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The Courier-Review.
ATHLETIGS.
FOOT-BALL GAME.
The "Crimson" again! The "Varsity" wins an easy game from the T. A.C.
The reports circulated in regard to the condition of the Topeka boys and their ability to play foot-ball were of such a nature as to cause a great many to think that perhaps the "varsity" boys had underestimated them, and that Topeka might be able to score, but this was all a mistake, for never once during the game did the Athletic Club boys get even in the vicinity of the "varsity" goal, and if the halfs had been of an hour's duration their chances for scoring would not have been any better. They didn't have the endurance for a game with our boys—the endurance of the "varsity" team becomes more apparent all the time. The Topeka team is made of men who have played foot-ball before, and who are now in business in Topeka, therefore their training is necessarily limited, but having good material the team in a month's time will be a good one. Saturday was only the second or third time that these men had played together, and by reason of this their playing was individual, a kind of playing which can never win in foot-ball. They were nervous, not accustomed to their signals, and most of all, not able to keep cool under the fast, sharp playing of the "varsity" team.
THE GAME.
The Topeka boys did not arrive until 3 P. M., and the time for the game was later than usual. As heretofore, the game was called as advertised, and at 4 P.M. the men lined up at the center of the field and the game began. The "varsity" was very much the same as it was in the game with Ottawa, the main difference was that Hill played left half in McMurrya's place and although this was Hill's first game with the "varsity" he played a game of high order, making several splendid runs, one of them resulting in a touch-down; his interference was also good.
K. U. takes the ball and Steinberger puts it in play by a kick, sending the ball 30 yards into Topeka territory, the ball is returned 20 by Evans, and K. U. falls on ball. Wilson bucks the line, making a gain of 2 yards. Hester bucks guard for a small gain. Wilson makes a nice run around the left end for 10 yards. Hill bucks the line for 5 yards. Hester hits the line for 4 yards. By the backs bucking the line the ball is carried to Topeka's 5-yard line and is here lost to Topeka on an off side play. Evans punts the ball 15 yards and Hester carried it back 5 yards. By small gains the "varsity" gets the ball to Topeka's 10 yard line. The ball is passed back to Williamson who trys for a drop kick goal, failing in this, the ball is brought out to the 25-yard line and Topeka gets the ball. Evans punts 25 yards, the ball is brought back by Wilson 5 yards. By good gains the ball is again at the 15 yard line and Williamson trys for a goal from the field, being successful the ball is brought out to the 25-yard line, in Topeka's hands. Evans makes a good punt, placing the ball 60 yards in our territory, the ball is carried back 15 yards by Williamson. Topeka gets the ball on grounds of foul interference by Hill. This was a question, many claim that the interference was perfectly legitimate. Topeka loses the ball to K. U. on a fumble by McCamery. By good gains by the backs and by Steinberger's end play a touch-down is made. The ball is punted out by Williamson, is caught by Steinberger and Hester kicks a nice goal. Time 14 min. Score 6 to 0, K. U. favor. The ball is at the center of the field in Topeka's hands. Ryus punts the ball 25 yards, is caught and brought back 20 yards by Steinberger. The "varsity" now shows Topeka what they can do when they want to. By just one play and in just one minute from the time the ball was put in play, a touch-down is scored. In this star play, Hill distinguishes himself, making the longest run made on the grounds this year. Hill takes the ball, going around the right end, aided by splendid interference, he carries the ball 75 yards, making a good clean touch-down.