we tie the score, thought Al, as he held the ball and closed his eyes for good luck. Surely he won't miss-'Z Bang! He opened his eyes, just in time to see the pigskin strike the cross-bar. They had lost the game 10-9. When the team came off the iield the coach told them what he had learned from Smith. Then how is it that Al wasn't fooled as we were? asked some of them. Simply, because he was man enough not to look at them, replied Kennedy. Do you mean to say that Smith knew the signals were false, and didn't say anything? cried Heath. Exactly, said the coach. The team hastened totsards the club room to look for Smith, but he was nowhere to be found. They stood in silence for a few moments. looking at each oth- er, and then suddenly burst into a cheer for Al. Smith has left this locality, announced the coach. He'd better, before we fix him. some remarked, and they gave one more yell for Al, and one for Miss Watson. . -QL - UQ' ---agg-sc-as-.E-Q--,,,