The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-29
CARRIES WILEY TO 6 TO O
 WIN BEFORE MOB
Wildcats Click in Third Period Drive From 3O-Yd
 Line; VassalO Stars

Thwarted on two occasions, within the ten yard line, Wilby High schools 1940 football Wildcats fin ally clicked in the third period of its annual Thanksgiving Day game with Crosby, to rack up so vic tory before 10000 or more people at hte city's Municipal Stadium yester- day. Dick Kruse, 167 pound Wilby senior, playing from a halfback slot was the hero of the day, and the game, moving 16 yards for a score on an off-tackle smash that proved the difference between a win and loss or scoreless tie. The Kruse touchdown also carried with it the mythical city championship, as the Wildcats have beaten both Crosby and Leavenworth while the latter team scored surprise 8-6 win over Crosby earlier in the season.
 Good Line Play
 Wilby has now won five games ir 18 played, four having been tied Showing the best brand of football from the start o fthe game, Wilby suddenly encountered some Crosby line play that set it back on its heels, and with eight first downs and the ball on the four yard line Crosby forwards stopped the Wild cats inches from the goal, and then kicked safely out of their end zone and before the period was over Wilby was in the shadow of the goal-line only to lose the bal lon downs for the second time.
 A tumble of a Wilby punt in the third period, set the stage for the only to lose the ball on downs for from the 30 yard line, as Kalosky Wilby end, recovered a tumble by the Crosby safety man, and ran for a touchdown which was disallowed the fall having hit the ground, as Wilby end took it on the first bounce. Working down to the 16 yard line wherein was third down and 10 to go, Krase going off tackle on the next play for score. It was neat play, perfectly timed, with some good line work to open the hole which gave the runner his start to- ward the Crosby end zone. The try for point was blocked.
 Comeback
 Fighting back hard, Crosby moved the ball more than 50 yards, with Vassalo doing the best ball-carry- ing most of the morning, including a IT yard run to the Wilby IS. On the fourth down Coach Bill Scho- field sent in Hummell for Earring ton, at quarterback, resulting in a fancy play being called involving a double pass and long forward into the end zone which was too far for Bredice, Crosby end to get his hands on 1t as he was also Well-covered by Wilby secondary. Wilby's back field, Krause, Salvatore, Duncan and Alvarez were prominent in the of- fensive work of the winning team with good line work by Paternio. and Dalton aiding no end. For Crosby Vassalo was the number one player on the field. Crosby was defeated but far from disgraced. Wilby de- served its victory which was hard earned, but just as it played the better football during most of the game.
 Summary
 Wilby (6) (O Crosgy hdlOSky WdlCL Left End
 Dalton .........:~... M2rgoAlS
 Left Tackle
 Kucheravy ................. Cruess Left Guard
 Center
 DdlS1G OdAAOAAS
 Right Guard
 Calo ........ Shombriski! Right Tackle
 Goggins Bredict
 Right End
 Alverez ......... Harrington Quarterback
 Kruse Vassallt Left Halfback
 Duncan ............. D'Agostint
 Right Halfback | Salvatore ............ Sugru' | Fullback
 Score by periods - Wilby 0 6 | --6.
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