s. A. H. S. SPORTS Sports Editors TED WALLACE, LLOYD SKIDMORE, RAY LEFLER, LAFAYETTE BLACKWELL, BOB MORROW m BULLDOG BARKS i It was first and ten for the Bulldogs in the opening minutes of ).±e game with Spencer. The ball came spinning back from center to BlackweU, who on a reverse through the line, picked up four yards 'jefore he was stopped cold by the Spencer fullback. The play was '‘,hrough, and so was Lafayette. He slowly rose from the ground, •Sihook his head as if bewildered, and after looking all about him in order to get his bearings, walked back into the huddle. Yours truly, ivho was calling signals at the time, hesitated about asking for a sub ‘‘oecause there were no sub backs, due to the Legion expedition to ‘Cincinnati. Several more plays were run, and BJackwell, confused ^nd a bit on the dopey side, had to be taken from the game to be Replaced by an unexperienced back. Upon reaching the sidelines, Lafayette was quickly put through the usual history lesson by the L Who discovered America?” asked DeLotto. Columbus,” Lafayette quickly replied. ' “When?” I “In 1492.” i The coach heaved a sigh of relief over the fact that his varsity ^jack was all right. Several minutes had elapsed and the ball was being pushed into •Spencer’s territory by the Bulldogs. It was one of those moments 'hat footbal.1 fans life for. But not Lafayette. Slowly turning to • ;he Coach he asked, “Coach, do you really think Roosevelt will run for a third term?” The coach, a bit shocked, turned and yelled, “Is there a doctor n the crowd?” Congratulations to Lexington high and Coach Tom Young for :he grand team they have this season. Barring all accidents a war iwith Germany, and the draft, they should be able to cop the con ference pennant again this year in a breeze. The boys have weight, speed, and ability, the three factors that determine the success of 'iny football team. Their blocking is deadly and the punting of Bill Myers, captain and quarterback, shouJd carry them through an un- jefeated season. ■. But their greatest asset will not be found in a gold jersey and silver helmet doing duty on the field. It consists of the largest and „)est organized cheering section to be found in the conference. Their ‘‘celling is timely, and they really “whoop” it up when something oc- i^iurs that might mean an Indian touchdown. A little colored boy dressed in a regulation uniform with white i>;ape marking his dark countenance in the form of battlescars, is al- ijVays on hand to represent the fate of the previous Indian victim. He ^^lobbles about, always near the opponent’s bench or dressing room, ^noaning the bJufl’ that it’s really dangerous to play a Lexington team. 3e adds a world of color to the games and he never fails to bring from the crowd. All in all, Lexington cai ootball. n’t be beat a Ls a town for high school ‘ Player. Position Weight Age Grade 1. Albright T 178 18 12 ‘ ‘ 2. Wallace B 155 18 12 ‘ 3. Roreman C 180 17 12 t' 4. B.lackwell B 170 18 12 B 152 17 8 ,' 6. Morgan B 180 18 11 •’ 7. Peck T 181 17 11 ' 8. Morton T 210 19 12 E 140 17 11 10. Lewder G 155 15 10 »Jll. Morrow G 147 19 11 12. Mullmix G 140 16 11 “■ 13. Rogers C 146 15 11 1C 14. Little E 170 16 11 15. Mann E 150 15 10 .16. Ellis G 160 17 11 ■ 17. Swanner B 130 16 11 ' 18. Rabe B 155 15 10 t 19. Dennis T 165 16 10 20. Efird E 155 17 11 ..21. Long B. G 160 17 11 22. Auten E 157 17 12 23. Knotts 180 15 10 Bullpups Beaten By Barium Eleven Monday to a mighty Barium eleven. The Bullpups did not show the potent power they had in the first two games they played. The team as a whole looked sluggish throughout the first three quar ters. In the final quarter, they put on a drive that netted a touchdown. Barium scored on passes and line plunges. Bob Furr stood out in the back- field, playing his usual hard, heads-up football. John Kennedy played a good game at defensive tackle. Albemarle 44 Kannapolis 0 The Albemarle High Bullpups won their first game of the season by walking over the Kannapolis Midgets 44-0. The Bullpups showed they had plenty of power in their blocking, running, and tackling. This be gan to show after the first period, when the Bullpups racked up two touchdowns in the second quarter after making one in the first. The last period showed but score, but it