The Washington times., 1907-11-23
Scholastic
Pennant to
Technical
BenSon'S Long Run for
Touchdown Defeats
Props.
Technical, s; Georgetown Props, o.


Benson, TechnlcaTs lef tend, taking
advantage of GeOrgetowns failure TO
execute an attempted forward pass. and
abbetted by BreWster's brilliant inter
ference, ran half the lerrtn of George
town Field yesterday for the only
touchdown of either tea m. Technio@
High School is the scholastic champion
OF the District
The rain was a big factor in the
Georgetown teams favor. 1t was out
weighe1 by Technical and 1t placed its
main reliance on its phenomenal speed
On account OF the slippery condition
Of the field the Props could show lit
tie OF the fast work which has been
the feature OF the few games played
by them this year.
End Runs Fail.
End runs were tried early in the
game, but the Props could not gain d
start before Tech would interpOse its
defense The forward pass was out OF
the question. and was not attempted.
Old fotball was employed by both teams
and Technical. having the advantage
OF weight. kept the ball in the Props
territory the greater Part OF the time.
Once, near the conclusion Of the sec
ond half. the Props decided TO risk a
try out Of their trick tactics, and with
the team spread across the field a dag
onal kick was successfully executed.
and Melted tie first down. On a COM
plete line shift, a forward pass was
attempted. Just as Captain Sitterding
was about 10 heave the bail TO the re
ceiving end Il slipped and was recov-
cred by Benson, who had come through
In an attempt 70 block the pass. He
dashed down the field behind Brewster,
who cleared the way, and crossed. for
a touchdown Ellis failed TO kick goal.
The Props entered a Perfunctory
claim that the pass had touched the
ground and should be returned and a
penalty be imposed, but the officials
allowed the touchdown.
Tech in Better Condition.
Technical had the advantage in phys
zeal condition, and It's experience in the
gruelling schedule It has gone through
this season made the Props defensive
work at times look smateurish. In spite
Of this fact. on the offense the George
town team had a more varied line Of
attack, and showed a theoretical lIncwl-
edge OF the game which was remark
able when Il is remembered that yester-
days skirmish was only the fifth game
Of the Props season. The losers were
outweigned, but In offensive work and
IN gameuess they were not outplayed
They showed the results of Coach Kir-
by's careful training, and IL is 20 be
regrz tied that they should have to con-
clude their season without a single
chance 70 show their real prowess under
favorable conditions, and to make use Of
= - Ia aN4r.nH NsaN
they seem to have gained within the
last month.
Tho Manual Trainers work yesterday
was Of the gilt-edge order. II IS no dis
credit tc them 20 say that the Props
might have done better under more Ia
VOrable conditions. Tech made good. in
spite Of the conditions. The fear enter
tanned by the high school rOoters that
their pennant winning team had gone
stale was disproved yesterday. Their
defense was as impFegnable as ever. and
their steady line hammering Melted
them frequent gains, which their oppOn-
ents had to work hard TO hold down.
Benson and Brewster Stars.
Benson and Captain Brewster besides
featuring in the scoring did consistently
good work throughout the game. and
this pair and Ellis were the biggest
ground gamers Conway was the great
est impeachment IN the Props line TO
Techs frequent attacks On the ends
The winners found il impossible to gain
through his end OF the line, and gave
up the attempt early in the game. Fury,