The north stand was applauding vociferously this stroke of fortune.

If Erskine could get possession of the ball now she might be able to score; but her coaches, watching intently from the side-line, knew that only the veriest fluke could give the pigskin to the Purple.

And meanwhile, with hearts beating a little faster than usual, they awaited the first practical test of the "antidote." Robinson lined up quickly.

Left tackle dropped from the line, and taking a position between full-back and right half, formed the center of the tandem that faced the tackle-guard hole on the right.

Left half stood well back, behind quarter, ready to oppose any Erskine players who managed to get around the left of their line.