The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-10-14
VALLEY CITY
- WINS 1876
First Quarter

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First Quarter "a.
In one of the hardest fought games
of the season Valley City defeated
their old rivals Fargo to tune Of
1876. Fargo succeeded in crossing the
Valley goal line in the first quarter
and failed to kick goal. Valley receiv-
ed the opener and defended the North
goal. Leussen received and returned
to ball to the 35 yard line and after
series of line bucks and end runs
failed to gain their yards and the
ball was given to Fargo who started
to march down the field for five and
eight yards when they funbled and
Wagner recovered the ball. Valley
tried end runs and line plunges and
made yards at will but again lost the
ball on downs. 1t was from this point
that Fargo opened up trick play
from punt formation and gained
fifteen yards. The ball was carried
over for the first marker. They failed
to kick goal and the first quarter end
ed GO.
Second Quarter
Valley received and McFadgen re-
turned the ball to the 40 yard line
and after a series of line plunges op-
ened up two trick plays in succession
which completely bewildered their op-
ponents which netted them 20 yeards.
A forward pass from Mulhair to Cur
rem netted 20 yards. Forward pass to
Briggs from Mulhair netted ten yards
and after a triple pass from Mulhair
to Briggs to McFadgen the goal was
within striking distance. From there
the Fargo line was punctured for
yards and an end run by McFadgen
netted the first touchdown, Mulhair
failed to kick goal. Score to 6.
Second Half
Captain Wertin received and re-
turned the ball to the center of the
field and Leussen opened up two for
ward passes which gained IS yards,
Mulhair to Kernkamp who was down.
ed in his tracks. A series of shifts
and fake formations followed which
completely bewildered the Fargo ag-
gragation and Valley marched down
the field at will gaining their yards
by the air route. Here the triple pass
was used which carried the ball to the
Fargo ten yard line. Fargo held for
downs and in an attempt to skirt the
left end fumbled and Curren fell on
the ball for a touchdown. Mulhair
kicked goal. Score 1876.
Fourth Quarter
Valley received and carried the ball
to the Fargo 40 yard. line and after a
series of attempts to hit the line lost
the ball on downs and Fargo opened up
with a shift which netted them moth
ing. On f1uke forward pass in the
next play got away with it and ran
40 yards but was downed by Wagner
and Capt. Wertin. Being held for
downs Valley got the ball and started
down the field but they too were held
for downs. On 'fluke pass Wagner
grabbed a tumble and Valley City
again started down the field. Valley
lost the ball on Fargo's 80 yard line
and after a series of line bucks the
time was up and the game ended.
The local line showed decided i'm
provement over the showing last Sat-
urday at Lisbon. Time after time
they held Fargo for downs and time
after time McFadgen, skirted the
ends for large gains. The line plung-
ing of Mulhair was a feature Of the
game as was the smashing interfer-
ence Of Briggs and Luessen. The line
played wonderful defensive game
and are responsible for the success of
the gains made via the air route.
Capt Wertin played steady game at
tackle as did Root both breaking
through and throwing their opponents
for big losses. Wagner played heady
game at guard and got through the
line time after time throwing them for
loss and was instrumental in VAL
ley's scoring by falling on two fun
bles. Ployhar showed up we'll at right
guard and more than once held off
terrific plunge. Curren played a
strong game on right end and through
his GOODNESS grabbed tumble and
counted six points in short order. On
left end Kernkamp was the bright
star tearing in time after time throw
ing his men for large losses. In one
instance he threw Fargo's half for a
loss of 10 yards before he moved out
of his tracks. Larson was not to be
overlooked at any time having out
played his heavier opponent in every
department. Briggs played great
offensive game as well as good de-
fensive game and intercepted three
forward passes spelling Fargo's
chances. His interference on end runs
was the outstanding feature of his
work and not once did he fail to con-,
meet with his man. The game was
stopped time and again by the Fargo
people for injuries and they showed
the lack of training at all time. Their
shifts were slow and inaccurate and
the fighting Valley team took advan-
tage of every opportunity. It was
by far the big game of the season in
the state and Valleys win completely
upset the dope all over the state. Next
Saturday tn locals meet Enderlin and
a good game is assured because En-
derlin defeated the strong Lisbon team
and the locals were defeated by the
Lisbon team.
A VERY FAIR !
STATEMENT