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News from November 19, 1923 (Daily Item, via Newspapers.com™)
New Rochelle Knights Triumph Over Stamford All Stars
The New Rochelle Knights of Columbus eleven and the Stamford All Stars faced off in a football match that was described in newspapers on November 19, 1923. This game was the final match in a series that had been in progress for three years, with each team having previously secured a victory over the other and one game ending in a tie.
The New Rochelle Knights, also known as the “Caseys,” emerged victorious in this match, scoring a 6-0 win over the Stamford All Stars. Despite being outweighed by their opponents, the Stamford team put up a strong fight.
The game was intense from the start. In the first quarter, the Knights made a bid for a touchdown, working the ball down the field in a series of plays. However, the Stamford team’s defense forced the Knights to kick on the fourth down. The second quarter saw the Knights’ efforts pay off when “Turk” Smith made several gains, bringing the ball within striking distance of the Stamford goal. “Forty” Reichert then made his way over the line for the touchdown, marking the only score of the game.
The third quarter saw both teams playing evenly, but the final quarter was marked by a rally from Stamford. The All Stars launched an attack from the middle of the field, which had the New Rochelle supporters on edge. However, their efforts fell short by five yards, and several last-minute attempts at forward passing failed to secure them a score.
Despite the loss, Stamford’s Felix Li Vosi, the team’s left quarterback, was a standout player of the afternoon. Despite being the smallest man in the game, he accounted for most of the yardage made against the New Rochelle eleven. His performance, along with “Turk” Smith’s field running, were notable aspects of the contest.
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