Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-01
CARDS DOWN
BOBCATS $40
Painters Take Measure Of
Hounds BY 1870
Score
BY Harfoe
CHerald Staff Reporter


HARLINGEN, Nov. Lied BY
Galloping Jimmy Lawrence. the
Harlingen high school Cardinals
registered the topheaviest victory 50
far recorded In the Valley title
chase when they down the Edin-
burg Bobcats. whose only claim to
fame lies in their recent victory over
McAllen. by 81 to o.
They trounced a fighting Bob
cat eleven by a decisive margin,
so decisive In fact that 1t cannot
be gainsaid now that the Cards are
a most topheavy favorite to Cop
the Valley gonfalon. Other teams,
perhaps much better than Edin-
burg, stand in their way, but the
Cards have shown a power and
drive which Is not to be denied.
The Wanted Bobcat overhead at
tack failed to materialize effect
lively as 1t did at McAllen and the
line. although it showed its strength
at times, did not sieve through as
often 10 down Card runners.
Harlingen made IS f.-St downs 70
six for the visitors.
The Cards initial counter was q
cafe touchdown. coming ON short
order" After an exchange 7of punts
in the opening minutes of play
Jimmy Lawrence tore around RICH,
end for a first down, followed
shortly thereafter by other first
downs by Sissell and Scheupbach
Lawrence then consummated the
drive with a run around left end
for a counter. Waters kicked point
Score TO.
Kick Returned
Harrington kicked off ard Edin-
burg punted, Johnson's boot being
returned u yards by Lawrence to
the Cards 35-yard line. West punt
ed I'd the Edinburg 30-yard line
and Harrington recovered an Edin-
burg tumble on Edinburg's 48-yard
line. Edinburg held the Cards for
downs as West fumbled a bad pass
from center. Johnson punted out
of bounds on the Harlingen l0-yard
line. Vests punt was blocked but
Lawrence recovered.
West again punted as the second
quarter opened. kicking to his own
Al ,a~l I;,,a Els~hrrr J,arar y.arc-
ing but two consecutive efforts
were incomplete. Johnson punted
and the Cards started another
march. Lawrence making a first
down around right end .hen gain
ing % yards by running or a pass
ing play when he was rushed. The
Cards attempted their first pass
but it was incomplete and the bal
finally went over OF downs. Edin-
burg then made two successive first
downs with running plays and
gained Is yards with a pass, Youne
to Johnson. Continued passing
proved fruitless and then johnson
kicked.
West ripped off l4'yards around
right end and Lawrence added an
other first down. An exchange ol
kicks followed and then Scheup'
bach made a first down. Edinbrrf
was offSide at a crucial momen'
and West went over for a touch
down. Lawrence passed to Drake
for point. Score l4-0.
West intercepted an EdirburE
pass later in the period but the
Cards were offslde and the Cat'
got a first down. Young passed u
Johnson for a ten yard gain anc
first down but the Cats were un-
able TO continue their gains anc
punted. Lawrence gained 20 yard:
on a lateral pass Just as the hal
ended.
Lawrence's return OF Johnson:
punt 20 yards 70 the 50-yard line
paved the way. IN the opening o.
the second half to a 20-yard rur
and first down by West. Edinburr
was offside at a crucial moment
and Harlingen gained another frs
down. ScheuDbach going owe
minute later for a touchdown. Wes'
plunged over the line for point
Score 2l-0.
tumble Recovered
When Drake recovered an Edin'
burg tumble, the Cards took ad-
vantage OF the opportunity. Law
renee making a first down on tht
first play and West skidding to q
first down in the only mud puddle
on the field. Lawrence made the
touchdown off right tackle anc
West plunged over for point. Score
28-0.
Harrington tried a passing attack
but one attempt was incomplete
and Robinson intercepted another
throw. The Cats were unable X
make a first down although q
heave, Young TO Johnson, nettec
eight yards. ",
johnson punted as the fourth
period opened. the ball going oul
Of bounds on the Edinburg 4l-yarc
line. Lawrence then toted the bal
the necessary distance on the frs
play for a touchdown. Waters KICK
ed for point. Score $50.
Another counter came follow1ns
first downs By Lawrence who add
Cd a 3o-yard sDrint TO his tota
yardage. and Sissell. Sisseli VEN
over for the counter but Waters
kick for point failed. Score 40
Scheupbach made the next touch
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