The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-01
Washburn Proves Too Strong
for The Indians
Defeats Haskell Eleven by One
Sided Score IL to 0.
BLUES LINE is HEAVY
Clarke Weighs 265 and White
235 Pounds.
To the Braves 1t Proved q Veri-
table Stone Wall.

Washburn proved on the college grid
iron Saturday that she has team that
will be a factor in football this season.
The brawny braves from Haskell insti-
tuts went down before the blue in an
overwhelming defeat of IL to 0. Both
umpire and referee gave satisfaction.
The terrible PUSHES, quick playing and
determination of the Washburns was too
much for the Indians. Coach owen nus
been at work with the men but a short
time but he sent them into the field for
the first game full of confidence. The
265 and White 235 while the rest Of the
line men up around 1870 which gives
Washburn heavy lire that the Indians
failed to break at every rush. Behlnd
the line Moore. Robinson, owen and
Mehl played well together. In the first
game OF the season the Washburn inter
ference which before has been
poor showed up well. The Kansas UNI
versity men sent a large delegation TO
watch the WashbuFn- Haskell game
Washburn meets X. u. on McCook field,
Lawrence, on next Saturday and al
though K. L. has everything in her
favor Washburn hopes to carry off the
game.
Washburn took the kick off Saturday.
Haskell kept the ball for short time
and lost on downs. Washburn lost the
ball in the same way and then Haskell
after two downs without gain passed
back for a punt which was fumbied Tor
4
bali only to lose it on downs Hitch
cock broke through the Indian line,
blocking a play and costing Haskell
yards but the Indians made 1t back
through center. Washburn got the ball
on downs, Roberts took a spring around
right end for four yards. Owen made the
gain and then by sending MooE6 hve
yards through center, Roberts through
left tackle for a yard and then giving
the ball to Moore who skirted the right
end for Is yards and Washburn had
scored the first touchdown in II minutes
play, Moore kicked goal from KICK
out. The play had all been in Haskell
territory. In the last play Falls of the
Indian team fell disloeating his shoulder
and was forced to retire from the game,
Dubois taking his place. The first half
ended with the ball near the center OF
the field.
The ball changed hands rapidly in the
second half but the battle was for the
most part in HaskelIs end of the field.
Haskell was forced to punt and made 20
yards. Then Washburn rallied for de-
eided effort. Moore skirted the left end
for % yards, Roberts made a yard
through right tackle, Washburn tried
another back kick and failed to gain.
Moore advanced the ball 10 yards and
by steady plays the ball went to Has
keIs Is yard line. Gill went through
the center for three yards, Hughes
bueked the same place for five and
Moore went around the left end for
touchdown, failed to kick goal and the
score was II to O.
The rest of the game was fought on
Haskell ground and q second after time
was called Capt. Hughes gave the signal
for a play, not knowing that time was
called, and Washburn scored another
touchdown which was not allowed. Du-
bois was laid out in a play in the sec
ond half and was carried from the field
insensible.
Washburn Position Haskell
Daddishman..,...-. center $780,. Bull
White. right guard 1890. Walker
Clarke ........left guard ........ Oliver
Hughes .......right tackle $500. House
Gill .......... left tackle 49,. Grimes