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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Cttnten, S. C^Thoraday, October 17, IMS To Pioy In Union Friday Clinton High in First Win As Lexington Falls, 31-26 By TOMMY DAVIS It took the Red Devils of Clin ton six games to do it, but Fri day night in Lexington they won their first game of the season, 31 to 26, in a wild melee. Clinton scored the second time that they got their hands on the ball. The Red Devils took over on the kickoff after Villela had plunged over from the five for the first Lexington High Wildcat score. The Red Devils moved from their own 35 down to the home team’s 39 as Jack McKit- trick featured a 10-yard run in the drive. Joel Whitsel then fired a 39-yard bomb to end Phil Rog ers for the first score for the Hwy. 72 By-Pass Greenwood, S. 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Within eight plays, the Devils had their second score via a 30-yard scoring pass from Whitsel to Rogers. Rogers miss ed the PAT. After the kick-off, the Wildcats moved from their own 20 to Clin- The Clinton High School Red Devils win go to Union Friday night for their seventh game of the current season. Many lo cal fans will follow the team to the neighboring city to lead moral support as the contest gets underway at 8:M o’clock. ton’s 10 .with Villela going in from there. He also ran the extra poipt. After Lexington kicked off, Clinton took the ball and went from their 15 to the 13 of Lexing ton. Rogers tossed a 39-yard pass to tackle Marion Freeman in this drive. Bobby Haskins, halfback, ramblod for five yards and then on the next play, sipped into the end zone, only to fumble the ball. However, Johnny-on- the-spot Rogers fell on the ball and he had his third TD for the night. Rogers’ extra point was good. Lexington scored scored next in the third quarter as Addy ran for 14 yards. Villela added the extra point. Then Clinton’s of fense started up again. A beauti ful 26-yard pass from Whitsel to Rogers put another six points on the board. This accounted for Rogers’ 25th point of the night; however, his placement was no good for the PAT. In the fourth quarter, Rogers intercepted a Wildcat pam and scampered five yards to tbs nine of Lexington. McKittrick on the next play from scrimmage wsnt five yards to the four. The follow ing play produced an oddity. Mc Kittrick swept around end into the end zone and fumbled. Has kins .robbed of n TD in the sec ond period, fell on the ball and he bad his six points, and Clinton had the necessary margin to win the gams as it turned out. Following the kickoff, the Wildcats pentrated to the Clinton 11 where Villela ran for the score. The PAT failed. The Red Devils took over on the kick-off and moved to the 37 of Lexing ton. They were stopped as the Wildcats took over. On the first play, it looked as if the 'Cats were going to threaten as Addy passed to Dorn for 10 yards. But on the next play, Rogers again proved the valuable man as he is and picked off another pass. Clinton then ran out the qlock. Haskins played a fine defen sive game as line-hacker. Clinton 6 13 C «—3L Lexington 4 7 7 •—M Clinton scoring — Rogers, 39 pass from Whitsel; Rogers, 30 pass from Whitsel; Rogers, fum ble recovery in end zone (Rogers kick); Rogers, 26 pass from Whitsel; Haskins, fumble recov ery in end zone. Lexington scoring—VilieUa, 10 run; Villela, 5 run; Addy, 14 run; Villela, 4 run. Service Sunday Evening on School Drop-Out Problem A special service will be held Sunday evening at White Plain Baptist Church, Laurens, in which Negro citizens of the coun ty will “Take a Look at the Drop- Out Problem.’’ School teachers, ministers and others will speak and lead the program. McQuilla Hudson, principal of Bell Street High School, Clinton, will be master of ceremonies. Speakers will include Rev. E. O. Everett and S. L. Jackson of Sanders High School, Laurens; Mrs. A. R. Barksdale and Mrs. C. D. Ferguson of Bell Street High School ;Mrs. Mary L. John son, kindergarten, and Rev David Carter. Mrs. Martha Finley will give the welcome address. A hymn, a chorus, and other musical selections wiO feature the program. Rev. V. D. Verner is pastor of the church, and he has invited citizens of the county to attend the 7:40 p. m. service. Club Members Invited To Home And Garden Tour The Gny Blade Garden Club of Tryon, N. C., win spool an autumn home and gnrd tour on Thursday, October 34, from 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. The “Sunny Dale" on EQ| way 176 will be the start! _ point. Tickets will be sold there. The “Sunny Dale’’ will ser buffet luncheon in which rea vations should be in ad vance. Clinton garden club m« bers interested in going mi contact Mrs. J. W. Moore, president of the Carolina Wren Garden Club, or Mrs. Jam Gagnier, president of the Gny Blade Garden Chib in Trys N. C. tie*-' 'M # n f BIG I6TH ANNUAL LAURENS COUNTY ■ Sponsored by the Laurens County Fair Association for the Laurens Exhange Club STARTS MONDAY oaoen 6 BIG DAYS & NIGHTS AT FAIRGROUND LOCATED ON LAURENS-CLINTON HIGHWAY BKOR-BETTER-OVER ’4,000 IN PREMIUMS! Exhibits 1st PRIZE Flower Show The Laurens County Fair with the Cooperation of the Council of Laurens Garden Clubs, Presents "TRENDS AND ECHOES OF u CHANGING TIMES Open to Public at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Hie Show will be at its Best on Tuesday and Wednesday. Come Early! Judging will be done by a group of nationally-accredited flower show judges. Blue, Red and Yellow ribbons will be given for arrangements! Blue and Red only for Horticulture. AN ENTIRE BUILDING WILL HOUSE THIS EXHIBIT. FARMS AND CROPS HOME CANNED AND COOKED FOODS, ART AND NEEDLEWORK SCHOOL AND CLUB ACTIVITIES COMMERGAL DISPUYS FARM MACHINERY FLOWER SHOW DAIRY CATTLE LIVESTOCK SHOW AND JUDGING - 4-H CLUB EXHIBITS MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 LADIES’ NITE Ladies Admitted Free TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 - WHITE SCHOOL DAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Merchants’ & Pre-School Kiddies’ Day (Adults with Kiddle* Admitted for 50c) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 COLORED SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 1904 Automobile To Be Given Away SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 FINAL DAY OF FAIR KIDDIES' DAY SATURDAY, 0CT0KR 26 - CHILDREN UNDER 12 WILL BE ADMITTED TO FAIRGROUNDS UNTIL 5::00 P.M. FREE OF CHARGE. PONY AND BRIDLE i TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT 5:00 P.M ON THE MIDWAY REITHOFFER SHOWS SEVENTEEN MAJOR RIDES INCLUDING RIDES NEVER SEEN IN THIS AREA BEFORE. 7 TO 10 KIDDIE RIDES TO BE GIVEN AWAY FRIDAY OCT. 21 10:30 PJA. .tfr j.ri ~| I TO THI HOLDER OF CASE OF RAM, WU BE GIVEN FOLLOWING