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JJOVEMBER, 1956 THE PILOT Page Five Bulldogs Tie For Championship G. W. SPANKS HARGRAVE The Bulldogs of Gardner-Webb’ Ctollege downed the hard fighting Hargraves eleven Saturday night, October 5, by the score of 26 to 18. A hard hitting Bulldog line plus fancy stepping by the Bulldog backs meant the difference In a high scor ing game. Gardner-Webb scored first after recovering a fumble on the Hargrave five-yard line. After short gains by the backfield, Paul Roberts drove DILLARD MORROW, Sports Editor . MARS HILL 21, GARDNER-WEBB 18 . The Mars Hill Lions edged the hard fighting Gardner-Webb Bull dogs in a tight contest Saturday, October 13, by the score of 21 to 18. The yardstick could not be used as explanation as the Bulldogs rolled GARDNER-WEBB 18, WINGATE 12 The Bulldogs of Gardner-Webb squeaked by the Wingate Junior Col lege eleven October 20 by the narrow margin of 18 to 12. Neither team could move the ball first quarter with Wingate GARDNER-WEBB 20, MARS HILL 13 Gardner-Webb tied the Western Carolina Junior College conference up into a three way tie Saturday night, November 3, as they downed the Mars Hill Lions by 20 to 13. The lost a homecommg game extended their string of held true as the victory riding victories to three straight and knock- G. W. SLAUGHTERS LEESMcRAEIN HOMECOMING TILT The tradition that a Bulldog team The Bulldogs struck first early in the first quarter as ace halfback from the one yard line. Reg Arnold Isaacs walked the chalk lines Turner’s try for the extra point good, and the Baptist boys led 7 to 0. Hargraves came back strong and hard midway of the first quarter with Meredith, soldier fullback, carrying over from the 10 yard line, strong late in the second quarter The try for the extra point was BUI Southern, wide. In the opening minutes of the sec ond quarter under the direction of quarterback Jim Johnson, the Bull dogs put on a sustained drive with Roberts driving over from the six. Turner’s try for the extra point was blocked and the Bulldogs led 13 to 6. In the closing minutes of the sec- plowed over from to put the Mars the contest. ’The try for the point was good and the Lions ahead 7 to 6. still. The Wingate eleven threaten ed on two occasions, but the stal wart Bulldog forward wall repelled each assault. Things started popping in the sec ond quarter as Paul Roberts set sail on a 30 yard run to set up the first Bulldog score. Jim Johnson, little Bulldog field general, passed to end Dalton Cranford for the touchdown. The try for the point after was no Hillian halfback, good. Wingate roared back late in six yard line the second quarter, scoring on a 20 boys back in yard pass play with Jerry Carpenter passing to end Benny Baker. The Bobcat^ extra point try was blocked. The half ended with the score in a 6 to 6 for 18 yards to the promised land. Reg ’Turner’s try for the extra point was no good. The remainder of the first quarter consisted of exchanging the ball along the midway marker. The Lions came back hard and Gardner-Webb Bulldogs outscbred and overpowered a reeling Lees- McRae team to the tune of 33 to 7. Gardner-Webb kicked off to Lees McRae to. open the ball game, but the Bobcats had the ball on one play as a hard hitting Bulldog for- ed the Hillians out of a chance for ^their first title since Don Henderson came to Mars HUl. Early in the first quarter the Bull dogs recovered a Lion fumble on the Lion 20 yard line. Paul Roberts, ward wall recovered a Bobcat fumble currently the state’s highest scorer, on the 33. On the first play from raced over from the yard line to scrimmage quarterback Jim Johnson send the Bulldogs in the lead. Rob- fired to Paul Roberts standing in erts; try for the point v the end z point after ' didn’t seem Arnold Isaac n a 33 yard pass play ’The Lions came back strong in the Bulldog score. The same quarter with Lion halfback IS no good, but that Bill Southern leading a drive on > worry the brilliant which he scored' from the one yard as he intercepted 1 the 50 yard line and • 15 yards before being Roberts entered tl to start the second way over from the send the Bulldogs ahead 12 Bulldogs dominated the picture again