Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29
HUDSON Drawn TOO
MUCH FOR SEVERN
Husky Cadets Defeat the
!. Sturdy Midshipmen.
THIRTY THOUSAND THERE
Ideal Day for Army'Navy Game on
Franklin Field.
N0TABLEs SURROUND THE OVAL
THIRTY THOUSAND THERE
NoTABLEs SURROUND THE OVAL
Teams Evenly Matched-Strong
Defensive Playing by Both Sides.
Misjudge of Punt Disastrous.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November cs-
In one Of the fiercest foot ball games seen
on Franklin Field this year the Army
vanquished the Navy this afternoon by
the small and narrow score Of to "A
touchdown and goal against goal from
the field. Thirty thousand persons saw
the husky cadets from the Hudson con-
quer the sturdy midshipmen from tho
Severn in a contest that never Jagged.
That the naval boys were surprised at the
unexpected strength of the Army is put
ting it mildly-they were fairly over
whelmed with the power shown by the
West Point cadets. The Annapolis boys
entered the game confident OF victory.
while the West Point cadets only hoped
to win.
The Army's victory. notwithstanding
the strength shown, was due more to =
misjudged punt by one of the Navys
backs than to the good work Of the team.
But it took advantage of the misplay and
lost no opportunity in making the score.
AC ANdNy . io0i pOii'tS' "NAS
earned by hard and consistent playing.
Teams Evenly Matched.
The teams were as evenly matched as
1t was possible to make them, and al
though the Army won, there is no dis
grace attached to the showing made by
the Navy. The defensive playing of both
teams was all that could be desired 1t
was SO powerful. in fact, that neither
team could make much impression on its
opponent line, and in consequence they
both played a kicking game. There was
more punting in today's game than has
been seen on Franklin Field this season.
AS was the case in the big college games
Of the year. the contest brought out little
that was new. Two forward passes and
two onside kicks were the only so-called
modern plays attempted. and OF these
only one forward pass, by the Navy, was
successful.
The day was ideal for foot ball. and q
brilliant crowd was out to see the fray.
1t was brilliant in respect to colors dis-
played and the beautiful raiment Of tho
women, and brilliant in the great array
of notable people seated in the boxes
about the field. Nearly everybody car
ried either the black. gold and gray OF
the Army or the blue and gold Of the
Navy, and here and there was to be seen
the red and blue of the University Of
Pennsylvania. The picture Of 10000
persons seated in an oval waving the
variegated colors in the bright sunshine
was one long to be remembered.
Some Notable Spectators.
On the south stand. the Army side. Sec
retary Wright of the War Department
entertained a large party in two boxes
at midfield, while directly opposite, on
the Navy side. Acting Secretary New
berry of the Navy Department had a
large party of guests, who also filled
two boxes. Prominent in Secretary
Wright's box were Representative and
Mrs. Longworth. Assistant Secretary
Oliver saw the game with party from
a box adjoining that Of Secretary
Wright. In long rows on either side were
to be seen generals and other army Of
ficers who have won fame and glory in
the service of the country. Many promi-
nent society people Of Philadelphia, New
York and other eastern cities were also
In attendance.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt cast her for
tunes with the Navy, and had q seat in
the inclosure reserved for Mr.. Newberry
and wife. Among others in this box
"CiC IhelSdll, "llc VI tie EcliTluS
Secretary Of the Navy. and a number Of
friends. To their right was the box OF
Admiral Dewey. Hundreds Of naval Of
hcerS, from lieutenants to rear admirals.
were scattered in other boxes. Behind
the nosables on their respective stands
sat in solid blocks the midshipmen in
blue and the cadets in gray cheering,
singing and otherwise making din that
did not cease until the game was over.
How the Army Won.
But to revert to the game. All the
scoring was done in the early part of
the first half. The Army kicked Off and
the Navy returned the ball after one
scrmmage The West Point boys then
tried the line for no gain, and Greble
punted. Lange, the sterling little Navy
great speed to catch the punt and to the
dismay of the Midshipmen he overran the
ball. which struck the ground behind him
at the 4O-yard line. Quick as flash
dashed down the field to tackle Lange.
picked up the bouncing ball, tucked 1t
under his arm and darted away for the
goal line There was no one near him
but Lange and a touchdown looked good.
But Lange quickly got up steam. and
in a stern chase that was thrilling to be-
hold went after the speeding Army man.
The quarterback gained on him and just
as Chamberlain was crossing the lD-yard
line Lange caught him and brought him
down hard on the 5-yard line.
Tremendous excitement seized the
thousands of spectators as the teams
lined up for a supreme effort. Dean was
given the ball and plunged into the
crouching Navy men for a good gain.
leaving only a few inches between the
ball and a touchdown. He was again
intrusted with the pigskin, and this time
he was jammed across for the score.
Dean also kicked the goal, which was a
difficult one.
Navy Not Dismayed.
The spirited playing shown by the Army
did not dismay the Navy, however. and
they went at West Point with the great
est of confidence. Securing the ball on
an exchange of kicks it was worked by
good line bucking to the Armys 27-yard
line, where 1t was fumbled by Clay and
lost. The Army Immediately punted out
of danger, but the Navy came back with
as fine an exhibition of offensive playing
as one would wish to see. Unerringly
and consistently the ball was carried for
ward by Lange, who ran twenty yards.
by Clay and more often by Richardson.
until 1t was inside the 1O-yard line. Hero
the Army braced, and having four yards
fo gain TO make the first down the NAVY