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Ramon who had led Lyon High to victory more
than once.

"I am looking for some spectacular plays,
though we shall not ask for them. While I am
not expecting or desiring the team to 'wring
the necks of the Eagles,' as someone suggested,
I am expecting it to put them to flight! I thank
you."

Smiling at the vigorous applause which followed
his last statement or prophecy, Mr.
Franklin left the platform, soon to enter the
body of the auditorium, where he stood, an
efficient representative of discipline and good
order.

As the applause died down, Budd announced
speeches by members of the team. First came
the Kentucky boy of whom Mr. Franklin had
spoken. He was tall and lank, as Kentuckians
are supposed to be but often are not. The
audience did not know how he had protested
against his effort to make a speech. He had
finally said he would appear but they need not
expect any speech. "Good mawnin," he said and
flushed hotly at the ripple of amusement that
ran over the audience of his fellow pupils. He
stood soberly waiting a moment and put his

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