State’s backs fumbled Brooke’s long punts many times and when
the ball was caught no one was back far enough to receive a pass, so
that the ball had to be put in play on the spot where it had been
caught. This was our only weak point, our other playing being
easily on a par with that of Penn.’s. Our team was much lighter in
weight than that of Penn.’s, but it was apparent to all spectators
that it was equally as strong. Penn, failed many times in attempting
to rush our line. With one or two exceptions our team always hit
Penn.’s line for a gain. Tittle mention was made of Brown and
McCaskey in the Philadelphia papers. McCaskey’s tackling was
sure and full of argument, and in the opinion of many spectators
was the finest on the field, Brown was a sure ground gainer for
State. His tackling was sure and hard. Every member of State’s
team played in their best form, and if the two teams had possessed
more evenly matched kickers, the winner could not have been
picked.
The details of the game were as follows: Penn, kicked off; ball
passed beyond State’s goal line. State’s ball on 25 yard line.
Trick kick and State secured the ball on a fumble by Woodruff.
State fumbled and the ball went to Penn. Penn, gained 5 yards,
2 yards, no gain, 20 yards and the ball is within 2 yards of State’s
goal. State held the ball for three downs, and the fourth attempt
of Penn, resulted in a loss of 3 yards. McCaskey made a brilliant
tackle at this point in the game. State kicked and Penn, caught
on State’s 25 yard line. Penn, made no gain. Tost 5 yards.
Tried fake kick and McKibbin secured the ball. Thomas gained
5 yards, Brown 5 yaids, J. G. Dunsmore 5 yards, McKibbin 10
yards, Brown 5 yards, Curtain 2 yards, Thomas 10 yards, Brown
5 yards. State lost the ball and Penn, kicked. Thompson muffed
but fell on ball on State sl5 yard line. Thomas gained 5 yards
Thompson 3 yards, 5 yards. Ball went to Penn, on four downs’
Penn, gained 5 yards, 5 yards, i 5 yards and Penn, is within 3
yards of State’s line. Penn, lost 2 yards, gained 2 yards, , yard
and a touchdown. Goal. Score: 6-0. Time, 12 minutes.
State kicked off. Brooke returned ball past midfield McKib
bin gained 3 yards. State lost the ball. Brooke attempted a
punt, but J. A. Dunsmore tossed Wagenhurst aside and blocked
the ball. Brooke dropped on the ball; punted to State’s 20 yard
line. State made no gain, no gain, Thomas 3 yards Penn
gained 5 yards, 3 yards, 2 yards and Brooke ran end for touch’
down. Goal. Score: 12-0. State kicked off and Brooke returned
The Free Lance.
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