The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16

Proving conclusively that each was
rnaster in their own element, the navy
av1ators defeated the army footoaii
SYevcn Yesterday afternoon at Maxenf
mark 1910, the game being won prin-
cipally on forward passes. Ine aerlai
york Of thu aviation team proved the
feature OF the day. but was not more
spectacular thas the terrific Hne
plunres by the Army team. and that
same tank-like resistance which cnar-
acterized the soldires defensive.
On the whole 1t was probably more
interesting from every standpoint than
the Thanksgiving clash. which 10 the
onIv local standard to 80 by. The
nav showed better team work than in
the other sans, and rendered effec-
tive support to Speed and Gage. their
star playsrs
me army eleven presented Some OK
dcilent material, and from the fact
that they rallied considerably toward
the latter part Of the contest, promise
much for the future. after more prac-
fice. and playing together. In this
resnect they doubtless 1abored under
the Same difficulties which handi-
capped the navy in the Thanksgiving
game. for they have some fine play
crse lacking only, effective team work
The crowd WAS not as large as had
been anticipated. due probably to the
fact that the game was staged on
saturday. the busiest day In the week.
carly In the afternoon. before the SER
vice mes could get off. There were
enough rooters on both sides. however
to make things lively. and the naval
band added much to the pleasure Q!
the occasion.
THE GAME.
Navy kicked off, the ball soaring
deep into the army territory. where II
was downed. Here the quarter wa.
alayed out, and here the navy made
first touchdown. Despite the re-
80 Gated attempts by the soldiers tt
VI lush the navy line out Of it's field. ant
Aspite the several short gains made
A1hem on center runs, the navy II
= scored, Just before the whistle
for the close of the quarter. Gag
I the pigskin over the line. afte
ct forward pass by Speed, VIII
sated repeatedly Throughout
quahis ability as an aviator.
TO a. opening OF the seoon
tory army eleven settled dow
form. .,aye Into tho navy terri
good s.,.sly every case the clos
runs used, though FEY
big made by wide en-
Other IN me in for some OF tn
prova., "ork ashton. and with hi
Da,. easily he later quarter
en- n,n.. the field the army stars.
fensa lowed. breakred -terseyed elev
ow = until they WI the navy's de
ward the the enemy syithin tho shad
the drs~s fumblposts. A for
way. ana ,s .arted baevy's ball. an
chance to the Army lorp the othe
replaced % score At TITS only goo
promptly Sc. aa .. at RisPoIn. smi.
a rg yard: Yards were ns, Tor s& gains.
a several forw.rs st.ed IN I'D run,
closa p'ed. but without passes Tere Al
tlIn Use OF the half san success TIL
'hns in ,nid-rieId q" the teams bat
wal. mFm ny kicked. tn. .n,
sii INTO spesn- 1 1or WaeIe 1fna am
Johnson in a series Of short end run
carried the ball past center fiel
"Bynging-' the Armys Hindenbur
line. Speed did the rest Not con
tent with proving the fitness of hi
name. by making q spectacular RICH
end run. the ubiquitous quarter cata
pulled the pass which a moment late
culminted with the oval nesting /,
the arms of. Brewer under the arm,
goal. with six more points standin,
alongside the first six, on the navy
side OF the score board.
There were only a few moro min