1923 clipping from,
A Documentary Scrapbook of Football in Frankford,
original source publication not identified.

JACKETS FAIL TO SCORE

Big Crowd Witnesses Tie Game With Gilberton Team

Before the largest crowd of the season, numbering about 10,000, last Saturday, the Yellow Jackets gave their followers a sudden surprise by playing a scoreless game with Gilberton. Gilberton's line was heavy, as usual, but their backfield was much swifter than it had been in previous years. With four of her players missing, Frankford was in a poor position to play a winning game.

With Scott returned after a few weeks' absence, French playing in his second game with Frankford and Seasholz a star of last year, playing as a substitute, it was clear to the fans that they did not have the teamwork which was badly needed. If ever the loss of Pat Smith, Lightner, Asplundh and Boynton was deeply realized, it was at this game.

At the beginning of the game things looked evenly matched. Stein kicked to Gaffney, where he was brought down on their 35-yard line, after which their bad punt enabled Scott and Seasholz to hit hard at the line, with French getting first down. At this time was one of Frankford's chances to score. Scott tried a drop-kick which fell short and was brought up the field by Pollard, Gilberton's colored star. Downey then kicked to French on the 50-yard line, after which Lehecka went around right end for 5 yards. At this time, Frankford was penalized 15 yards, when Spagne [sic] held a player while in action.

For some time, Gilberton played a kicking game, although they never could manage to keep the ball out of their own territory.

Things went smoothly until Scott attempted a forward pass, which was clearly intercepted by Gottschall. The ever present Lou Little promptly brought him to the earth. For some time Gilberton resorted to line plunging which proved of no avail. They then kicked to Frankford's 20-yard line, but Scott kicked out of danger, Pollard receiving the ball on their 45-yard line, Thomas making good tackle. This ended the first period.

Scott again kicked the ball out of danger to Pollard on the 35-yard line, after Downey kicked to Frankford's 5-yard line. So far, Frankford had tried several passes, but all were knocked down. They could not seem to get anything across; only getting 2 first downs in the first half of the game. By the help of Lehecka, French and Seasholz, the ball was brought to Gilberton's 20-yard line and Scott tried another drop-kick -- which went wide, greatly to the disappointment of the spectators. After this, Frankford began to lose ground, and after French got the ball on a kick, Scott tried four passes in succession, all of which went dead, though leaving Frankford on Gilberton's 30-yard line. Frankford [???] to Gilberton's 50-yard line. After Thomas dropped Gottschall on their 45-yard line, Pollard threw a wild pass, the ball going over the goal line, about 30 yards from its intended player. Shortly after the half ended greatly disappointing the crowd because of no score. Lehecka starred during this half. But in spite of the hard playing very little was advantageously gained by either team.

In the second half Haines made an appearance, taking French's place. Again there was a shot-kicking ball until Scott broke through Gilberton's line three times, but Haines could do nothing. Scott made first down. The passes followed, all of which went dead. Here Scott tried another drop-kick, which went wide, greatly disappointing the spectators, who wondered what happened to his kicking. Here was the need of Asplundh's kicking being felt. Pollard got first down for Gilberton by going through the line for 4 yards. After much hard work by Lehecka, Haines and Scott, the ball appeared on Gilberton's 10-yard line and everyone was expecting a touchdown when Scott recovered his fumble and to top the climax, Frankford was penalized 15 yards when Corcoran held a player. Gaffney then intercepted a pass, but was stopped instantly by Alexander. Until the end of the period, Gilberton slowly worked the ball back to their 46 yard line.

The last period was the most exciting one in the game, the crowd cheering frantically for Frankford to score. The results were obvious when Frankford warmed up and kicked the ball to GIlberton's 40-yard line. Gilberton's plunging and runs failed in this period and they played a good defensive game. Here Lehecka starred alone, as throughout the game.

1923 clipping from,
A Documentary Scrapbook of Football in Frankford,
original source publication not identified.