Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-11-25
ALERT C.. U. TEAM GRABS
27.21 GAME FROM G.. w.

That past performances may mean
H,tIn in foot ball when the big game
of the wear comes along was I'M
nrcssed upon Il crowd of lo,O0" yes
tordav AT the annual clash OF me
elevens of George Washington nj
yersitv and Catholic University.
George Washington took the leid d.
Rrnol<lani with fine season reCoru
back of it and popularity favored 10
wall, over Catholic University that
had been through a rather unimpres'
sive campaign. But. {. u, surptis'
ing even it's most ardent supporters
stepped out to get the Jump on us
old rival in the Thanksgiving gay
match and held to its stride 10 WIN,
81 TO q. one of the most spectacular
contests staged on "siiiil7 '0''
cridiron in years.
II was battle between two game
eleycus. each willing to let all OF Its
tricks out of the bag and take des-
nerate chances time after time. George
WASHINGTON seemingly was stronger
in many respects and was much pet
for conditioned physically than It's al
yorsary. going through the clash with
ont resortjnc to a substitution, yet. so
a,ert were the Cardinals that they
we're able to more than cope win
tha detormined drives of the ColonlalS
and take advantage of every oleah
of the game that came their way.
Perhaps it appeared 10 many WI
Messing the contest mat Nntiioelo
Irnivcrsitv's team was especially Ia
,.nrad nv Dame Fortune. but more
tban the favor of this tickle creature
vac needed to get the four touch-
downs registered by the Brooklanders.
With its lateral pass plays TO start
end runs. it's short passes over tlie
srrimmace line and its remarkably
long heaves. the George washington
team recorded nearly twice as many
f,st downs a s did the Catholic unlVef-
sitv eleven. but the latter showed rea!
ground gaining ability often anu
nIunced and passed its way cleaniS
to two of it's touchdoWns, Whlle tIe
final whistle sounded az the Cardl,
nails we're pounding at the Cnlohiai
line within a couple Of yards or goal.
Foley Star Of Fray.
Each side had its heroes OF the
FRAY. For Catholic University, capt.
Raw Foley, returning to the lne-up
after long lay-off due to INJURY 10
NAV his last for the Cardinals. was
The outstanding performer OF the
afternoon. His sweeping runs around
tho Colonial TANKS, his fine throwing
of masses and his general defensive
nlav made him prominent factor IN
the game virtually all OF the 'ime.
CLOSELY pressing Foley for the hlghest
honors was Murphy. Cardlnal nan
hack. He jumped into the spothght
in the first quarter when he inter,
certed A Colonial pass and sprlnteo
~ wards to touchdown.
But Clapper. Colonial back. more
han matched Murphy's brilliant dash
when be era hbed the Brookland KICK.
off at the outset of the second halI
and ran the ball s. yards to goal.
;tehman. also of the George Washlng-
ION backfeld. proved strong puntef,
sturdy plunser and fleet end runner,
Gaining repeatedly from to % yards
with his plays. The line play was
nothing to boast of on either size.
although both teams made fine stands
before their goals. However. play was
in the air so much of the time that
The backs of the contendinS teams
we're offered opportunities to garner
he greater amount of glory.
Catholic University sped 10 Two
tolchdowns before George Washing
ton could get anywhere worth while:
>fter twice carrying their attack wei
into Cardinal territory. the Colonlals
we're forced deep into their own por,
ton Of the field late in the hrst
quarter by one of Foley's strong