1930 Tallulah
High School Football
PRACTICE
SCHEDULED FOR TROJANS TODAY
Madison Journal September 5,
1930
M. A.
"Ma" Phillips, Coach of the Trojans, will arrive today (Friday) and
this afternoon at two o'clock football practice will begin. All candidates are
urged to be present for the first day. Coach Phillips has just attended a
three-day coaching school at Louisiana College.
Over twenty boys
are expected to be candidates for the Trojan eleven. All letter men except two
will be back in the lineup this season. James Sevier and Raymond Motley, letter
men of the past football season will not be back this year. With several new
faces on the field and a number of promising players working for the team, a
good season is in sight for the Tallulah squad.
The first game
scheduled is with S. A. C., on October 3. The second game on the Trojan list is
with the Delhi Bears, a team that promises to be a hard one on the local
schedule.
The following
are players that were on the team last year that will return this year: Jack
Rushing, left end; Cy Wixson, tackle; Wiley Motley, center; Albert Nicols,
guard; Lloyd Evans, tackle; W. A. Rushing, right end; Otis Edgerton, right
half; C. Hopper, left half; Jim Harris, fullback.
Other candidates
expected out are George Thompson, Sam Scurria, Phillip Scurria, Russell
Barnett, Terrel Fike, Will
Clark, Frederick Tucker, Earl Cheevers, Ashton
Cagnolatti, Delma Devine and Roy Boswell.
The Trojan
football schedule is as follows:
September 26: Open.
October 3: S. A. C.,—Here.
October 10: Delhi—Here.
October 17: Mangham—There.
October 24: Wisner—There.
October 31: Winnsboro—Here.
November 7: Crowville—Here.
November 14: Gilbert Here.
November 21: Jefferson Military College Here.
November 25: Open.
TRAINING STARTED
BY TROJAN SQUAD
Madison Journal September 12,
1930
The Tallulah
High Trojans were back in training this week after the vacation months. About
fifteen boys have reported each day for practice. The number was limited
because the squad does not have enough football suits on hand at the present.
Coach
"Ma" Phillips is teaching the boys a different type of football
playing from what they have been playing. He attended a three day coaching
school under H. E. Walden at the Louisiana College before returning here last
week.
The new style of
playing is that of "Pop" Warner as well as some important plays of
Knute Rockne of Notre Dame. The coach says that the football that he is teaching
is easy to learn and is a type that affords plenty of action.
"The team
shows up fine and there are plenty of prospects," Phillips said this week.
One man from the
backfield and one from the line is all the squad lost from last year's players.
Clements, a
guard from the Crowville team of 1929, is out with the Trojans this season. In
general, the team is heavier this year than it has been.
The backfield
men will no doubt be left to Jim Harris, Otis Edgerton, Cy
Wixson and Hopper.
A game has been
scheduled with Ferriday on September 26. This contest will mark the beginning
of the season for the local team.
"TROJANS"
PREPARE FOR ST. ALOYSIUS
Madison Journal September 3,
1930
With a 12-0
defeat, administered to them last week at the hands of the Ferriday
"Wildcats" (no write-up of this game can be found) as an opening
game staring them in the face, the Tallulah "Trojans" ran through a
brief but determined workout yesterday afternoon in preparation for the St.
Aloysius College eleven, of Vicksburg, who clash with the locals this afternoon
on the local grid.
Coach M. A.
"Ma" Phillips, erstwhile Louisiana College athlete, of the home team
has gone about this week's work in attempt to iron out weaknesses discovered in
the Ferriday game.
S. A. C. NOSES
OUT "TROJANS" BY 7 – 6
Madison Journal September 10,
1930
Trailing by a
score of 6-0 at the end of the first half, the St. Aloysius College eleven of
Vicksburg, Miss., entered the second period with new spirit, installed by
"Flash" Ellis, full back, who scored the tying touchdown and then added
the extra point which was to prove the margin of victory by a 7 - 6 score last
Friday afternoon on the local field over Tallulah High School
"Trojans."
