University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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On Nov. 15 the second team and Col. Brown played the Phoenix Indians, but the Indians were too much for even the magnificent team work of the Colonel and his young son, and craried home the long end of a 17-12 score. THE NEW MEXICO TRIP. The team was all in readiness early in the morning of November 26 for the trip to New Mexico. Manager Condron had made arrangements to have a special car all of the trip, both going and coming. This idea worked out to every ones satisfaction and the fellows had a great time all to themselves. Soon after the train was well started some of the fellows started to play cards, others slept, while the “queeners” started in search of “fair dam els” to converse with. Jackson and Piper went one way and McPherson and McIntosh the other: I lie two Mc’s were soon successful, and nothing more was seen of them till dinner time, when both appeared, “saying that they had been up in the smoker”. At Denting the car was side-tracked while the men had a practice near the depot. The populace were astonished at seeing such huskies and one was heard to remark, “here comes the army” when the wearers of the “A” hove in sight. That night something terrible happened. Somebody ditched McIntosh's hat, (that same green one that he still wears). 'l hc next morning it was no where to be found. Of course Mac couldn’t leave the car without that hat. So he and the porter commenced a search and finally located it at the bottom of “Bumps” berth, where he had slept on it all night. The car had been side-tracked some time during the night, so the next morning some of the fellows took in the sights of Albuquerque, others slept; all trying however to forget the game in the afternoon. Finally it was time to go—every men was fit and ready to fight for U. of A. Even the porter was on deck and acted as trainer. The game started by Arizona receiving the ball. Merritt caught the kick and ran it back 25 yards. The ball remained close to the center of the field until Campbell was put out of the game for fouling a New Mexico player and Arizona was penalized half the distance to the goal. New Mexico held the ball in Arizona’s territory the rest of the quarter. In the next quarter New Mexico advanced the ball to Arizona’s 20 yard line and drop-kicked for a score. The rest of the quarter was taken up •vitii an exchange of punts, with no advantage to either side. The half ended with the score: New Mexico 3, Arizona 0. l he New Mexico rooters were wild with enthusiasm now and everyone thought that New Mexico had the game tucked away already. The porter-trainer talked different however. He had been a great rooter for the Arizona team the first half, and now that New Mexico had made a score he increased his efforts. He turned to the New Mexico section and shouted, “Oh. 1 jest knows them Arizona boys ’gwin ter win. They’s jest been foolin’ you. They’s got sumpin’ tip their sleeve. And thev’s goin’ to make a touch-down this next quarter. And furthermore, I bet S8 that they does.” A New Mexico supporter took him up at once as easy money. See if it was however.

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end for a 20 yard gain, but could not make their yards again. The crowd was wild, for all could sec that the much vaunted Oxy Tigers were not very much if any better than our husky warriors. The reason Oxy beat us was because they had the coaching, not because they were better men. Arizona was forced to punt, and after a few swift plays, Oxy was able to buck Foster over. Weiman kicked goal. Oxy kicked off again, and on a blocked kick Lenz got away for another touchdown. Goal was missed. The quarter ended with the score standing, Occidental 13, Arizona 0. Oxy started the second quarter with the hall in her possession in mid-field. They went to the 15 yard line, and tried a drop kick, but missed. Here they made another lucky touchdown, Hradstetner blocking and getting over the line. They made the goal. Oxy kicked off again, and Arizona started a forced march toward their goal line. At the 18 yard line Brown was sent in to try a drop but missed. This ended the half. Score Occidental 20, Arizona 0. Arizona kicked off and after a fumble by Oxy took the ball on the 60 yard line. Again a procession was started toward Oxy’s goal, and a battle royal took place. Arizona took the ball to Oxy’s 10 yard mark, and in three heart-breaking downs advanced to their 3 yard line, but could go no further. Oxy punted out, and once again Arizona came back, and reached their 25 yard line, where time was called for the quarter. Arizona started their last hope with a ten yard gain by Beaton, and then Brown was again sent in to drop kick. He was unlucky again and our last chance to score was gone. Oxy punted, and then a pass, but fumbled, and Crawford got away for a pretty 20 yard run. But the ball went over to Oxy again, and Coffeen started on a dash to our goal, but was stopped by Campbell with as pretty a tackle as ever was seen here. But the Tiger was not to be denied, and Foster again went through center for a touchdown. Goal was kicked, and the half ended. Final score: Occidental, 27, Arizona 0. The game was closer than the score indicates, and it was a shame more of the townspeople were not out to see it. It showed us one thing, that Arizona is every bit as good as the Southern California colleges as regards football. Occidental won because of three things, better coaching, better training, and stage fright on Arizona’s part. The game was played well, our team gave out the best brand of football they knew, the school was behind them heart and soul, and we all feel that we have made a g«w»d start toward intercollegiate activities with Southern California. Good luck to you Oxy, but get ready for next year, for Arizona wants your Tiger hide on her hearth, and is going over to get it. Due to the smallness of the crowd, the Occidental game was a great financial loss to the Athletic Association, and so the game with Roswell at El Paso was called off, as the risk was too great.

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Arizona kicked to New Mexico’s 20 yard line and then after two plays Luis ran 45 yards for a touchdown on the hidden ball trick play through center. Merritt kicked the goal. The quarter ended with the ball in Arizona’s possession. Score: Arizona 7, New Mexico 3. Arizona kept the ball in New Mexico's territory all through the next quarter, and reached the 10 yard line, but were unable to score. The game ended with the score still 7-3 in Arizona’s favor. That evening the University of New Mexico gave our team a dance, and all of the fellows that were able, attended. A number of the fellows were impressed with the beautiful walks on the campus and the nice benches here and there under the trees. The train left during the night and the next day found the team home again where they received a hearty welcome. This ended the season for the varsity team, but the 2nd team staged their annual battle with T. H. S. on the varsity field Thanksgiving day, and won by the score of 3-0. Dudley Brown was responsible for the score, his sure toe driving over a drop kick in the 4th quarter. The game was a good one and the 2nds are to be congratulated on their victory, especially as it was the first over the T. H. S. in 4 years. THE TEAM. CAPTAIN McINTOSH.—For three years a member of the team, “Mac” deserved the captaincy. An unfortunate injury to his hand kept him out of the game early in the season, but Mac” was always there to tell the other how to do it. It was his misfortune, rather than his fault, that the season was not more successful. CONDRON.—One of the Southern California Colony, who are showing their good sense by coming to Arizona for their schooling. “Al” learned the trick of playing through the line this year, and should be a “Wiz” next year. LUIS.—The speed boy” of the team. Luis can show a clean pair of heels to almost any one on the campus, and one should feel lucky that he can, for he hits liki a ton of bricks. LEPPER.— Lew” came to a good schind after two years at Colgate and a year at Rolla. He played a good brand of football, and was one of the mainstays on defence. PIPER.—Prescott has a habit of sending football men down here. We hope that they have more men as good as Pipe” up there. He will be a great help to the team next year when we whip Oxy. DICK’’ MERRITT—The “grand old man” of the team—for four years a member of the team in its many battles. “Dick” could always be relied on to hold his end of the line, and also get through and get his man. JONES.— Joncsie” showed the style of his play by capturing a place on the All-Southwetcrn Team, picked from Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. His light curly thatch' could be seen on the other side of the center after almost every play. Jones is captain-elect for next year. SMITH,— Turner’s” usually soft Southern drawl does not give a good idea of his playing ability—just play opposite him one game and you will he convinced. Another year’s experience will see him playing a game that will be hard to beat. CLAWSON.—The Big Swede” has a marked tendency to turkey-trot when on the field, but after the whistle has blown, he is after the ball, and plays a hard strong game: