Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-27
Authorities Had Discussed Advisa-
bility Of Withdrawing Team.
COACH MILLER HAS DONE WELL
Many of the Best in the Eleven Are
slated TO Graduate, hut There f.
Plenty OF Good Material
RECORD ron gnAsoN.

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creighton ........ 81 Kansas Aggiss
Creighton ...... rs Highland Park Q
SSrs,,glhson ..''...' e5t L I2oiass '''..'
EOtal. ......... "A Total ..........4l
Winning from the fast Des Moines eleven
in a hard-fought contest on Thanksgiving
day, Creighton university closed one Of the
most successful years on the gridiron in
the history Of the local institution. While
victory has not crowned the efforts Of the
blue and white warriors in ever instance,
the class OF teams brought ito this city for
the great college game during the last three
months has been far above the usual stand
ard, snd Omaha enthusiasts have had a
splendid opportunity OF seeing in action
some Of the faster elevens from larger uni
versities.
At the close OF the 1909 foot ball season
the outlook for a team for the present year
was most dscouraging. Creighton had lost
by large scores to nearly all opponents. and
a spirit OF discomfort was apparent among
the players. In fact for a short period It
was thought that the foot ball sport would
be discontinued.
However. with the opening Of the pres
ent season the college authorities seemed
willing to bring back the game for a final
trial, and every effort was made to infuse
new life into the husky warriors and pro-
duoe a winning eleven. Creighton secured
the services Of Harry Miller as coach,
whose ability as a player won recognition
from Walter Camp. The Yale coach had
seen Niillers work on the gridiron and
deemed him worthy Of a place on the ALI
American team.
with the advent Of the Notre Dame star
in local circles Creighton began the sea-
son hopeful for success and confident of
producing a creditable aggregation OF foot
ball players.
New methods OF coaching proved most
beneficial, and by his persistent ana ef-
flcent training Coach Miller has COM
pletely revolutionized foot ball prospects
at Creighton. From losing, disconnected
squad he has turned out a representative
eleven that has played the game with re-
newed enthusiasm. even when battling
against superior teams.
He has constantly advocated clean, hard
foot ball, and the blue and white eleven
has reflected the training OF their tutor
in every contest. No team has played
with better spirit, even In the face OF de-
feat, than the hilltop warriors and every
team that won from Creighton battled to
the last moment for victory.
season Opens with victory.
The season opened with YanIcton.
Unaccustomed to the new rules Creigh-
ton won by the narrow margin of s to O.
The team numbered a few recruits. two
o. whom had never played the game be-
fore.
Rapid City Miners met the locals the
following week. and those who witnessed
the contest will not forget the sensational
run OF Hronek for touchdown In the
last few moments Of play
frtT1 Of
lost to Mornlngside by q score Of u to
8. That the local team is superior 70 the
Sioux City eleven was indicated here when
Creighton defeated Des MOines which in
turn had trimmed HOLSTERS men by a
large score. DESTROYS OF arousing foot
ball enthusiasm, Creighton brought the
fast Marquette eleven to Omaha Conser-
vRtive estimates Of the score by disin-
terested followers OF the sport placed the
final results OF the game at 80 to 0 IN
favor OF the visitors and moreover some
wagers we're made that Creighton would
not score. Though defeated Miners pupils
surprised every one IN their work against
the Purple and White. and succeeded In
holding TO a low score a team in the class
of Michigan. Minnesota and Notre Dame.
Kansas Aggies We're unable TO defeat Cap
tain Lees huskies by a large score, and
Highland Park proved easy victims.
The defeat Of the year that came unex.
pected was the one administered by the
81. Thomas eleven last week. Creighton
had hoped to hold the cadets to q score.
less contest, but lost on a drop-kick The
closing game OF the year was the best
played OF the entire season. Every man
seemed determined that victory should
come to the local eoiors, and their aggpes-
siVeness on the field last Thursday showed
the end intended.
Heavy, but Speedy, Line.
Creighton boosted OF having q heavy but
fast eleven. The showing on defense was
satisfactory. and the haekfield was mad,
up Of hard fighting quaratetee
up OF a hard fighting quartet
player throughout the entire season. His
agEressiveness was a particular feature II
the various games. and the lanky Lad wal
In the mix-up every minute. His spectacu
lar end runs and line plunging vastly aided
the blue and white for consistent gains
Kyles work stamps him as one OF the
best back field men IN intercollegiate FOO
ball.
Hronek. who completes his school eours'
next Spring. has played four years, ans
has ended an envious career on the grid.
iron. The -youngEter has been one OF tn
most constant ground gamers during hi
time with the squad and seemed able q
WriEgle through almost impenetrable spot
On the opponents line
Morganthaler was shifted from tackl,
10 fullback early IN the season. and madl
good from the start The big fellow prove,
a tower OF strength behind the line an,
was most adept in handling the forWarl
pass. Morganthaier Is magnificent specl
men Of physical development, and hi