Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
ION THE GRlOIROR \.
The Norfolk High School and
Academy Teams Battle Hard.
Etevens Abons Evenly Matched ,n
Weight ana Science Pu. Up u
spirited Contest ma .conauo. i. to
I. Ito.

The first battle on the gridiron was
fought yesterday afternoon on the old
T. M. c. A. field by teams represents
ing the Norfolk High School and Nor
foik Male Academy. The teams were
about evenly matched in both weight
and science. the rittle difference there
was being in favor OF the High School
boys, who are also much quicker in
getting into motion after the ball is
put in play. This. however, is due no
doubt to the practice they have had
during the fall. The Academy team put
up a desperate game and deserve a
great deal OF credit and praise for the
manner in which they met the fierce
PUSHES of the High Schools backs and
stopped them IN nearly every instance
6etorc they Had covered much ground.
only once during tho game was either
goal in danger. and when time was
cailed the ball was nearly In the centre
or the field, in the Academy's territory.
me toss was won by the Academy
team and Captain Thorn chose the BALL
giving the High School team the benefit
OF the wind, which counted nothing az
excepting the kicking off at the begin
ming OF the halves. neither side kicked
Baln Kicked to- Payne on the 40-yard
nne. but he was downed in his tracks
py TruXton. On the first play Lank-
Ao'o oeAohSo liIVuSn centre Tor -FOUR
yards; johnson made six around left
end; Hodges lost Slightly on right end.
and on next down the ball went over,
IruXton wrigSled a half yard to the
good and Hodgman followed him with
SIN on a tumble. Balm tried centre for
a loss. and in the mlX-up the ball was
bounced upon by Dodson, Of the High
school Johnson made u pretty run for
seven yards around left end and was
downed by Thorn. Landlord carried it
through the line for one yard. Johnson
again went around left for eight yards
and was again brought down by Thorn,
who tackled beautifully throughout the
entire game. After several gains and
losses the ball was lost on tumble, He'll
getting it TruXton dashed through
left tackle for four yards, following
with two through centre. Balm made
three and then one through same place,
and TruXton took it around left FOR
four more. but the ball was lost on OFF,
side play. Johnson took it three yards
around left, but dropped the bali and
Bassett fell on 1t. Truxton plunged
through centre for three and two yards
and Balm Travelled the same road for
two; then Scott skirted right end for
four yards, and after three more downs
the ball went over. After this the pig
skin was See-Sawed up and down the
centre Of the field, no side having any
perceptible advantage. Time was called
for end OF first half with ball on centre
line.
SECOND HALF.
Payne kicked off; TruXton caught the
ball and brought 1t back twenty yards
Balm made three through centre; five
yards were gnined on guards back for
nations. and then came the thrilling
incident of the game. TruXton was
given the ball and was off around left
end like q flash. He gradually drew
away from all his pursuers except
Payne and Hodges. Would they get
him? When he had nearly reached the
goal Payne leaDed forward and swung
to him. Truxton fell hard and the ball
rolled from his grasp. Hodges had it
In second and was making his way
back for all he was worth when he was
downed by Thom-H'igh Schools ball.
Landlord and Johnson both made good
gains, but latter fumbled and TruXton
fell on ball. Scott made six yards
around right end and TruXton made
four around left. Scott then failed to
gain and the ball was lost OIL Il tumble.
High School was desperate, and with
two minutes to play they started In to
win. Landlord bucked for six yards;
Thorn stopped Hodgson after the latter
had made nine; Johnson then took the
ball for four around left end. and
time was called after Hodgson had COW
cred five around right end.
The lineup was as follows:
High School. Academy.
Vesey .... Centre. ..... Connover
Fisher ....... Right Guard. ....... Bell
Johnston Left Guard. Armstrong
Shaffer $500. Right Tackle. ;. Fulgham
Dodson ......Left Tackle. -. Bassett
Walters ........ Right End. ......... Gill
Hodges ....... Left End. -. Hodgman
Payne ....... Quarterback. Thorn
(Captain.)
Hodson ....Right Half-back.. Truxton
johnson Left Half-back. 49,. Scott
Landlord ...... Full Back. ........ Balm
(Captain.)
Halves-20 and Is minutes. Referee
Mr.. Robert Payne. Umpire-AIr. John
Wilkinson. Timer-Mr. Kevill Glennan.
Linesmen-Mes srs. Walton and Taylor.