Evening star., 1924-12-01

the west that year. 1t was he who
had booted the ball that gave Indiana
their lead of three points. Later in
the year he was to beat Syracuse,
conqueror OF Colgate, the eastern
champions, with his place kicks.
If there was one thing that distin-
guished our bunch, however, it was
our ability to solve difficulties as
they arose on the field. Subsequently,
playing against West Virginia, con-
queror of Princeton by score Of 20
to 0, we were puzzled by their for
ward passes, which were launched
under the genefalship of their great
star, Rodgers, from the fullback po-
sition. Before we got on our feet
they scored touchdown. but after
that we stopped them and ultimately
beat them, 14-6.
Somehow, however, we didn't seem
able to solve the puzzle Of Indiana
The periods passed without our hit
ting our stride. This continued until
only one minute and forty seconds of
play remained.
Quick Gaining Necessary.
The ball at this stage was In our
possession on our own 4O-yard line.
A forward pass to King seemed the
only means of gaining ground at
rate which would bring victory.
l threw him two, but Donovan and
Williams clung to him like leeches.
He wasn't able to get the ball and
so we made no gain
All day Armstrong. our left half,
had been used to trail King. It was
his duty TO get down with the end
and protect him. Never once had he
been used in Il pass. And now, with
the battle near its end, King had
an inspiration. 1t was third down.
Back to me he came
say, Bo,' he said, those fellows
nave got me glued. Why not throw
Inc next pass to Armstrong If YOU
DO that believe he'll get free"
me strategy was so utterly simple
1t looked good. After a brief confab
we lined up again in the punt forma-
ton which We had used for the
passes to King
On this formation 7 stood IN ysrds
back of center. Armstrong switched
from left half over to right and Da-
Wis rlsht half. took his former posi-
tion' Roberts played behind Arm
strong.
Ming Makes His Sacrifice,
when the ball was put in pIay
Ming AT risht end, darted down the
rieh side of the field. with Armstronr
trailing him Weaver, at center
snapped the ball back A little to INV
right. i caught it on the run and
ran 10 the right, with Davis and
hooerts shooting over to guard me.
ordlnarlly the pass was short
oie' but now, continuing past the
point where he usually received the
pail, hIng darted on down the field
rs rs; 'housh Tor one slightly longer
ms hunch was good. He not only
TOOK with him the Indiana defensive
men who had been his bueahoos
Williams and Donovan, but also
BoWser. the defensive left half who
was drawn considerably out of his
usual position. Armstrong, reaching
point short distance back of
lhnlaha line. after circling their left
end' was absolutely free. | snapped
the ball to him and. turning to his
ielt' ne started beautiful run.
Bowser recovered and made for
hlm, but too late. King had carried
Donovan and Williams completely
out of the play. Ross, the Indiana
fullback, and Pierce, center, set sail
lot armstrong, together with Faust,
the defensive quarterback. Faust
hnaily brought him down, but it was
only after he had reached Indiana's
yard line, gain of SO yards
AFTER that we were Irresistible
'Red' Roberts went over the line in
two plunges for a touchdown.
Gets Extra Touchdown.
Defeat was transformed into vic
tory. Indiana, desperate. used a long
forward pass after receiving the
kickoff in an effort to regain the
lead. l was lucky enough to capture
1t and run all the way to their goal
line for touchdown, making the
final score IL to 8. But that wasn't
needed. Kings strategy had de-
livered the goods. His willingness
to give some one else a chance had
brought us through.
He might have made good on a
third attempt. Then the glory would
have been his instead of another's.
But with all of us the team was first
The victory over Indiana, con-
queror of Syracuse, the humber of
Colgate, the Eastern champions, and
our win over West Virginia. who had
so completely smitten Princeton,
brought Centre College national rec
ognition. The next year we played
Harvard and the newspapers gave us
realms of space. Every ybody came to
know about the Praying Colonels"
Incidentally, two of US reaped other
rewards. Weaver made center on
Camps ,All-American and 1 was pick
ed for quarterback.
This is the concluding part Of the
twelfth of a series of articles de-
scribing great foot ball strategies as
told by leading coaches of the coun-
try. The final number will be a story
as told by "Hurry-up' Yost.
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