The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-13
FOOTBALL NOTES.

Vermont's showing was somewhat Of
a disappointment to followers of football
at the state university this year.
Coach w r. Maiden and his Montpe-
lier seminary eleven, logical candidates
for the state preparatory championship
this year. as well as Coach Hurry Up
Brown and the Spauldng squad, which
put its finger on the state honor by de-
csively defeating Montpelier high a
week before, were present at the game
as guests Of the Norwich management.
Some OF the youngsters in both squads
saw college football elevens eontending
for the first time.
Without the sturdy punting OF Bow
man. Nermont's football stock would
have had more marked slump. Ampu
tate the big fullback's good right toe
and where would Vermont have beenf
Question!
MacIyer, the Granteville boy out
pointed Bishop in the punting depart
ment and his kicking in some of the lat
er stages did much to retrieve the poor
showing made by Norwich punters when
compared with Bowman's spectacular
booting.
Much could be said for the energetic
Norwich right end. He is among the
best that intercollegiate football circles
in Vermont have seen in many a day.
]. Mcdonald, Martin, MacIver and
Cameron were scintillating stars on the
Norwich offensive. The cadets line held
like a stone wall.
Vermont was far stronger on the left |
side of the line and on the opposite side
the state university coach has work cut |
out for him before the Middlebury game.
incidentally, it must be admitted that |
the big gate was an argument against |
staging Norwich home games at Inter
city park. 1t is doubtful il larger |
crowd would have assembled mid cities. |
The coaches would have none of heck |
ling from the sidelines and twice the |
game was stopped while the Vermont I
captain urged his supporters in the
bleachers TO desist.
1t was mostly wholesome cheering that
seemed to irritate the officials and the
crowd could not understand the protest.
If Middlebury wins from Vermont at
Burlington Saturday the former will
have a clear title to the state honor by
virtue of its victory over Norwich Nov.
On the other hand, if Vermont wins
he issue will be much in doubt.
Quarterback Ogston, like MacIver got
good bit of his football training in
Barre He is a capable little field gen
raj.
Decicio. Bowman ana Burke are all
,acks of sterling qualities and the won
Ter is that they did not make a more
Impressive showing on the Norwich line.
Martin is lion at halfback and rated
IS one of the most consistent back field |
rs that Norwich has produced in sew !
raj seasons.
Vermont had more complicated at \
ack and with solid line some of the !
intricate formations attempted would !
ave got across. [
On one occasion Vermont shoe string /
hift opened the way for long lateral 5
Ass to the left end, who was posted {
long the sideline 1t fell short of the c
mark. else a spectacular run with the l
all would have resulted.
The Vermont team displayed good {
cal of agility in running back the ball 5
n the kick OF. h
The scoreless tie which Middlebury o
nd New Hampshire played at Durham .
aturday opens up new avenues of spes-
lation as to the outcome Of the Middle
ury Vermont game this week. Not so =
cry long ago Vermont scored well de-
aryed win over New Hampshire State Il
ollege. If Saturdays contest, then, may Is
e used as a basis of comparison, Yer
lont should enter the game a favorite.
-orwich is due to meet the Connecticut
ggies at Storrs, Conn, and on the show b
u of the Nutmeg eleven this year, Nor
ich supporters viii be satisfied with
othing but a decisive victory. ;.
When the Norwich student body re- !.
Irned TO the upper parade at dusk, they :,
leered the team To the echo. Most Of =
he players made the trip up the heights =
D the shoulders OF husky supporters in =
inform and there was nothing ON the 8
rounds that they could not have for the 4
skiing. .Iubilant cadets used the win :
lws OF the dormitory for port holes in =
citing off salutes to the victors. There
a. a paean Of victory on every Norwich
p and even the mien of the officers and
Icultv members did not belle their un
,ncealed satisfaction over the outcome
was the end OF a perfect day for the h,
ilitary college. 81