The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
STATE COLLEGE team
DEFEATS DICKINSON
Marylanders Land First Game from
Visitors in Closely Fought
Battle, 6 to 0.


from Carlisle, Pa, by out-fghting the Wis
itors during the entire thirty six minutes
OF actual playing. The margin of the VIC
tory was but six points, Coach Dunn's
crew from above the Mason-Dixon line
failing to register.
Although this College Park clan out
fought the Pennsylvanians they did not
outgame their rivals from Carlisle. as
Capt. Mitchell and his sturdy bunch OF
black-cladded warriors. in the face of
defeat, were fighting for every inch of
territory gained and lost.
The result of the battle was a slight
surprise to the most ardent followers of
the State collegians, as the visitors came
here with quite a reputation for hold
Ing Navy to nothing-nothing tie. As
this was the "Aggies' first contest, lit
tie was expected of them in offensive
work. but the sensational line plunging
and end running of Mcdonald. Coggins,
Michael and Bradley would due credit
to a seasoned veteran backfield.
Quarterback Smith was compelled TO
face the toe of Welch, the once famous
Glen Warmers former protege outbooted
the little Slater, the help of the sterling
backs OF the State college eleven made
up for the sensational defense offered in
this line
Capt. Myers, Palm and Morford along
with the Indian welch, played brilliant
defensive football, while Coster, Into and
Mcdonald were the king pins for the
"Aggies," at halting the visitors.
Brooke Brewer the schooIboy cham
pton sprinter, broke into the game long
enough to show his ability at booting the
pigskin. Brewer kicked from under the
shadows of his own goal post far into
the visitors territory. once more stopping
threat to score by the Pennsylvanians.
The Staters scored their lone tally in
the second period, when Micheal broke
away on an otf-tackle play and ran from
the middle of the field to the 1O-yard
line. Series of line plays carried the
ball to the 2-yard line, where Dickinson
was penalized for being offside and Brad
ley, who was substituted for Micheal,
scored the touchdown on a buck through
the left wing.
Play by Play.
Dickinson won the toss and chose to
defend the south goal
Welch kicked to Mcdonald, who car
ried the ball to the 3O-yard line. Smith.
Of State. carried the ball for two yards
Mcdonald hit through tackle for three
yards. Smith, of State, carried the ball
for one yard. Mcdonald kicked to welch,
who brought the ball to the 20-yard line
Welch, OF Dickinson, came through for
two yards. Reeder. of Dickinson
knocked of one yard and Welch carried
the ball over for first down.
Reeder, Of Dickinson, carried the ball
for five yards then WEIGH carried the
ball for another first down. Micheal then
fumbled the ball, which was recovered
by Swope, of Dickinson-welch carried
the ball six yards-Welsh kicked forty
yards, Smith of State bringing it back
to the 2-yard line. Mcdonald carried
the ball four yards. Smith followed with
three yards and Mcdonald carried the
ball another first down. Coggins. of
State, gained one yard. but on the next
play lost ground. Mcdonald, of State,
then knocked OF two yards, and on the
next play Smith kicked for twenty-five
yards to Welch, of Dickinson, who
brought the ball to the 35-yard line.
Welch hit through left tackle for two
yards, and followed with four more.
Welch then kicked to Smith, who did
not travel far. Mcdonald ducked around
right end for five yards. Mcdonald hit
the line for two yards and on the next
play carried the ball for the first down.
Coggins, of State, hit the line for six
yards. Micheal knocked of two Yards.
Coggins came along for another yard
and then Micheal carried the ball over
for the first down.
Aggtes were penalized for holding and
attempted a forward past which was in
tercepted by Swope, of Dickinson. Reed
er hit the line for three yards and Dick
inson was penalized fifteen yards. welch
gathered three yards around the left end,
followed with a kick. Micheal received
the kick and made a dash down the
Held for forty-five yards. Mcdonald hit
for three yards, then three more and
knocked off two yards around the end
Micheal carried the ball over for the
first down, both teams fighting hard on
the 5-yard line. Micheal hit through left
tackle for two yards, then hit the line
for three yards. Bradley, who was SUBJ
stituted for Micheal carried the ball over
for touch down, and Smith failed to
kick goal.
Mcdonald kicked to Palm, who took the
ball to the 20-yard line. welch plowed
the line for three yards Myers Travelled
around right end for ten yards, but Dick
tnson was penalized five yards. welch
hit for one yard and make an end run
for five yards, ending the first half. Score:
State, s: Dickinson, 0.
Mcdonald kicked to Myers, who brought
the ball to the 12-yard line. welch hit
the line for two yards. and followed for
eight yards. Welch moved around the
end for eight yards; first down.
Swope hit the line for one yard. and
Myers hit the line for two yards and
Welch kicked to Coggins, who brought
the ball back four yards Smith gained
four yards. Bradley four yards, and Cog
gins carried the ball over for the first
down.
Coggins lost one yard. Mcdonald knock
OF fifteen yards around right end. Cog
gins hit through center for three yards,
then through left end for seven and first
down.
Aggies were held for the downs, the
ball going to Dickinson on the 2o-yard
line. Welch hit the end for ten yards
and first down. Palm went through left
tackle for nve yards and welch Travelled
sixteen yards for another first down.
Palm hit the line for two yards and
Welch for eight making first down, Palm
made three yards but lost five yards on
the next play.
.Welch punted the ball to Coggins, who
brought the ball back four yards. End of |
period.
Coggin was held fast-no gain. Bradley
hit the line for four yards, and Cogrin |
cut the field for twelve yards and first
down.
Coggins hit left tackle, getting tbrea
Yards Brewer, who was substituted FOR
Macdonald, punted to welch who brought |
the ball back eight yards. Swope hit the +
line for i've Yards MrCaha 1uos hots