Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 253
kles and this time gains a hold ;but, clasping the ball more tightly and literally dragginghis opponent, the runner struggles on, until the grasp ofthe tackier slips to his ankles. He falls ; holding the ballat arms-length, he places it on the ground and — hurrah,it is over! How the cheers ring… … AT HOME. BY HELEN MAY BAKER, AGE 13. between the posts, and settles gently on the farther side !Then the cheers ring out with redoubled energy and youcheer with the rest until you are hoarse. During the few remaining minutes neither side scores,and when the referee blows his whistle, you are as…
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