Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-06
TECH CRIDIRON
BATTLERS CLASH
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island this afternoon with the Ma
rooms for the championship of
America.
Then there was rush to seize
the visitors handbags. several steps
to waiting automobiles. and a flying
trip to the Penn-Harris. where the
champions of the New England
States are quartered. 1t was the first
time that the boys from the original
dry state had left the New England
States for q championship contest.
They won their spurs by virtue of
their defeat of Manchester. n. H.,
the latter team being looked upon as
world beaters.
Long Trip Here
Techs opponents left the largest
city of Maine Thursday night at
S.35. A night on the sleepers and
they were in New York city. One
minute late caused them to miss the
train that should have brought
them into Harrisburg at two o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. Instead OF ar
irving at $50 they did not reach
Harrisburg until 6.15.
Many of Techs alumni were on
hand to get a first glimpse of the
visiting aggregation. They are in
charge of Graduate Manager O'Con-
nell, whose younger brother plays
right halfback. He brought to DIR.
Charles B. Eager, Jr., principal of
Tech, the greetings of the Portland
principal Coach Frcd Ostergren
he oh
is a Holy Cross product of the big.
rugged type. He has had charge
of the Maine High school boys for
four years, and is also a teacher in
the million dollar plant on the coast
of Maine.
The Portland lads took no chances
on the change of water, and brought
six big demijohns of water with
them. They used this aqua entirely,
having some of 1t served to them
last evening at their light lunch
Tech players were on hand to show
them the central part of the city
before the coach tucked each OF his
stars in for the night Early this
morning the players were up stroll
ing about and after light meal
the squad went to the island for
light scrimmage. The players were
loud in the praise of the Penn-Har-
ris, and noted a marked improve
ment in the train riding through
Pennsylvania.
Made No Prediction
Coach Ostergren was unable TO
predict anything in regard to the
game. as he stated that Tech is
really an unknown quantity to the
visitors. 1--WE hope for cold weather
on the order that we have up in
New England. With cool weather
we hope to make a good showing,
although the fact that we have
taken a long trip, and are on strange
grounds will have some bearing on
the result" Captain "Squanto'
Ward weighs 174 pounds and looks
every inch a rugged lad. 1t was an
open secret that Ward will pear
the brunt of the visitors attack.
Ward is counted the best backtield
player in the down-east elevens.
Taggart. referee: Okeson, umpire,
and Hitchler, head linesmen, were
the selections of the officials. Port
land was satisfied, because of the
fact that those selected are Central
Board officials, and all from out
of-town.
when the KICKOFF came at 2.30
the largest turnout Oh the Sesiooh
was on hand to see the classic strug-
gle for Americas championship.
Teams Get Ovation
When the teams trotted on the
field there was an outburst of cheers
that were heard on this side of the
river. Portland was given big re-
ception. They were given the club
house as their dressing rooms, and
there was everything a real football
team needed.
Special seats were arranged along
the left field bleachers for the visit
ing college notables and newspaper
men. Many State officials also oc-
cupied the special seats.
1t was a great scene. with the
many spectators wrapped in blan-
kets and wearing heavy coats. The
players were also we'll cared for in
the way of large blankets. V. Grant
Forrer, assistant superintendent of
parks, hdh everything in good shape.
Temporary board floors were placed
for the players, newspapermen and
special guests.