he bulled his yard line to 6. The quar- After driving to the Lions’ four and five yard lines on several occa sions in the third, Jim Johnson flipped a four yard pass to end Dal ton Cranford to put the Bulldogs in the lead 12 to 7. Reg ’Turner’s try end quarter John Trotter, Hargraves blocked. ’The halfback, drove over from the three the thu-d as Carroll Wright passed yard marker. The point after the rTru^■u^^^^ J _ OUIlIl XlUlia-IlU, STHUL Vylillt; aiiu attempt was no good. -The half end- the score. The aU-lmportant extra and were held scoreless in ter of play as they drove up down the field. ’The Wingate eleven could not break through outstand- with a 35 yard pass and another Bulldog score. Reg Turner split the uprights for the extra point and the Bulldogs were off to the races. A swarm of Bulldog linemen cov ered another Bobcat fumble on the yard line of the Bobcats after ing players such as Clifford Hunt, had the ball two plays. John Holland, Paul Cline and Joe Johnson, having a magnificent day, ed with Gardner-Webb leading 13 point was good, to 12. |j Midway of the fourth quarter fire- GaJdner-Webb scored twice in the Paul Roberts raced through the middle of the Lions for 60 yards fourth quarter with David Mullis cajrylng over from the four, and Jim dogs. However, the Lions were not Johnson passing to Gene Holland througlf as Carroll Wright passed for 10 yards and another touchdown, the third and final score for the Hargraves taUied their final marker Pass play covered "0 yards and the vital extra point the second play after ery of the fumble spotted Don Mill- er on the 15 yard line and laid the pigskin in his arms. Don squirmed ^ j for the remaining yardage to the s^^^ogs had three touchdowns while they again in the fourth as Jim Johnson all-important try for t extra point was good and the lead changed hands. In the second quarter the fire works started popping as the most important play of the ball game was made. To start things off David Mullis powered down the middle of the Mars Hill line for 25 yards and a touchdown. The point after at tempt was smothered and the Bull dogs led 12 .to 7. The play which boosted the morale of the entire Bulldog eleven was the safety which Joe Dysart added to his string of points which is now two. Dysart quarterback Carroll Wright in the end zone for two points, making the Bulldogs a total of 14 points. 1 by Bill Clinger. third and final Baptist boys. Late in the fourth, Wingate tallied their second and final touchdown, but to no avail as the Bulldogs outlasted Wingate. Outstanding linemen for the Bull- The third quarter featured the ’The game ended with Gardner-Webb the Lions edging the Bulldogs on the long end of a 26 to 18 score, extra points. try was good. ’The game ended with dogs were Paul Cline, Clifford Hunt, John Holland, and Dalton Cranford. Arnold Isaacs, Paul Roberts, and Jim Johnson were outstanding in the backfield as they moved the ball for the Bulldogs. FOUR BULLDOGS PICKED ON ALL CONFERENCE TEAM By DUANE McDOXJGALD Pour Gardner-Webb Bulldogs were placed on the 1956 Western Junior College Conference team. The team was picked by the coaches of the three teams tied for first place. This gave coaches Harris of Gardner- Webb, Henderson of Mars Hill, and Dickerson of Lees McRae a vote in the balloting. Bulldogs landing a spot on the team were backs Paul Roberts and intercepted a Jerry Carpenter Arnold Isaacs, and guards John Hol- and carried for 40 yards and Clifford Hunt. Mars Hill victory Saturday night, November 11, the touchdown. ’Turner’s point after placed four players on the All allowed the Bobcats to hold the ball hard running back of both teams and only five plays. After two fumbles the powerful efforts of the linemen which were recovered by the Bull- to keep the third a scoreless one. dogs and two Interceptions the Bull- Outstanding in line play was Paul dogs were leading 20 to 0. ’The first Cline as he helped stop the Mars quarter ended with Gardner-Webb Hill backs, knocking on the Bobcats front door ’The Lions, fighting hard to stay above water, put on a sustained drive which. carried to the Bulldog two yard line. Carroll Wright, Lion quarterback, sneaked across for