The first
quarter provided few thrills from either side with Tallulah on the offensive
most of the time, although Captain Wilkerson of the Vicksburg team turned in
some neat ball carrying when his team had the ball.
From the outset
it was apparent that Tallulah would depend almost entirely on Jim Harris,
captain and quarterback, who along with Cy Wixson,
"Trojan" left half, turned in a nice offensive game. The
"Trojans" captain carried the ball practically every other time,
besides doing all the passing and kicking.
Otis Edgerton,
"Trojan" fullback and safety man, paved the way for the local's score
when, with clever interference by Hopper,
he returned Wilkerson's punt 40 yards, placing the ball on S. A. C.'s 35
yard line. From this point jabs at the line by Harris and Wixson netted the
first scoring of the game. Edgerton's kick for the point was wild.
A pass from
Captain Wilkerson of S. A. C. to DiRago late in the
third period was good for 40 yards, after which another series of passes placed
the ball in position for Ellis to dive over tackle for the score. Ellis added
the extra point in the same manner.
The last period
again saw the "Trojans" in possession of the ball most of the time,
but the strong collegian's line smeared most of the running plays. With time
short, and attempts to gain through the Vicksburg line futile, Captain Harris
called a series of passes which carried the ball within the shadow of S. A.
C.'s goal, hut the latter forward wall was impregnable, and the ball went over.
Tallulah showed
vast improvement over their game with Ferriday last Friday (last few lines
illegible.)
TROJANS ROUT
DELHI LAST WEEK, SCORE 25-0
Madison Journal September 17,
1930
Showing marked
improvement in all around play, the Tallulah High School Trojans won over a
stubborn Delhi eleven Friday afternoon on the local field, 25-0.
The score does
not quite indicate the fierceness of the struggle. Tallulah scored her first
two touchdowns by flashing a hard running game, but after Edgerton, Trojan
fullback, managed to hide out on a spread play and take a long pass from Harris
and dash 30 yards for the third touchdown which came early in the last period,
the Delhi lads lost fight. The play, entirely a sneak, caught them dead asleep
and they were little aware of what had happened until Edgerton had scampered
across the goal.
James Harris and
Captain Cy Wixson were offensive luminaries in the
local's first victory of the season.
Delhi kicked to
Tallulah to start the game. Harris kicked 50 yards on first down. Delhi duplicated
by punting but lost ground on the play. Tallulah was on their opponent's 20
yard line after the exchange, but failed to make any headway. Delhi kicked
again, but this time the local's were not to be stopped. Harris scored through
the line for the first score. His kick for the point was wide.
The second
quarter saw Delhi presenting her best offensiveness of the day, and although
they failed to threaten seriously in this period or at any other time during
the fray, "Billy" Buckanan and Purvis Copes,
quarterback and left half, respectively, gained consistently through the
Trojan line and around the ends. In fact, the second quarter was all Delhi
except when Wixson, local back, turned in the prettiest work of the day by
taking a pass from Harris on a criss-cross formation
and running 60 yards through a broken field to score. The speedy Trojan made a
brilliant run on the play, demonstrating some neat sidestepping. He was
materially aided by Hopper on the play.
The third
quarter saw the Trojans carrying the ball deep into Delhi’s territory where
the play was to remain practically the rest of the game. The Trojans marched
right down the field in this period but were repulsed after four downs on the
enemy’s three yard line. Tallulah was gaining at will but lacked the punch
within the ten yard line.
The fourth
period saw the Trojans execute the pass caught by Edgerton which gave them
their third marker of the day. Harris kicked goal after this one.
A fourth
touchdown was made within one minute of the final whistle. Long punts by Harris
had pushed Delhi back time and time again, and this time it was necessary to
kick from behind the line. The ball was blocked and recovered by (remainder
missing.)
TROJANS LEAVE TO
BATTLE MANGHAM HI
Madison Journal September 17,
1930
With a 25-0
victory over Delhi under their belt, their first win of the season, the
Tallulah "Trojans" left this morning for Mangham where they will play
the high school team of that town this afternoon.
