Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-08
MISSIONS PROVE
STIFF OPPONENTS
rndependenis Triumph Over Strong
nes Moines Team by Single
Touchdown by Robb.
HIeH WIND B0TKERS PuNTERs
Fiery inch Of Ground FierceIy Con-
tested after Islanders Score in
the First Quarter.

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Rick Island Independents scored a 4
touchdoua in the first quarter. beat
fBg the strong Des Moines Mission
team hv close score OF to 0 yester-
dav afternoon at Island City park.
And that was all. The lowans solved
some Of the islanders plays and dur
ing the remainder OF the game held
the locals for downs many times. The
contest undoubtedly was the hardest
fought and eleanest played OF the year,
and 600 fans applaaded heartily when
The final whistle blew. Il was the only
game in the tri-cities, but few Moline
fans were seen am0nssthe crowd The
DAY was a bit too warm for football,
hut both teams kept up a terrific pace
and at no time did the game lag.
The Missions proved worthy oppon-
ents. Although Hyland was not in the
lineup. their team included all college
and former high school stars, and they
we're ia fine physical trim, giving the
local athletes their severest test of the
season.
The Independents proved unusually
strong on defense. Des Moines being
only able to make first downs two or
three times during the game.
Score Early.
Captain salzmann won the toss and
chose to defend the west goal, with the
wind in his favor. Carberry kicked off
to Cook. who returned the ball 20
yards. On the first play Cook went
around end for eight yards and Day-
export skjrted the other end for 20
yards. A pass by Bredimus to Daven-
port melted 20 more yards. Cook made
five through the line and Davenport
added two more. Robb plunged
through center for three yards and on
the next play he drove through tackle
for the FIRST and only touchdown OF
the game. Captain Salzmann booted a
perfect goal.
In making this score the fierce at
tatks of the islanders took the Iowans
of their feet. and the experienced col
lege stars seemed unable TO break
through the islanders interference.
Robbs line plunging near the goal
line was of Ehe sensational order and
as he nil the line at a terrific pace
Chandler and A. Salzmann opening
holes for him.
a. Salzmann kicked Off 10 Perlie.
who returned the ball 10 yards 1t
was the first time Des Moines had had
possession Of the ball and the fans
eagerly awaited their attack, burt the
Islanders held for downs and Car
berry panted. Cook skirted the end for
10 yards and then Des Moines inter-
J cepted q pass The Missions were I'M
able TO penetrate the stone wall de-
tense Of the Islanders and Carberry
again punted On the first play Cook
made % Yards around end and Daven-
= port added L. Bredimus threw long
; pass to Sexton. but be dropped the ball
after being tackled. Des Moines in
teTcepted another pass. Here the Wis
Hors had their only chance TO score
during the game. Perlie stepped back
Tor an end run. Just as the play was
started she referee blew his whistle,
Rock Island being offside The local
players stopped in their tracks the mo-
ment the whistle sounded, but Perlie
kept right on around end and had d
clear field hut he was run down after
covering 40 Yards by Chandler Des
Aoines took the gain. Rock Island Sc
cured the ball on q tumble and Dav-
export had Just made 90 yards on an
end run when time was called for the
first half.
Second Hall.
In the 5hird quarter Des Moines
played The locals to a standstil, Meth
er side being able TO gain much ground.
every inch being bitterly contested.
The islanders seemed TO have slowed
up on their fierce attack and they were
unable 10 gain consistently. The only
thrill IN this quarter was a sensational
run by the diminutiye Bredimus, who
qodsed through nearly the entire Des
AoInes team after receiving a punt be-
'ore he was downed.
tn the fourth quarter the Missions
intercepted pass on their own S0-yard
me They were held for downs. Car
Derry made Il poor punt out of bounds
ana the Islanders secured the ball on
bes MoiDes 40-yard line The fans
demanded another touchdown and the
Independents again opened up fierce
attack On the first play Cook was in
lHFed and Brandt replaced him at half.
bFedimus made u yards around end
she Brandt made eight yards of
tackle and added FIVE more on cross
BUCK Des Moines was penalized halt
ne distance TO the goal for tripping
hFandi on an end run and the Islanders
were only 10 yards from goal when the
mai whistle blew.
The Independents were crippled by
tae absence of Murohy. who was not
u a suit because of q bad ankle. Robh
prayed fuIlhack position We'll Every
Nan on the local team must share
equally as all played strong game
saFnerry Alexander. Perlie, MeNeely
sila Kirk proved TO be the shining
ilgats for the visitors
The Lineup.
Rock island Holm, lie Chandler. It,
Roy saizmann lg Benson. c; Smith
re- Art Salzmann, TT; Sexton, re;