The Washington times., 1912-12-01
Middies Win Clean-Cut Vic.
tory When Army Is Doped
~, for the Honor.
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

That was wrong about that Navy
goat. lie didn't die. Indeed. he wasn't
even mislaid In the hurry -scurry Of the
departure from Annapolis for Philadcl-
phia. Perhaps. at the very start Of tha
contest. hc may have shivCrcd. but once
young Leonard demonstrated his ability
TO outkick both Reyes and Hobbs. he
pranced and danced before the Navy
stands in real Soatish Glce. And after
the game that goat-wcll, what would
real Navy goat be inclined TO do when
the Mlddcs won the hardest football
contest of the season, q to o? lIc just
naturally lcapcd into the seventh
heaven OF Roatish delight.
The moment the final whistle blew.
putting an end to the gymnastic at
traction staged by the Navy cheer lead
or on the sidelincs. the midshipmcn
poured out upon the field. In a twink
ling the big BLANKET. adorned with
Army insignia. WAS torn from the am.
bling mule on the opposite sidelines and
was wrapped about Mr.. Goat. Thcri
he was driven about at the head OF tho
inevitable parade which keeps staid
homebodies watching for half AN hour
the celebration of the winners when
ever the service clcvcns clash. Happy
Some.
Yes, the Middies won II clean cut vic
tory when all the dopes' ers said that
the soldiers were due to land the hon.
ors. The West Pointers had plenty oil
opportunities. but always failed. Twice
they came within an ace Of working
the trick onfy to have II so awry.
Field Goal Fails.
Right of the reel Am. started &
march down the field that started Tho
busles blowing. Through the Linz
plunged Benedict, and Keycs, from Il
jake punt. raced around Gilchrist fol
twenty-five yards as clean as a whistle
Line plungcs put the ban down dan
gerously near the Navy goal before tho
sailor forwards found themselves an,
stopped the vicious old-style plunges OF
the Army backs.
line and attempted field goal. His
drdpkick had height and direction anc
u roar rose from the packed Army stand'
as the ball sailed through the air. Th'
players leaped and danced ON the mud
dy sr!diron until Refcrc" Bill LanstorC
declared It no goal. Tha, hurt.
Never again did the Army show an
consistent Offense. It's ol,i-sty!e plunScs
became weaker and weaker until the!
lost ground instead of gained. There
! steadily STRENGTHENING Navy forward.
began to rip and tear the Army lin,
from tackle to tackle.
Loses Another Chance.
In the second period there came an
| other beautiful opportunity for tn,
! Army. Leonard Tried to punt from his
own 25-yard line. but the giant Dev"-'
was through, blocking tn" ball. TIL,
alert Merrilat seized 1t and began ;
wild rush for the Navy goal line Leon
ard. the fastest runner Oh the field
was on his trail like II torpedo boat d.s
troyer, tacklinS him from behind ON th'
sailors 16-yard line.
Here was Il fine chance to do some
thing for the Point. but almost on th'
first play the slippery. greasy le"thr
| was fumbled and u sailor covered II
Leonard doomed one Of his loLErs
punts down the field and the Its
chance for the soldiers had faded iron
| sight.
| Jntcrm,ssion found the Navy cohorts
| cxultant. Their heroes had held INC
| ynunted soldiers helpless, and 80 they
| entertained the huge throng with pah'
concert, assisted by IA chorus OF mid
| shipmen, who swayed from side TO SIDE
"A. they sang. The moving picture mar
| got busy In a hurry. and you'll all see u
| at Chase's In a week or so. Ihe Arm!
| cheers were drowned out In the medley
OF Navy songs and yells. until nnaHs
| the West Pointers quit IN disSust.
| Though no scoring marked the tnlrt
period, the Navy was constantly gett!ht