Accompanied by a
number of local followers, the local squad embarked upon their second road trip
of the year with a considerably improved crew over the one that took the field
against Ferriday on the
TROJANS PREPARE
FOR GAME WITH WISNER
Madison Journal October 24,
1930
With a 7-7 tie
with Mangham now a matter of history, the Tallulah "Trojans" are
looking to another road trip this week which carries them to Wisner for a game
with the high school of that place this afternoon.
The
"Trojans" are not exactly satisfied with the tie score with Mangham,
but concede Mangham to have a scrappy outfit that battled them all the way. In
fact, at times it appeared that the homelings would
return with another defeat rather than a tie.
Although held to
a lone touchdown in the Mangham game, the local backfield continued to show
power, and on several occasions the backs got away on nice gains. James Harris
kept up his scoring record of scoring at least one touchdown ever since the
Ferriday game in which the locals were "whitewashed" 12-0. It was
also Harris who added the point after the touchdown with a drop kick.
Cy Wixson,
Edgerton and Hopper, aided materially in the backfield. The line play of Hynum, Matile, Clements and
Nicols was also good.
After the game
with Wisner played there this Friday, the locals will play the remainder of
their schedule on the home field. Winnsboro, Crowville, Gilbert and Jefferson
Military College of Washington, Miss., follow in the order named.
TALLULAH TROJANS
LOSE STAR TACKLE
Madison Journal October 31,
1930
The Tallulah
High School football team was dealt a severe blow by athletic authorities when
they declared Louis Clements, big 180 pound tackle, ineligible for the current
year because he failed to be enrolled in
school here seventy days prior to becoming a candidate for the team. Clements,
who played last year with Crowville, moved to Tallulah this summer, this being
his first year in attendance at Tallulah High School.
Clements, the
heaviest man on the local squad, has been outstanding in all of the games
played by the Trojans this year, and his loss will be a great one.
The loss of
Clements is a hard blow to the boys, but they will try their best to brace
themselves in time to meet the strong Winnsboro team here today.
Another hard
game was played by the Trojans last week when they played Wisner to a scoreless
tie on the latter's home grounds. The tie with Wisner was the second
consecutive deadlock engaged in by the homelings, as
they on the Friday preceding tied Mangham 7-7.
So far the
record made by the Trojans is most peculiar, and although the books do not look
so good for them, the record is certainly not to be ashamed of.
After losing to
Ferriday 12-0 at the beginning of the season, the Trojans have played good ball
but have had the worst kind of luck. St. Aloysius College of Vicksburg, Miss.,
defeated them 7-6 after a local victory seemed certain most of the game.
Following the Vicksburg game, the boys demonstrated real football in severely
trouncing a stubborn Delhi eleven 25-0.
In this game the
home team played like true Trojans, and the visitors never had a chance.
Since the Delhi
victory, the boys have played good ball but while they have not lost any games,
have lacked the punch to win. Thus, in the last four games they have lost one
and won one.
With the remaining games to be played on the
local field, the prospect for the boys to redeem themselves looks promising.
TROJANS IN GREAT
UPSETTING VICTORY
Madison Journal November 7,
1930
In a dope
upsetting affair, Tallulah's Trojans knocked Winnsboro's fast coming Wildcats
out of the State "B" Conference race last Friday on the local grid by
a score of 9 - 7.
The Wildcats,
undefeated and untied before the game Friday, kicked to the Trojans who immediately
began a march down the field which proved later to be only one of a series of
drives that swept the visiting aggregation off its feet. Arriving at the ten
yard line on the initial drive, Tallulah kicked the scoring punch, but after an
exchange of punts duplicated her steady parading back down the field where the
play remained in enemy territory throughout the entire quarter with Harris and
Wixson gaining consistently through the line and around the ends. The quarter
ended 0 - 0.
Shortly after
the second period opened, Harris scored through center and he added the point
with a drop kick. Score: Tallulah 7 Winnsboro 0.
The margin of
victory came just before the close of the half when, with Winnsboro in the shadow
of her goal, Earl, fullback, carelessly stepped over the goal line to kick out.
