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victory would elude the outstretcn-
ed hands OF the grasping teams right
ening afternoon. Then, with the
referee beginning to finger his
whistle in anticipation of the signal
that would end the battle, there
would come a break. One of the
battling elevens would burst the
bonds that had held it and romp over
its opponent to thrilling victory.
Had Become a Habit.
Ohio State had especial cause for
remembering tits of this nature, for
1t emerged the winner from a series
of them. Breath-takingly our boys
would stage final strategy that
would discomfit the enemy. And time
after time their followers would join
in a paean OF triumph.
We had great team at Columbus
that year. Its members never knew
the meaning of surrender.
You remember our forward-pass
combination? workman to S.!nch-
comb" was a phrase almost as COM
mon in the West as the famous
Tinker to Evers to Chance" Hoge
Workman at quarter and Pete Stinch-
comb at right half played every
phase of foot ball expertly. But they
had developed the aerial game to the
last degree or efncleDcy.
Then there was Huffman. left tackle
and captain. This lad never had had
a foot ball in his hands until he re-
ported to me as candidate. He
picked up the game so fast that he
soon became an outstanding player
and was elected captain of the team.
He justified his choice in 1920. He
not only had the gift of leadership
but a real foot ball mind, with a
unique power OF diagnosing situa-
tions as they arose on the field that
counted heavily in our successes.
Truck" Myers, our left end, was
another strong factor. He was a fine
example of the fellow who makes a
good player out of himself by ever
lastingly working to perfect his
game. He had como to me a green
hand.
Stinchcomb was perhaps the out
standing star of the squad. The
critics unanimously picked him for
all-American halfback-
Half-Minute Victory.
Our series OF home-stretch victo-
ries in 1920 began with the Wiscon-
sin game. Wisconsin was leading,
to S, with only seconds TO
play. 1t had developed powerful
attack which gave it a touchdown
in the first period. -Four minutes be-
fore the close of the game. Capt.
Huffman, popping up the whole Ohio
team. started an advance, which
eliminated IN a pass, Workman to
Stinchcomb. that brought a touch
down, but, with only 2 minutes
to go, we failed TO kick the goal
that would have tied the score.
On the kickoff only a minute was
left, and after d few exchanges we
lost ground, so that, with fourth down
to go, we were on our own 20-yard
line. Then a forward pass from
Workman was carried by Stinchcomb
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VIRGINIA DEFEATS NAVY
IN CROSS-COUNTRY RACE

ANNAPOLIS. Md. November 22.-
In a cross-country run held here this
afternoon. covering four and a half
miles. the University of Virginia won
from the Navy, q to 90.
Virginia has the first and second
men,. Risher finishing in $3.50, and
Irvine in 25.25. Richardson, Navy,
was third in 255S.
The runners finished as follows:
1, Risher. Virginia; 2, Irvine, Vir-
ginia; 8, Richardson, Navy; 4. Brax-
ton. Virginia; 5, Williams, Navy: s,
Rowley, Navy; {. Cornell, Navy; s..
Card, Navy: 9, Wilkinson. Virginia; !;
10, Tyree, Navy; IL, Smith, Virginia.
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H0LT0N ARMS LOSER
IN HOCKEY CONTEST

Launching a superior attack that
kept it's rivals generally on the de-
fensive, the Penn Hall girls field
hockey team of Chambersburg, Pa.
scored a 5-to-2 triumph over the local
Holton Arms eleven yesterday on the
rain-soaked Ellipse field. Last year
when the two teams met, Penn Hall
won 10 !.
After failing to cope with Penn
Halls drives in the first half with the
score to / against them, the Wash
ington team spurted occasionally dur
ing the remainder of the game and
held its foe to one goal. Had Holton
Arms started the game as it finished
it. Penn Hall probably would have
found the going considerably rougher.
G.. Joyce and LIS Spencer were prom
inent factors in the lot al teams play.
while Frances Boyer played creditably
for the visitors.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
TY COBB
Rermaker of Base Ball
Courting Umpires-
HoW He Won Them
One Boomerang.

