It had been close playing all afternoon.
He had looked for nothing like this.

Clearly, Gridley's fake kick tactics were all of the real thing.
For the first time Halsey and his best men felt much of their confidence ooze.
Down almost over the line, Gridley soon had the ball, while the home fans were again standing up and cheering.

Then a penalty set the ball back.

But Gridley soon had the ball again.
In two plays the doughty High School boys carried the pigskin eight yards.

Only nine to go! As Badger's signals rang out for the third pass, Badger's men were seen to spread.