The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-09-26


Wasn't Quick En6ush.-
The Fairmont high school foot ball
team of that place iourneyed to clariss-
burg Friday morning to test their u1eetie
with the Tiger Athletic team Of this
place. Like Caesar, they came, saw and
conquered
They arrived over the AZ Il. division
Of the b. q o., ana after chanag their
clothing they repaired 70 the bali
park, where they practiced signals until
dinner time, and then rested until the
game was called.,s
Both teams came upon the field AZ the
same time, Clarksburg headed by Captain
Hess, and Fairmont by Captain Polling
each cheered by its cohorts and each
team determined to do or die.
After running through their Signals
and practice at drop kicking, both cap
tains announced their readiness for the
fray. Captain Hess won the toss and
chose the east end Of the field, which had
a decided advantage in the way of slope
Of the gound and which materially aided
the home team.
First Half-Fairmont' ball. Polling
Kicked off for Fairmont, the ball going
to the tifteen-yard line, where it was
cnught by Orr, who returned 1t ten
wards before being downed by Jones.
An unsuccessful attempt to advance
the ball, it was given to Fairmont on
Downs
Fairmont's ball. Polling attempting to
hurdle the line, lost three yards. The
next attempt one yard was gained, and
then Lynn, by burst Of speed, carried
the ball fifteen yards more. FairnloHt
was now within striking distance OF
Claksburg's goal and calling their star
nalf for duty he responded nobly and
by perfect interference and good judg-
ment he carried the ball to the three
yard line. where he was tackled by Null
neran. who was unable to stop him, and
together they rolled over the line, and
the score was Fairmont >, harrisburg 2, :
md there was JOY in the camp Of FairF
mont, and all was gloom for Clarksburgi
Polling failed to kick goal.
ClarIlsburg, with renewed determina-
ton, again lined up for the kickoff
GiI, by as fine punt as was ever made
m the home grounds, drove the ball over
the goal posts, where Polling secured It,
5ut before he could move from his tracks
he was downed for touchback by Nc
Donald, who saved the day for Clarl<s-
burg by his superb tackle. Polling kick
ii ofT the touchback, the baifing being
caught bv AIuIheran who after advancing
holl ten wards was downed by Jones.
lutheran was hurt in the mix up but
VA. able to resume the game. Orr was
here given the ball and while attempt
ing to skirt left end was thrown for
loss of five yards, Polling again max
inu the tackle. Mulheran again was Civ
on the ball and this time carried II ten
Yards around left end, where he was
downed by Lynn. Gill and Hess, in turn.
failed to make the required distance, and
Fairrnont was given the ball.
Pairmont's BAH. Polling was hurt IN
the last scrimn4age and time was called.
Polling IS able to play and the game was
resumed. Fairmont now changes her
tactics and tries line Plunges. Lynn, on
arst try, makes three yards, and then
repeats the performance for another
yard hut not having the required dis
toncc. they again call on Polling, who
makes 1--WE yards through left tackle,
hut clark sburg il holding entirely too
well to try the line again, and Lynn Is
sent around left end. In the scrimmage
The ball is fumbled, and Atchison, the
,,luckv right tackle, falls on the ball
Clarksbnrg's Ball. NIulheran, on
run, is downed for a loss
Of one yard by Hamilton. Several at
tempts were now made to 80 through
center. but the line held and Fairmont
was given the ball on downs.
Fairmont's Ball On the first play the
bail was fumblcd by Polling. Polling
while receiving it from the quarters
hands. and Hess, ever present, fell on Is
and again saved the ball for Clarksburg
CIarksburg's Ball. Again the home
team tried the line of the visitors for
two attempts, and falling to gain, they
sent GilI around left end, where he was
downed by Jones for loss Of three
yards. The ball Is given to Fairmont
on downs.
Fairmont's BAH. IN an umsuceessful
attempt through center a player is hurt
and time IS called The referee gives
Clarksburg the ball.
Clnrksburg's Ball. Gill. by beautiful
end run, carried tho ball ten yards and