vance. Cobb slid back into first,
arose. busted his clothes and then
his attention was attracted to Con-
molly. standing 1t the plate, yelling
You're out
I'm WHAT"
You're out. say. QUIT!
Cobb ran to the plate.
why am ! out? How can l he
out? I hit safely. didn't II"
THAT YOU did but you hit outside
the rules. You stepped across the
plate to hit and the rules don't al
low that. When you step across the
plate you're out"
But 1 didn't step across the
plate"
Well, you stepped on the plate
and you're out"
Why 1t Happened.
And Cobb was out. The decision
was final He lost a base hit, and
losing a base hit is something a ball
player can not endure
1t probably never would have hap
pened had not Cobb given out that
interview. If Cobb had not called
Connolly a great umpire Connolly
would not have been 50 technical in
all probability; he would have been
prone to overlook the over-stepping.
But Cobb had called Connolly a
great umpire and Connolly stepped
out and proved it. or tried TO, Con-
molly at least showed that public
iattery cannot sway his judgment.
He wanted to show the multitude
what kind of a man Tommy Con-
molly really was.
1t was a long time before Cobb
forgave Connolly. He never forgot
the base hit that he lost, but in
time he admitted again that Tommy
Connolly was about the best umpire
in the league. Maybe not the best,
but anyway about the best.
Tomorrow; Chapter XXIII-A New
Role.
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phen's team faces the Northerns at
Potomac Park. The game will start
at 2:S0 o'clock. A game with the st.
Stephens eleven for next Thursday
can be arranged by calling Manager
Walter Thomas at Franklin 1888 be-
tween and 6 o'clock.
Alexandra fans are in store for a
treat when the Virginia Athletic Club
and the Fort Humphreys eleven meet
today at Dreadnaught Park in a game
that will practically decide the un-
limited championship of northern
Virginia. A silver loving cup will
be. awarded the victor. The game is
due to start at 2:30 o'clock.
Georgetown Hollow promises to be
the scene of a lively scrap when the
Trinity and Chevy Chase teams meet
today. starting at 2:30 o'clock. Both
teams are leaders in the 135-pound
class and should produce some foot
ball of the first order.
Blazing Rags of Anacostia will
tackle the Waldolf eleven this after
noon on the latter's grounds Hine
Barry Of the Anacostia team will be
out OF the game, as he received a
broken finger in the game with the
Friendship Athletic Club, which end
ed in a scoreless tie. Substitute
Thomas will be used.
Corinthian Athletic Club, that has
won Ave out Of six starts this sea-
son, is hankering for action next
Thursday. Telephone challenges TO
Manager Nicholas at Main 110 be-
tween and $50 o'clock.
Mount Rainier Emblems have toiled
o.
Mardfeldts today at 2:30 o'clock on
the formers field. Coach Flester Is
confident the Marylanders can topple
the Mardfeldts.
Sherman Athletic Club desires to
arrange q game next Thursday with
some team averaging lis pounds.
Call Manager Martin at Colugabta
6266 between 6 and 1880 o'clock.
Argyle Juniors expect some real
opposition from the Rovers today at
O'Clock on the Reservoir field. The
teams have given good accounts of
themselves in the 12b-pound competi-
tion.
Games with the Peerless Midgets
can be arranged by calling the man
ager at Lincoln 5696. The Peerless
gridmen average 100 pounds.
A battle from start to finish should
be forthcoming in the Eagle-Lotus
game today on the Alexandria High
School gridiron. Both teams have
been setting a merry pace in the 1885,
pound class.
Argyle Athletic Club will travel to
Lyon Village today for a game with
the Clarendon Lyons. Play will start
at 3 O'Clock. The Argyles are at the
top Of the heap in the 13S-psund
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The game was hard fought from
start to finish. Four times George
town crossed Loyola's goal line and
four times Georgetown had to fight
for everything. In the first quarter
the visitors were held scoreless, and
in the second quarter they should
have been turned back again but an
unfortunate tumble by Grimmillion
after he had Intercepted a forward
pass gave to Jerry Minnihan, the
sighting little Georgetown center OF
the Blue and Gray, an opportunity to
pick up that tumble and dash madly
for % yards and touchdown. Then
came the third quarter, and the great
Tony Plansky dove over the line for
a touchdown after Loyola had held
by inches for the third down.
LoyoIa Fulters in Final.
- In the fourth quarter. with Gene
Valet gone with a broken wrist.
Loyola faltered and gave way before
a whitening attack that carried the
fiashy little Hegarty over the goal
line for the third score. Then came
the fourth touchdown that never
should, have been scored. With the
minutes ebbing away with the sink
ing of the sun, Golsen broke through
and blocked Winnings punt. 1t was
husky George Connaughton who fell
on the ball on Loyola's 16-yard line.
Then, with but 10 seconds to play,
Metzger managed to skirt off a tackle
and with three men hanging on his
heels he forced his way to the goal
line. The gun was fired with Metz
ger three steps in front of the goal,
but the game Hilltopper forced his
way over and Loyola was beaten by
four touchdownS- where but two had
really been earned
Loyola's surprisingly sturdy game
was a revelation. 1t furnishes little
balm to praise a team in defeat. but
Loyola should be praised, for it played
a real game, but game against a SUI
perior team and team that was TO
gain inevitable victory. Capt. Harold
Whining of Loyola stood out as the
tower OF strength. Such pnrting as
he did during the early part of the
game seldom has been seen. For two
quarters he matched his toe against
the powerful foot of Brooks. George
town punter, and he mora than held
his own against the magnificent East
ern kicker.
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DUNBAR AND ARMSTRONG
READY FOR TITLE CLASH

