The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-15
Y. NJ. |. FOOTBALL TEAM.
They Will Play Georgetown in Rich
mond Next Month.

LEXINGTON. VA. oct. l4.-Special.-
The opening game OF the season on the
Virginia Military Institute grounds which
was played between the Washington and
Lee University and the cadets brought out
many points about the cadet, eleven that
may prove Of interest to the many lovers
OF the popular game and supporters OF the
cadets in Richmond as they will play the
Georgetown University in Richmond Oh
November ilth.
In the first place the cadets clearly de-
monstrated that they are playing quick.
clean and Gentlemanly foot ball and that
they are well trained and understand their
business
The largest gains were made around the
ends By the quick footed half backs. while
the big qua -ds repeatedly plowed through
the line e- ,eady gains. The ends and
tackles we.t lied and played their part
in the gain making. Kirk at fun back
PLAYED ID hcady game and hit the line for
good gains He caught the ball well but
was a trifle slow getting down the field
when McCsbe punted.
Montgomery. the plucky captain Of the
cadet team is surprising his brilliant
work Of previous years. the longest gains
were made through his brilliant interior
ance and heady coaching. Miller made
the play of the evening by carrying the
ban on the first play OF the game from
the cadet 15-yard line 10 the Washington
and Lee goal for a touchdown. Miller
was hurt shortly afterwards and retired
IN favor Of Bernard, who proved himself
an able man.
McCsbe's putting was brilliant sur
prise TO everyone present. He made TWO
Of the longest punts seen here for several
seasons ana he was quick in getting his
kicks off. One thing was clearly de-
nonstrated and that was that the cadets
have some able substitutes any Of whom
can play the positions equally as well as
the regular players
Biscoe the star right end. played re-
markedly well and broke up everything
that came his way. He was down the
field on every punt and caught the nm
ner before he could take a step Roller
was called on to Till Blscoe's place towards
the end Of the game as Biscoe's ankle
is still weak as a result of injuries received
in practice Rodgers is a man out and
out ard HIS playing In the opening game
has given him a position on the regulars
Wright played steady though not bril-
liant. Me made one bad pass but barring
this he dh all that could be expected.
with trifle more experience he win
prove a slayer.
Dyan at tackle played well. but n bad
cut over his right eye. which he received
in a game with the scrubs caused him
10 retire IN favor Of Marshall. whose bril-
liant work surpassed that Of the injured
Dyall.
The game showed conclusively that the
cadet team can play the proper article OF
foot hall and that they are stronger on
the defensive than ever before. while the'r
offensive work is very good. Pennsyl-
vanla tactics were used throughout and
with n great deal OF success as was shown
by the final score 70 TO 0.
-. u. Browne. Vase and clsgzet were
out IN uniforms Wednesday but dld not
&c, an opportunity to show what they can
do.
Coach Boyle who has been called away
for a ferv days on business wired his
congratulations while Coach Walker Is
wearing bis most select smile and seems
quite happy.