Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-27

as fast and strong as they should have
been, because the line men were unable
10 hold their opponents.
The only three old men on the Carolina
team were injured in the first fifteen
minutes Of play, and though they con-
| tinued in the game, were almost, If not
entirely, incapacitated. Butler. i'm the Sc
cond rush. was struck on the head. and
so dazed that he was unable to remember
his own signals Whitaker was injured
in both shoulder and head. and Wright
has been unable to practice for some
time and was not In fit condition for
the game
In all probability North Carolina will
never experience such loss of old men
and lack Of new material she did this
year. The boys played a plucky game,
and played il TO a finish refusing 10
have the time shortened when that was
offered them. They did their best until
the time was called. and having nothing
to be ashamed Of They viii al give
good accounts of themselves I'm years TO
come GORDON JOHNSTON,
Coach North Carolina Team.
How 1t Impressed Mr.. Rucker.
Richmond. Va, November rs, 1896.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
1t is no surprise to those who have
compared the teams that Virginia won
from her antagonists. Taken individually
and collectively. her team far outciassed
the CarOlinians. The North Carolina
team is probably the weakest that has
ever faced Virginia in a championship
game. The men tackled poorly, played
as individuals. and In general showed
inexperience and lack of skill IN the
game Fumbles were made entirely by
the CarOlinans, and were as frequent as
I'm rrrqe nj
match for the Virginia boys, ana The
orange and blue streamed through in
every scrimmage As consequence
Carolina was unable to return the ball
on a kick IN six attempts TO kick. Caro-
liana's full back succeeded only twice I'm
getting his foot on the ball This was
partly due to the inexperence OF the full
back, who invariably tried 10 kick as
soon as he received the ball. instead OF
GLIDING the first tacklers by stepping
aside, and then kicking. If Carolina had
had a superior full, who could have
kicked in the face Of tacklers. much
ground would have been saved her, and
as d consequence the score would have
been much less.
Virginia kicked 10 advantage. and on
each effort the ball was either muffed
outright or handled badly by Cardinals
backs
Virginia played a quick. aggressive
game free from fumbles. poor tackling.
etc. Cooke and Martin were well down
the field on every kick, and in no instance
was the CaIolinian. who made the catch
either allowed to return the kick or run
with the ball for nc was downed In his
tracks. Groner and Dabney proved great
eround-gainers. Their interference was
perfect. the Carolinians being unable 10
break through the blockers and get at !
the runners.
Wright was the only North Carolinian
who was able 10 break through Nirginia's
line. His partially successful attempt |
to block Virginia's kick was a pretty
play. As long as he was on the field
Virginia was unable to gain ground OF
his end, on account Of his sure tackling. Z
AS team, the North Carolinians /
played without snap or vim. There was /
, lack OF that spirit OF "do or die" which .
was displayed I'm last years game. IL IS /
thought that the reports OF Virginia's /
having n crippled team made them over
confident BE that as II may, after |
ew minutes play one could see that /
carolina was playing a listless game, and
vas already beaten when the first touch
vas made.
The physical condition OF Virglnia's
cam was much the better The Interrupt
ion for disabled players on Vlrginia's
de was caused by men who went into
he game with injuries received In last
game. Otherwise, the men
we're in splendid condition, and finished
he game strong Not so with Carolina.
me men seemed much distressed by
he fast game forced upon them. Vir-
inia's tactics were rushing the line.
Witch was done again and again for
God gains. Surprise was expressed that
he di5 not play more open game in
he second half, when. by her splendid
she had shown her ability
o circle Cardinals ends.
II is hard TO say what Virginia Is ca
able of, as her strength was hardly
ested by yesterdays game.
The work OF the umpire and referee
,as very satisfactory. Virginia was
aught holding en- several occasions, and