Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 252, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 October 1912 — WABASH EASY FOR RENSSELAER H. S. [ARTICLE]

WABASH EASY FOR RENSSELAER H. S.

Vlsftig Team Unable to Do Anything With Locals and Were Defeated 28 to 0 Saturday. ■Wabash proved disappointingly easy for the Rensselaer high school Saturday afternoon and the local lads literally ran over the visitors, defeating them by the score of 26 to 0. The only class exhibited by the Wabash lads was at the very outset of the game, when they made several gains and got the ball dangerously near the Rensselaer goal line. But Rensselaer held at the critical time and after that played with the ball in the enemy’s territory during the entire game. During the third quarter Coach Parker took out a number of the regulars and gave the subs a chance and they showed up well. Near the end of the game, to avert the possibility of Wabash scoring, the regulars were again put in the game. Coach Parker is especially well pleased with the team this year. There are a larger number of players to choose from this year than usual, and there are seventeen who are classed ready for any football contest that may be undertaken. There is a complete extra set of backs and ends and this is unusual. Captain Ernie Moore is playing a good game at tackle and is having a good influence with the team, especially those in the line. Will Price, the quarterback, is the coolest general of the backfleld that Coach. Parker has ever had In the position. He has good judgment, calls his signals distinctly, handles the ball perfectly, and don’t get “fussed” up In critical times. Miller, Choate and Putts are strong backs and they work together better than any set for a long time. The interference was splendid In Saturday’s game. Putts hits the line hard and was always sure of gains. Choate is fast and shifty and hard to down. Miller has the same qualities of aggression. Padgett and Elgelsbach, at the ends, fill the positions well. The crowd Saturday showed all the old-time enthusiasm. The receipts were not up to the expenditures, but the game was a very expensive one and the management was well pleased when upwards of S6O was reported at the gate. 'Following the game the players were given an oyster 'supper at the Barnes restaurant, Omar Osborne and Fred Hamilton providing the supper as a treat to the players, officials, coach and the teachers who are con* nected with the athletic events. The players responded to call and declared themselves prepared to win the turkey dinner promised by Principal Dean if all the games are won. No game is scheduled for next Saturday, but another will be held on Nov. 2nd.