The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-22

and while the ball was still in the air,
kistned held oFster, preventing him
from going down the field. Samuels
gave the ball to Washburn where the
Illegal tackle and holding had taken
place. Every decision which was the
least bit questionable was given TO st.
Mary's by Mr.. Shiras.
In speaking of the work of the
referee after the game Coach Weede
of the WaShburn team said: II didn't
feel that Shfras was giving US a square
deal We undoubtedly got the worst
OF 1t on three decisions. two times on
the forward pass and once when Fos-
ter was held while punt was still in
the air. Naturally am little bit dis
appointed in the showing which we
made, but with the team crippled after
the fierce game with the Indians, 1 am
not in the least discouraged"
Individually every member of the
Washburn team is worthy. of mention.
Smiley was the star of the game. He
gave the Catholic rooters a finished
demonstration Of the way to handle
punts and kicks. He made some great
tackles and carried the ball around
the Catholic ends for lsood gains The
punting devolved on Smut and he
made good. His work didn't come up
with that of Hope but 1t was good
nevertheless Once Smiley returned
punt seventy yards and with the least
imitation of Interference would
and Templeton at guards were in
Vulnerable. Munford and Codding
played good games at tackle.
Brethour although hardly in shape
TO play gave a good account of him
self both at tackle and fullback and
was stumbling block to the Irish
Whitney started the game at full
back but was sent pack to center
where he proved a tower of strength
roster played a hard game on the
other end. Burkhart played the best
game he has ever played and al
though new, gave promise of making
good. And Jimmy Stewart isn't to
De forgotten for he played a hard
game and made good showing con-
sidering his lack of practice.
A new star was shown by the
Washburn team near the end of the
game when Dunn took Fosters place
at right end. On the first scrimmage
be blocked one of Beakey's punts. and
few minutes later after Bennett
had eluded every member of the
to the goal, Dunn by a tremendous
burst of speed, nailed his man.
Hope despite his injury did great
work in the second half. His right
shoulder is still sore and he is utterly
unable to raise his right arm This
ing the forward pass and caused him
to make a couple of fumbles
A shadow of gloom has appeared
in every coterie of Washburn en-
thusiasts. But the team isn't dis
couraged. And really there is no
reason to be. Washburn didn't lose
much by the victory of the Catholics,
and the chances of the Blue to cop
the state championship are as good
as ever. In reckoning the Champion
ship of season the Importance of a
game is always taken into considera-
ton. A game which is only a minor
one and which is played merely as a
practice game don't cut much ice, and
should Washburn defeat K. U. team
which has already put the Catholics
to the bad, this defeat of Washburn
will be forgotten.
The stars for the Catholics were
Dockery, Bennett, Stoll and Beakey
all of whom did good work. Dockery
was the leading battering ram of the
Irish and he played his part well.
Bennett was fast on his feet and
handled the ball perfectly. Stoi1 put
up a swell game at end and Beakey's
punt1ng was strong defensive fac
tor for the Quigley tribe.
The Union Pacific special train was
we'll patronized considering the bad
weather, in the neighborhood of hun
dred going up to the game. And it
might be added that these hundred
were true sports-anyone is who will
brave the threatening elements such as
were displayed Wednesday.
Kansas university was well repre-
sented, but didn't get much of a line
on Washburn's style of play. Manager
Lansdon, Assistant Coach Mosse Grad
uate Coach Drummer and Captain Pat
Crowen were all on the sidelines.
The lineup: