Wake Forest at Washington and Lee

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  The Birmingham age-herald, October 12, 1924, page 10

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  “. AND. [. LOSES TO WAKE FOREST LEXINGTON, Ky, Oct. 11.-For the second time this season the Wake forest Deacons sprung a surprise when they defeated the strong Washington and Lee eleven here this afternoon, 10 to 8. A beautiful dropkick from the 45-yard line by Rackley, Wakeforest halfback, which brought victory to the visitors, was the feature of the game. The Generals drew first blood when Cameron crossed the goal line in the first period after Wilson had inter cepted a forward pass. An attempt at goal failed, however, and the Deacons came back in the second period to take the lead when PeaganO scooped up a tumble and dashed thirty yards to a touchdown. Ellerbe kicked goal. In the second half Washington and Lee again took the lead when Rackley was tackled behind his own goal line for a two point safety. Then came Rackley’ s drop kick which made the score ID to 8. After that neither team threatened to acOre.

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, October 12, 1924, page 84

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  WAKE FOREST WINS WITH 45-YARD KICK LEXINGTON. Va. October H. For the second time this season the Wake Forest Deacons sprung q sur Prise when they defeated the strong Washington and Lee eleven here this afternoon. 10 to y. A drop kick from the 45-yard line by Rackley, Wake Forest halfback, which brought victory to the visitors, was the feature OF the game. The Generals drew first blood when Cameron crossed the goal line in the first period after Wilson had intercepted forward pass. An attempt at goal failed, however, and the Deacons came back in the second PERIOD to take the lead wien PegSno SCOOP ed up tumble and dashed 80 yards to a touchdown. Ellerbe kicked goal. In the second half Washington and Lee again took the lead when Rackiey was tackled behind his own goal for 2-point safety. Then came Rackleys drop kick. which made the score 10 to 8. After that neither team threatened to score.

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Washington and Lee leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings.