Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-23
RICHMOND ATHLETICS
WIN OVER NORFOLK
Local Eleven Bests Monarchs
From Seashore in
39-to-0 Came.

Overwhelming their opponents hy
sheer superiority in offensive tac-
ties and carefully defending their
own goal, the Richmond Athletic
Club trlumphed over the Monarch
Athletic Club. of Norfolk. yesterday
afternoon at Boulevard Field by the
score of 80 to 0.
Almost Invariably the local eleven
was able TO pierce the Monarchs' de-
Tense, while some carrier Of the pig
skin. generally Lew Stringer, piungcd
through for gains. The invaders
from the scashore found the local
line almost impreSnablc. while Brown
and Carter guarded the ends Jealous
ly. Occasionally the forward pass
was utilized for small gains.
Several Out or Practice.
The Monarch eleven proved a for
midable team. although several mem
bers were plainly out OF practice.
Dave Robertson WAS left in Norfolk.
nursing an injured knee. Robertson.
%ho plays half back. is one OF tn.
most valuable members OF the team,
and his absence from the lineup was
kecnly felt. Goslce and Trcaclc also
"crc left at home.
ney. captain OF the visiting team.
kicked on. StrinEer caught the oval
on his nfteen-yard line and ran TWEEN
~ yards, clever interference aiding
him. Stringer advanced thc> ball
twelve yards more and continued
short dashes through the line brought
the pigskin To the Norfolk fIvc-yard
line. In the early stages OF the game
1t appeared that the visitors were
hopelcssiy outclasscd. hut when their
goal line was I'm immediate danger
OF being crossed. the green jcrscycd
men rallied with the result that the
hrst quarter ended without any scor-
ing on either side.
Lew Stringer was frequently chosen
Ia carry the tall and. after Il series
OF short dashes. he crossed his oppO-
hents' line for the first touchdown Of
the game, shortly after the second
quarter began. Harry Carter kicked
the goal and the score became to o
In the locals favor-, The FIRST half
ended with the ball on the Munarchs'
ten-yard line.
strinEer Goes Through Again.
Stringer again went through for
touchdown in the third quarter. the
big fellow displaying determined
plunging and def lodging which met
with the approval az the crowd.
Ollie Dcvine crossed the line in the
third quarter. but because IL WAS
ruled that Bethel picked up the bail.
/, the referee refused TO allow II try
for the goal. Devinc received for
ward pass and ran for another touch
down In the next quarter.
AS injuries necessitatcd putting in
substitutes. the Norfolk clevcn's de-
! tense became weaker. and gains by
tho locals We're made freely.
humorous touch was added to the
'nair when Lee Wilson. wishing 10
call the attention OF a player 10 the
fact that he had jumped on The
shoulders Of an opponent, attempted
TO slap the offending player on tho
back. Referee Jones was struck a
glance blow on the face and he i'm
mediately elected Wilson from the
game The contest ended in nc-half
minute, and Wilson explained the
matter.
The local eleven displayed much
better form yesterday than in any
encounter during the season. and the
crowd was much pleased AT the show
ing Of Coach Dietz's men
The lineup and summary:
Richmond Monarch
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