The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
GerstIe and McGiII Knocked Out
Early.
STONEWALL BAND MADE MUSIC.
Five Thousand People Witnessed the
Game aud the Roofing Was the
Most Furious in the History
ofthc Game in Washington.
Regarded Victory
for Virginia.

WASHINGTON. Nov. s.-Special-The
football championship OF the South re-
mains undecided. A drawn battle was
tho result OF to-days game between the
University of Virginia and Georgetown
College, which took place on the grounds
of the latter this afternoon. When tho
game was called at the end OK the second
half neither OF the contestants had been
able to reach the coveted goal The day
was an ideal one. over 500 devotocs OF
the game witnessed the contest The
grandstand presented an animated scene
OF beauty and color. and many ladies
graced the occasion with their presence,
each carrying various designed colors
of their respective team The orange and
blue of the University OF Virginia MIN
gled harnoniousiy with the blue and gray
of Georgetown.
ROOTER IN HIS GLORY.
The ever-fresent r0oter was in his
glory and demonstrated that the college
spirit Of both Institutions was fully
aroused. The Virginians we're urged to
victory by their supporters In the most
enthusiastic style. The Stonewall jack
son band from Staunton played the in
spring strains OF Dixie when the Vir-
ginia goal was threatened, and was on
each occasion rewarded by seeing tho
plgskin move toward the center or the
field. This was augmented by yells and
tho employment Of a huge megaphone
which hurled thundrous tones Of encour-
agement 10 an parts Of the field. George
town yelled. sang. and oheered In styis
seldom Witnessed IN this city.
The game itself was a most stubborn
contest
From a critical standpoint 10 was not
al.
mined stands IL will stand out as tho
greatest game of the season. The work
of the Virginians IS remarkable as they
were opposed by a team averaging four-
teen pounds 20 the man moro then them
selves
BLACK GUM AGAINST THUNDER.
Time and time again the heavy George.
town team would crash against the Nir-
cinia lire Only 10 be held for downs.
Twice was the Virginia goal threatened.
but by a determined resistance the ball
was forced out OF danger.
In the second half the Nirgnians were
on the aggressive and came near scoring
on several occasions The game may be
characterized as a line bucking and kick
ing contest. the backs being used very
little II may be conseryativey stated
that the honors we're IN favor Of tho Yir-
ginlans. 1hey were bduiy NiipP'0" ~ 80
drst half by the loss OF Gerstle and Nc
GIL who were forced 20 retire from me
game on account OF injuries.
BRILLIANT PLAYS.
AZ there were no exceptionally brilliant
plays. the honor Of holding the strong
Georgetown team belongs almost equally
70 every man on the team. Georgetown
was the favorite In the betting, and was
confident Of victory. Gloom pervaies
GEORGETOWN campus tonight, while the
Virginians claim that they would have
won but for the cripling OF their Leam
early In the game
The officials Of the day were Bob Arm
strong. Of Yale referee. and W II. An
drus. OF Princeton. ms umpire These ara
the same officials who ofiiciated last sea-
son. and who gave general satisfaction.
The line up was as follows.