This resulted in a safety for Tallulah. Score: Tallulah 9 Winnsboro 0.
The Wildcats
seemed to find themselves at the starting of the second half. The entry of Godfrey,
who replaced Hassell at left end for the
"Cats" just before the half ended, seemed to inject new life into the
team which played an improved game.
Led by Price and
Godfrey, who played offensive fullback, the ball was carried, without
interruption to the local's five yard line where Earl went over tackle for the
touchdown. Earl passed to Givens for the point, making the score, 9-7.
This ended the
scoring, but just before the final gun Harris broke through Winnsboro's center
from midfield, placing the oval on the latter's five yard line, but they braced
to prevent a score. Harris, after breaking through would have easily scored as
he found a clear field ahead but the fleet quarterback hesitated, because of a
misunderstanding as to the blowing of the referee's whistle.
The lineups follow:
Tallulah Pos. Winnsboro
Rushing L. E. Hassell
Sustrunk L. T. Hopper
Hynum L. G. Hosel
Motley C. Davis
Massey R. G. Cassbusy
Evans R. T. Wallace
Boswell R. E. Reinflrow
Harris Q. B. Price
Wixson H. B. Crutchfield
Edgerton H. B. Evans
Hopper F. B. Earl
Score by quarters:
Tallulah 0 9 0 0—9
Winnsboro 0 0 7 0—7
SIDELIGHTS
Coach Francis
Talbert, former L. P. I. star, brought a well coached squad here which had not
tasted defeat before clashing with Phillip's crew. The "Cats" had
amassed a total of 108 points to opponent's 6 in four games. There is one
thing that Winnsboro defeated Tallulah in however, and that was the
"rooting" phase of the intense rivalry. There were approximately 100
fans from the Wildcats' home who came for the game. They had their special
cheering section across the field from the Trojan stands, with yell, (missing
words) that Winnsboro was bent on keeping their record spotless, but thanks to
the "exponents of Troy" they failed to dent the local's armor.
For a brief
moment local fans were frightened when Cramer Hopper, Trojan back, gave
evidences of pulling a "Regal" stunt, and, "believe it or
not," the home crowd rejoiced when he was brought down by an alert Wildcat
tackled. It all happened when one of the visitor's passes bounded off the chest
of one of their receivers, and like a flash, landed squarely in Hopper's "unwaiting arms." Hopper, dazed on the play, got all
twisted and turned around, and for a moment there was no telling where he would
go, or what he would do.
"Jimmy"
Harris continued to demonstrate his sensational play, and along with Captain
"Cy" Wixson ran through the opponent's line at will. Otis Edgerton and
Hopper principally defensive backs, greatly aided their running mates with neat
blocking. It would be hard to name an outstanding lineman in Friday's game.
Teamwork overshadowed any spectacular work.
The game was
easily the best exhibition of football seen here this season. Both teams
played well, and although a miscue cost Winnsboro at least a tie, as far as
point scoring goes, it must be stated that the "Cats" were, on the
whole, outplayed. Furthermore, the Trojan had more "ifs" to their
credit, and on this basis should have scored a couple more touchdowns.
If there is a
better end in the "B" conference than Godfrey of the Wildcats, we
would all like to see him. The play of Godfrey was sensational throughout, and
his work on defense was by far the most outstanding that has been displayed on
the local field this season. Godfrey, a well built player played defensive end
and offensive fullback. On several occasions he was seen stopping Trojans backs
attempting to go through center.
CROWVILLE FALLS
AT HANDS OF TALLULAH
Madison Journal November 14,
1930
Tallulah's
Trojans further redeemed themselves last Friday on the local field by soundly
trouncing a highly touted Crowville eleven 18-6, and adding another outstanding
upset over a conference team, undefeated and untied in conference circles
before coming here.
Showing dash and
fire, which was sadly lacking in early season play, and uncovering a new offensive
in Otis Edgerton, the Trojans opened up a brand new bag of tricks on Crowville.
