The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
RIVALS ARE BEATEN
Georgetown Downs Virginia
in Basketball Game.
FINAL CONTEST OF THE SEASON
Southerzers OztcIsssed by Hilltop
rers in Odd Fellows HaII-SeOre Is
50 to I9-Rice and CoIIiflOwer PUN
on, Clever Stunts-BatfIe Is HotIy
COntested-Nany Fouls Called.

Il was q great gsme-for Georgetown
IN q contest that marked the closing Of
the 1893 basketball season for the Blue
and Graz last evening, the "old re-
tables were successful in defeating the
University OF Virginia IS 10 I9
II was a hard fought battle. and the
boys Of Old Virginia endeavored TO acquit
themselves creditsbly. but they found the
slnew and grit Of Georgetown too much
Tor them. and were compelled 10 lay down
their arms.
From the very beginning the struggle
belonged to the locals. and they dc
not let Up once during the game. but
pressed their rivals hard 10 the finish.
Although they were compelled to play
without James Conifower, one Of their
star men. this did not in any way prove
s drawback.
The Georgetown team went into the
match confident they would win. They
played as only the boys of Georgetown
can pley. and they were enthusiastically
cheersd on by their friends
DOwney Makes Clever Goal.
To ad1 excitement to the first part OF
5the game. 'Downey threw a basket from
the center Of the floor. which brought
forth a yell from the spectators
After this excitement the game was
DELAYED for a few moments. caused BY
George Caulifiower being thrown to the
floor. receiving an injury Il looked as
slough the Georgetown team would be
weakened during the remainder OF the
game. but the star refused 10 quit and
IN few moments the referees whistle
signaled that the game was on once
more The local team showed a great
deal Of scientific work, and proved them
selves too swift for the Virginfans De-
spite the efforts Of the visiting team, il
vas like buckinE a stone wall 10 get
through the Georgetown defense The
boys Of Virginia did not give up courage,
and they fought ike tigers 10 run their
score I'D. but with little result When
tine was called IN the first half the fg-
uTss stood 10 s
In the first period Rice and Schlosssr
cid most of the work for the local team.
while May aid Cecil excelled for the
visiting team. COckrane was responsible
for large part Of the work on the Viz
ginia team. and though he was knocked
chest. he rallied and rushed gamely into
Ihe fight.
Virginia Braces Up.
In the second half the Virginians raj
lied somewhat and II looked as though
t~y would reach the score set by their
rivals. but Georgetown was not going 10
allow this. and they gained new courage.
and fought hard and fearless 10 win the
victory.
Upon request OF Virginia two referees
we're used IN the second half and the
timekeepers were changed.
Schlosser. COggins. and Colli7ower did
noble work IN this half and Rice threw
several baskets from the center Of the
floor, while May and Cockrane repeated
their good work for the visiting team.
TIE game was one OF the best seen in
this city this season. and there was no
complaint AT the close as 10 unfair tudg-
ing. although the contest was rough at
times and numerous fouls were called on
the home team.
Although James COllihower was injured
in the game with Cornell the night before,
he was anxious to play last night. but
Prof Joyce refused to allow him
The game last night closed a successful
season for the local boys. Out OF twenty
three games played this season. they have
lost but three-one 10 Cornell. another 10
Columbia. ana third TO tie 7. II. c. A.
But as the latter was not against a col
iege. II cannot be counted against them.