The Huttig news., 1911-03-18

the loungng chair awaiting his ar rival. It didn't take long for the two to get to bed, but before sleep closed their eyes Line had told his chum what had taken him down town, add ing, I'll show that crowd a trick to- morrow they won't soon forget"
 The next day dawned bright and clear. The air was crisp and cool. and long before the noon hour the little place was in holiday dress. What business had to be done was ac- eomplished in the morning, and with the ringing of the old town bell at 12, business was at a standstills
 The midday incoming trains had brought hundreds of strangers. many rom other school towns who were aanxions to see the rivals clash on the gridiron. The Singletons were the tavorites, and their black and gold banners seemed to be without end
 The Singietons were the last to ar rive on the field. and as if to insult the denizens of Fairfield they brought with them a band from Boston To the tune of The Good Old Summer Time, just by way of a suggestion of former visit. they marched to tie grounds.
 Amid misses and cheers the Single tons and their band entered the en- closure playing this tune. The Fair fields were nettled at the proceeding, and with deep drawn sigh of relief, that immense throng which had filled every space outside of the playing ground. awaited the result of the con- test.
 The Singletons were imbued with confidence, and after short concert ill the center of the field, during which they surrounded the musicians and joined in the chorus of popular air. they entered into preliminary prae tice
 Just then the Fairfields ran in upon the lined playing space and the loyal residents of the little town stood up in thei! seats and cheered their favor ites to the echo.
 The blues did not care to Timber up. They had done this on the college field, and when Capt. Soule lost tLe toss and had to kick facing the sun. the Fairfielders thought they were in hard luck
 The Sngletons started in on the az gfessiye. and worked up the tieId, yala by yard With every down 1t was clear gain. Their line bucking pla! was marvellous. Not once did Fairfield get the bali. and alter ten minutes of this sort of play. just to rske things pleasant, Fred Browne, who was on the left end. scored touchdown The cheers which greet ed this play were deafening. but ;ail- ure in kicking for goal cooled the ardor Of Singleton's friends.
 Then came that great run which astonished every one on he field The fairfielders got possession of the ball in their own territory twenty yards from the goal line, and on the snap Rinxie passed 1t to Line. who made move as If to dash around the right end. The Singletons were looking TOT his and had planned for great tack ling. Instead of completing d right end play Line crossed to the left as. if by magic, hurdling Singleton's $ left tackle and guard like so many fences and running down the whole length of the field. and placing the ball be hind his opponents posts for touch town. It was the most remarkable run ever seen on this football fieid
 The cheers were deafening. As he dashed down the field. Line recogniz ed just one voice of encouragement from the Fairfield quarter, and as Ida Butler waved her small blue banner, he jumped completely over Fred Browne and made for the goal line. Eaton, the fullback, scored the goal, and with the score 6 to 5 the Singletons attempted to retrieve their fortunes, but it was no use. The first half ended to 5, and in the last pe- riod Line Soule again execut ed a dashing play after breaking through singleton's center. Outfooting bis rivals who failed to down him. he added a second touchdown to the score. The yells from Singleton on he kick phased little Jenkins, who l1ed TOT SONl. dllu Nllu lHe SCuiS and with three minutes to finish he game the Fairfielders held their opponents down, winning the great .si game of football ever seen In the cid Massachusetts town
 And It was all due to the marveicus lun of Line Soule who had the en enlargement of the girl. credited with having been the cause of defeat dur iug the summer