Tallulah, after
receiving the opening kickoff, fumbled but after an exchange of punts made four
successive first downs including a 40 yard pass, Harris to Wixson, which placed
the ball on the four yard line from where Harris went over tackle to score.
Harris failed to add the point.
Beginning the
second period, with Harris running and passing beautifully and with Edgerton
plunging for steady gains, the Trojans marched again to the ten yard stripe,
but were repulsed. Shortly before the half ended, Hodge of' Crowville, passed
45 yards to A. Bradley who ran to the local's 30 yard line. On the next play A.
Bradley circled left end to tie the score, but Hodge failed to kick the goal.
Boswell broke
the tie for Tallulah, when he recovered a bounded punt off the chest of a Crowville
receiver and dashed 45 yards for the local's second touchdown.
Edgerton plunged
consistently to score for Tallulah in the last quarter making the final score
18-6 as the extra point was again not forthcoming.
Motley, Tallulah
center, bore the brunt of the line play for his team, on many occasions
breaking through to grab visiting backs before they got started.
Harris, Wixson
and Edgerton all shared honors in advancing the pigskin for the Trojans, with
Edgerton's ball carrying perhaps outshading the
others.
For Crowville,
Hodge, quarter, stole the show. His passing was the best seen on the home field
all season. He thought nothing of heaving the ball from 30 to 50 yards, and
most of his throws were made while on the dead run. He was throwing passes all
afternoon, and although many of them never reached their destination it was not
the passer's fault.
Lineups:
Tallulah Pos. Crowville
Rushing L. E. Hart
Sustrunk L. T. Brom
Hynurn L. G. Huff
Motley C. Walters
Massey R. G. Wright
Evans R. T. Buckins
Boswell R. E. Graney
Harris Q. B. Hodge
Wixson H. B. Payne
Edgerton H. B. A.
Bradley
Hopper F. B. L. Bradley
Score by quarters:
Tallulah 6 0 6 6—18
Crowville 0 6 0 0—6
TALLULAH IN
CLASH WITH GILBERT TODAY
Madison Journal November 14,
1930
Gilbert is the
third target which the Tallulah High School Trojans are aiming to hit hard when
the two elevens line up for battle on the local field this afternoon at 3:30 P.
M.
After winning over
Winnsboro and Crowville, two strong undefeated conference teams before coming
here, the team led by Captain Cy Wixson has had
everything to furnish the essential pep and vigor during the week's preparation
for Gilbert, a team that will have to hustle in order to halt the fast pacing
Trojans.
Fans, who have
not seen the Trojans in action since their last road trip, will today see a
vastly different squad take the field; one that is marked with about as much
improvement as any team could show within such a short time.
Although
Tallulah is definitely out of the championship race, the team is in a
formidable position to be considered one of the strongest finishing teams in
the State.
INTEREST
MOUNTING IN PROVIDENCE GAME
Madison Journal November 14,
1930
Although the
game with Gilbert today is occupying foremost attention of the local football
fans at present, the approaching game with Lake Providence on Wednesday,
November 26, is anxiously awaited.
As stated last
week, a game with Lake Providence did not appear on the Trojan's original
schedule, and the many football enthusiasts who have regretted the absence of
the “ancient rivals" from the home boys' list of battles, are now rejoicing
over the announcement that the proposed game has became a reality.
A month ago
local supporters, in all probability, would not have been so keen over such a
game, because at the time it looked as though Tallulah might not win a game during
the season. However, with the reversal of form demonstrated by Coach Phillip's
team in the last few games, the home crowd can see it no other way than a
Tallulah victory.
Word has been
received from Lake Providence that every football fan in town, who can possibly
arrange to do so, will follow their squad here for the game. This message
alone is sufficient impetus to assure an overflowing home attendance.
GILBERT ROUTED
IN SEA OF MUD BY 38 – 0
Madison Journal November 21,
1930
Tallulah's
revamped football machine won its third consecutive victory last Friday by
drowning a game but inferior Gilbert team 38-0 on a water soaked field.
