The Washington times., 1902-01-26
,. d The Perseverance Club. ,. d

tackle, Davidson; right end, O'Brien;
quarterback. Ticknor; left half back,
Stratford; right half back, Gladwin, and
full back, Sayles, captain.
VIII Johnson kicked off for the Per-
severance boys, who were defending the
south goal. Tom O'Brien got down the
field quickly and tackled the Ranger who
caught the ball before chad run it back
10 yards. A series OF plays followed in
which neither side gained any advantage.
1t was noticed that the hangers, while
much lighter than the home team. were
tough and wiry and in excellent physical
condition. The Perseverance boys had
not trained for the game, and their stay
ing powers were poor. Many of them be-
came winded and even their greater
weight could not long hold their op-
ponents. The Rangers relentlessly ham
mered their line, and in few moments
scored touchdown. The goal was
kicked and this made the score. Ran
gers, 6; Perseverance, 0.
The Perseverance boys were not dis
heartened, but they could not long en-
dure the strain, and even with the use Of
fresh substitutes were unable to hold or
to gain The rest of the game is quickly
described. The Rangers broke through
their opponents for gain after gain. and
not once could Perseverance make five
yards with the ball. The final score was:
Rangers, As; Perseverance, 0.
After the teams had given cheers for
each other, Captain Reub shook hands
with the captain of the winning tear,
and the members of the teams mingled
together with the greatest good feeling.
The Perseverance Club met that even
ing at Reub's home, and n more discour-
aged lot of boys would have been hard to
find. Reub addressed the meeting He
spoke slowly and seriously, and every
boy paid close attention:
Fellows. we were beaten badly, but
we were beaten fairly and squarely. Now,
what was wrong? had a talk with their
CAPTAIN and he told me that his players
trained regularly. That's why they tore
us up light as they were. We've got to
train-do YOU know what that means?
1t means that We must give up all inju-
rious and unwholesome food; we must
get along without tea. coffee, pie, cake,
candy, soda water"
'What?" shrieked Alfred Davidson.
why. I'd rather die than give up candy
or soda water!'
I'D rather die than lose our next
game" retorted Reub. We've got to
get to bed before $50. and-well, if 1
catch any of you fellows smoking cigar
cites or otherwise breaking training. it's
good-by to your chances for making the
team, no matter how good you are
The captains remarks were cheered
heartily, and the spirit of earnest train
ing was entered into with eagerness.
Tom" Barry also spoke. He urged
the need of more serious interest in
the club and said that a clubhouse was
needed. Amos Johnson, "WilI' Stratford,
and Joe" Stein were appointed a com
mittee to arrange for holding a fair to
raise funds. 1t was expected that the
mothers ana sisters of the boys would
help them by providing fancy articles,
cake, etc. The members left the meeting
feeling much happier and more enthusias-
tic than ever. The lesson of the after
Moons game, however, was borne in mind.
and every boy promised to train faith
fully. You shall learn later what sue
cess the boys had with their fair, how
they drew plans for their clubhouse, and
how they started their basketball team.
ITO be continued