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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
3
Georgia Tech defeats Clemson 17 to 10 in a hard fought afternoon at Tech park. Heisman’s new defense stifled Clemson’s powerful offense as Tech gained more yardage and capitalized on key plays including Billy Wilson and Sam Roberts contributions.
Referee Bradley Walker of Virginia praised the fast, clean play and noted difficulty judging Clemson final touchdown call. Umpire Castanedo of Tulane added the game between halves was among the cleanest and nicest seen in Atlanta, with few injuries and rapid action.
Coach Heisman praised Tech defense and offense after the win over Clemson. He noted the new defense limited Clemson’s heavier line, praised Sam Roberts for a strong first game, and said Tech would be glad to play Vanderbilt if invited, though Vandy must initiate.
Coach Cochems of Clemson expressed disappointment after yesterday's loss, saying his Wisconsin star was far from satisfied and that Clemson showed worse play than in the Vanderbilt game. He praised disheartened players but blamed overall effort and defense for the defeat.
Paid admissions for the Georgia Tech Clemson game at Tech Field yesterday reached 4900 with at least 100 more entrants, bringing total attendance above 5000. Receipts totaled just over 4200 dollars, later split between Tech and Clemson as the largest Atlanta football sum to date.
In a rough game, Georgia Tech blocks Clemson moves as Clark and Red Wilson highlight scoring drives. Billy Wilson breaks through for a 3 yard TD after a string of carries by Derrick, McLaurin and Dickson. Brown adds points with a goal after the kickoff.
A chaotic football game features Clemson and Georgia Tech in a seesaw match. Key plays include Derrick’s 45 yard TD run for Clemson and multiple exchanges as Tech maintains a narrow lead before sealing with a late score and successful kick.
Vanderbilt and Tech celebrate final win over Clemson with a pajama parade through Peachtree and North Avenue. Coach Heisman, awaiting Vanderbilt’s post season decision, grants training break as the undefeated season ends with a 0-0-1 record and change rumor. Sims may become next captain. Clark praised for a year of captaincy.
In a decisive college football game at Nashville, Vanderbilt overwhelmed Sawansee, 17 to 10, with a clean, swift passing attack and strong line play. Key highlights included long returns, multiple carries by McIver and Furtick, injuries to Brown, and a late surge by Clemson’s defense that failed to change the outcome. The crowd of about six thousand witnessed a standout display of football as Vanderbilt controlled the field and forced several Tech penalties.
Folks susceptible to colds or pulmonary troubles are advised to wear Klondike wool felt chest protectors. Available in three sizes: Medium 25 cents, Large 50 cents, Extra large 75 cents. Made for cold weather defense.
A disrupted report details a Vanderbilt versus Sewanee game with 60 yard and 40 yard touchdown runs, strong Vanderbil t line play, and key tackles. It notes Vanderbilts offense and Sewanees charges, the game’s field position, a late fumble, and lineup positions for both teams as Vanderbilt ends with no postseason game against Georgia Tech.
The Toronto association football eleven, champions of Canada and previously undefeated, lost today to the All Philadelphia eleven by a score of 3 to 9 in Philadelphia on November 30.
Chicago wins after a late safety against Michigan as Clark at left half tries to advance but is tackled near the goal line. Chicago dominates late, with Michigan using four substitutes while Chicago sticks with the same lineup throughout the tense contest.
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