Gilbert,
although represented by a courageous and scrapping little band of players,
proved no match for their heavier opponents who slipped and skidded up and down
the sea of mud for six touchdowns and two extra points.
After a
scoreless first period for both teams, the Trojans backs got started with
"Jim" Harris scoring from the ten yard line on a lateral pass. Harris
was seen crossing the goal line again a few minutes later after a short spin
through center, following an exchange of punts which gained advantageously for
his team. Again Harris scored in the same quarter as a result of a neat gallop
over center which was good for 70 yards. The fleet quarterback found an open
field ahead after breaking through, and had only to evade the opposing safety
man, which was easily done on the 20 yard line. Wixson passed to Harris for the
point, making the score 19-0 as the half ended.
With the Gilbert
squad virtually dead on their feet, the Trojans proceeded to romp during the
last half, and after a 60 yard return of a punt by Edgerton for the fourth
touchdown, the going was quite soft for the locals thereafter. After Edgerton
scored two more touchdowns on line plays, the game was turned into a comical
farce as Coach Phillips substituted frequently, allowing all the members of the
squad a chance to show their wares.
Despite the
one-sided score, the visitors had, in defeat, two stars who
were very much in the show. These defeated heroes were in the personages of
Wells, who alternated at end and half, and Polk, quarterback. Wells, who
weighs hardly over 100 pounds, brilliantly exhibited an uncanny ability to
knife through the heavier Trojans line to smear numerous plays. Time and again
he brought the ball carrier down in his tracks.
Polk at quarter
was about all the visitors had in the way of an offensive, but his gallant
efforts were hailed by the crowd.
Further
indications of the superiority of the locals is seen by the first downs, which
were 16-2.
Score by
quarters:
Tallulah 0 19 7 12—38
Gilbert 0 0 0 0—
0
ATTENTION
CENTERED ON PROVIDENCE GAME
Madison Journal November 21,
1930
The big game
with Lake Providence to be played next Wednesday, November 26, on the local
school grid, is the cardinal thought of every football enthusiast and supporter
of Coach M. A. Phillip's fast coming Trojans who are concentrating every
possible effort toward conditioning themselves for the season's outstanding
accomplishment, a victory over their nearby and ancient rivals.
All indications
point toward a gala day on the occasion of the big contest; a day that should
go down into the annals as one of the most colorful high school pigskin affairs
ever staged in Tallulah and Madison Parish. All of Tallulah has pledged utmost
support and cooperation in boosting the mighty battle, and this assures the
local grid warriors that their sideline cohorts will be numerous when they line
up for the kickoff.
A game with Lake
Providence did not appear on the Trojans' original schedule, and the many
football fans who had regretted the absence of the age-old rivals from the home
boys' list of battles, received the recent announcement that the game would be
played with the wildest kind of joy.
Paper figures
hint a Providence triumph, they reveal that Coach Dewit Saul's charges have won six games out of nine played,
in which 168 points were scored against 119 for their opponents. The Panthers
opened with an easy 27-0 win over Louisiana Training Institute of Monroe. Delhi
was the next victim by a 13-0 score. Forest went down 45-0, and St. Aloysius of
Vicksburg, Miss., followed suit in defeat, losing 25-0. St. Matthews of Monroe
failed to score as the Panthers were again on the heavy end with 38 points.
Their sixth shutout defeat was administered to the strong Crowville eleven, on
the latter's home grounds, last week, 7-0.
Looking at the
wrong side of the Panthers' record book, one sees where games were lost to Oak
Grove, 17-7; Rayville, defending "B" champions, 38-0, and to Ouachita
Parish High of Monroe, 64-6. So, all in all, it is plainly apparent that the
Providence delegation has a pretty good football team.
Turning toward
the record established by the Trojans, a vastly different, peculiar and even astonishing
aspect is seen. A green, inexperienced and untested band of players went to
Ferriday to inaugurate the 1930 season. The result was a 12-0 setback, but
nothing disgraceful as the untried Trojans lost to a team that has successfully
kept up in the championship race all season.