the touchdown, but a hard rushing Bull dog line blocked the extra point try and the Bulldogs were still out front 14 to 13. The Lions were driving hard in the last period and were on the Bulldog four yard line, but were unable to go on the ground. Carroll Wright faded back to pass to end John ’The second quarter was relatively mild as compared to the first, but the scoring continued as the Bob cats woke up long enough to put on a sustained drive which saw fullback Jack Hooper scoring for the Bobcats on a 20 yard gallop. The Bulldogs were still thirsty for touchdowns and Dalton Cranford settled that as he blocked a Bobcat punt on the 35 yard line Reg ’Turner recovered. ’The amazing Isaacs came around on a reverse and took a hand-off from Landon Deal and scooted 23 yards Wright, but Jim Johnson received G. W. 40 — WINGATE 0 IS they downed Wingate 40 to 0. In attempt w for the touchdown. (See picture ( this page). The point after attempt ’The third quarter saw both teams driving the ball, but unable to score. ’The Bobcats drove to the Bulldog five, but the forward held on the five yard line for four plays. By the fourth quarter the Bull dogs were out of sight, but Jim Johnson, the little field general, added one for good measure as he this one-sided contest linemen touchdowns and the galloping Bull dogs backs ran freely. In the first quarter Paul Cline. The Bulldogs scored again in the third as Joe Dysart recovered a fum ble on the Wingate five yard line, and Arnold Isaacs plunged i his goal line and raced • for 100 yards to ice the gawie for the Bulldogs. Johnson intercepted ■another pass with two minutes to go in the ball game to kUl any Lion hope of coming back. Johnson was the outstanding back of the night as he completed seven out of 10 pass attempts, and raced for 100 yards for a touchdown. Paul and Joe Dysart starred on de- Bulldog end .recovered a fumble in from the five. Turner split the up- ^95-pound halfback has tallied at the Wingate end zone for the first right and the Bulldogs Bulldog score. Reg ’Turner’s point front 27 to 0. ’The Bulldogs continued to move In the second quarter as they put on a sustained drive with Paul Rob- fourth quarter the scoring s by Don Miller. Miller spurted yards for his first score and 18 yards for his second. ’Turner erts driving over from the three yard verted for the first and the second line. Turner converted again and was attempted in a pass which was the Bulldogs were ahead 14 to 0. no good. Still in the second quarter. Reg Tur- o I. R. C. ELECTS OFFICERS The first meeting of the Interna tional Relations Club was held re cently. At this Initial meeting the following officers were nominated and elected: President, Ray Rollins; vice-president, Grgtel Biggerstaff; secretary-treasurer. Carolyn Cooper; and reporter, Jane Mann. The program consisted of a series building. of slides shown by Miss Doris Jones. These sUdes were taken by Miss Jones on her recent trip to Europe. The slides showed many historical scenes in Germany, Scotland, Prance, Italy and England. Everyone who Is Interested in world affairs is invited to come to the club. ’The meetings wUl be held on the first Monday in every month In the speech room of the Gardner least once in every game. Isaacs has added 30 points of his own in the Bulldogs’ effort thus far. To gether these two outstanding backs have made life miserable for their opponents all season. Clifford Hunt, a Gardner-Webb freshman, has add ed much to the Bulldogs’ defense in his role as guard. John Holland, who has been a real Bulldog In the Gardner-Webb line this season, has starred both offensive and defen- Other players placed on the team were: Carrol Wright. John Wright, Sammy Reese, and Otis Pitts of Mars Hill and Jack Robinette. Alli son Richardson, and Jack Hooper of Lees McRae. ’These pigskin peddlers will all get a crack at the All-State Grid Team selected soo'n. ALL CONFERENCE—Named last week to the WCJCC All-Conference team are these four Bulldogs. From left are guard John Holland, half back Paul Roberts, guard Clifford Hunt, and halfback Arnold Isaacs. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS
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