Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-11-28
N avy ~ Army q.

and the Naval Cadets al West Point Sat
urdaY afternoon. better day for
Tooth game could not have been de-
sired. The sky was oyerhung with
threatening clouds all the morning. but
shortly before the game began the bright
beams of the sun pushed their way
through the intervening clouds, fore
shadowing perhaps the manner in which
the boys from Annapolis would push
their way to victory few hours later on.
The atmosphere way up above the Hud
son was bitterly cold but the air was
clear and bracing. and exhilirating alike
TO player and spectator. The field was
marked of from the big parade ground
and while ii did not approach the beau
tiful grounds of the Naval Academy yet
barring little unevenness IL was an ex-
ceptionally good field for a foot ball
game The space was enclosed by ropes
and the lines had been carefully marked
out. The arrangements for the comfort
OF the spectators were made in most
satisfactory manner. On one side was
the space reserved for the Army, from
the other the supporters of the Navy
witnessed the contest. A stand had been
erected for the accommodation of the
superintendent of the Naval Academy
and party. and from that position
splendid view of the game was obtained.
The band stationed at West Point was
out Tor the occasion, and before the
game and during the interval between
the halves IL discoursed enlivening tunes
presumably for the benefit of the West
Pointers: the Dead March in Saul"
would have been very appropriate at the
finish but the leader evidently thought 1t
unnecessary to include that when he
made up his program The presence OF
number of sentries armed with gun
and bayonet lent q martial air TO the
scene; they were not there for that spe-
cial purpose, however These imposing
dignitaries were given orders TO prevent
the common herd from encroaching on
the space reserved for Uncle Sans
arms" and with the assistance OF their
war-like attire they were emminently
successful in obeylng orders. Within
the ropes enclosing the field proper were
the substitutes and various other per
sonages who by the aid OF passes or
plain unauthorized cheek thus secured
such an excellent view for themselves
and such very ordinary sight for the
spectators.
The West Point cadets were grouped
in one compact body from the midst OF
which big gray flag with Nj. A, in the
centre was flung to the breeze, and from
all parts of which issued throughout
the afternoon a series of yells of Uncle
Sans future generals The Army elev-
en- could not complain of lack OF en-
thusiasm on the part of their supporters;
on every occasion when there was the
slightest pIetext for yelling, the West
Pointers Immediately took advantage of
it and made the air ring with their
piercing cry. If a stranger had CHANGED
to wander to the football game at any
time during the second half, his first inn
preston would have been that the in
mates of a lunatic asylum were ont on
picnic, Every Navy supporter was wild
with uncomfortable JOY and the manner
in which they expressed delight was
sight to behold. A body of officers from
the Chicago bearing huge flag indica-
ting that they were reputable members
of the Navy was especially conspicuous
by reason Of their boundless enthusiasm
throughout the game.
The number of persons who saw the
middies wipe up the ground with their
dearly beloved brethren in the service.
was estimated to be about four thous-
and. One thing is certain, however, and
that is. that West Point never saw so
many pretty girls at one time before In
the course of its existence. and II was
evident to every one that the prettiest
girls of all were to be found on the Navy
side of the grounds. The Naval Cadets
left New York at half past nine and ar
rived at West Point just two hours later.
The game was arranged to begin al two
O'Clock and few moments before that
time the teams appeared on the field.
The Navy came on first and were greet
ed with rousing cheers by the wear
ers of the blue and gold. The players
began to pass and kick the ball and
in a couple Of moments the Army boys
iumbled out on the field. Then it was
that the West Point aggregation let
themselves out. They had evidently
practiced their yells faithfully and 1t was
too bad that they were given no oppor-
tunities to display their entire repertoire.
The old familiar North Point, South
Point East Point, points, was never
heard during the entire afternoon. On
the Navy side the lack of harmony was
painfully apparent when an attempt was
made TO give the Academy yell In fact
the wesrers of the blue and gold were
only too ready to sacrifice their powers
of speeeh. and the members of the team
were Obliged to request them TO keep
silent when they had the ball in order
that the signals might be understood.
It was lust about 2 o'clock when the
captains tossed up for the choice of po-
sitions. Captain Trench won the toss
and as there was hardly breath of air
stirring, he chose the ball.
The Navy opened up the matinee with
the customary straight wedge. The ball
was passed back to lizard and with q
rush the middtes sprang forward on
their Journey to glory The first step of
the journey was not a very long one as
the Army stopped the wedge in short
order. Bagley dropped back and sent
the ball we'll down the field on kick.
There had been interference, however,
and the referee brought. the ball back
and gave it to West Point. Then how
the Army yelled, and Mr.. Bliss imme
diately became their friend for life
a. Houle was the first man to rush the
bail for the Army and in the course OF
several moments he was hauled out
from a heap of struggling humanity.
Form a wedge" was the signal given,
and INN ediately that wedge started out
on a career which was uniformly success
full throughout the entire game Five
wards were gained by the wedge, but the
Army was soon forced TO give up the
ball on the fourth down. Then the Ma
Wv tried a wedge and Bagley gained D
wards bur lost the ball Ii rolled about