Lieutenant Carney groaned inwardly. Two to five now---and the
Army coach saw no more hope of scoring for this day.
Flushed, happy, the midshipmen ran back to form their line for
the try for goal.
That kick missed fire. No matter! Five to two for the Navy,
anyhow!
At the signal the Army and Navy lined up to fight out what was
left of time to play the game.
Naval Academy band and the whole navel crowd were having the
jubilation all their own way.
The midshipmen, having proved slight superiority over the Army,
could doubtless prevent more scoring in this game.
In fact, the Navy captain had just passed this wood to the members
of his team:
"Score, of course, if we can. But, above all, keep the Army from
scoring!"
It was the Navy's turn to make the kick-off. This gave the Army
at least the chance of starting the running with the ball.
Prescott and Holmes had shown as yet no signs of cave in.
Every player on the Navy team looked to see this swift, tricky
army pair make the first effort of the new series.
He carried it ten yards, too, ere he was obliged to go to the
ground with the pigskin under him. The next play was made at
the center of the Army line.
What was the matter? wondered many of the Army watchers.
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