University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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'file second half started our troubles. Arizona kicked, and the Aggies brought the ball back to the 60 yard line. On the next play they made yards. U. A. was penalized 5 yards for offside, and the Aggies again made yards, 'fhen Lane of the Aggies took the ball and went for a touchdown. Goal was not kicked, and the score was tied. The Aggies kicked off, and Arizona lost the ball again. Here the Aggies carried it down the field and sent Lane over for the last score of the game. Mitchell failed to kick goal, and the score was Aggies 12, Arizona 6. The 4th quarter was hard fought, the boys fighting with the desperation born of defeat. Towards the last of the quarter Clark, Campbell and Jones were sent in to relieve Maffeo, McPherson and Dick Merritt, but it was too late and the game ended with the score still Aggies, 12, Arizona 6. The team learned one good lesson from this game, which was, it pays to get in condition and to stay there, if you want to win football games. The game was a hard fast one, and though we were bitterly disappointed by the defeat, as said before, wait till next year. It was at this time of the season that Mr. King was appointed Asst. Coach and continued as coach of Football till the close of the season. ENCAMPMENT AND THE INDIAN GAME. Hut now the next break in the tenor of the season was at hand in the matter of the encampment. Many players were in the battalion, and as it was impossible for them to get away from it, the whole team went up, and camped with the cadets. Conditions were not ideal, to say the least, and it was very hard on the team. On our arrival in Phoenix the team, accompanied by the whole battalion, went to the Indian School grounds, and the game with the Phoenix Indians was played. The team played well in spots, and won the game 13-0. The score should have been larger, and as a whole the game was another disappointment. Dark clouds of doubt as to the Occidental game made their appearance, but these dispelled to a great extent as the days wore on and a steady improvement in team work was seen. The whole school was in a fever of excitement, for this game meant a whole lot to the school. It was the first time a college from California had ever brought a team over here, and the first game with a California college since 1905. 'Hie night before the game, the stud net body had a big rally down town—a minstrel show, prize fight and lots of noise advertised the game. THE OCCIDENTAL GAME. On Nov. 8 Arizona played the most important game of the season. At three o’clock Arizona came out on the field and ran through some signals, ami never was there a finer bunch of Arizona players on the field than then. The men were all in fine shape, but a little nervous about the power of their opponents. In our estimation at that time, it seemed a good bit like a modern case of David and Goliath, for Oxv was coming here with a strong record, better training and coaching, and more experienced men than we had. At 3:45 Oxv kicked off, and Campbell ran the ball to the 65 yard line. Arizona was a trifle nervous, and fumbled, and it was Oxy’s ball. They sent Foster around

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t 71 It (aptlTMojb Athletics at the. beginning of the year took on a bright look, as the old men began to appear, and husky Freshmen began to register. Football started the athletic season and there was as fine a bunch of men as the .school ever had our on the Held, at the opening practice. .The men showed Hght and determination, and the student body was behind them, but the results were slightly against us. The team in the first place got off with a bad start, due to the class games being played at first. The Encampment at Phoenix in November played havoc with practice and the team. Although the team lost a game or two, they were defeated but r.ot licked. They never knew when they were down—but always came back for more, and the team as well as the student body acclaim, “Just wait rill next year— and then watch out”. We were given our first chance to judge the material, in the Upper Class—Sophomore game on Oct. 4. Making allowance for the natural early season mistakes it could easily he seen that we had a fine squad of men to pick from. Many of last years team were back and they all gave a good account of themselves. Lcppcr of Colgate and Kolia, showed that he knew football av it should be played. The score was a tic 0-0. The sophomores showed up with several men of first team calibre. The following Saturday the heavy Sophs-lost to the smaller, bur faster babies. Tho e babies played some game, and had ample revenge for the dignity they were shorn of so cruelly. G. Merritt, Crawford, McPherson, MaflFeo and Campbell were stars that 1 id fine woik later in the season. The score was 14-0. NEW MEXICO AGGIE GAME. t % The Aggies arrived here on the 24th of Oct. and showed us a pretty husky aggregation. The game was called at 4:45 on the 25th. Arizona received the ball, ami was forced to punt. The Aggies lor.t the ball on an attempted forward pas', Luis taking ’it from them. It was now th.it U. A. made her only score. George Merritt pulled a fake pass, and went 45 yards for a touchdown, and the stands, went wild. Merritt failed to kick goal, but every one could fee that we had the best team, and all thought a victory over our old rivals was due that day. Score, Arizona 6, Aggies 0. The second quarter passed without a 'core, but lack of condition on'the part of our boys showed itself, and there were many wearing a worried expression. Score 6, Aggies 0.

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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.