The Washington times., 1903-11-28
SOLDIERS MUCHFAVORED
Secretary Root and Secretary
Moody on Hand MiddieS
Hope for Best.
ARMY AND NAVY EACH
FOUR lime VICT0RS

each team has won four. The series
was started in 1890. vas discontinued in
1898. but resumed IN 1889.
The record follows.
1s9O-Annapolis, "A; West Point, o.,
1891 West Point, %; Annapolis, 10.
1S92-Annapolis, u; West Point, 4.
1s93-Annapolis, 8; West Point, 1.
1699-West Point, II; Annapolis, 5.
190O-Annapolis, II; West Point, Z.
1901-West Point, II; Annapolis, s.
1902-West Point, %; Annapolis, s.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2s - onicial-
dom Of the National Capital. or the
major portion OF II. is encamped on
Franklin Field today with all eyes
trained on the gridirop battle TO be
waged between The football elevens Of
West Point and ;he Naval Academy.
From the wood and masonry hillsides
that slope four ways toward Franklin
fields gridiron, Cabinet officers. potent,
more or less grave, and possibly few
reverend Senator'S, Representatives, bu-
reau chiefs, heads of departments and
distinguished delegation Of generals.
admirals anG hol 5ers OF lesser commits
sions in the ranks Of Uncle Sans land
and sea forces. are on hand to shout
yell roar and clap encouragement to the
football warriors OF Vest Point and An
A Little Washington.
For tFye soy e tssf Quaker city is 8. In
tie washington. y necessary, crises In
Panama or any other quarter OF the
globe today could se coped with in
stantly. according to the usages OF di-
plomacy, by the representatives Of the
Government that bzye camped for
while in the town to await the outcome
Of the annual battle between the elevens
Of the military and naval colleges.
When the last yard has been gained or
lost. the final point scored. then the
exodus win start, and by nightfsIl
Washington will receive back her big
men and the atmosphere Of pomD and
glory that surrounds those who sit IN
the seats OF the nations mighty viii be
lost for another twelvemonth.
Soldiers in Favor.
Although West Point is the favorito
at odds Of TO J, the hackers OF the
middies do not e 2ect a tame walk
over for the cadets by any means. and
many are found who are willing to take
The short end OF the betting. believing
that their favorites hove a card or Two
M their sleeves which may turn the
tide OF victory south 10 Annapolis. in
stead OF to the bleak bluffs OF the Hud-
son
Both teams are in readiness for the
clash. and desrite bruises and bumps
received in former games, the stars Of
each Academy will appear IN their mole
skins. determined to do and dare eor the
honors OF this blue-rIbbon event III cheir
athletic year,
The city IS bright with color. On ev-
cry side are seen the orange, black, and
blue Of the Army. and the old gold and
blue of Annapolis The city has also
taken on its holiday garb and many OF
the houses are decorated with the col
ors OF the two teams.
Prominent Guests.
Prominent among those who viii view
the tussle are the following:
Secretary Of the Navy Moody. Secre-
tary OF War Root. Assistant Secretary
Darling Of the Navy, Generals Miles,
/ Chaffee, Corbin, Brooke. and you-c.
Rear AdrairaIs Sigsbee, Clark, and II.
/ c. Taylor. Colonel Mills. head OF West
Point and numerous other army and
navy officials OF lesser rank.
| New York was represented by Mayor
elect George p. Mcclellan and Major
! General Roe, OF the National Guard.
/ The teams line UP as follows:
Army. Positions Navy.