The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
YOST DEFEATS THOMASTON ELEVEN
 IN FAST CONTEST
By Wagner.)

The toughest opposition the Rem ington- Yosts have met since the Wash ington Glees of New Haven played here last year was offered by the ThoTnaston eleven at YoSt field yes terday. The Yosts were ahead at the finish by 13 to 0 but they had to hustle every minute to do 1t. Although the visitors were absolutely useless on the attack they were remarkably strong on the defense. Plays which swept through other lines for big gains were stopped repeatedly by the Thomaston heavyweights. It was good practice for the Yosts and just what the players needed for the com ing series with the Glees.
 In the first period the Yosts had an epidemic of fumbling which prevent ed them from scoring. They were slow in getting into the plays and plainly showed lack of practice As the game progressed, however, they warmed up and were getting better every minute. On the defense the Yosts were invincible. The visitors were smeared every time they started anything and at no time had chance to score.
 Both touchdowns were made by Mysterious Smith. who proved the star of the Yost backfield. He has a great stride which makes it difficult for tacklers to stop him and often when he appears to have been downed he bobs up again and reels off more yards. An example of this was seen in the second half when he jugg1ed a punt, picked it up again, e1uded two taeklers and started down the field for 20 yard run.
 In the second period Flanagan fell on the ball after a Thomaston tumble tack started. Smith made eight yards, Mccormack five and then Smith dashed around end for 12 yards going over the line at the extreme corner of the field. Silva missed the goal.
 The second touchdown was made in the fourth period after Bunk Abbott had snatched one of Thomaston's for ward passes. He got away for a ten yard run and then Smith ran 15 yards for a touchdown. Silva put it over the cross bar this time and the score was 13 to 0. The game was spoiled to some extent by the poor work of Umpire Kane who came from Thom- aston. He penalized the Yosts every time they threatened the Thomaston goal line and once sent the home boys back 1 5 yards after Smith had showed the ball over for a touchdown.
 On another occasion after Capt. c. Mccormack had made a long run which brought the leather near the line, the Thomaston official claimed he discovered holding and once more the Yosts were sent back 15 yards. The peculiar fact that he gave Thom- aston only one five yard penalty and inflicted five costly ones on the Yosts made his actions suspicious. The Yosts in the future will probably not allow visiting teams to supply their officials.
 Outside of the great running of Smith and the many gains made by Capt Mccormack, the playing of Bob Birmingham deserves mention. His worth as a defensive player is prob ably not recognized by the average spectator but it is of immense value to the team. The old boy doesn't have to tackle a man. He rushes at the interference, gives it a push with his powerful arms and the play is spoiled. Birmingham is also a won der at providing interference and he was largely responsible for Smiths well as usual but Eddie Reilly al quarterback was good He. could speed up the team considerably, though, by not waiting so long after a scrirn- mage before giving the next signal.
 Noonan, who started at end, lost a couple of teeth and was replaced by I4achance who did fine work Ab- bolt was strong at tackle while Pjura and Flanagan repu1sed all attempts on the center. Hughes and Silva di vided the center job. A crowd of about 2,O0o saw the contest. The lineup: REMINGTON THOMAsTON. Noonan Miller
 Left End.
 Abbott .....--.- --;--..-...... Rock
 Left Tackle.
 Flanagan Rabbit Fseft Guard