The Winston High’s football team was feeling very liberal last Thursday when they handed our boys their seventh’s football victory to the tune of 27 to nothing at Welch field. Winston’s gift was forced by our hard-hitting, sure-going team in an easy manner.
In the first quarter High Point rushed Winston for three consecutive downs. Our smashing attack resulted in a touchdown, Gleason carrying the mall. The kick for extra point was made good by Gernander. After this first touchdown High Point settled down to a steady grind, giving up to Winston not one first down the remainder of the quarter
In the second act Winston worked hard, trying cross bucks and “monkey plays” in an attempt to outwit High Point. It was in this period that Winston advanced 12 yards for their first, first down. High Point had soon solved Winston’s attack, easily holding them in their own territory. The quarter ended with the score 7-0.
High Point started the second half with a bang. Sweeping Winston aside on their first play, the Bisons cleared the way for Joe Gleason to make a 61-yard run for a touchdown. Another placement kick was made successful by Gernander.
In this quarter Winston’s halfback, McAlister, squirmed his way through the High Point defense for a fast 85-yard run for touchdown, but because of off-sides, which called before the play, the score did not go down for his team’s credit.
In the last of the quarter Winston opened up an aerial attack but to no advantage.
On a “monkey play” in the final quarter Winston fumbled, and High Point recovered on the 10-yard line. In three plays another touchdown was scored by Gerander.
In Winston’s territory once more and the ball in their possession, a pass was intercepted for a 15-yard gain by High Point. From the nine-yard line, Gerander made an end run for touchdown and kicked goal for the final score.
Officials—Referee, Caldwell; umpire, Stanton; headlinesman, Talman; timekeeper, McAskill.
From the front page of The Pointer, High Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 1924
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