Virginia at Vanderbilt

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  The Birmingham age-herald, Alabama, November 3, 1912, page 14

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  VANDERBILT DOWNS VIRGINIA 13 TO 0 IN BRILLIANT CONTEST With Great Line Plungin9, HdrOdrd Crimson Brushes PrincetOn’s Great Machine Bey Shaers Tiger Line and Scores Two Drop Kicks and Goal From Placement-Princeton Starts Strong, But Weakens Before Fierce Attack-Streit in Game Cambridge Mass, November 2.-The irop kicking and line plunging of Charles F. Brickley. backed by well drilled Crimson team mates. regained today in the stadium Harvard’s football supremacy over Princeton, after Il lapse of a quarter of century. The score was Harvard Is, Princeton 6. Brickfey kicked two field goals and goal from placement of 47 yards, and battered the Princeton line for longer gains than were made by any other player on either team. In addition he intercepted two Prince ton forward passes and hammered his way to within striking distance of the Tiger goal line, where Hardwick had the honor of carrying the ball over foi the Crimson’s only touchdown. Hard- wick kicked the goal. Brickley Is Injured In the play, which resulted in Har- wards touchdown, made in the last few minutes of the game. Briekley was carried helpless from the field and may not resume play before the game with Yale. three weeks hence Inc fTlHCelOn score WdS lHt result of Harvard’s inability to fathom tNo beautifully executed forward passes, which covered total distance of 63 yards and resulted in touchdown by Walter. The Tiger touchdown came in the second period. and up to that time Princeton had had triie the bet ter of the contest. In the remaining periods the Tigers were never In Har- yards territory, and played entirely on the defensive. The game was the first contest be- tween so-called major teams under the newly revised rules Both elevens ssowed variety of offehse. although Harvard was not forced to uncover as many spectacular plays as Princeton. A Kicking Game The first period was d kicking duei between Felton of Harvard and Dewitt of Princeton. The honors were decid- edly in favor of Felton. It was not until the second period that either team began to show versatility in attack. Harvards varied offense. which was mostly on line plunging from fax c kick formation, carried the ball 35 yards down the field to Princeton’s g. yard line. Ten of these yards were gained on two Tiger penalties. It was at this point that Brickley, stepping back to the 15-yard line, kicked his first field goal, and scored the first points of the game. A few minutes later the Princeton pffense was brought into actiop and the two forward passes were negotiated 10 the astonishment of the Harvaad ,tands and to the wild enthusiasm of flne Princeton supporters. On the sec md pass, when Andrews hurled the ball % yards to Waller. the latter fell down twice in attempting to reach the goal line. He was so far away from the line of scrimmage that only one liar yard player, Gardner. was anywhere near him, and the Crimson quarterback was unable to make the tackle. In tho kick-out for an attempt at goal Har- yard blocked the ball and Princeton was prevented from scoring an addi- t.onal point. The half ended soon after with Princeton three points in the lead. Brickley’s Great Kick The third period had scarcely begun before Brickey tied the score by an- other field goal from the b yard line.

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  Evening star, November 3, 1912, page 61

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  VIRGINIA IS BEATEN Vanderbilt, After Suffering From Penalties, Wins, 1870. FAILURE OF DROP KiCKERS Hardage Plays Best Game of His Career, Tearing Off Two Long Runs. FAILURE OF DROP KiCKERS Special Dispatch to The Star. NASHVILLE, Tenn, November 2.-Virg1nia. fighting gamely all the way, went down in defeat before Vanderbilt this afternoon by score of 13 to 0, and it was only desperate work in the pinches, coupled with heavy penalties against Vanderbilt. that prevented the score from being twice as large. Virginia threat ened Vanderbilts goal in the first few minutes of play. but Cook failed twice never was in danger Vanderbilt made touchdowns in the first and third quarters, and in the fourth quarter crossed the goal on 45-yard for ward pass, but was called back because of interference Vanderbilt’s first touchdown came shortly after Virginia had failed on an at tempted drop kick. Capt. Hardage, who played the greatest game of his career tore off two 3O-yard runs in success sion, and Skies carried the ball over for touchdown. In the second quarter the fight was more even. although Vanderbilt kept the ball in Virginia territory throughout the quarter and only stanch defense of the goal line prevented touchdown. In the entire second half, Virginia was helpless on the offense, gaining only Is yards, but stood stoutly in ten shadow OF the goalposts and held off attack after attack. In the third quarter, long forward pass put the ball on Virginia’S 2-yard line, but Vanderbilt was unable to get it across. few minutes later, however, the same forward pass succeeded, and the second touchdown Tar In the fourth quarter the ball STAYED close to Virginias goal line, but was never carried over. except when Brown took forward pass across. This was not allowed, however, after a lofiesdis cussion. because of Vanderbilt man blocking Virginian who attempted to intercept it. Off Day for Curlin. Curlin of Vanderbilt, who last year never failed on a drop kick, tried seven today and failed each time. Vanderbilt rushed the ball Alb yards to Virginia’s 129, but was penalized 135 to Virginia’s so. GoOch and Curtin each averaged % yards in punts, but Vanderbilt’s returns averaged 6 yards to Virginias. 9 Vanderbilt made fourteen first downs and Virginia four. Virginia tried tive forward PASSES unsuccesSfully, while Vanderbilt succeeded on three out of eight attempts. gaining 113 yards. From the figures Of the game 1t can be seen that it was only the magnificent fight ing of the Virginia squad that kept the score down. Capt. Todd was virginia’s chief relance on offense, using a fake punt formation. Gooch was also powerful on offense. Maiden and Voolfolk. tackles, and Harris and Findlay, played strong games on defense. Their work was responsible for Vanderbilts first check on end runs this year. Lineup:

