"Thirteen to thirteen! Same as that other game! Say, this is getting mighty interesting!"
So far, Fred, although he had played as hard as anybody in the game, had failed to make any appreciable showing. Now, however, with only a few minutes to spare, he saw his chance.
One of the Columbus Academy players had dropped back for a punt. Fred, who was close at hand, made a sudden leap over a protecting half back and blocked the kick.
"Say, look at that! Fred Rover is in the game for keeps!"
"Send it back, Fred! Send it back!"
The words were scarcely spoken when the thrilled spectators saw that the youngest Rover boy had the leather. Like a flash he sent it rolling back, Gif coming to his aid.
"A safety! A safety for Colby Hall!"
"Hurrah! that puts Colby two points ahead!"
"Good work for Fred Rover!"
"Now then, Colby Hall, you've got 'em a-going! Keep it up!"