The Washington times., 1921-11-11

Following the wonderful exhibition
cf the Panthers against Penn " was
hard to conceive how the Wayner
eleven lost to the Eastonians few
weeks ago. To those who saw the
elevens In action on successive Sstur-
DAYS. however the reason Is no
longer one of perplerity, for the
Southerland machine has the ear
marks OF one OF the truly great
eievens Of recent years.
Plays are Effective.
The Lafayette eleven OF last Satur-
day has not the sparkling brilltancy OF
rapidly executed plays and well
groomed formations 81 the Warner
gridirouers. but when it is a question
Of reaching the other fellows goal
line in the shortest time possible the
type OF football that the Switzerland
warriors put into execution Is sturdy
furious and effective.
Straight old fashioned football with
an occasional forward pass to break
the monotony is the stuff that the
Easton eleven are making football
history with Line bucks, reverse
plays that are the personification OF
efficiency In sure handling OF the ball.
and wide end running behind power
full and intelligent interference are
the wear pons that have won every
hattie for the Maroon and White this
fall. Forward passing was also
brought into play last Saturday. ana
Judging from the success Of Its use
Coach Southerland has full Kit OF
football tools on hand for a"y
emergency.
Long Awaited Hour.
| Lsfayettes triumph Of last Satur-
day had been a long time on the way
Not since 1915 had the bird Of victory
perched on the Easton banner. At
the close OF Saturdays game, how
ever, the longings and disappoint-
ments of years were forgotten. In
one happy hour the dreams OF years
had become realities The spell OF
many eeasons had been broken and
every Lafayette rooter present saw
In the great victory the beginning OF
a new era in the football annals OF
the representative elevens.
II can be truthfully said that Penn
never had a chance in the meeting OF
last Saturday. From the opening
! kick off Lafayette was supreme. The
style of play used with the exception
Of the forward passing game, which
was missing in the visitors repertoire
on Saturday. was almost Identical 20
that OF Pitt one week before. The
hand Of Warner could plainly be seen
in the southerland teachings. The IA.
nous Warner reverse play was used
time and again last Saturday. ana II
seldom failed In its purpose. The Penn
ends were powerless against this SLASH
! ing, brilliant way OF ground gaining.
The forward passing of the Lafayette
team was of the long distance variety.
Pitt against Penn used a short chuck
directly over the line after the oppos.
Ing wall and backfield had been drawn
over to guard against an end run.
BackfieId Brilliant.
+ Latayette's backfield performed III Il
manner that leaves no doubt as to its
rating. Brennan, Drummer. Gazell,
and Elliott form quartet that are the
equal of any In the business TODAY.
Brennan, In addition to his brilliancy y
at quarterback, IL the possessor Of one
of the very best kicking toes In the
country. When called upon 10 punt
against Penn, he gave several mar.
I velous exhibitions. His drive In the
third period OF the game Travelled over
eighty yards before touching the earth.
HIS tries Tor goals after touchdowns
were all successful. Before the final
whistle had blown his three Assistants
behind the line of scrimmase had besn
removed exhausted from tho Eame.
but the scrappy field general stayed
at his post until the end.
Mike GeZella st right hslfback vps,
however, the brightest star of the
whole cluster. Equally brilliant or At.
tack or defense. this wonder back g1vc
a approximation There was no atci..
ping the speedy coal crsckor from
Olyphant Three touchdowns we're
made by this slippery back during N.