Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-26
HERsHBERGER's GREAT KICKS.
Sends Ball From 35-Yard Line and
Drops 1t Between the
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Chicago. Nov. 25.-C1arence Hershberger,
the fullback Of the University of Chicago,
| made a name for himself in football his
tory to-day by making three successful
place kicks in the game between the Uni
versities of Chicago and Michigan One Of
them was so difficult that the at
tempt would have seemed foolhardy
the lead. One was made in the first half
from the 17-yard line and two in the sec;
at the time being right in front of the goal
posts. But the kick which brought 1000
people to their feet occurred about fifteen
minutes later. The ball at the time was
not more than five yards from the side lines
and twenty-five from the goal. and when
With
ers were amazed. The ball was Passed passed
line. An instant later % the + bali III was was sailing
high in the air. 1t dropped squarely be-
tween the posts and new football record
The game. which was played in the Coli
finish and in. the punts Hershberger
Of the Michigan team. An exchange of
punts would Invariably net Chicago all the
way from five to twenty yards.
Mchigan's weakest point, and when Chi
cago was running with the ball most OF
the gains were made there. Bennett and
Stetckle were both worn out from the
hammering directed against them. On the
other end, Teetzel did splendid work and
if aEything had little the better Of the
and Quarterback Felver. however. the Chi
caGo players outplayed their opponents.
Cunningham was utterly unable to hold big
CevaEagh, who broke through frequently.
The teams lined up at 1:20 p. m. Mich
igan won the toss and chose the north goal
Hershberger kicked over the line. The
and Hannah kicked to Clarke. who fum-
bled, and the ball rolled to Chicago's As
yard line. where Hershberger got it. Ken
nedy made yards and Hershberger kicked
to Teetzel on MichigaHs 20 yard line who
returned 1t 10 yards. A mass on tackle
Ee,ted 30 yards Stuart made yards around
left end. Hannah kicked to Chlcagos IS
yard line Hershberger returning the oval
yards. Hershberger kicked to Hannah on
Michigans 40 yard line. The Maroons held
their bali on Michigan's 81 yard line. Card
ner was unable to gain through center.
The guards were then called back and
on right tackle. Aided by Hamill, he broke
away from his tacklers and ran 80 yards
for touchdown. Hershberger kicked an
easy goal moment later. Score-Chicago,
q; Michigan. 0.
Hannah kicked to Chicago's 35 yard line.
iershberger returning the kick to Mich
Chicago's is yard line, and again Hersh.
berger returned it. this time. to MichIgans
tali rolling hack of Chicago's goal line. 1t
was brought out 20 yards. and Hershberger
punted 80 yards to Hogg. who brought it
back yards. Hannah punted so yards to
Hershberger. who was hurt when downed,
but resumed. Clarke was tackled by Ben
nett for 5 yards loss. Hershberger punted
to Hogg; who returned yards. Hogg then
kicked. but Kennedy blocked it. Michigan
center of the field. and after an exchange
of punts Hamill made beautiful run of
IS yards around Benefits end. With the
ball on their yard line, Michigan braced
h,,k NIor rlyo rI.Ix1
for place kick on the II yard line The
ball was placed to Clarke who held It
nicely, and Hershberger kicked the bali
squarely between the posts. Score: Chi
Hannah kicked of 50 yards to Hershber-
ger. who returned it yards Hershberger
kicked 40 yards to Hogg. who returned it
to Chicago's 20 yard line. Michigan then
guards Shaw and Hannah making ire
quent gains. With the ball on Chicago's
s yard line. a double pass was tried but
a tumble resulted. Clarke fell on the ball
the field. Hannah kicked for Is yards.
Hershberger returning the compliment for
30 yards. Three trials at the Maroons' line
failed to gain the necessary distance and
the ball went to Chicago on downs on her
Cunningham broke through and spoiled
Hamilrs attempt at run, and Hershber-
ger kicked to Michigan's IS yard line. Han |
nan was compelled to punt moment lat.
yard line. fake kick netted Chicago Z
yards. Hershberger Kicked IS yards to |
Teetzea. Stuart and Hannah made small |
gains. but the ball went to Chicago on |
on a criss-cross. Chicago then tried Phil |
Kings famous long pass, CAREY tossing |
tho ball to Hershbergcr 10 yards to one |
side. Ha made yards before being