HENRY VS. A. & M.
The train drew ill at the station
With its load of human freight,
And sixteen Henry College men
Passed through our College gate.
Preparation had been made for their
coming.
Their lodging and comfort, too,
And many miles would have to be
traveled
To find a jollier crew.
They had come here to play us football,
And win from us some fame.
Then go back to Henry College
Having won a glorious name.
The hour for the game was approaching
And the crowd was gathering fast
To see which team would be conquered,
Which team would be unsurpassed.
The sun was shining brightly
And every one was gay,
When Schultz said, “Mr. Referee,
We are all now ready to play.”
The men all lined up finely,
The referee shouting “Time!”
And Schultz then kicked the football
Deep down in Henry’s line.
The ball was downed in a second
Without very much of a gain,
Then eleven tons of A. and M. beef
Were - up and at it again.
Both teams were doing hard playing,
The signal was passed around,
And before Henry knew what happened
She had lost about forty yards ground.
Again a signal was given,
And then a mighty shout,
Por Grey had made the first touchdown
And no one was hurt or “out.”
The game was quick and “snappy”
And excitement was running high,
Henry College was showing her spirit
In expressions of “Never say die.”
The men were getting excited
And something must be done,
When out from the mass came R. Baum