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 purple-stockinged youths raced out to spread themselves across the field. Springdale arranged herself for the kick. A last cheer came from the stand and silence fell.

"All ready, Captain Torrey?" called the referee. "All ready, Captain White?"

The whistle sounded. Bert Cable, who had teed the ball to his liking, stepped forward and swung his foot and the game was on.