1924

Columbus Tigers 0
Buffalo Bisons 13

Attendance: 5,000

On the opening drive, Columbus’ “Sonny” Winters took Frank Morrissey’s kickoff back to the 30 yard line. Tynes and Rapp combined for rushes of 5 yards and 40 yards respectively, Tynes going through the line and Rapp going around left end. On the next play, Winters passed to Rapp for 22 yards bringing the ball to Buffalo’s 3 yard line where Columbus fumbled, and Eddie Kaw recovered. Jack Flavin immediately punted the ball away from the goal line. The first period would end on a Winters interception of a Buffalo forward pass.  

In the second period, the Tiger’s first drive consisted of Stock running for 25 yards and passing to Tynes for 15 yards. Then Winters passes to Goebel for 10 more. Buffalo held on the next three attempts. “Tommy” Hughitt was inserted into the lineup for Traynor.

In the third period, Andy Nemecek kicked to Benny Boynton who ran the ball back 5 yards. Flavin’s punt was blocked, but Hughitt recovered. Both teams then traded interceptions, the first by Tynes and the second by “Moose” McCormick. After an exchange of punts, Boynton punted to Winters. Winters fumbled and Lou Feist recovered on the Tiger’s 11 yard line. Buffalo was stopped on the next three attempts when Morrissey was sent in to kick a field goal from the 20 yard line. Later, Nemecek kicked off to Flavin, who ran back 25 yards. The Bisons made a first down on a 6 yard pass from Boynton to Glen Carberry, followed by a run from Hughitt. The period ended with Flavin running for 3 more yards.

The fourth period started like the third period ended, with a Flavin run, this time for 4 yards. The Orange and Black made it to Columbus’ 22 yard line on a 15 yard run through the center of the Tiger line. Boynton followed with a 4 yard run, but the Tigers held on the next three plays. Morrissey kicked the field goal from the 30 yard line.

After the kickoff, “Chick” Guarnieri replaced Pete Calac after Calac broke his nose. The Tigers were able to drive to the Bison 22, but Columbus was held on downs. Soon after, Boynton punted to Winters who was stopped at midfield. Guarnieri then intercepted a pass, returning it for 5 yards. The Bisons gained 20 yards on a pass from Kaw to Boynton. Morrissey positioned himself to kick the field goal from the 40 yard line, but Hughitt faked and passed to Boynton for 10 yards and the ball on the Tiger 20 yard line. Boynton then ran 20 yards for the score. He also drop-kicked the extra point to end the game.

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