The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-11

coin County and Whitefish and the
two undefeated teams were to bat
tie it out for the district honors.
The Terriers kicked off to the Wis
itors who chalked up two first
downs before the boys had solved
the Poison off-tackle plays and
forced the Pirates to kick. Play was
close with Poison having the edge
in the first quarter but with Libby
gaining in the second. The game
developed into see-saW affair With
the punting in favor of the locals.
Neils got off one 65-yard boot to
carry the ball out of Libby ter
ritory and the half ended with Pol
son defending their own 15-yard
line.
Runs Punt Back 10 Yards
During the intermission, some
thing electric seemed to be infused
into the Terriers and when the Pol
son team failed to make yardage
their punt was caught by SoIem
who took it on the 30-yard line and
raced to 70 yards for the first score
Solem put on the pressure for the
sprint and outstepped he tacklerS
who might have doWned him while
his teammates gave him great sup.
port with their blocking. kibby
failed to convert.
Poison came back in vigorous
style and with determined drive
crowded the Terriers within IL yds.
of the Libby goal. There the Ter
riers duplicated their stand in the
Whitefish game and showed their
staying qualities when they stopped
the furious Poison charges Libby
kicked out of danger. Midway in the
fourth quarter Poison was given
credit for 8 points when they took
a tumble and ran it over the line
after the referee Ead blown his
whistle for a holding penalty. The
Libby team considered the ball
dead and made no effort to inter-
cept the runner. To the amazement
of the spectators, the referee ruled
the play touchdown. On the at
tempt at conversion. the Terriers
rushed the kicked and the game
ended in a to tie Following
the instructions of the State Ath-
letic Association in such cases, each
team was given five, plays in al
ternate order in which to register
yardage. In the intense excitement
of the overtime period, the Libby
team showed its spirit and good
coaching to a decided advantage
Bob Chapman rifled two perfect
passes, one good for touchdown,
and the game ended Libby II, Pol
son s. Libby made 8 first downs.
Polsin g. The Terriers averaged 40
yards in punts, the Pirates, 50.
Closes Season
For several years the Class 3
schools have not carried ecompeti-
ton further than their districts with
an occasional inter-district match.
The reason was generally lengthy
transport problems. Walter Scott OF
the State School of Mines and direc-
tor of state high school football,
wired the Libby team congratula-
tons and a statement that game
with Corvallis, the Bitterroot cham
pions, was possible but not neces-
sary as far as a clear title was con-
cerned Three years ago Libby
played Hamilton, the Bltterroot
contender, a similar game and this
year the Libby team was anxious to
show Corvallis that they had equal
wit and Drawn with the 1910 Ter
riers. However, in view of the ex-
pense and the limitations on travel
it was decided to forego the trip
and turn athletic energies to basket
ball
Fine Record
Coach Wilson and the 1913 Ter
rier team have added a fine chap
ter to the schools record in inter-
scholastic sports. The spirit of the
boys has been the best, personal
honors was subjected to team work
and the prestige of the school. The
community as we'll as the student
body can well be proud of their
teams achievements.
Coach Wilson has been building =
for the future and while he loses
four Senior regulars, Gene Chap
man, Captain Roberts, H. Neils and
Williams, he has been grooming
some excellent material to try out
for their places next year
The lineup: L. E., Williams; L.
T., Dolezal; L. G., Leckrone; c.,
Bitterman, R. c., Slauson; r. t.,
Brecto: R. E. G.. Chapman; r. H..
Roberts: L. H.. Neils; O. B., Bob
Chapman; f. b., Solem.
Officials-Referee Brewer; UNI
pire Richardson. head llneSman
Sutherland, timer, Wollaston.
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