Foot ball elevens of Dunbar and
Armstrong High will clash tomorrow
in Griffith Stadium in their annual
scholastic championship tilt. Play will
start at o'clock
The rivals are undefeated this year
Armstrong lowered the colors of Man
assas, two teams in the vicinity Of Nor
folk, Baltimore High School and the
Shaw Junior High team of this city.
Dunbar ran roughshod over Baltimore
High, Manassas and Shaw. The off,
cials will be A. K. Savey, referee: 1. n.
Cupid, umpire, and l.. Watson, lineman
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Tact
CHAPTER XXI.
BY n. G. SALSINGER.

TEMPESTUOUS, fighting play
er, Ty Cobb was never a
source of trouble to the UNI
pires before he became manager.
He was, as any umpire who worked
in Detroit games previous to 1920
will tell you, the easiest man in the
league 10 work with. He never
questioned decisions; never criti-
cized: never argued.
"A great player an foine man.
the battle-scarred Timothy Hurst
used to remark. Never gives you
bit O. trouble. Always kind an
considerate. overlookin' your bad
days. A gran boy indeed is this
Cobb"
And he was. Because it was good
policy to be. Cobb decided that
pire was helpful; an unfriendly one
not so good. Umpires are honest
the breath of scandal has never
reached them. But they are also hu-
man; most players overlook this fact.
Cobb did not, but then Cobb was not
an ordinary player. Cobb has always
worked on the policy that honey
catches more flies than vinegar. He
made a point to treat umpires with
respect, kindness and consideration:
they were honest, of course, but be-
ing human they could not help be-
ing prejudiced in his favor; they
were bound to be, no matter how
hard they tried not to be-Cobb won
them.
Got the Close Ones.
He never suffered because of his
attitude toward the judges of play.
sIf decision was toss-up between
out and safe, Cobb was certain to
get the break. He never lost any
thing by his treatment of umpires,
and one could never say that he
gained nothing. There is no denying
the fact that Cobb got the close ones,
at least the vast majority; and Cobb
figured in more plays that were close
and extremely close. than any other
man-it was nip and tuck most of the
time when he was at bat or on the
bases.
In those days you never heard an
umpire say an unkind thing about
Cobb. They were all exuberant in
their praise OF him. They went out
Of their way to give glowing ac-
counts of his greatness and much of
his fame was spread by these judges
Of play. Why shouldn't they? He
was the best friend they had among
the players. He understood them.
Cobb in turn praised the umpires.
We vividly recall the time he gave an
interview, extolling the professional
virtues Of Tommy, Connolly. This
clever Irishman deserved the praise,
but the boomerang came when he
read in the public prints what Cobb
said about him. A day or so later
Cobb was at bat with the winning
run on second. The pitcher was try
ing to pass Cobb purposely, for two
were out and the pitcher would
rather take chance on the next
man.
Steps Across Plate.
Connolly was umpiring behind the
plate that day, calling balls and
strikes. Cobb was eager to hit-he
had already made three hits off the
pitcher and felt sure that he could
hit him safely a fourth time. The
pitcher had made three pitchouts and
on the next ball, pitched wide of
the outside corner, Cobb stepped
across the plate and chopped. He
lifted the ball into left field for a
single, streaked to first and cut the
inside corner of the bag, ready to
take second on the throw home to
nail the runner going from second.
The left fielder had to go quite way
for the ball and he made the throw
ito secend.. Cobb not trying ta ad-
Evening star., 1924-11-23

There are only three clubs in the
unlimited competition this season
the Mohawks, Mercurys and the Geo
knicks. SO a defeat for the Geo
knicks today would be a blow to
their title aspirations.
AT any rate, the possibility OF Mo-
hawk beating Is expected to draw a
flock of fans to Griffith Stadium.
Neither team has been defeated by a
local club this season and each has
drawn heavily from the ranks Of
former college stars. Coach Billy
Martin and Ed Lynch, mentor of the
Indians, put the finishing touches on
their combinations yesterday.
The Mohawks will hold signal
practice in Griffith Stadium this morn
ing, starting at 1880 o'clock.
While the Mohawks and the Geo
knicks are battling, Mercury grid
men will tackle the sturdy 150-pound
Waverly outfit at Union Park. Speed
and plenty of it should be forthcom-
ing from the Waverly team. 1t will
be considerably outweighed, though,
and must count on speed to offset
it's foes greater poundage. Mercury
is figured to win.
Perch Cornell, talented foot baller
of the 150-pound Yosemites, has been
added to the ranks of the Waveriys.
Coach Smith probably will use him
today.
Trinity Athletic Club is casting
about for games in the 130-pound di-
vision, according to Manager Chase,
who can be telephoned at Main 1900
between and IL o'clock.
With only one defeat against them
this season, the Stantons intend to
point the way to the Apache Preps
today at Maryland Park. Play will
start at 2 o'clock. The Argyles were
the only gridmen to topple the Stan
tons. Those who saw the Southern
Props and the Apache Props battle to
a scoreless tie believe the Stantons
face tough proposition today.
Jumbo Girardi Of the winton Ath-
letic Club and Roberts of the Cres-
cents should bear watching when
their teams clash today at 3 o'clock
on gridiron No. of the Monument
Grounds. Pete McCathran, one Of the
Winton stars, will not play today,
due to a recent injury he received.
Winton gridmen will be sent through
the PAGES this morning at IL o'clock
on their home field. Manager Codella
of the Wintons, who is seeking a
Thanksgiving day game, can be
reached at Lincoln 1904.
Palace Athletic Club players will
question the supremacy Of the
Apaches today at Fifth and L streets
southeast in a game starting at 2:30
o'clock. The former team made quite
an impressive showing against the
Anacostia Eagles and should extend
the Apaches. The Eagles and Apaches
will be opponents in Thanksgiving
day attraction.
Rivals for the 135-pound laurels
viii clash today when the ST. Ste
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Boosting an enviable record in the
125-pound competition last year, the
National Athletic Club has reor-
ganized and intends to give the best
teams hereabouts a battle. The Stan
tons were the only tossers to topple
the National five last year. Vernon
Clark has been elected captain and
Fax Taylor. manager. Slye, Lydon,
Taylor, Young, Clark, Duvall, Garri-
son and Henderson have impressed
at practice. A drill will be held in
the Peck Memorial Gymnasium to-
morrow night at s o'clock. Taylor
already has booked gaines in Lees
burg and Baltimore. He can be
reached at 914 Twenty-second street.
Prospects for strong five to be
developed among the tossers of the
121st Engineers, Company c, are by
no means dull. Regular practice ses-
sions are being held in the l. Street
.Armory with Sergt. George Harbin as
coach. Corpl. Johnny Goetz is ex-
pected to captain the team. The
26oth Coast Artillery five will tackle
Company c in "a number of games
when the season gets under way.
Basketers of the 26Oth Coast Ar
fillery will meet the Capitol quint
sn a practice match next Saturday
night in their gymnasium. Colvin, }.
'yatayo, Malloy, Jacob, ,Scortas, An
person and Etchison are in the SOL
dier SQUAD Coach Thibadeau is well
pleased with the results attained in
practice thus far.
Columbia Athletic Club, averaging
s2o pounds, is casting about for
Games with teams, according to Man.
ger Jack Allen at Alexandria 424.
Tossers interested in joining a
senibr team are urged to attend q
meeting to be held Tuesday night at
el4 East Capitol street.
Suortlight Athletic Club has round
I'd together fast 120-pound team
and now is anxious to schedule games
Get in touch with Manager Bud Bell
man at Hyattsville SIR after
o'clock.
Bsuxs. Al Il. Baker, Robinson, Fill
thus. Pyne, Phillips, Dougherty, ST.
mons. Ray Barrett, Rob Cover, Harry
Kipp and Russell Wight are among
Che tossers expected to join the new
senior team being organized by
Ernest Humphrey. All of these play
ers have had considerable experience
and should develop first-rate COM
bination.
Old Dominion Boat Club held its
initial practice last night in the
kinians are scheduled to meet<Gal-
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SUap Lo,oL rs Oachetes Earn 60 Victory Ouer Bsons
BLUE AND GRAY HAS EASY
4 CONTEST AT NEW ORLEANS
Held Scoreless in Opening Period, Hilltoppers Gain
in Momentum Came Progresses and Are
Travelling Strong at the Finish

ORLEANS. La, November 22ack Hegarty Jerry Mnhan
Gubber who broke loose 4syard with
magnificent field through practically
the Loyo led the Georgetown Htoppers today smash
ing victory the local Jesuts by score OF Is to
George it
who heered roared during the entire
readily why they had held the highly toud University
Pennsylvania and the Quantico Marines.
the the and
men Tlerew no a
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laudet College, Ariel Boat Club Of
Baltimore and the Virginia Boat Club
of Richmond.
Challenges to the Peerless Props,
which average 125 pounds, are being
received by Manager AL Baker at
Lincoln 5131-W or Lincoln 8501.
DOME Plant, Jim Dunn, Hobby Hob
son, Kenny Clayton and Earl Bau-
man will display their wares with
the Spotlight Athletic Club of Mount
Rainier this season.
Stanton basketers intend to gun for
big game this season. Unlimited
teams may get in touch with Man
ager Gooch at Lincoln 1886. Tech
High and the Stantons will meet in
a practice game tomorrow in the Ma
tional Guard armory at Fifth and L
streets.
Paramount Athletic Club proved no
match for the st. Mary's Juniors of
Alexandria. the latter winning easily,
81 to IL. Brenner and Meades of the
victors each accounted for four goals.
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LOEHLER'S LINE-CRASHINC
IS FEATURE OF CONTEST
George Washingtons Backfield Luminary Also
Paves Way for Only Touchdown Against
Buffalo U. With Long Forward Pass.

