Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-20

In trimming the Paddlers for the
second time in as many years. the
score last fall having been 60. the
Roatmen obtain permanent possess
sion of the Occidental trophy, pre-
scented by Gus Buchholz, but evidence
that the river gridiron championship
of the District is not begrudged the
victors was furnished by an invita-
ton from Freddie Buchholz, son of
the donor Of the trophy and a mem
Der of the vanquished eleven. for the
members of both squads to be his
guests at spread this week.
Contest In Hard Fought.
Judged by the initial gridiron clash
Of these organizations. the game yes
terday was expected to be as hard,
fought an affair as has been staged
here this season. and in this respect
1t did not disappoint. For earnest
ness and zeal displayed yesterdays
contest attained a rating that helped;
In a measure, to offset decided
penchant for fumbling and generally
ragged work. not unexpected from
teams playing their first and only
game Of the season. Penalties i'm:
posed were numerous and anected
the contestants about equally.
Although the teams were practical
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line. the superior ability Of the Pc,
tomac forwards. both on attack and
defense, furnished the principal rea-
son for the edge they held at the
wind-up. With Big Supplee showing
the way with such yeoman service
ton on two occasions. the Potomac
linemen presented an unyielding OBJ
stacle to the thrusts Of the Paddlers'
backfield men. and opened holes IN
the first line Of the Canoeists' defense
that enabled GUIDE to make the most
of his ability at straight bucking and
greatly facilitated Sherfys of-tackle
stabs.
Few Passes Completed.
The aerial game was .resorted to by
both teams with great frequency but
little success. Sherfy's heaves lack
ed direction. the Potomacs falling to
complete q single one. while those
Paddiers' attempted receivers well
covered. while the eligibles who were
free seldom had the pigskin hurled
in their direction. OF the slew OF
passes essayed by the Canoeists only
Of yard, one for 10 yards ana an
other for Is yards.
The margin by which the Potomacs
outplayeyd their opponents IN the nrst
half is illustrated by the fact that
they registered nine first downs
against none for the Canoeists. but
the sticks only once. while the Pad
dlers gained the necessary distance
on two occasions. Buckholz out
punted Supplee by small margin.
The Potomacs registered without
Knights kick off on the Potomacs'
42-yard line, Sherry called on T: King.
Ramsdeli, GUIDE and himself for
marked procession to the Canoe.
downs. GUIDE finally carrying the ball
over and Sherry added the extra
point. This ended the scoring. Be-
fore the period ended the Potomacs
made three additional first downs.
and in the second quarter connneo
attaining another trio Of first downs.
At the outset Of the second half,
after Sherry kicked on to walton
Supplee broke through and smeared a
forward pass attempted by Blummer
Obtaining the ball when the canoeists
We're compelled to punt, the Boatmen
obtained a first down through an end
RIM bv T. King. but X. Pardoe tossed
Ramsdell for a 15-yard loss. and
when Supplee punted Buchholz recov-
cred tumble by Blummer.
A bad pass from center cost IRE
lifted gain Of IS yards on a
heaye from Blummer to Buchheister.
Buchholz then crashed through the
line for IL Yards. and the Paddlers
initial first down Of the game. and the
Potomacs were penalized for offside
play, but tho Canoeists were unable
to gain momentum from their advan-
taEe, a penalty offsetting 10-yard
gain on . forward pass, Blummer to
+, Miller, and an incomplete heave on
the fourth down giving tho ball to
Potomac.
H. Miller Furnishes Th1ill
Here 1t was ono Of the most sensa-