Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
Penalties Cost G. u. Much.

Had 1t not been for many penalties
t,.ere Is no telling how the game would
have ended There is little doubt that the
result would have been changed as far
as the number of points scored was con-
eerned. but Georgetown might still have
won. At critical stages ground lost by
penalties undoubtedly lost good chances
for scores II not for the scores them
selves. The work of the players. though
brilliant at times, was marred by the
frequent infection of penalties. Virginia
was penalized time after time when IT
was gaining ground, and several times
IL failed to make first down when IN
Georgetown's territory for that reason.
And then Georgetown had the ball on the
12-yard line of the Orange and Blue, only
to be carried back into Its own territory
when II was penalized for rough work
The one factor more than any other
which gave Georgetown the victory was
the exceptional punting OF Costello HIS
work was brilliant, and 1t was only the
more remarkable under the conditions.
Time and again he got OF long. low
spirals. which were extremely dimcuit
TO handle. and which went far down the
field. Once he gained twenty yards on
one in exchange with Landes. who did
the booting for Virginia.
Costello Is Brilliant.
And il there was one figure which was
In the forefront at all times 1t was Cos
tello If ever he has played more
brilliant game than yesterday 1t was
wonderful, and IL was under conditions
that were unfavorable. He was on a
soggy footing. yet got away many times
for gains and he was covered most OF
the time, too. much more so than any OF
the other players.
II was a day that was not suited to
Georgetown at all. The Blue and Gray
had built it's style Of attack to combat
a heavier eleven on a dry field; us Of
Tense was composed for the most part
of trick plays and short dashes through
quick openings in the line. Virginia's
offense was built along old lines. driv-
ing attack from regular formation being
about all it showed. with the excep-
ton of two forward passes from the same
lineup.
virginia had heavier team than
Georgetown. The line did not seem to
have such an advantage as was ex-
pected over the Blue and Gray, and
work as their opponents. Georgetown
was outplayed to a certain extent IN
the center Of the line. but 1t more than
held its own at the tackles and end po-
sitions Vfrginia's backfield was more
powerful, bat that of Georgetown was
cleverer.
Virginia, after struggling for twenty
minutes. got the ball down to George
towns 1O-yard line. 1t was gaining con-
sistently. but penalty put 1t back. II
again carried the ball forward. but on
the 7-yard line the Blue and Gray held.
1t was apparent that only Forward
pass could be tried. and that was done
The play was successful. though 1t really
should have been broken up. and would
have been had 1t been played right by
Costello. Capt. Carter poised himself and
took a lot Of time to kick the goal. but
when he finally made the attempt IT
Il was near the end of the first half
that Georgetown started down the held
on the march which gave 1t the touch
down which later enabled 1t to win TWO
forward pass and several hne-plunges
got the ball within three yards of the
goal where Ii was carried over on the
second plunge by Murray
Last Two Quarters Evenly Fought.
The last two quarters were evenly
Ought. At times one team appeared to
nave the advantage and then the other
though both sides will probably claim,
the margin in the play
Murray, Dunn, Moriarty, Donnelly and
Fury did some brilliant work for the
hill toppers at times. Dunn did not DO
anything wonderful on the offensive, but
he played the best game of his lie on
the defense Murray was the same
steady, sturdy player he always Is
though If anything he was little better
Yesterday Donneliy and Mortarty played
brillia ntly in the line. Moriarty outplayed
mis- opponent and seemed to be every
where There was no other END on the
field who did as we'll as Donneily.
Ray and Gooch gained more ground for
Virginia than any of the other packs
though Randoiph's defensive play wa:
splendid. Gooch ran his team well a
times. though at others he might hav :,
used better judgment. once, though, !
* probab a mistake attributed to hin
was made by his coach
II was brilliantly played game con
sjdering the conditions. The held wal
in poor shape and rain fell Throughout,
the entire time The ball was covsref
with mud and was very slippery oe1ore
Eve minutes had passed. and IL was no
long until the players thems lives couie
hardly be recognized. With such condi
lions governing. ii is really rather re
markable that the players handled tn.
ball with such facility and accuracy. and
very much more remarkable IS II ina