The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
by HARwELL ALLEN

A powerful offensive launched right
at the beginning of the first half was
responsible for the Central eleven
ley on the big end of the 81 to IL
score. The game was one of the best
of the many battles that have been
waged by these two schools, and
never two teams fought harder for
victory than these two fought yester
day.
Central started things off with a
driving offensive that swept the
touchdown in the first four minutes
of play. The Crimson team has never
shown more drive and power than 1t
showed in that first quarter yester-
day. Coach Meyers boys fought
hard and got the best results, but they
did not fight one bit harder than did
the team from Ensley.
To Anderson. Lillian and LEVY the
credit should be given for the bulk of
the ground gaining of the Central
ties, with Anderson and Lillian play
ing the best brand of ball that they
have played this year. These three
backs gained through the fighting
Jacket line and around the Ensley
ends almost at will. Though he did
not carry the ball very much. lots OF
credit is due Hester for the splendid
generalship which he showed and the
fine work he did In running Interior
ence.
On the line Rox. Robertson, Holder
and Yielding were the stars. Every
one of these men played at his best
form and stopped the Ensley backs
for no gain time after time, and also
cleared the way for their own men
on the offensive. Yeilding's run for
the second touchdown in the first
quarter was one of the bright spots
in the game. Pig" got Andersons
long run, crossed the goal with
back.
Ensley Stars
Hassler, Tinkelpaugh and Mott were
the bright lights for the Ensley
backfield, doing most of the gaining
for the Jackets. Mott did not get in
the game until late in the third quar-
ter but while he was in there he gave
the Centralites more to think about
than all of the rest of the Ensley
backs put together.
Walker Fayette and Mendenhail
are the three Jacket linesmen to
whom most of the credit should go
for stopping the Central backs. All
three of these boys played great
games with Walker and Menden-
hall stopping them on the wings and
Fayette being the most dependable
man in the middle of the Jacket line.
L. H.. t,oI al oh
work in doing the punting for his
team.
First Quarter
The game opened with Central win
ming the toss-up, electing to receive.
Mendenhall kicked to Levy, who re-
ceived the ball on his own 10-yard
line and made return of is yards.
Then two tries by Anderson and one
by Lillian Melted Central IL yards
and first down. After this Lillian and
Anderson worked the Ensiey team for
two more first downs. Levy Ander-
son and Lillian carried the ball to
within five yards of the Ensley goal,
and Anderson went over for the first
touchdown of the game, making his
gain off left tackle. LEVY kicked
goal.
Central kicked to Ensley, and Tin
which landed on Ensley's 2-yard line
| for 20 yards. Hassler and Tinkle-
paugh then went through Centrals
line for a first down. A pass from
Tinklepaugh to Walker gave Ensley
another first down. On the next play
Ensley tried another pass, which was
intercepted by Yielding, who was
downed in his tracks on his own 30
yard line. Anderson and Lillian then
ripped off enough ground for two
more first downs through the Ensley
line. Anderson then passed is yards
to Yielding, who went 80 yards for a
touchdown. Levy kicked goal and
the quarter closed with the score II
to in Central's favor.
Second Quarter
The second quarter opened with
Ensley receiving. Scokel received
Levvys kick on the 10-yard line and
returned the ball % yards. Hassler.
Manly and Scokel then broke through
the Central line for Is yards and
first down on three plays. The Grim
son line then braced itself and forced
Mendenhall to punt 40 yards to An
derson for no return. Lillian then
took the ball Is yards for first down.
On the next play Lillian fumbled and
English recovered on Centrais as
yard line. Ensley made first down
and. was within 20 yards of touch
down. but was unable to gain any
more and the ball went over to Cen
trail.
After both teams had exchanged
punts, the halt ended with the ball