The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-26
PLACEMENT KICK
/ EARLY IN GAME
WINS FOR NAVY
|Dalton's Clean Field
Goal Scores Only
Points.
BATTLE AT FIRST
in FAVOR OF ARMY
Contest Characterized by Much
Punting, Both Captains Being
Unwilling to Take Chances
at -Bucking-NeitI1er
Goal Is Seriously
Mcnaced,

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Especial TO The Times Dspatch.l
Franklin Field. Philadelphia, Noyem-
Der 2i.-BefOro d Wildly enthusiastic
gathering or football rooters, limited
only by the capacity OF the great attn 4
istlc field of the University of Penn
syivania. the grldlron warriors OF tho
united states Aiilltary Academy and
United States Naval Acau.my fought
this afternoon for tho championship OF
nation. 4
Daltcn's field goal early in the Play
won the game tor the Middies BY 3
to O.
1t was the rubber" game of tho
long-standing series between the rival
servico colleges. Betore to-day tho
teams had met ifteen times, and had
broken even Tor that time. Each acad-
envy mad seven victories to its credit.
There was tic game in 1906. Tho
Navy won last year, and the Army In
1908. no game being prayed IN 1903.
Promptly at 1870 o'clock the host.
Of galiy pedecRsd cadets who had
come to cheer for an Army victory,
mustered at the wcst entrance. Be-
hind the post band of West Point
they formed in long columns and
paraded around the field" TO their
Southern station. Each soldier was
equipped with Army colored mega
phones. suspended by orange ribbon
!.
brilliant Spectacle.
In direct contrast to the striking
gray OF tho cadets was the impressive
black of the midsnipmen. The sombra
erect was somewhat broken by the q
orange ribbons and megaphones Of
sailor colors Tho marine band. II,
flaming red capes stood out promt.
nently against the Khaki buff surtouto
of the army musicians.
rIh that tho ARMY -Nnyv pamO
here was held in opposition to this
Sale-Harvard clash In Bostor in no.
wise detracted from the number or
standard of the attendance.
Vice President Sherman occupied the
Presidents box. There was also pres
cnt MIR. Meyer. Secretary the Navy.
and Mr.. Stimson. Secretary of War.
Neither Mrs. Taft nor Miss tIelop
Taft were present.
In another box was Miss Marion
Cleveland, daughter of ex-President
Cleveland. Tho Vice President and
Cabinet officers, With several OF tho
Justices of tho Supreme Court were
of the presidential delegation. Boxes
and stands held Senator'S. congressman
and GovernorR OF States by the score.
The service, OF course. had the larg-
est representation. There We're gem
erals, adInirals and lesser officers BY
the hundreds. With all t-.ese digni-
tarieS were their Womahkind. Society
from Washington and New York was
out in force, adding their beauty OF
face and costumes to the homo dela-
cation and the many visitors from
cities of the four corners OF the coun-
try
The crowd. high and low, numbered
approximately 10000.
Soldiers Spring Surprise.
The Army clearly outplayed tha
heavier MILDLY aggregation in the hrsh
quarter, though n tumble OF a pass BIZ
Hyatt robbed the cadets OF their beso
chance to score The soldiers sprung
Il great surprise on the young adniirals
In a fake kick formation. which was
worked time and again for long gains
This play was sprung In any numbst
of varieties-sometim With quick line
shifts that completely bailied the mid
dies.
Keyes always carried the ball. and
without exception he skirted tbs end
that was not expecting the play. Do.
spite the feet that Dalton. the Navy'a
bootcr. had the wind in mis- favor, ha
failed to uphold his end with either
Reyes or Mcdonald, who alternatea
at bootipg for the Army.
The Army. which tackled off lrnmst
diately. held her adversary for downE.
and Dalton was forced to punt. Then
fake kick formation for q pretty
twenty-yard gain. lie came right back
with another for the sans distances
The Army threw her plunging backs
into the passing line. and the Ann2p-
oils machine was crumplsd up and
rolled back Into the very shadow of
the goal line. Here ths Army had en-
excellent chance for 2 field goal, but
refused the opportunity, and lost tbs
ball on downs. Dalton immediately
booted out OF danger. There were
then many exchanges OF punts, and eacli
lost ground for the victors OF year
ago Finally the Army caught its secte
ond wind. and was again crowdlnT ths
Navy when the period ended.
.irniy'S Thrilling Attack.
When the team changed sides tha
Navy was on tho defensive. near her
twen.y-yard line. The Navy held for
downs, and Dalton punteG out Of
Then for the third time tbs army FUR.
nished such thrilling stack that her
colors marched down the field almost
with the dispatch and precision OF e
triumphal tour. Tina after dme Eulls
back Reyes pulled his sensational runs
from the fake Kick formation, or Hysg
att, Browne or Mcdonald would ia ]
hurtIed through the line or around the
ends. In Ave plays the Army carried
the ball thirty-fire yards. to the lNavY.E Z
twenty-yard line. Here Hyatt failed Il
at drop kick goal. and the grsats OPP
portunity was passed. Ii
For the heavy field had begun N q
tell in favor CT the stronger. heapisa9
Middies. 4, s. sSi5 X. e. sif
After a great deal Of Snntin 81, Nayy vi