Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-22

it was a good thing he cnd, for Coach Culbert-
son hal announced that he would start against
Creighton on the. following afternoon and he
needed his rest to prepare for the game, one
o. the hardest on the schedule.
The high school athletic field had every inch
Of space filled when the time for the kickoff
arrived Creighton, undefeated so far this sea-
son, had a big. fast, powerful eleven with
backfield that was causing comment through
out the district. Jensen, one of the halfbacks,
was particularly to be feared. He was regu-
lar brute in size and build, but fast and tricky
his feet and possessing a dangerous knee
aston that had laid low more than one would
be tackler.
Moreover Jensen had acquired a rather I'M
savory reputation for roughness and the ability
to commit fouls without being caught.
from the moment of the first kickoff the
] game proved to be one Of those sensational
contests that keep the spectators constantly on
their feet. Taking Thurstons kickoff on the
10-yard line, Jensen fought and twisted his way
to midfield before he was downed. No sooner
had they lined up than Creighton unloosened a
trick play that fooled Thurston completely. The
Creighton quarterback got loose and crossed the
goal line for a touchdown before the game was
q minute old.
Thurston players dsmayed momentarily by
the suddenness of the attack pulled themselves
together and when Creighton attempted to re-
peat the trick play, Pay Dunno tore in and
Smeared the runner before he reached the line
of Scrtmmage.
Ray was playing desperately. Somehow he
felt that his honor was at stake In this game.
Creighton threw play after play at that side
Of the line and Ray was in on every tackle.
Once he brought Jensen down with a savage
drive and as he got to his feet the big Creigh-
ton back glared at Ray.
Pretty tough aren't you?" he snarled.
Don't worry, sonny-I'l tend to you before
the days over"
Thurston held Creighton In its own terri
tory and the visitors were forced to punt. With
Its first chance at offensive play the home team
began o drive that carried the ball past mid
field and down to the Creighton 30-yard line.
Then Jun Bradley, Thurston captain, made
one Of his famous off tackle dashes eluded the
Creighton secondary defense and romped across
the goal line unmolested. A moment later he
kicked the goal to tie the score at TT.
THURSTON received the kickoff and, In
u spired by one score, started another ire
sistible drive down the field. Every foot of the
ground was bitterly fought for, but finally they
had the ball on Creighton's 42-yard line 1t
was third down, with six to- gain, and the
Thurston quarterback knew that only a few
seconds of the half remained.
Ray, crouching in his position, heard the
signal for forward pass. The ball was well
toward the left sideline and as soon as it was
snapped Ray eluded the defensive line, dashed
over to the sideline, and turned. Bradley well
screened lined a low, fast pass at him and Ray
took it on the run. -
AS he caught the ball he thought for q mo-
ment that he was clear and he sped madly
down the line. He saw that Creighton's safety
man could not cut him off, but as he dashed on
toward the goal he heard the pound of feet
behind him. It was Jensen in hot pursuit
But Ray crossed the 20-yard line-the To-
he was over the goal!
He stopped to touch the ball down. Sud-
denly from behind body hurtled upon him In
a savage tackle. Ray went down like a log
and everything went black.
(To be concluded next Sunday