The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-26

words OF encouragement which, by the
way, assisted very materially to the success
of his team in the first part
The Chicago eleven evidently did not
expect to meet with such strong opposi-
ton, and their captain, when he dscov-
cred that rushing tactics were not proving
successful. changed orders, and with the
introduction Of few new moves his men
made considerable progress.
1t was nearing the end of the first half
that march was stolen on the Stanford
team which came within an ace of landing
the Eastern team a winner by at least four
points.
during scrImmage one of the Stanford
players fumb led the ball, which "break"
was quickly taken advantage of by a
speedy young man from Chicago who,
after placing the oval under his good right
wing, made quick tracks for the east end
of the field where the Stanford goal posts
were located.
The trick was so neatly accomplished
that none of the young men from Palo
Alto had become aware of the sudden de-
parture of the priced leather oval until
the athlete from the Windy City had put
between him and his nearest opponent
several yards of earth.
Down the field he sped like a deer. and
with good Interference his chances of
scoring a touchdown were of the most
promising kind. Fortunately, however,
for the Stanford team Spalding who is
good runner. made desperate effort to
overhaul the fleeing red-stocking. AS he
was heavily handicapped, be had task
before him which only IL firs-class sprinter
could hope to accomplish.
The race was of a most exciting nature.
and it goes without saying that when
Spalding brought his quarry down within
few feet of the touchline the shouting
was of the widest kind.
The Chicago boys were flushed with the
prospects of victory, and having only a
yard or so to gain to score a touchdo wn
they struggled like demons. Inch by inch
the ball was forced toward the touchline,
and when on the chalk mark the referee
shouted "StanfOrd's ball." the Chicagos
having failed to put it over on the fourth
down.
The announcement created the widest
excitement ina ginable and a protest was
entered against the decision by the captain
OF the Chicago team, who manifested his
Oieeuoe Nv ouldSuluS tu6 umpire on the
nasal aDpendage. The latter re aliated by
landing return fstic compliment on the
captains jaw. The prospects of a prize
fight on the turf looked decidedly bright
until policeman took hand in the
scrtmmage and separated the combata nts.
The Stanford team now had the ball and
Kennedy placed it safe distance from
the Stanford goal by good kick, which
sent the leather well down toward the
center of the field.
The whistle sounded the end of the
second half in a few minutes afterward
and the Chicago team left for their dress
Ing compartment an angry lot of men,
while the Stanford boys, with smiling
faces, took their departure from the field
with congratulations extended from all
quarters.
When time was up for the commencement
of the second half Chicago had blood in
it's eye. Every man of the team wore a
look of determination. A spectator with
half an eye could see that some rough
play was about to be introduced
The Stanford men looked for trouble,
but they were determined to take a Cruel
Ing and give the same in return if need be.
When the signal was given for play the