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Left Tackle Thayer

CHAPTER V
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The play followed through for three yards.

Again the quarter chose that point and again the second's left side made the opening.

But, with three to go on fourth down, a punt was imperative and Martin, the full-back, was called on.

As Martin was a right-foot punter Clint had little to do save get through and down the field, and the instant the ball was snapped he dashed into his opponent, beating him by a fraction of a second and upsetting his balance beautifully.

When the sound of boot and leather came Clint was past the 'varsity's backfield and, with Turner but a yard or two in advance, was sprinting fast.


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