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Rh, after consulting the linesman, did the best he could, which was to shift the ball five yards from where it had been before. One Rockville player had had his shoulder hurt, and two Oak Hall players went limping from the field with sprained ankles.

But five minutes more of the first half remained for playing, and as quickly as possible three substitutes came into the field, to take the places of those disabled. Of the two called for Oak Hall one was Luke Watson.

"Now, Luke, give 'em music!" cried Dave, to the boy who loved to play the banjo and guitar.

"I'll do what I can," answered Luke, and took his place on the field.

In a moment more the ball was again in play, and almost before the spectators knew what was coming, a Rockville man had it and forced it the length of the field for a touchdown.

"A touchdown! A touchdown!" was the cheer. And a yell went up, which changed to a perfect roar when a goal was kicked. Then the bell rang, bringing the first half of the game to a close.

Score, Rockville Academy 8, Oak Hall 0.

It must be confessed that the boys of Oak Hall felt much downcast, and the team had but little to say as it sped for the dressing room.

"This is the time Oak Hall gets whitewashed,"