The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
CRIMSON VARSITY
HAS A HARD TIME
BEATING "R A S"
Bx EMMETT MGAuLY

University. September 1s-tspe-
ciaI. THE varsity crew had its hands
full in defeating the lowly Freshman
eleven Saturday by the very close
score of to 0. The heavy rat" line
showed up to be well balanced and
the old men had considerable trouble
In breaking through. The varsity
goal, however, was never in danger
as the thin red limo was imprey-
nable and the freshies were unable
to register but two first downs.
A large crowd witnessed the game
and many alumni were present, hav-
ing come in for the Inauguration of
the million dollar drive.
The Freshmen turned out In body
to root for their team and the spirit
ran high in the stands.
The varsity showed up remarkably
well for such an early season scrf,n-
mage and although there were very
few sensational runs or plays, their
defense work was worthy of motto.
Compton, a giant tackle of last years
squad, was a bear on the defense and
his work was very noticeable. Dainty,
a northern boy, also showed great
form in the line.
CrippIes Not In
Three CT the varsity line were On
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participate. Captain Cooper is still
invading. and Wesley and Hovarter
received injuries in the recent sorim-
images and were unable to stand the
gaff.
In the backfield the work of Nc
Clintock and Oliver shone out. These
hard driving men were able to pene-
trate the freshman line time and time
again for gains, but the rat" line
always stiffened when their goal was
threatened and they were unable to
carry the ball over.
In the Freshman. line the work of
Brakefield at end, Perry and Camp.
tackles, and Bruno at center, was
very conspicuous and although the
lineup was changed, all during the
game they at all times had team
that was fighting for all they were
worth and the close score indicates
the good work done. The backfield
contains several coming stars in
Mack Brown, Grayson and Anderson;
all are rather light. but exceedingly
fast men. and while unable to gain
much against the varsity line made
several good gains.
The only touchdown OF the game
came a few minutes after play be-
gan. The Freshmen kicked off and
the varsity advanced up the field to
the b0-yard line. where they were
forced to kick. The ball fell dead
on the scrub 10-yard line and they
tried to kick 1t out. but Newton
broke through and blocked. the ball
rolling behind the goal and Hunt fell
on 1t for q touchdown.
The varsity tried placement kick
for the extra point. but Hubert failed
to make good, the ball going a few
inches under the bar.
Freshmen Threaten
For the remainder OF the game the
ball went back and forth up the field.
The nearest the Freshmen came to
kicked to Bartlett in the third quar-
ter. who fumbled. and the Freshmen
recovered on the varsity 40-yard line,
but were unable to gain. and the
ball went over on an incomplete for
ward pass.
In the final period of the game the
varsity resorted to an aerial attack,
and once Bartlett speared one and
wiggled 40 yards for a touchdown,
but vas called back as one of his
teammates was offsides.
The only long runs of the evening
was 25 yards around right end by
Bartlett of the varsity, and 15-yard
gain by Mack Brown of the fresh
men on fake pass play.
Between halves of the game DR..
Duncan presented gold basketballs to
the varsity men and girls of last
years team and silver footballs were
given the freshmen team of last year
for winning class football honors.