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Jefferson was said to be irresistible ; the Ridgleyites knew that the spirit of their team was irresistible , and when two `` irresistible '' forces come together something must give way . From Springfield , the nearest large city , came numerous copies of the _ Springfield Times _ with pictures of all the players and statistics in regard to age , weight and height . The largest amount of space was given to Norris , the Jefferson full-back , but Neil Durant came in for his share and a paragraph was devoted to Teeny-bits who was described in these words : `` The Ridgley left-half will be the lightest player on the field ; he can not be expected to do much against the heavy Jefferson line , but he has gained a reputation as a shifty runner and deserves to be watched on open plays . '' At noon , when Teeny-bits did not appear for the special luncheon that was served to the members of the team in the trophy room of the gymnasium , Neil Durant and Coach Murray began to make inquiries . `` Where 's Teeny-bits ? '' Nobody had an answer . `` He 'll probably be along pretty soon , '' said the coach .