That it failed of what it promised was only because the second, buoyed up by the knowledge of victory in its grasp, fought like veterans.

There was some fierce playing during those two hundred and forty brief seconds, and the fellow who finally trudged off the field without a scar felt himself dishonoured.

Substitutes were thrown into the fray by both sides, although "Boots," having fewer men to call on, was handicapped.

Steve went out in favour of Sherrard soon after the kick-off, and Tom relieved Gafferty.

The coaches raged and urged, the rival captains scolded and implored and the quarters danced around and acted like wild-men.