CtFALO N " November 22Led by the we'll
line crashes OF their husky backfed luminary
ported by awart forward wall the well George
OF Buffalo cohorts here today.
Early second
BAD carried the Pigsk from the 35yard ribbon
buHalonlans goal Wagner
TO- score the sole touchdown of the acas, later
2pound guard OF the Capates Banv kicking
attempt actual combat failed add
went wild and low.
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CHICAGO-WISCONSIN
GAME is SCORELESS

CHICAGO. November 22.-Univor-
sity of Chicago eleven, by a desperate
fight. today kept its 1924 record un-
sullied by defeat. although held TO .
scoreless tie by a highly keyed UP
Wisconsin team.
The result gave the Maroons the
cha mpionship of the Big Ten. Wis
consin won what its supporters con
sidered a moral victory. stopping tht
grinding Chicago attack and uncover
ing an attack that sparkied with fskc
punts and forward pass formations
from which the ball was ram. thrown
or kicked to the frequent confusion
of the Chicago defense. The MaToonS
always braced nightly, however.
when forced back beyond their 20
yard mark and then hurried the Wis
consin field goal kickers SO that all
attempts missed
The champions had a real chance 10
score only once and that came early
in the third period when Harry
Thomas recovered a Wisconsin fumhlf
on the Badgers 16-yard mark. But
at that stage the Chicago attack went
wrong and the Maroons lost the ball
on downs.
Wisconsin made its first threat early
in the opening period when theA
kicked and took the ball TO within =
yards of Chicago's goal. In this crisis.
&. Gordon. a substitute Maroon full
back. broke through and dropped q
Wisconsin back for loss, kernvciT
punted out of danger and the ball was
in the air most of the time after that
until late in the second quarter.
In this punting duel Burrus. for
Wisconsin. drove the ball manH
yards farther than kernwein. but this
inequality was equalized by sevcTa'
surprise punts. kicked from ordinary
formation and which went many yards
toward Wisconsin's goal after sailing
over the secondary defense. Wiscon-
sins second threat came just before
the close of the second quarter ].
was based on a forward pass attacN
that scattered the Chicago defense.
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ZUPPKE HELD CERTAIN
TO STAY AT ILLINOIS

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, November 22.-
Reports were current at the Univer-
sity- of Illinois today that Robert
Zuppke, foot ball coach. had decided
to sign a new contract.
His present contract expires Janu-
ary l.
The same reports said he had
offers from Princeton and Columbia,
but had declined them.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

Dudley and Jordan of Victoria Ath-
letic Club Insect team did well when
their eleven pointed the way to the
Cresents, 12 to !. Challenges to the
winners are being received by the
manager at Lincoln 1922 between 6
and o'clock.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
HASKELL GETS REVENGE
ON BUTLER GRID TEAM

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. November %.
The Haskell Indians took revenge
for last years defeat by beating
Butler College on the gridiron here
today, 20 to 4.
The locals were unable to score un-
til in the last period, while the In
dians counted in all but the second.
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GATORS FINISH STRONG.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, November %.
The Florida Alligators triumphed
over the Mississippi Aggies here this
afternoon. q to 0, unleashing an at
tack in the final period that swept
all before 1t. Three of the Gator
touchdowns were registered in last
quarter.
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Loehler gained most Of the ground
Tor the visitors, his ferocious line
hammering and his lightning-iikc
circling of the outposts resulting5iu
many yards gain for the invaders
The nearest the hosts came TO 4
score happened early in the good
night session when Metz plowed
through center to gain the 1s-yar@
strips. and then hurled a short pas
to Brady for 10 yards more With
the oval s yards from the OBJ
jective, the SouthernerS stiffened
their forward wall into q line OF
steel and the Queen City lads los
the ball on downs.