Evening star., 1921-10-30

OeOrRetOWn ndQ 10 put loi III ITO oSo.
All of the scoring was done by the
Hilltoppers flrst-string combination
Kenyon contributed the initial touch-
down in the opening quarter, while
McQuade made another in the second
period and two more in the third.
Georgetown sent in practically a
team of substitutes during the fourth
period, but 1t found the task of Cross
ing the Hatchetite goal too formi-
dable to accomplish.
Made 22 First Downs.
The Hilltoppers easily outrushed
their opponents, registering twenty
two. first downs against two credited
to {he Hatchetites. These numerous
gains were the results of Kenyon's
smashes into the Buff and Blue for
ward bulwark, McQuade's sharp
thrusts into the line and dashes
around ends and Flavin's sweeping
flank sprints. The forward pass also
was effectively employed, two Of them
But these brilliant ball runners
found the going difficult inside
George Washington's 30-yard line.
once in the first period the Blue and
Gray swept through the field for SO
yards, only to have its advance
checked by the sturdy Hatchetite for
wards. In the second period another
|Georgetown attack was halted at the
25-yard line, and in the fourth George
Washington, battling desperately
within half a yard Of its goal, took
the ball on downs.
The Hatchetites were rather weak
at tackling in midfield, but they hit
surely and hard whenever George
town threatened seriously. Had 1t
had an offensive commensurate with
it's defense, George Washington prob
ably would have dented the Blue and
Gray line more effectively. Its only
real drive in the game occurred just
before the close of the first half.
Then, with three rusheS and a for
ward pass, the Buff and Blue took the
ball from its 20-yard line to its Al
yard line.
McQunde Is the Star.
back, was the outstanding figure of
the fray. His startling catches of for
ward passes. hearty slams into the
| Hatchetite line and spectacular end
| runs contributed greatly to George
towns success. Flavin. Kenyon. Du
Four and Malley, other Georgetown
! backs. also played WELL OF the Blue
| and Gray linesmen, Comstock, at left
guard, and Florence, at left end, were
especially good.
kept themselves in the limelight by
| their excellent work. Ptak. rangy
left end. was in practically every play,
and more than made good. lavish.
husky left guard. and Altrup, big
right tackle. stopped many George
town attacks. In the backfield.
Springston, Crouch and Licarione were
strong defensively. and made the few
gains credited to their team.
George Washingtoa was almost
] 1t received the kickoff. but on the
| first play Springston punted short
and Georgetown launched an attack
| from its opponents 30-yard line. The
| Buff and Blue line held. SO Flavin
stepped back to the 36-yard line for
| a try at goal. but drop-kicked to a
touchback.
HiTltoppers Start Slowly.
Springston Immediately punted, the
| ball going outside on Georgetown's
47-yard line. Flavin was thrown for a
Flavin to kenyon. was good for IS
yards: In the next play. Kenyon
fumbled and George Washington re-
covered the ball on its 34-yard line. A
penalty cost the Hatchetites Is
yards. so Springston kicked. Flavin
made the catch and got back to
George Washington's 40-yard line be-
fore being downed.
Then the Hilltoppers began the
drive for their first touchdown Nc
|
for yards and forward pass. Flavin
: to McQuade. was good for 20 yards
| Three thrusts into the Hatchetite
forwards gave Georgetown first down
within 5 yards of goal and three
plays later Kenyon crossed. He added
the extra point with a clean kick
| Georgetown received the kick off
and began another drive toward goal,
but an on-side kick was caught by
Springston on George Washington's
25-yard line. The Hilltoppers blocked
a punt. but George Washington re-
| Georgetown was penalized for hold
ing apparently, but after consultation
the officials had George Washington
put the ball in play on its 26-yard
line, just before the end of the first
period.
| Flavin Makes Long Gain.
Springston opened the second quar-
ter with a punt to Georgetown's 40
yard line. Flavin then skipped around
left end for % yards and McQuade
| went past the other flank for 20
more. George Washington's line
braced and forced Georgetown to re-
1inqufsh the ball within s yards of
goal: Springston's punt went outside
on the 33.yard line and on the next
play F1avin and McQuade negotiated
a 15-yard forward pass. McQuade
then got through left tackle for a
touchdown and Kenyon kicked the
goal.
Receiving the kick-on, George
| Washington successfully worked a
| forward pass. but soon was forced to
kick. Springstons effort was short
and it was Georgetown's ball on
George Washington's 49-yard line.
The Hilltoppers made two first downs
| before grounding a forward pass for
a touchback. George Washington
then opened an offensive that netted
a pair Of first downs. Manson. Lica-
rione and Springston rushed for
ton to Licarione. brought 10 more
just as the half-time whistle sound
ed
The third quarter found Georgetown
going at top speed. 1t took but five
plays to register its first touchdown
ball on kickoff and ran 35 yards to
Georgetown's 40-yard line. McQuade
skirted end for 23 yards, and a for
ward pass. McQuade to, Florence. was
good for 80 more. McQuade then
broke through the line to goal and
Kenyon booted for the extra point.
Forward Pass Nets Score.
Following the kickoff there were
several exchanges of punts before
Georgetown got the ball on George
] Washington's 43-yard line. Three
rushes brought a first down on the
J 31-yard line. Then a forward pass
! grounded, but another aerial effort,
Flavin to McQuade, let the latter get
across the Hatchetite goal for
Georgetown's final touchdown. Flaw
in's kick boosted the score to %.
In the fourth quarter. Georgetown's
substitutes were sent in after the
regulars had through the medium OF
la 20-yard forward pass. McQuade
to F1avin. put play on George
Washington's 41-yard line. The Sec
ond-string men made three successive
first strings, but George Washington
withstood four assaults within its s.