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CHAS. F. SCOTT.
ATHLETICS.
K. U. vs. Iowa.
For the first time this year the crimson is defeated, and in a game where victory seemed certain up to the last five minutes of the game, when by mere luck and a fumble the opposing team secures the ball and makes a touch-down, winning the game just three minutes before time is called. The game with Iowa was thought to be off Thursday a.m., a telegram having been received from Iowa telling the Kansas boys not to leave Lawrence unless they heard further from them. Just in time to catch the afternoon train for Kansas City, the telegram arrived, but when the team arrived at Kansas City Thursday they went no further, as Iowa had sent no transportation; so the team had to remain in K.C. until Friday evening, when the tickets arrived. This delay caused the team to travel all night, and consequently they were not in the best of condition to play Saturday afternoon. Iowa as yet has given no satisfactory excuse for their delay in sending transportation, and it is the general belief that this was simply a scheme to weaken our team —at least the Iowa team ought to be made to give same satisfactory excuse. Steinberger and Williamson, the captain, were unable to play on account of not being in condition. The loss of these men weakened our team not a little.
The teams lined up at 3 p.m., the following men representing the two universities:
K. U. S. U. I.
Armor R. E Hayes
Piatt R. T Collins
Griffith R. G Leighton
Stone C Iverson
Moody L. G Allen
Pope L T Williams
Simpson L. E Littig
Shellenbarger L H Herrig
Wilson R. H Converse
Hester ... F. Keppler
Hill ... Q. Bremner
Hester ...F.
Hill ...Q.
Referee, Berger, Iowa College.
Umpire, Cornell, Lincoln.
Linesman, Brownley, S. U. I.
Iowa won the toss, taking the east goal and the ball. Keppler kicks the ball, which is carried back 10 yards by Shelly. Iowa gets the ball, makes a few small gains, and the ball goes to Kansas on a fumble. Hester, Wilson and Shelly advances the pig skin 17 yards. A few small gains and the ball goes to Iowa on downs. Iowa fails to make the necessary gain, and the ball goes back to Kansas. Small gains by Wilson and Hester; Shelly takes the ball around the right end, making a splendid run of 35 yards. The ball soon goes to Iowa on a forward pass, but is returned to Kansas, Iowa failing to advance the ball. Ball goes back to Iowa on a fumble. Herrig goes around right end for 30 yds. The ball is alternately in the possession of both teams, only small gains being made with the exception of a 25-yd. end run by Shellenbarger. A fumble follows this, and an Iowa man takes the ball, running 75 yards and securing the first touch-down of the game. Collins fails to kick goal. 4 to o in favor of Iowa; time, 23 minutes.
Piatt kicks the ball 40 yds.; Shelly prevents the man from carrying the ball back. Iowa can gain nothing, so resorts to a punt, gaining 25 yds. but losing the ball to Kansas. Small gains by Wilson, Shelly and Hester, when the ball is passed back to Piatt for a punt. Piatt does well and the ball goes back 40 yds. Iowa returns a punt. Piatt again punts the ball, which is touched by an Iowa man, but Armor secures the ball and carries it over the line. Piatt fails to kick goal. Score, 4 to 4: time of touch-down, 7 min.