The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-16

DAY 8 1ootDaH game between the university OF
Minnesota and Grinnel college, Iowa, which
was won by the visitors by q score of 16 10 6,
was a great disappointment to the rooters for
Minnesota. The victory was correspondngly
welcome to the visiting team.
For many years past a game between the
two institutions has been an assured annual
affair, and usually coming as one of the early
games OF the season it has been regarded as
q heavyweight game. Never has the out
come been sure. Once before in the history
of these games has Grinnell carried off the
honors, and that was four years ago, in a
game played in Minneapolis. Once Grinnell
tied Minnesota, six years ago. by score of
u to u; Another game was, however, ar
ranged for that year, when the university
succeeded in pulling itself together.
Todays game was, however, surprise.
Friends of the university team had looked
for winning game, this being regarded as
one of the easiest scheduled for the season.
There were many who expected to see Capt.
Coles men shut out the visitors, and money
was offered as a guarantee OF good faith.
There was some betting at two to one in favor
of Minnesota, and the victims naturally feel
sore over the poor showing made by their ia
vorites.
In the eyes of the football world the result
must mean one of two things. either Mime
sofa has dropped to the rank Of second
rate team, else Grinnel deserves to be
clasSed with the better institutions, rank
ing which has never been accorded that lnsti-
tuition. At Madison the score will be read
with q sheer, and at Northwestern the feel
scheduled for the season.
large audience had gathered to see Min
nesota eat up the fat men from Iowa. Not
less than 1900 people witnessed the game
and the crowd was enthusiastic. At first the
cheering was only for the home team, but
when it became apparent that the visitors
were determined to play the game the ap-
plause of the grand stand was frequently
meant for them.
GAME IN DETAIL.
1t was $50 when the referees whistle start
ed off the game. Grinnell had the ball and
the west goal Capt. Pierce, Iowa's fullback,
punted the ball, and the war began. Mime
sofa caught the ball, and quickly lined up
for a trial of strength. Rush after rush was
made, but there were no prominent holes in
the opposing line. The ball was about at
center when 1t was lost to the visitors on
third down. The possession OF the ball passed
back and forth for several minutes. until
Rull, Iowa, found the ball for a thirty-yard
run. This brought the game to Minnesota's
10yard line, when it was impossible to avert
a score by the visitors. In less than ten min
utes Grinnell had scored, making a score of
to 0. The same time had thoroughly dem
large-sized contract on their hands.
Minnesota then kicked off the ball. Eric
sons kicking was not as sure as In the former
games The ball was captured by Iowa.
who were unable to make necessary gains to
hold it. The ball had remained close to
the Iowa goal, when, on an off-side play,
it was given to Minnesota-almost within
reach Of the Grinnell goal line. The grand
stand went wild. feeling sure that the home
team were in sight of a touchdown. But
1t was a vain hope, and the band stopped
playing when Grinnell took the ball on the
third down. 1t was soon far down the field.
Parry was at this juncture taken into the
game, and hope revived In the breasts of
Minnesota rooters. His first play Off
side, and it lost ground for the Minnesota
team, but Parry was in the game for bust
ness Back and forth passed the ball by
punts. First it near the Minnesota line,
then returned across the field. A lucky kick
was then made by Ericsson, sending the ball
to the Grinnell line. Both sides rushed for
1T. Scandrett, right end, Minnesota came
first and picked up the ball, taking advantage
of the opportunity of making q touch down.
The goal was kicked, and the score was to 6.
1t was Grinnells turn to kick off. The
ball passed well into Minnesota territory, and
Ericsson fumbled in trying to get it. He,
however, secured the ball, caught the visitors
mapping and made thirty-yard run, carrying
the ball to the center Of the field. Owing to
a foul, however, the ball had to go back,
and was given to Grinnell twenty yards from
the Minnesota goal The half backs made
successive attempts with the ball, and soon
another touchdown had been made, and the
score stood II to 6, Grinnell having missed
the kick for goal. The playing Of the half
continued, the ball remaining near the CEN
ter of the field, until the umpire announced
that the first half of the game was over. It
was a much-longe for signal on the Grin
hausted. Some, too, were badly used up.
SECOND HALF.
1t was 4:45 when the second half was be-
gun. Minnesota kicked the ball to the Iowa
15-yard line, and without much attempt
to gain through the line, it was returned by
puntlng. Back and forth 1t flew, frequently
striking the fence behind the lines. The
line rushing was partially abandoned, and
the captains set themselves about finding
some easier way OF ground-gaining. Capt.
Cole tried the scheme of kicking the ball
just ahead of the opposing line, in the hope
player, and on several occasions this play
proved successful. But the Iowa men had
the CALL and succeeded in making the third
touchdown for their side. This made the
score 16 to g. and from this time on the
visitors played only a blocking game. They
didn't care to increase the score, but were
especially interested In not letting the home
team cross the goal line. 1t was $50 when
the agony was ended.
For Minnesota, Cole did all the playing.
He was in every play of his side. He did
good work at interference. and his taokling
was caution. He frequently won the ap-
plause of the crowd by tackles which seem
hard game but he had bad luck in getting
the ball upon several occasions which lost
ground for his side. Scandrett played his
position well and worked hard, but 1t was
against odds.
The secret of the game is the advantage
of the Iowa team in the line The Iowa
to smash through Minnesota's line at almost
any point. Holes were made large enough
to drive through. The Iowa men were soft
and habby, but they had nerve enough to
spar for wind whenever necessary. They
outplayed the home team in blocking and in
interference.
The Grinnell men were naturally highly
elated over the game. News of the victory
was at once flashed home and the bows
prepared to nurse their wounds. No one
was badly hurt. but all were stiff Capt
Pierce stated that his men had never PLAYED
well they did yesterday. He was
pleased with the way the game was differed
and said every decision had been fair. He
also pleased with Capt Coles method
of engineering a game. He said his men
had never played against falrer captain,
nor one who played a better game.
The lineup was as follows:
Minnesota. GrinnelI
Johnson 800: o.. ......... Wheeler
Gray ..........L. G. .....Capron,
Greaser
Nicoulin go. ......R. G. go. o... Thiel
Anderson .... Ill. T. .... ....... .FrisbIe
Parry ...... .....R. T. 1900. ..,....Taft
Coleman 80. .....L. E. 80. Burd
Scandrett :. ......R. q. 600. -. Douglas
Cole; capt - ......, Lindsay
Bernhagen 80. Il. H. :. ...... Fisher
Ericsson -. .....F. B. -. Pierce, CAPT,
Walter, Hefiednger. referee; Alfred Pills Pills.
bury and George K. Belden, umpires. Score.
16 to 6. Touchdowns. Capron two, Pierce
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