West Virginia Wesleyan at Georgetown

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  The Washington times, October 11, 1930, page 10

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  AID BACKS IN RUNS BY GEORGE A. SIMPSON It will take a great football eleven to defeat this years George town outfit. for the Hilltoppers exhibited great offensive strength in their sweeping 67–⁠12 victory over West Virginia Wesleyan at the Griffith Stadium in this city’s first night football contest. West Virginia Wesleyan, though outweighing the Blue and Gray at least IL pounds to man, couldn’t check the speedy Hilltop attack and the 1880 Georgetown edition has greater speed and drive than any in recent years. Head Coach Tommy Mills can thank himself for having three backfield sets that can run as deer for the reserves kept up the parade after the starting backfield players had been yanked. GeOrgetOwn’s line also showed power and there were times innumerable when they opened holes for the swift backs to race through for long gains. However, the greatest satisfaction to Mills was the interference his line men gave the ball carriers. This was plainly visible on sew eral jauntS that brought touch downs. It began when Jonny Scalzi grabbed the opening kickoff and sprinted 95 yards for the first of Georgetown’s ten touchdowns. From then on to the final whistle, the linemen did their Stuff-and how. It was q common sight to see one of Georgetown’s forwards far down the field acting as an escort to the runner. That’s the kind of team work that wins ball games. An indication Of this fine play by the linemen was given the fans in the third quarter. GilliS, Georgetown fulback, had drifted through Wesleyan’s left tackle, reversed his field, and sped 56 yards for a score. Yet, Leavey, the end, came down fast to take out Battles, safety man, and GilliS continued ahead unmolested. Another example came a moment later. Johnny Scalzi clutched a punt on his own 25yard line and weaved in and out of the Wesleyan players until only Battles was between him and the goal. Up came Brennan like a meteor and removed Bat ties as a threat. It’s wonderful to have your playmates give such assistance. Perhaps the most outstanding Of the Georgetown backfield were Johnny Scalzi and Johnny Bozek. Besides his aforementioned runs for touchdownS, Scalzi also speared an alien pass in the first period and ankled 10 yards for the score. Bozel filtered through the line frequently for big gallops and added two touchdowns. However, this pair failed to outdo Dick King, Russ Danieu, Emile Bozek, Leroy Bordean, Bill Maczees, Joe Alenti, Phil Mooney, Mancel Gillis and Jim Patterson. These boys all had a hand in the rout of the invading forces. The visitors had one athlete who matched any of the Georgetown crew and he was Art Battles, haIfback, and what a sweet runner. Twice he raced down the field for touchdownS, showing excel lent brOken-fieId work. Battles marked up his first touchdown in the first period after Georgetown had already pushed over three markers. A punt left Wesleyan on its 38yard line and Battles went back ostensibly to punt. Instead he dashed around Georgetown’S S right end and outfooted Scalzi to the goal. In the third quarter, Battles again gave the crowd a thrill when he grabbed a punt and weaved 80 yards through the entire Georgetown team. The game was exceptional in that it was almost free of for ward passing. Wesleyan at tempted but two passes, inclGding the one which Scalzi inter cepted, while Georgetown tried but four. OF course, George town wasn’t forced to take the air as off-tackle slants gained ground consistently. Summary: W. VA. wEs’N Pos, GEoRGE’N Whof .......... L. E........ LeaVey Linger .......... L. T. T........... Slezak MaE7st Il. Co.. DubofskY Edmundson .....C. .......... Morris Critics ........ R. G........ Tremblay Fordyce ....... R.T. ..,..... Anderson

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Georgetown leads 6–⁠2 in eight meetings, counting the one since this game.