The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES


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Eastern High sprang a big surprise
yesterday when it defeated Central in the
second game Of the interhigh-school foot-
ball championship series at National
Park by to O.
Both teams played a kicking game,
! honors in this department being in favor
of Capt Hamilton. Of Central. against
Martin of Eastern, but in the handling
Of the punts there was no comparison, as
Central did nos seem TO be able TO catch
anything. and it was this vital weakness
that cost the Blue and White the game.
Morsell was the principal offender
Time and again the tackle would get un-
der punt, with lots of time to make
catch, and would allow the pigskin to
slip Through him and bound away. Farm
er CT McGifin invariably being on hand
10 fall or the ball for Eastern
Neither team was able 10 make much
headway on line bucking. and for that
reason resorted 20 punting frequently
Eastern had the forward pass down pret-
y near to perfection, which speaks well
OF the coaching they have received at
the hands of Jimmy Kerr. Georgetown's
star end last year out Of the FIVE times
that the Fasteners tried the new play
they failed only once. and on the other
four times made gains Of from 10 to
% yards.
The Eastern backs were strong and
the Interference and support accorded
them was good but the Blue and
White line was rather weak. Central had
a strong line, but their interference was
poor. the man with the BAH having TO do
almost all of the work without any aid
from his teammates.
Hamilton and Farmer Star.
Capt Hamilton was a tower Of strength
for Central. and was easily its best
ground gamer, while Capt Farmer. OF
Eastern. made more advances for the
Capitol I'm eleven than any other mem
Der Of the team.
Martin kicked off for Eastern. and
Hamilton, VINO caught the BAH. was
downed Immediately. Hamilton gained
yards on a line play and then Cen
tral lost the ball on a tumble. but re-
gained II and carried II TO its l5-yard line,
where they lost it on downs. Farmer, on
an end run. carried the ball to Central s.
S-yard line. and Eastern, BY line
plunglng. advanced il to Centrars ?
yard line, where they were held for
downs Hamilton punled into safe ter
ritory. and the half ended with ball in
Eastern's territory, with both goals un-
sullied.
IN the second half. Hamilton kicked to
Easterns S-yaTG line. and, on an eX-
change Of punts, MOrsen fumbled the
ball and Farmer fell on II for Eastern.
Eastern lost the ball on downs Ham
ilton again punted and Eastern. By push
ing the backs through the tackles, and by
working the forward pass. carried the
oval TO CentraFs S0-yard line. At this
point Martins attempt for field goal
was blocked. but Eastern recovered the
hall on Farmers onside kick, FitZhugh
broke through and got the ball on Gen.
trails 5-yard line Farmer gained :
Yards through tackle, and then Martin
was showed over the line for the first
and only touchdown Of the game. Nc
Gifin missed goal
After Central kicked of Eastern carried
the ball down toward its opponents goal
and kept the bali there the better part
Of the remaining time. Kerr's charges at
one time being within eight yards of the
o street teams goal