The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-11-17

the Clevelanders gave odds of 2 to L
on the outcome of the game. The
betting at down town resorts, was live
ly, several thousand dollars bang
posted on the final result. Even at
the end of the first half with the
score to in Massillon's favor the.
Indian hackers continued to cover
Tiger money.
The Cleveland crowd cheered lusti-
ly for the red men from the time the
game began. Ralph Kinney, Cleve-
land boy, had the honor Of coach
ing the Carlisle men.
The field was covered with one
inch coat of snow, which melted as
the game wore on. The lines were
scraped, but the rest Of the field was
left untouched. The unsafe footing
made spectacular runs almost impos-
sible and was a disadvantage to both
teams. The men were able In some
plays to keep their feet and the mass
OF struggling players was showed for
yards before the play was stopped;
this sliding worked to the advantage
of both teams at times.
It was an ideal football day for both
players and spectators. When the
Massillon team came on the field it
was greeted by deafening cheer,
the sun came out from under the dark
clouds as if beaming its approval OF
the fray to come. AT 10 minutes past
o'clock the Indian squad of 80 men
followed the Tigers TO the enclosure.
, They were greeted by rousing war
whoop and Immediately proceeded to
go through their preliminary practice.
They were not midgets by any means
but looked much lighter than their
opponents. The Massillon team out
weighed them on an average of rs
pounds to the man.
Everything was quiet when the mo.
ment came for the game to begin
the referees whistle sunding sharp
and clear There was dull thud as
Pierce. the big tackle. booted the ball
| far down the field to the expectant
| Tigers. Hayden caught the ball and
| behind a good interference advanced
| 1t 20 yards before being downed. The
game was on, match to decide
whether brute strength and weight
was superior to the thickness and
craft of the Indian braves.
| For the first moment or two 1t look
ed as IL 1t would be an easy victory
for the Massillonians, but the hopes
of the crowd were soon shattered
for after the first minute the reda
strengthened. determining to mako II
a battle royal.
| Massillon's superior weight was
what won the game, their plays were
well executed but were not run of
with near the speed as those of theil
opponents. When the Reds would gel
the ball, off they would start on 6
play before the other team was fully
lined up.
The Indians were greatly strength
ened for the game, Pierce and Hud
son, two crack players who have
graduated from the school, were used
EThey are helping to coach their res
skin brothers this year.
The taclSling of both teams was
great, not man got past the last mar
ON the field for a clean run. Tho
Reds tackled hard and low, very
seldom missing u man and often
throwing their opponents back for {
loss. AT the start of the game MoraI
4 shot through the center like a bullet
II looked like touchdown but Libbey
who was playing defensive quarter
rushed, on like the wind and with ,
dive downed the runner. coming dowr
with dull thud. both players being
forced to ask for time out to recove
from the shock OF the collision.
Massillon's interference was grea
but did not show UP to the best ad
+. vantage from the spectators point o
view on account OF so few end rum
being tried. Straight and cross buck
we're the most effective plays and wer,
largely used by both sides. It was tn,
style of play to Masslllon's liking ant
which they were best prepared to cop,
with.
That the Indians are up to trick
and ready to take every advantage NJ
on the least opening was shown In on,
play especially. The Red Men wer
allowed a free kick from their Q
yard line after bringing out punt
instead OF kicking 1t, the young brav
started down the field with the pi
skin under his arm. He had run hal
the length Of the field before beinl
downed. However the play was no