Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29
VIRGINIA BRILLIANT
Plays Rings Around v. N. l.,
Winning, ~ to 6.
v. NJ. |. SCORES ONCE
But Lexington Lads Had Little
Chance to Win From Orange
and Blue.
Special Dispatch TO The Star

special DlkpaIcn 10 IHc SIar
CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. October
28.-One lone touchdown accredited
Virginia Military Institute in its game
with University Of Virginia on Lam
beth Field today was a mere incident
in a contest that fairly dubbed over
with sensational work on the part of
the home team. Virginia showed un-
expected strength. 1t outclassed. out
guessed and overwhelmed the visitors,
winning by % to s.
In view OF the past record of Vir-
ginia Military Institutes eleven the
victory was received with wild en-
thusiasm by coaches as well as the
student body. who had hardly expected
the classical exhibition furnished by their
favorites.
Less than a month ago the visitors
had emerged victorious from battle
with Agriculture and Mechanical
School of North Carolina, previously
doped as a formidable contender for
southern intercollegiate honors. The
victory was made to appear all the
more impressive when the AgSies Won
out over Bucknell week later.
Followers OF the Virginia eleven. on
the strength of dope. figure that they
have a team that is going to fight to
the last blow OF the whistle for the
lutely no question in the minds OF
those who witnessed yesterdays con-
test that the Orange and Blue ad-
herents clearly outclassed their rivals
for state honors in every department.
Of the game. The visitors got the
jump on their hosts by scoring on "A
fiuke after less than a minute Of
actual time had elapsed after the kick
OFF. Virginia received the kick-on,
and Fullback GooShue dropped back
judged his distance. rather unusual
mistake for the plucky little snapper
back. The ball sailed a foot over
Goodhue's head. and rolled behind the
goal line. Then followed a merry
scramble for possession of the pisskin
When Umpire Kirby succeeded in
yanking the last man from the mass Of
humanity, Halfback Leech oe the ca
diets had the ball safely intrenched
beneath his brawny shoulders.
Cadets Cheer Moore.
Cant. Moore brought dea feninS cheers
from the military school following when
he added another point with an easy
goal. However. the enthusiasm of the
visiting rooters soon faded, and before
long was supplemented by an unceasing
outburst from their adversaries. For
from this point on Virginia had things
all her own way. Fierce line plunging,
in which Todd. Goodhue and YeaGer
shared honors, end runs, an occasional
forward pass and freak formations II all
varieties came SO fast>a as to completely
demoraIize the visiting forces. Time and
again Todd or Ycager would break away
for substantial gains ranging from 10 to
40 yards. Virainia.s line, always con-
coded to be the real strength of the
team, was at its best. Every man played
as he had never played before. with the
result that the opposing forwards We're
made to look like prep school talent.
Right Guard Jett was in the limelight all
the time With unusual display of ag-
gressiveness and exceptional work in run
ming down underpunts. His individual
work was in large way responsible for
at least two OF the four touchdowns.
Right Tackle Carter was also in the
limelight-in fact, in almost every play
and always succeeded in using his 80
pounds OF Drawn and muscle 10 adj
vantage.
virginia's team work was vast i'm
provement over any that has been seen
here this season, and a source OF graft
tication to the student body, who are now
looking with an air of confidence TO the
decisive game of the season-that with
Georgetown next month.
ine-up and SUMMARY: