The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
BULLDOGS START STRONG


 Panthers
 BULLDOGS START STRONG
 The Bulldogs gained over 100 yards in the first quarter alone, making nine first downs before the Panthers made one. Tn this first quarter the Bulldogs played with rush that swept the Partners off their feet, and it was beginning to look ike a sure victory for the East Lake boys Along towards the middle of the second period however, the Panthers Sained the ball in about the middle of the field. Then they began ripping off gain after gain and, led by Brinskel1e. sterling little halfback forced the ball down towards the Howard goal line Inen. with every one expecting series of line-bucks to carry the ball over Quarterback Mike Norton hurled a thun- derbolt into Towards S ranks by shooting q forward pass over the line of scrin- mage into the waiting arms of Baker, who felf across the line with the first touchdown. Miller kicked the goal.
 The two teams battled along on even terms in the third period. but in the last quarter, both eleven scored. In the first part of the period, Brinskelle intercepted forward pass and raced 35 yards for touchdown. Miller again kicked goal
 FINAL DRIVE
 Howard began drive in the latter part Of the last quarter that came within touchdown of tieing the score Walker plunged off tackle in the middle of the Held and ran 90 yards for Towards lone touchdown. Gaylord kicked goal Soon after the resulting kickoff Walker again got loose off tackle and looked good for tieing touchdown, but after brush- ing by the first four secondary defense men he slipped and fell, with only one man between himself and the goal line. This practically ended the game, for Howard soon surrendered the ball to Birmingham Southern and only recovered it when time was almost up.
 Walker was the best line plunger on the field yesterday. He rarely ever failed to gain several yards when car rying the ball. Gaylord, Acton and Blackwelder aided him in his attack against the Bulldogs. Acton in particular making several good gains.
 For Birming gham-Southern, BrinskeIle was undoubtedly the baczfield star. The little halfback skirted ends and slipped through the line for many good gains His broken field work was a feature Several times he broke through the line of scrimmage and sidestepped the first secondary men. only to fall before the safety mans lunge.
 Captain Eddie Lewis seemed out of form, and it was only during the latter part of the fracas that he began his usual consistent playing. Lewis bunting was a decided factor in the Panthers' victory. Eddies kicking kept the Bull dogs we'll in their own territory during the latter part of the game
 PROPST PLAYS WELL
 On the line Shorty Propst played a good game for the Partners. The Pan ther forwards failed to show the form expected of them, but at times they demonstrated stonewall characteristics The Bulldogs made a large majority of their gains directly off tackles This sec ton of the Panther defense seemed un- able to stop the Bulldogs without good gains.
 The Bulldogs sprang a spread forma- ton that at first, bewildered the Pan- thers However, the Birminghamers began shifting their secondary defense with the spread formation of the Bull dogs and soon caught on to the proper method of combating this form of at tack.
 The entire Bulldog line fought like so many wildcats and held their heavier opponents to a standstll.
 LOSES HIS PANTS An amusing little incident occurred during the game to lessen the strain under which both elevens were work ing. Mike Norton, in making a neat seven yard run, somehow or other split his football pants so badly that they threatened to fall from his form. Both teams collected around him in a con- pact little group, while new moleslxins were procured for Mike. He changed the clothing and emerged from the ad- venture none the worse except for the loss of a pair of pants.
 Birmingham-S won the game and won it on clean-cut merit. But, had Howard not had a few hard breaks, such as Walkers stumbling when he seemed to be aloose for another touch down, Bulldogs might have tied the score.
 The above is not written in an ef- fort to detract from the honor and glory due the Panthers for winning, but only in fairness to the Bulldogs.
 In their jubilation the Partners held a shirt-tail and pajama parade last night. In single file they visited The Age-Herald offices and gave three lusty cheers for organization. Then,