Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students' Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXI. DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, J908. NO. 8. Football Game Hardest Game for Years Results in. a Tie—Both Teams Play Hard Ball. The football game last Friday between Stetson and the team from the University of Florida was the most interesting, by far, that has been played this year on the Stetson field. With a team, having four of its members fit rather for a hospital than a gridiron there was a little doubt as to the chance for a victory against the strong eleven from Gainesville. But in the variety of plays and the rapidity with which they were executed our boys showed clearly their supremacy over their opponents. With the exception of a few minutes at the first of each half the Stetson team had a decided advantage, though this was not enough to effect a score. However at one time during the first part of the second half it seemed as though the visitors would cross our goal line and but for the sheer pluck and grit of the "Boys in Gray" we would have suffered defeat. The comparative strength of the two teams is shown in the following table: Line-up: Stetson. U. of F. No. plays 53 24 Distance gained 233 83 Average distance per play.. 4.4 3.4 No. first downs 14 4 The game was unusually free from foul play and fumbles were very few. The only penalties imposed during the afternoon were for off-side plays. The new-fashioned game was* used largely by both teams and there were few of the heavy mass plays which characterized the old style of football. Pounds and Hendry we're the best gainers for Stetson and Vidal did good work for the visitors. There was practically no starring, every man played his position well and the team worked as a whole. Considering the condition of the team we can almost have the satisfaction of a victory. To see the men pull themselves from a mass and literally drag into position was a sight to merit the deepest feelings of respect for the manhood and courage of every man on the team. Coach Colton says of the game, "I consider it of more honor to have coached this year's team than any other team in the history of the school." The game in detail follows: Capt. Campbell won the toss and chose to receive the kick-off and the U. of F. captain chose to defend the east goal. U. of F. kicked off to Pounds, on the fifteen-yard line, and Pounds returned 18 yards before being downed. Botts in tackle over gained 5 yards. Shine was called for a long end run but was tackled for a small loss and Stetson punted. The U. of F. back received the ball on the 50- yard line and was downed in his tracks. Two line plays made first down for the Florida boys but the next two gained only 5 yards and a punt was called. Stetson got the ball on the 12-yard line. Capt. Campbell in a quarterback run failed to gain and Botts punted. Florida received the kick in the middle of the field and returned to the 45- "yard line. The first play made but one yard for the visitors and the next time, Stetson secured the ball on a fumble on her 50-yard line. Willard on an end round play made 6 yards and Hendry followed with 3 yards through the line. Botts followed with 6 yards from the tackle over formation which made first down. Campbell made a (Continued on Page 6) Kent Club. The program at the last Saturday evening's meeting was opened by Mr. Fletcher, who read a witty and instructive paper on current events. In his parliamentary practice Mr. Carson kept a cool and steady head and made his rulings carefully and accurate!}'. Miss Pitcher who was on for a reading, reported that she had lost the book containing her selection; but she was undaunted by the accident and treated us to an entertaining talk notwithstanding. The subject for debate was: "Res olved that the Panama Canal should be owned and controlled by the joint world powers. It was discussed by Messrs. Dickenson and Hull for the affirmative, with Mr. Adams and Mr. Carlton for the negative. Mr. Sur- rency, Mr. Cowles and Miss Pitcher, who were selected as judges, decided in favor of the negative. Mr. Dickenson reported to the Club that Dean Farrah had expressed his willingness to assist the program manager in arranging a law argument on a statement of facts. By a unanimous vote of the Club, the secretary was authorized to express its acceptance of the Dean's offer and its thanks for the same. The Dean came in later and was ■asked to address the Club, which he did in his usual, happy style. Prof. Trusler was also asked to speak to us. He did so and added to his growing reputation as a storyteller. If you have never heard the Professor tell a good story, you don't know what you have missed. He has the faculty of telling them so that they will amuse. But let us not forget the speech of Lord Chief Justice Cowles. M.r. Cowles is not only a brilliant con- Baseball -Thanksgiving STETSON vs. DAYTONA ATHLETIC CLUB Game Called at 2: J 5 Admission 25 Cents