KANSAS UNIVERSITY WEEKLY.
VOL. VII.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, NOVEMBER 24,1900.
NO.12
NEBRASKA WON.
Jayhawkers Lost to the Cornhuskers in a Well Played Game.
In spite of the clouds and threatening rain Saturday afternoon, proved to be good foot ball weather. A fair-sized crowd was cut and everybody was enthusiastic, even in the face of defeat. The game, contrary to all expectations, was close. Kansas was known to be in miserable condition, and all expected a crushing defeat. The new men, however, did themselves proud, and Wilcx, Algie and Jenkinson were still in the game. The whole team played in fine form and for awhile it looked as if Kansas would score. K. U. may even congratulate herself on the game.
The first half was mostly played in Nebraska's territory. K. U. kicked off and Nebraska punted back. Kansas gained by line bucks and Quigley ran for 25 yards. A few more downs and Kansas had reached the 4-yard line. Then Nebraska rallied and the hope of scoring was lost. Brew gained 15 yards for Nebraska, and the ball was slowly worked into Kansas' territory and finally Cook carried it over the line just a few seconds before time was called.
The second half was played in K. U.'s territory, with very little advantage for either side however, until Drain made his 70-yard run. He received the ball on a punt from Kansas. The Nebraska interference was perfect and he had an open avenue clear down to the goal posts.
The game was much the best that has been
played on the home grounds this year. Nebraska's interference was magnificent. Her men are all foot ball players of no mean ability. Capt. Brew played with broken ribs but never once fainted. Drain's work at quarter was good, and Crandall and Montgomery were to be relied upon. Kansas did good work on the defensive. Carter, Alphin, and Pouppit played low and allowed few gains. Quigley did especially well and Jenkinson and Copping made good gains. The halves, however, were not heavy enough to gain at the critical moments Tucker would never have stopped at the 4-yard line. The quarter back kick is always difficult and Kansas completely failed in this play.
All in all the game was very satisfactory to K. U. The Nebraskans are splendid players, but Kansas still showed that she was in the same class. With Tucker and Odle in the game, and Wilcox and Algie in form, it would all have easily been different.
Graduate Club.
The Graduate club met last Saturday night at Prof. Blake's office in the Physics building, A pleasant, social time was enjoyed, after which Prof. Carruth presented a paper on "Original Investigation in Modern Literature." Refreshments were served during the evening.
At the business meeting the resignation of Lucy Riggs as secretary, was accepted, and Stella Aten was elected in her place. Prof. Carruth was elected a delegate to the convention of the Federation of Graduate Clubs which meets in Philadelphia, December 27, 28 and 29.