Johnstown overpowers Allentown, 22-0

Lead by All-American guard George Azar, Johnstown used their superior strength and quickness to down a solid Canary team, 22-0. It wasn't easy.
Allentown held the "Trojan Horsemen" from establishing their outstanding running game and limited Johnstown to just two FGs in the first half. Johnstown showed they could also play "D" forcing an unbelievable eight turnovers, including four interceptions- two by Lynn Hoffman.

Bernie Solich lived up to his billing by scoring twice for the Trojans. The 6-2, 188-pounder scored first on a fly pattern when QB Tom Runyon dropped a floater right into the fleet receiver's hands at the 40 and Solich did the rest, making an Allentown defensive back miss then cutting to the center of the field to score. Solich also returned a Ray Dini punt 63 yards for a touchdown.

Allentown coach J. Birney Crum praised his team for a valiant effort against what he called a "strongman" team.  "They played a tough defensive game. The interceptions really hurt us. We were able to move the ball on them by passing it. Kurtz had over 300 yards. But Johnstown came up with the big plays when they had to. I wish them the best the rest of the way."

Johnstown head coach Dave Hart credited hi line on both sides of the ball. "Azar, Davitch, Adamchik, the Audis and Stump played well. They were just as responsible for those interceptions as the back who caught them." It was a great pleasure an honor coaching again Coach Crum."