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i PILE UP A LARGE SCORE OF 46 TO o—NEXT SUNDAY THEY TACKLE LASALLE INDEPENDENTSPlacing in great form and display-I ing an aggressive brand of foot bail, the Wild Cats decisively defeated the ivewanee Maroons at Hicks Park last Sunday by a score of 46 to 0. The visitors were outclassed in every department of the game and not once were they able to make first down.Every member of the Cats team, with the exception of quarterback Coven v. who is suffering from it strained* 9 Oback, was in the line-up, and it will be a hard matter to pick the regular eleven as all performed well. 'Mm prom the firt whistle to the end of the game the Cats plowed through the visitors line for big gains. Walker went ovef for the first touchdown and was awarded a box of Hobo cigars.Kewane© was unable to hold at anytime and the few times they were In possession of the ball they made no impression on Spring Valley's powerful line. In the last half they tried forward passing but were unsuccessful. The Wild Cats appeal* to be fa*terand stronger than ever and it will j take a mighty aggressive team to de-t teat them this season.it was too warm xor foot ball, but ideal for spectators. T h e attend a tee was large and it is estimated 2000 people were present Although a number of ilit* ivewanee players were knocked out the visitors give the local bovs credit for playing a clean game. Coach Keith of the High School, officiated as referee and his work was commended.Si ext Sunday the Cat** go to JLaSail# for a game with their old rivals, the La Salle Independents. La Salle defeated Spring \ alley two games in 1021 and the Cats returned the compliment last year, so there will be a battle lor the odd game next Sunday, XL** independents will have the best talent of last year's Dodger team, the Peru Independents and the Shamrocks. They have a heavy and fast aggregation and promise to give the tats the surprise of their lives. it promises to be :v great contest.
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Spring Valley Gazette
Spring Valley, Illinois, US
Thu, Sep 27, 1923
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Tyler S.
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