The times., 1899-10-22

The football game on Georgetown Cam
Ius yesterday afternoon between tie
Georgetown Varsity team and the eleven
from ST. Johns Coll sc. Annapolis. proved
an easy victory for the home team. who
won by a score Of - to o. II was the first
home game Of the varsity this season. and
they were greeted by loud applause as they
entered the college gridirou. AT 2:39 O'Clock
the game began, and from The start
Georgetown had II an her own way The
team from Annapolis was entirely out Of
its class. Their line was weak and was
unable to withstand the hard rushes o. The
yarsity's backs.
In the first half the Georgetown boys did
some Fast playing, but when they realized
that they could defeat the Annapolis boys
they became overconhdent Especially
was this noticeable in the second half
when for a time. owing to the caTelessness
OF the varsity team the St Johns team
made some very good gains through their
line. The game as a whole was particular
ly free from any rowdyism. and there was
not a single squabble with the officials
during the afternoon. Devlin, who played
left half back for the varsity. was the star
player of the day. His hard tackling and
strong offensive work was noticeable
throughout the game. The longest run
was made by Devlin in the early part ol
the first half The Annapolis boys kicked
of 10 GeorgetoWns 5-yard line, Deylin
catching the ball, made 60-yard run be-
fore his opponents could throw him
Greene al right end did some very effective
work, especially in getting down the field
on kicks. Cummings, Long, and Lennane
were prominent throughout the game for
their excellent defensive work. On the 81.
Johns team Hill. Devon, and Mitchell
fought hard, and their individual work
throughout the game was excellent
IN the first half Georgetown kicked on y
Wisner, who was thrown on the 3O-yard
line The Annapolis boys tried TO kick,
but Kearne broke through the line and
blocked the bali. just as Mackall was going
10 kick, and Greene fell on it, In the next
play Devliu was given the bail and he
went around the right end for touch
down Long failed to kick goal. Score
to O. ST Johns kicked of TO Georgetown.
5-yard line. Devlin caught the ball. and
after some very clever lodging succeeded
in advancing Go yards. The Georgetown
team then started 10 hammer their oppo-
uents' line. which was too light TO with
stand the rushing They gained 4 and
yards at q time until they reached ST.
Johns I5-yard line. Here the bali was
given to Devlin, who carried il through the
tackle for another touchdown Cummings
tried to kick goal, but failed, and the score
was 10 10 O.
After the next kick-of the Annapolis
boys played a much better game. and for
time kept their opponents from making
any gains The bali for o long time re-
mained in the centre Of the field, going first
10 one side and then to the other The
careIcssness Of the Georgetown team was
noticeable and Coach Church signaled for
them TO brace up. The varsity then worked
the ball down the field by heavy line buck
ing until they were on the ST. Johns
5-yard line. Here the revolving wedge was
played and Kearne was carried over The
line FOR q touchdown. Long kicked the
goal. making the score 10 to g.
But q few more minutes remained before
The ending Of the first half. Mackall kicked
Of for ST. Johns and Devliu caught the
ball and made run of forty yards, taking
the ball to the centre Of the field. George
town then worked their line plays until
they were on their opponents 20-yard line.
Time was called ana the first half ended
with the score being I6 10 Q in favor Of
Georgetown.
in the second half MackaH kicked TO
Deylin. who returned the kick 10 the cen
ire OF the field For a while after this the
Annapolis boys hammered the Georgetown
line for a number Of small gains, until they
had the ball on the yarsity's 48-ysrd line
Here they lost the bail on fumbles and il
went To the varsity. Georgetown kicked 10
St Johns 30-yard line where Nackall
caught il and returned il 70 Ge0rgetown's
z0-yard line Here the Annapolis team
made q brilliant stand and for a time il
looked as though they would score, but
bad tumble broke Up their chance and the
ball went 10 the varsity team.
Georgetown then advanced the ball 10
their opponents 30-yard line, where by
tumble they lost it. Mackall kicked for
St Johns, and Long, catching It, returned
the kick. The bail went to the visitors on
their z0-yard line. After trying the George
town ends the visitors last the bah Oh
downs The varsity then forced their way
70 their opponents 35-yaTd line, where they
lost the BAN On a tumble.
Mackall tried 10 kick the ball, but only
succeeded in sending il into his own men
Oracle. Of the Georgetown team picked it
Up and without any interference made
touchdown The goal was kicked by
Greene and the score was % TO o.
When play was recommended but two
minutes remained Mackall kicked of,
and Greene. catching the ball was downed
on the z0-yard line. Georgetown soon lost
The bali and the visitors. taking advantage
OF the careless playing Of the varsity, soon
had the ball within their 30-yard line.
Here the game ended, the score being - 10
Q in Ge0rget0wn's favor.
The lineup was as follows: