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THE ROSEMARY £ taking McCammon’s place. McDonough, at right tackle, suffering from several cracked ribs, was forced to retire from the game. This slowed up the Urbana attack somewhat, and they were forced to kick for the first time during the second half. Majors, the fleet Champaign quarter-back, caught the ball, then one of the inexplicable things which sometimes happens in football gaes now occurred. Not an Urbana man touched him, and he ran through the entire team, scoring the winning touchdown for his team, for as the time was now short, it was impossible for Urbana to overcome that lead. The Urbana team here showed its mettle, however, as they kept plugging away, and it was only through hard luck that they did not score again. As it was, when the final whistle blew, they held the ball well within their opponents territory and had once again started that inestable drive for their opponents' goal. The score of 28-14 is not really a true representation of the comparative strength of the two teams. Given another chance, with all the fellows in condition, Urbana would undoubtedly hold the large end of the score. However, taken all in all, the season was very satisfactory from the Urbana point of view, and anyway, it took the State Champions to defeat us. A banquet was given by the Urbana School Board in the Cafeteria, to all mem- bers of both squads, on Dec. 12. The following fellows received first team “U”: “Art” Hamlin L. E. “V” Green C. “Mac McCaskey I.. T. “SMILEY” SWARTZ R. G. •si” Blue L. B. “Irish” McDonough R. T. “Eva” Green R. e. THE TEAM “Lee” Pettys Quarter back “Shorty” Burke Back field “Ory” Lewis.. Full back “Tom” Garmon Back field “Russ” Maddox R. H. “Kent” Wright Back field “Chuck” Hendricks L. H. “Fat” Riiodus Line “Mac” McCammon Back field “Windy” Miller Line “Slacker” Wollery Line Pfeffer Line “Owens” Owens End Glascock .................... Line “Scoggie” Scocgin End “Leo” Stockwell End “Jim” Smith End Each fellow gave a short talk when presented with his letter. The gist of the speeches was “Well, I’m sorry that this is my last year”, or “Well, I’m real glad I’ll get another chance at Champaign next year”. So we will leave it—just wait until next year. Taken altogether, the season was one of the most successful which Urbana has had for several years. Considering that we lost only one game, and that to the state champions, we really have a record of which any school might be proud. Two members of the team were mentioned by some newspaper critics for positions on all-state teams. Captain Green was placed at center on the first team, and Lewis, on fullback, was placed on the second team. The line this year was one of the strongest Urbana ever had and was very probably one of the strongest in the state this year. Very few gains were made against it during the season, and no team ever made more than one or two consecutive first downs. Not one opposing team scored a touchodwn against Urbana by consistent gaining through the line, while on the offense the line very seldom failed to open ample holes for the backs. The glory and honor for scores made and for games won usually fell to the backfield, but the line, and the line alone, made it possible for the backs to perform so well. I Ninety-six 1
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THE ROSEMARY By far the most important game of the season, from Urbana’s point of view, is the game with Champaign on Thanksgiving day. The other games are but preliminary for the main event of the season, and to beat Champaign the team would very gladly loose every other game. However, as has occurred before at Urbana, the old jinx still pursued the team. Several weeks before the game, both McCaskey and Hamlin injured their knees, and at the time of the game neither could do his best. Two nights before the game, Mad- dox, our star interference man, and most reliable defensive back, was injured while practising on the field, and his injuries necessitated his withdrawning from the game early in the first half. Scroggin, our best substitute end, and the best man on the team for winning down punts, was severely injured in an automobile accident, and was still in the hospital on the day of the game. Notwithstanding, the Urbana fellows were determined to put up the very best fight possible, and to bring home the bacon. The following line-up started the game H A M LI N L. E. McDonough R. T. McCaskey L. T. Green R. E. Blue L. G. Pettys Q. B. PII EFFER R. G. Lewis F. B. Green (Capt) Maddox R. H. H EN DR i x ................. .L. H. The day was rather warm, with scarcely any breeze stirring—and ideal day for a game. A record-breaking crowd—more than five thousand—were out to witness the contest which was between, as yet, undefeated teams and was to decide the champion- ship of the central part of the state. The game started at 2:30 sharp, with Urbana receiving at the west goal. On the first play, Lewis broke through the Champaign line for twelve yards, and a first down. Maddox and Pettys added a few and then Lewis again made first down through the line. For five consecutive times Urbana made first down, and soon worked the ball well into Champaign territory. Then a pause, due to a broken shoe-string, and a penalty for off-side gave Champaign a chance to get on their feet. For the moment Urbana was unable to gain, and lost the ball on downs. In that first few minutes Urbana lost the best chance of victory, for if they had received a score, the game would probably have been entirely different. The rest of the first quarter was uneventful, neither team having much advantage. The Urbana line held the Champaign backs well, often throw- ing them for decided losses. Soon after the opening of the second quarter, however, the tide turned. The Cham- paign team seemed to have more pep than the Urbana boys—probably du to the fact that they had stricter training rules—and when they opened up with their aerial attack the Urbana machine seemed to go to pieces. Champaign scored three touch downs, and three goals in quick succession, and although not despairing, the home lads seemed unable to stem the tide. After the respite between halves, however, due to the bitter and sarcastic entreat- ing of Coach Huffington and Capt. Green, the game took on a different appearance. Every pass which Champaign tried in this half was either intercepted or broken up, while, as before, Champaign was unable to gain through the Urbana line. On the other hand, as soon as Urbana obtained the ball, they started on a march for their opponents’ goal. Twice in this half the Urbana backs literally shoved the ball through the hopelessly fighting defense of the Champaign team, and over the line. Much credit falls to Lewis, and to all the rest of the backfield, for their splendid work at this time. With the score standing 21-14, and with the team going once more in its accustomed style, the Urbana rooters become once more awake and seemed to take on a little life. At this time, however, Urbana met a series of reverses. Pettys, the veteran quarter back, was injured, and McCammon was shifted from half to fill his position, Burke | jNinety-five |
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