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  The Richmond Virginian, Richmond, Va., November 3, 1912, page 11

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  VIRGINIA PUTS UP HARD FIGHT WITH I VANDERBILT TEAM Makes Great Defense When Near Goal Posts, Captain Todd Starring – Winners Roll Up Only Thirteen Points Against Plucky Orange and Blue Especial to The Richmond yirginian.) NASHVILLE. TENN. Nov. Eos the first time In gridiron history VAN derbilt defeated Virginia, this after noon. by a score OF 13 to 0. The score does not Indicate the relative strength Of the teams, but does testify to the magnificent stand which Virginia made before their goal line. Had it not been for their fighting determination In the pinches and for a series of penalties against Wander bilt, the score would have been much larger. Virginia got within striking distance OF the Vanderbilt goal early in the game. and Cook was sent In to try 3 dropkick. Two attempts failed 70 score. and from that time on there was never the slightest chance for Virginia to score. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, kept the ball in virginia’s territory through the greater part OF the game, and several times came within the i’ve yard line. Once the bali was carried across the line on 45-yard forward pass, but the play was called back because of interference by a Vanderbilt man. vanderbilt’s scores came In the first and third quarters. the first ~ the result Of two beautiful runs by Hard age, and the second following i FIR ward pass from Hardage to Brown Curtin, for Vanderbilt. tried half q dozen times to dropkick. but failed each time. Captain Todd was virginias chief power on offense. while Harris. Finlay. Voolfolk and Maiden did great defensive work. The line up: Vanderbilt. Position. Virgfnj4 Turner ........ Left End 49,. Harrta {Reams) (McDonaId1 Ship let Tackle -. Maiden paves} fRedual / Dawes LEFT Guard -. .Redus (tfurYmanlY1 s%‘.’ ~. So @@ 3s’sss 4 Morgan Center Wood tBrownl swafYord -. Right Guard -. Carter | (Covington1 Brown Right Ta.s’e ...Woolfolk +, f. Brown -. Right El> ..... F1niay (Millholland) IA Hobbins Quarterback .....Gooch F, (Curlin) | Hardage :. Left Haifback ;. Landes (Mayerl | Collins 80. Right Halfback 49,. Todd Skies ,.... Fuilback $1,000. smith ! (Turner). (Chester) ! Cook. Randoiph1. Summary: Touchdown, e. Brown. Skies. Goal from touchdown, Hard +age, Omeiai referee. Seiden. Se- vance. Umpire. Donneily. Dartmouth | Head linesman. Browne. Sewaneo. rrirna IF huarfers TX minutes

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  The Washington times, District of Columbia, November 7, 1912, page 12

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  HOPE FOR VIRGINIA AS TINE NEARS TO MEET GEORGETOWN Victory Over Vanderbilt Boosted Prospects of Charlottesville Team. CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. Nov T. Virginia is looking forward to the Georgetown game on November ID with some idea of success for the first time this season. The impetus given the hopes of the eleven in the great show ing against Vanderbilt last Saturday has doomed the Virginia stock to the point where the followers Of the team are expecting to meet the Blue ard Gray on even terms. Up to within three weeks ago Virginia was expecting overwhelming defeat at the hands OF their ancient rivals. Georgetown: now the story Is different. and the Orange ‘and Blue Is hoping for the best. The spirit OF the university has taken a turn In favor of the Virginia team. The men are working harder than ever. and II Willingness counts for anything. Coach Elliott will take a team to Washington eager and able TO cope with the Blue and Gray aggregation. The first real scrimmage since the Vanderbilt game took place at Lambeth Field yesterday, and while the ranks eral of the regulars all Of the men took a lively interest in the work. The scrubs scored three touchdowns on the regulars. Smith. Landes. and Randolph doing the heavy work The regulars lined up as follows: Gil lette and Mcdonald, ends: Voolfolk and Redus. tackles: Carter and Je;t. guards: Brown. center: Randolph. quarterbaCk: I.andes and Mayer. halfba cks: Smith. fullback. Captain Todd. Gooch. Maiden. Finlay, and Wood were all in uniform. hut were kept out OF the scrimmage. Beyond feeling quite sore from the stiff battle with Vanderbilt. they are In good conditiun and will nrObably be hack in thu lineup today. Maiden PLAYED hard game in Nashville and Is yet quite stiff In the preliminary practice Acree and Finlay spent some time in practicinG kick-offs and punting. The former Is getting to drive the ball for good dis

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Vanderbilt leads 12–⁠5–⁠1 in 18 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.