The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

hand. and the wonderful. but character
iStic brace the team at the University
has taken within the last two weeks has
greatly increased the interest IN the
game.
MUST BE VICTORIOUS
Virginia is lot coming to Richmond.
where they have been the conquering he
roes. after so many hard-fought games in
the PAST, entertaining any idea Of de-
feat.
In all athletic sports Virginia and Lee
high have always been quite evenly
matched. they have shared honors even
~ for many years, and consequently the
Thanksgiving game promises TO be an in
teresting contest. Virginia Will be in best
trim OF the season when she goes on the
field.
Three Of the veteran ball-players. who
have not been out before this season.
came out this last week. and are in the
game for the remainder Of the season.
TAKB A BRACE.
This. indeed, has been a season of ups
and downs Tor the Virginia football team
10 the time of the almost wonderful
change for the better, which took place
about two weeks ago. Upon the opening
OF the season. Notwithstanding the fact
that there were only three or four Of last
years eleven back, every one was much
enthused over the prospects as out of
the chaos of last year, due TO the inaugu-
ration OF the alumni system Of coaching.
there has grown system which the most
optimistic can appreciate, though II Is
rs yet far from perfect 1t is settled, well
ordered and defined. This enthusiasm
was due in part in having such a man
as Archie" HaNton chosen as head
coach. and that IN Summersgill. as cap
tain. the team had an experienced and
tried man.
The season opened with rather an in
different showing I'm the preliminary
games. with st. Adams and G. II. 5. A.
There was not a scarcity OF material;
but all recognized that IL needed coach
ing. which II has had, and "a plenty of
IL.
Haxton worked hard. and succeeded in
bringing the team In good shape for the
University Of Pennsylvania game. and
after they scored upon Pennsylvania en-
thusiasm ran high
The team seemed 10 get a bad case OF
that satisfied feeling. and "a great slump
began 20 take place which was suspect
ed In the Baltimore Medical College
game, recognized ia the Galiaudet game,
and made clear as day out In Michigan.
This last game in the West was the
turning point for soon after returning
from Detroit II was seen that something
had 10 be done. the men on the team put
that do-or-die spirit In their play, they
worked hard and untiringly.
THREE MIN OUT
Men. such as Griffin. Lloyd. and Male
tried in other years. and known as the
best. who had not been out before this
season. sacrificed their personal interests
and came out TO apply for the team.
Then began che hardest task-getting
the team In shape again as whole. max
ing II play as unit, but that HaNton
has been equal 10.
Last Saturday. when the strong team
from Blacksburg went down before the
Varsity beneath score Of % TO 0. II
was shown what Virginia had been doing
By Thanksgiving, with the time which
the coaches have TO remedy the faults
and strengthen the weak place. Virginia
expects TO line Up against Lehigh the
fastest and undoubtedly the most per
fectly rounded and machine-like team II
has ever been her fortune to develop. Not
heavy team but making UP for lack OF
weight In perfect playing form and splen-
did team work
THE PLAYERS
In Gerstle and Mallory al halves. Cole
man al full-back. and Male or SHIRLEY
n quarter back. Virginia has by far the
best bsck-feld ever seen on a Southern
gridiron.
Gerstle starts like ono shot out OF
cannon, runs hard and low, and has UNI
limited capacity Tor work He hits the
line well, but II Is on an end run where
he shines most brilliantly, for II there is
my kind OF an opening he IL sure TO
sQueeze through II for a gain Mallory
81 Ia ArWt 81 al az
= defensive back. Virginia has never had
his equal.
Coleman Is the best punter. not ex-
rsptinx Pope ever seen here. His punts
are OF great distance. but so high that
ends have plenty OF chance TO get down
under Them. In running back puats.