The Washington times., 1922-10-22
GEORGETOWN
ON TOP 1918, IN
ROUGH TUSSLE
Many Players Laid Out as
Fordharn Goes Down in De-
feat Before HiIItoppers.

rear Sefore Hilitoppers.
AYEw YORK. Oct. 2l.-AI-
~ though Fordham was de-
~ feated by Georgetown by a
score of 20 to 13, the losers
made an amazing stand in the
fourth quarter, giving the George
town team a finish that was Q
balm for the defeat.
Thev scored a touchdown in the
last quarter. Georgetown's touch
down in the earlies stages OF the
game were made by Fordham's
fumbling Of the ball. the tackling
very rough throughout the game.
Many players being stretched out
on the field suffering from temper
ary injuries.
Rivalry Is Tense.
Whenever Fordham and George.
town clash on the athletic field
there is invariably lots Of action.
There IL intense rivalry between
the sturdy athletes of both colleges
to win. Such was the situation on
the white barred field of the Polo
Grounds this afternoon when the
elevens met in the first football
game OF the season.
The rival clans were out In full
'c-c" S"nd we're also supported hy
blg delegations Of roofing ,represen-
ta..ses. rordham being the home
| team, the people were, of course.
more strongly represented in num-
bers than Georgetown. but the lat
ter were not behind in enthusiasm
and loyal devotion to their alma
mater.
Kicks Out Of Bounds,
Fordham won the toss and chose
to defend the west goal with the
sun at their back. There was very
little wind.
Kenyon kicked off to Fordhams
15.yard line. After several small
gains taking the ball to the a6-yard
line, Mayors kicked to Georgetown's
45.yard line. Flavin gained seven
yards to Fordham's through center.
Kenyon kicked out OF bounds behind
Fordham's foul line. The ball was
taken back to Fordham's 26.yard
line and werts picked up the ball,
after a tumble, to Fordham's 15-yard
line. Byrne gained five yards
through center, and then went
through Fordham's left for a touch
down after fifteen minutes Of play.
Malley kicked goal.
Myers kicked back to Flavin, who
made a pretty run back of twenty
yards, to Georgetown's 35-yard line.
F1avin gained fifteen yards around
Fordham's 10.yard line. Flavin
tried for a goal from the field at the
30-yard line, but failed, the ball
going wide at the goal post. Myers
kick was blocked by Georgetown,
but was regained by Fordham on
her 10-yard line by Myers. On bad
tumble by Myers Florence picked up
the ball. Florence went through
Fordham's ten-yard line for a touch.
down. Malley failed to kick goal.
End Of first period.
Second Period.
On a tumble by Myers of Flavin Q
kickoff Kenyon got the ball and
darted over Fordham's goal line
for the third touch down Of the
game In less than three minutes
Of play. Malley kicked goal. Score,
Georgetown. 10: Fordham, o.
On a tumble by Georgetown,
Healy secured the ball for Fordham.
and by splendid running, carried the
ball to Fordham's 10-yard line.
With the bali on Georgetown's 90
yard line Myers. by a brilliant dash
and great dodging, made Fordham's s
first touchdown. II was a dazzling
bit Of fine running. Myers then
failed in his attempt to kick goal.
On the kickoff McDonough ran
back twenty yards on Fordham's 20.
yard line. Lowe replaced Byrne Mt
right halfback. On the kickoff Lesko
recovered the ball for Fordham on
l.~s- n
yard line. Ryan went through center
for a pretty gain Of five yards. Man.
ming gained five yards through
center.
Play Rough, Several Hurt.
Play was very rough at this stage.
several players being temporarily in
jured. ID. Mead, of Fordham, was be-
ing assisted off tho field by fellow
players but refused to be taken off.
and insisted on going bdck in the
line. Myers went through a gain OF
five yards. Flavin kicked from his
own goal line to Georgetown's 90
yard line, and Georgetown was penal
lied fifteen yards for foul tackle.
Malone replaced Manning. A for.
ward pass by Georgetown failed Of
execution, Georgetown recovering
the ball on their 35.yard line. On
a double pass Malley went through
center for fifteen yards. Lowe made
a splendid run Of twenty-five yards
to Fordham's center as the first half
closed on Fordham's 40-yard line.
Third Period.
Myers kicked off for Fordham 10
Flavin, who ran back to Georgetown's
40-yard line. Lowe went around
Fordham's right end for a gain Of
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