Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-01

their necks in an effort to get in
every move of this statewide self
famed eleven. I'll was a disappoint-
ment to Harrfsburg's coach to see the
sturdy Red and Black warriors wade
into their opponents and force them
to punt on fourth down. The ball
was downed on the 3S-yard line, in
Efie's possession.
"A second attempt was made to ad-
vance tn ball by mans of an over
head throw. but this time, Beck, Har-
risburg's right halfback, was where
Devine had planned to be. Dodging
two Erie tacklers. Beck raced from
the 2O-yard line to Erie's goal. Hard
ly an Erie spectator murmured as he
out-footed the Erie backfeld men. 1t
was a touchdown.
But the eYer-watchful eye of Um-
pire Carney, who was backed UP by
Referee Hewitt, of the Central board,
tripped up the fond hopes of so easy
start, when he ordered the ball
brought back to the 45-yard line.
Harrisburg was found guilty of hold
ing its opponent. A whale of protest
was entered by Harrisburg follow
ers, who made themselves most con-
spicuous throughout the game by
their poor sportsmanship tactics, in
advising the Harrisburg linemen to
Kill 'em, and drag 'em out, if you
can't get 'em any other way
1t was in the second quarter that
Devine made his big mistake which
ing the ball well up the field on line
plunging and short end runs. Harris
burg punted behind the Erie goal.
Dievine retrieved the leather. and. see
squeeze through. His refforts resulted
In flve-y9H gain outside the line
HAD he remained behind the line, the
pail would have been brought out the
necessary 20 yards. and given Erie a
much better opportunity to play.
Carney and Devine both made deS-
perate attempts to, round end, but the
slippery Harrisburg wing men is1
they gained an inch. Kramer bucked
the line for two yards to give Erie n
slightly letter advantage for a punt
But Kicking against the wind Ham
ilton was practically helpless The
ball tossed high. held for a fraction
of a second and then fell to the north
landing out of bounds over the ten
yard line. 1t was Harrisburg's ball
with ten yards to go for a touchdown
:, Wilsbach, Beck and Lingle hit the
line four times to take the ball over.
On the first two attempts, Wilsbach
and Beck made two and one yards,
respectively. The heavy attack was
telling on the light Erie team Beck
carried the ball to the yard line on
the third attempt. Lingle used every
power of strength he possessed TO
push the pigskin over, and then ban e.
ly made it. With Comfort kicking the
goal. Harrisburg had scored the first
points of the game.
All in all. the first half brought out
the same sterling qualities of the
locals that previous games had ex-
hibited. But the fact remained that
Harrisburg was too big n bite for the
locals to chew. On dry field, and
heavier a " "a
stood an equals chance. But with the
advantage entirely against them. the
Red and BLACK was fighting as it
never had before, a losing battle.
Eric Gets Mud
:. With the leather on Erie's 35-yard
line. Wflsbach again fumbled, Lloyd
recovering to give Erie the ball. De-
vine and Sullivan added five yards
but the latter, on his own tumble. lost
the gained ground. and an additional
Black back to the 2b-yard line. Forced
TO punt. Hamilton again booted out to
the 40-yard line. Garrett was held on
his attempt to press through right
guard. afteH which wiisbach bucked
through center for FIVE wards
Erie was hghtinE mad at this point.
Bohn lost his head completely in go-
ing. after the big fullback. and un-
corlSed blow which caught wills
bach flush on the Jaw. As reward
for his conduct, Bohn vas banished
from the game and Erie lost half the
distance to the goal line. II gave Har-
risburg the ball on Erie's 15-yard line.
Weible was substituted for Bohn at
left halfback.
Except for one brief period. the ball
remained in Harrishurg's possession
during the entire final period Wiis-
bach. Lingle. Beck and Garrett We're
again the gamers for Harrisburg.
Every yard of the 33 necessary for a
touchdown was made on straight line
nlunEing carried the leather over for
the final counters, Comfort missing
the kick