was one of the most thrUling plays of the game. “Bud’ Foreman intercepted a pass and ran through the Kannapolis team 93 yards for a touchdown. Scoring touchdowns: Owen Skidmore 2, Foreman 2, Smith 3. Albemarle 25—Concord 0 The A. H. S. Bullpups rocked up their second win of the season this year by licking Concord 25-0. The Bullpups, sparked by Bob Furr, “Bud” Foreman and Charlie Hes ter Smith scored four touchdowns in the first three quarters. MIDGET SCHEDULE Oct. 29—Kannapolis, there. Nov. 5—Concord, there. Junior Varsity Wins Opening Game 25-0 The “B” team, or Junior varsity, won its first game of the season by beating the srtong Jackson Train ing school team, 25-0. The Junior varsity was superior from the first whistle, scoring in the first few minutes of play by center plunges and off-tackle cutbacks. 0 Skid- an end sweep and made the extra point on a center plunge. In the second quarter Jim Pea vie went over for another touchdown on an other end sweep. In the last half Long and Gul- ledge rocked up two more tallies the hard way by center plunges and off tackle cutbacks. “B” Team 7 6 6 6 J. T. S 0 0 0 0 Bulldogs Pull Upset; Beat Children's Home Albemarle High Bulldogs pulled a South Piedmont conference up set last Friday to defeat a favored Children’s Home team by the s of 18-7. Albemarle pushed two touchdowns in the fourth quar ter to take the victory. Morton recovered a Children’^ Home fumble early in the first pe riod on the visitor’s 24-yard line to set up a scoring play, Peavey pass ing to Mann on the goal line for the score. Little missed the place ment. In the third period Children’- Home went ahead despite a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike con duct that moved the visitors from the three to the 18-yard line on fourth down. However, Hart pass ed to Poole for the touchdown on the next play and Jones skirted end for the conversion. In the fourth quarter, Blackwell made a first down on the 30, and Swanner took the ball on a fake to pass to Little for a score. A few moments later Children’s Home lost the ball on their own 39 by passing on fourth down in a desperate attempt to score. Mor gan dashed 32 yards and was in the clear but stepped out of bounds on the 7-yard strips. Morgan plunged over on his third attempt for the final score. Spencer 6, Albemarle 0 Albemarle high lost its second game of the season on October 4 when Spnecer secured revenge for a 1939 defeat by shutting out the Bulldogs 6 to 0. Spencer’s score came in the fourth quarter when Marvin Cress, ace of the Spencer offensive, broke loose on a 55-yard jaunt that put the ball in scoring position. Albemarle’s only scoring threat came in the fourth quarter when Blackwell and Morgan sparked the ball all the way to the Spencer four-yard line before the ball changed hands. Compliments of American Cafe ed their third consecutive win of the season on October 11, by crush ing the Albemarle Bulldogs by the score of 39 to 0. After the first five minutes of play, during which their running attack failed to net yardage, the Indians took to the air in a series of passes that spelled disaster for the Bulldogs. Myres and Carlton stood out in the Lexington lineup, while Fore man and Knotts did yoeman ser vice for the Bulldogs. Albemarle 20, Badin 0 Two passes, Blackwell to Auten, and an intercepted Badin pass by Morgan accounted for the 20 to 0 win over the Badin Watts on the Albemarle field, September 27. The Albemarle line gave a good account of itself, while Blackwell, Morgan, and Wallace, the latter used mostly for blocking purposes, were the work horses for the back- field. McDaniel played outstandingly in the Badin line, while H. Morgan had almost complete charge of the backfield activities for the Walts. B TEAM SCHEDULE Sept. 13 — Jackson Trainii school, there; 25-0. Oct. 7—Concord, there; 12-0. Oct. 23—Biscoe, here. Oct. 28—Concord, here. Say It With Flowers! PECK’S FLORIST Phone 712-L For Good Health and Good Cheer . . . Use Perfection and Cream Crust Bread SMITH BAKERY The newest ii; Fall Fashions In Everything Are to Be Found ^ EFIRD'S' When You Need Sporting Goods, Paints or Hardware Come to See Stanly Hardware Company ALBEMARLE, N. C. Albemarle Plumbing & Heating Co. 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