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174 sweater he had been wearing, came on the field, and was assigned to a position.

The players on both sides were now excited, and no sooner had the ball been put into play again than there came several fumbles. The ball went up and down, and far over to the side line. Then came a long punt by Dave. The center for Oak Hall caught it, and made twenty yards before he was brought down. The play was decidedly rough, and for just a moment there was an indication of a fight.

"Don't you try anything like that again," said Roger, to one of the Rockville players.

"Oh, that was all right," growled the fellow who had been too rough.

The play was resumed, and by really hard work Oak Hall advanced to within twenty yards of the opponents' goal line.

"That's it!" came the yell. "Carry it over."

"Kick a goal!"

"Get the ball, Rockville. Don't let them make another touchdown!"

In the midst of the clamor the linesman came forward and announced that there remained but six minutes more in which to play.

"We must win!" said Dave, to Roger. "I think we can do it, too. Those Rockville fellows look played out."

But Rockville got the ball, and the signal was