St. Aloysius of
Vicksburg, Miss., a team which Providence smothered, came here next to eke out
a 7-6 win after a grueling battle. The fruits of victory were enjoyed the
following week—as Delhi was beaten 25-0. When local hopes of a winning stride
were mounting, the team slumped to tie Mangham 7-7. Then, another tie, this
time a scoreless deadlock with Wisner.
But from here on
out the home boys proudly point to their spectacular reversal of form and it
all reads like a novel. The championship bound Winnsboro team, undefeated and
untied, blew into town for a let-up affair; a mere breezer
before harder games to come. It was a breeze all right, men played brilliantly
to win 18-6. Gilbert was downed 38-0 last week.
It all goes to
show that the Tallulah Trojans are no longer the crude, unpolished crew that
for a long time were the earmarks of typical cellarites.
But today the Trojans are an improved and powerful machine that is ready to
cope with the best in the conference.
TROJANS TRIUMPH
13-6 OVER PROVIDENCE
Madison Journal November 28,
1930
Led by Jimmie
Harris, triple threat quarterback, who brilliantly brought to a close his high
school career this afternoon, the Tallulah Trojans toppled the powerful Lake
/Providence Panthers, pregame favorites, by 13-6 in a colorful Thanksgiving-eve
grid classic on the local field. Harris scored the first touchdown, and put the
ball in scoring position for the second in addition to passing brilliantly and
punting like a "Peggy Flournoy.”
Lake Providence
kicked to Edgerton on the goal line, who after a neat
35 yard return was injured after being brought down. After an extended timeout
play was resumed to see Lake Providence recover Wixson's
fumble.
Providence
started with a bang from Tallulah's 38 yard line, with Murihead and Swink
thrilling the crowd with steady gains to place the ball within scoring
distance, but Tallulah held.
After an
exchange of punts the Trojans recovered the ball on the Providence 45 yard line.
Harris passed to Wixson for 40 yards. With the ball on the 35 yard stripe,
Edgerton went five on a reverse spinner. Wixson went over left tackle for five
more, and Harris scored through the left side for the first touchdown. Harris
kicked goal. The quarter ended with Tallulah leading 7-0.
Swink received
for Providence on the 15 yard line, and raced back behind beautiful
interference to midfield. Swink reversed his field and outran the scrimmage
line to place the ball on the Trojan's 40 yard line. Providence kicked to
Edgerton the 30, and a penalty for clipping pushed the Trojans back to the goal
line. Harris punted out of danger.
King, called
from end to carry the ball for the visitors, made nice runs to aid Swink, who threw
a clever pass to Murihead placing the ball on the local's 40 yard line as the
half ended.
Tallulah kicked
to Providence to start the second half. Providence failed to gain and punted to
Tallulah's 30. After another exchange of punts, play was seen in midfield
practically throughout the remainder of the period with one team and then the
other attempting to gain on punts.
Starting the
fourth period, Swink heaved a 45 yard pass to Claycomb who ran to the Trojans’
6 yard line. Two line plays put the ball on the 1 foot line from which Swink
circled left end to score. The kick was a fizzle.
Providence grew
desperate for another score as Swink filled the air with passes to no avail.
With only a few minutes left to play, the Trojan backs flashed down the field
again with Edgerton and Harris gaining consistently. Edgerton scored from the
three yard line through tackle. The kick was wide.
Harris,
Edgerton, Motley and Hopper played splendid ball in their swan song game for
the Trojans, while the work of Wyly, Swink, Claycomb and King was
outstanding for the losers.
The lineups:
Tallulah Lake
Providence
J. Rushing L. E. King
Evans L. T. Peskin
Hynum L. G. Thornhill
Motley C. Adams
Boswell R. G. Howard
Sustrunk R. T. Wyly
W. Rushing R. E. Claycomb
Harris Q. B. Swink
Edgerton H. B. Murihead
Hopper F. B. Regnold
Wixson H. B. Surles
Score by
quarters:
Tallulah 7 0 0 6—13
Providence 0 0 0 6— 6