The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-18

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John Marshall High School team sue
cumbed to the onslaughts Of the Nor
folk High School team and lost the
game at Broad Street Park yesterday
afternoon by a score of 10 to 0. 1t was
not an empty victory which the Nor.
folk lads achieved. for the local war.
riors contested every inch of ground
and played game which made the
supporters of the team more proud
than ever Of the years record.
Yesterday was the first Line during
the present season that the John Mar
shall team tasted the dregs of defeat,
In fact, 1t was the first time that the
team had been scored on. Much sorrow
prevailed in the camp Of the High
School followers. But there is little
reason for sorrow. The local lads
Feuerstein Is entitled to all of the
praise which he has earned. He has
made great team out of very indif-
ferent material.
Fight All the Way.
1t was fight from the drop OF the
hat. Neither team asked quarter and
none was given. Norfolk came to Rich
mond to win and Norfolk won. But
victory did not come without strug-
gle. Outweighed and outplayed, John
Marshall struggled on with courage
worthy of the Spartans of old. From
the kickoff until the final whistle the
play was fast and furious. There was
no let-up.
Probably 1000 people gathered to
see the battle The crowd was for
Richmond, and about this point there
was no question. Roofing played a
great part in the game. Time and
again. when it seemed probable that
Kichmond's goal would be crossed, a
pleading cry was heard from the root
ers on hand, and the Richmond boys
nraced themselves and took the ball
away from their more sturdy oppon-
ents.-.
Score in First Quarter.
Norfolk scored in the first and third
quarters. Hall was the first man to
cross the local goal line, and Fender
carried 1t over after a forward pass
Tor the second and last score Of the
game. Ban kicked two difficult goals
by winning the game yesterday Nor
folk High School annexes the title Of
champions of Tidewater Virginia In
the prep. school class It Is a title we'll
earned and deserved. Unauestionablv
norfolk had the better team. There
was never any question as to this fact.
But Richmond need have no worry.
Inc local aggregation put up a game
OF FOOTBALL second to none, as all those
VINO We're fortunate enough to be on
hand VIII testify. Defeat is never
pleasuraole, but when It comes after
such game as was played at the
ball park yesterday there is no shame
In connection with It.
PRINCIPAL HarwOod IF Tob, nran... =,
High School, was on the side lines.
and stated that he was never prouder
OF the showing made by his school
IMAM IN the moments of defeat, and
THIS opinion was held by all of those
who watched the game. The best team
won, and when this happens no ex-
cuses are necessary.
The Game In Detail.
Norfolk won the toss and chose to
defend the west goal. Warwick kicked
TO the ten-yard line and Hall brought
the ball back fifteen yards. In three
rushes, with Hall and Balm carrying
the ball, the play was In Richmond's
.effl.ory. An end run by Balm placed
Ihe pail In striking distance Of goal
oh tne next lineup Hall circled right
sha ior eighteen yards and touch
Gown. Balm kicked a difticult goal
Score: Norfolk, 6; Richmond. @. Time
consumed in scoring first touchdown
five minutes.
Richmond kicked off to Norfolk's
eight-yard line. On the lineup Nor
iolk was penalized five yards for be-
ing oHslde. The quarter ended with
the . pail IN Norfolk's possession on their
line, second down,
score: Norfolk, 6; Richmond. 0.
Nip and Tuck,
AFTER goal was changed Hall kicked
twenty-five yards to Montgomery, who
came back seven yards. King failed
TO gain. and on a second attempt had
the same success. Warwick punted
tWenty-seven yards and was brouebt
BACK seven yards by G, Moore. Dear
lalied TO gain. but Balm made two and
ohe-half yards. Hall kicked thirty -fva
Yards to King, King went at rieht
END, but was thrown for loss of two
YARDS. Montgomery was more effeotiy.
ana gained three yards. Warwick az
teihpteo an onside kick. but the bal,
Went outside and was In Norfolk's
possession, Hall recovered it.
an attempted forward pass was in
tpep,ea ~ sands, and the ball went
70 richmond, Time out for Richmond
hlhs was stopped without gain. hut
- tS' Ndtd pass from MOnt9OfnarV IA
sands Melted thirty yards. A second
forward pass. with the same PRINCIPALS
earned twenty yards. A third trial
at the same play failed. and the hail
went to Norfolk.
Hall kicked thirty yards and the bau
Went to Richmond. Time out. Norfolk
player hurt King failed to gain. No.
Elroy, on criss-cross tackle NAV
gained four yards, An ons.de kick
failed. and Norfolk fell on the nail
Time up for second quarter. Ban on
Norfolk's twenty eight-yard line in her
possession.
Third Quarter Eventful.
High School Kicked to Norfolk,s ten
yard line and Balm brought the leather
lack eighteen yards by good head work
and nervy running, He fumbled the
ball when tackled by Sands, but re-
covered the ball. Time out, Norfolk.
Carter hurt, Balm gained three Yards.
Pierce failed to advance the bali. and
Hall kicked thirtyfive yards to King,
who was aowned in his tracks by Hud-
gins.
King was again stopped without a