Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-02-22


the Clevedon line. only to be- held and
thrown back again.
IL was the old guard at Waterloo
over again. One more play and the ball
must 90 to Clevedon. But the goal was
straight ahead and only so yards away.
and well directed kick would put
hanover five points to the good. The
full back dropped back aud every one
knew what was coming Every man
was crouching low in the line with his
muscles tense and every sense alert
watching the ball and the man opposite
him. Back went the ball TO the full
back, and after il the Clevedon quarter
back. dodging quickly through a hole
between center and guard, but Just too
late The ball barely cleared bis finger
tips as il sailed up into the air and
straight between the goal posts. A clean
kick, and the Hanover bleachers roared
and waved their approval.
Parker. in the rush OF the moment.
was conscious of nothing but mad de
sire to tear his way through the line
aud reach the full back. but struggle a.
be would the man opposite him block
ed bim hard and low. and his effort
was futile. On the Clevedon side of the
field there was gloomy silence that
was almost tangible. Only seven min
utes TO play and the score TO o Oagainst
them.
Burrows put tho ball in play again
with low. swift kick that sent il
straight at one of the big Hanover
guards Taken 10y surprise, instead Of
holding it, he let the ball bound back
from his broad chest straight toward
Parker, who was rushing down the
field. Az the ball bounded toward him,
remembering the injunction of the
coach never 10 try TO kick up a ball IN
less he bad a clear field before him. he
threw himself full length at the covet-
ed oval and gathered it in his arms.
AT the same moment the unlucky
guard, rushing from the other direction
10 repair his error. stumbled over the
PROSTATE form and, whether it was in
territorial or accidental no one ever
knew, struck poor Parker full in the
face with the toe Of his heavy shoe. cut
ting deep cash above his left eye To
the Clevedon supporters on the side
lines II seemed as thC ugh an evil fate
was pursuing them. There was 10 one
to take Parker : place. aud how could
he play with deep cut in his head and
the blood streaming down his face? But
they failed 10 recognize the spirit of tie
boy, and when the coach tried TO lead
him from the field he fatty refused TO
be taken away. Let me stay the game
out, he pleaded. and then as a shrewd
aiterthought he added. Who'll you
put IN my place anyway" The force of
this argument struck the coach. and.
pleased with the boys grit. he had no
alternative but 10 yield, and back into
his place went Parker, with his bloody
face and a handkerchief bound round
his head
If he had played hard before, he play
ed like n demon now, but the team was
going down hill fast. The rlen had lost
heart and with ever increasing swiftness
the hanover wedge ground its way
down the field until final breathless
rally stopped the advance on the 20
yard line One minute TO play and the
Hanover full back dropped back for an
other try for goal. Here was a last des-
perate chance. and in spite Of his ach-
ing, whirling head Parker remembered
the trick that had worked SO well on
Brlce and showed in close 10 bis oppo-
nent 1he latter. mistaking the move
ment, closed up the gap, when, quick
as flash. as the ball was snapped.
Parker sprang out, whipped his husky
opponent half around and rushed at the
full Lack like a tiger, with the speedy
quarter back close at his heels. The
Rick was swift and sure. but Parker
was quicker. and as the ball rose he
sprang high III the air and caught it
full ON his outstretched arms
AS the ball bounded back Sheldon.
the quarter back, snatched il up. and
was off for tie Hanover goal, so yards
away. Behind him strained the hanover
half backs III hot pursuit. bot it was no
use. stern chase is a long one, and
Sheldon did not hold the varsity record
for the 100 yards for nothing. He plant
eel the ball squarely between the goal
posts, and Burrows kicked an easy goal.
making the score 6 to in CIevedon's 3
favor. and time was up.
And Parker-well, Parker tainted
away III the arms of his roommate as
he tried 20 walk off the field and was
sick for month with brain fever. But
he had earned his nickname of Bull
headed Parker, and lived to prove his
full right and title 10 1t on many hard
fought field.
They talk of his powers yet back at
the old college, but Parker is sleeping
IN Cuban grave, having given his life
for his country this year. tie fell in the
charge of the rough riders at San Juan,
hero TO the end.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.