The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-04
UNCERTAINTY At YALE.
No Person at the University Knows Any
thing About Cnpt. IntentIon-.

thing About Capt. Hinkey's Intention-.
New HAVEN, Nov. 3.-Although the Yale foot
ball players have had another full weeks prac-
tice the problem of what men will comprise the
final makeup of the team remains unsolved.
Several things have transpircd during the week
which have caused a lack Of confidence in Yale's
ability to turn out a championship team this
year. Among them may be noted the score
made against Capt. Hinkey's players at West
Point. the playing Of Armstrong at quarter back
on the varsity side instead of Adee, another
crew man. Dater, training regularly in the rush
line. and finally the constant changes In posi-
tons to which Capt. Hinkey subjects his men.
The playing OF Yale In the West Point game
Is taken too seriously by the rank and file of the
students in the university, who argue that the
team is n poor one. because for a decade past
other college teams have been unable 10 gain
points from them. The fact seems to be over
looked that Yale. Harvard, and Princeton play
ers have been teaching the minor colleges some
points In the game. which they studied out in
hard fought battles. and it does not seem so
wonderful. at this late day. that scores are made
against the big teams. The Yale Netcs. which
usually uphOlds or endeavors to smooth over all
defects in the athletic organization In the uni
versity, stated In its editorial columns last Mon
day:
The game At West Point on Saturday was the worst
such lack Of spirit aud life as the entire eleven showed
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With this staring them in the face the Yale
players began another week OF training on Mon
day. Capt. Hinkey called out the best players
at his command, placing Beard In the rush line
with Adee at quarter back. Louis Hinkey was
played on the end, while Capt. Hinkey coached
the line. Hickok. Stillman, and McCrea filled up
the centre. and before the afternoon was over
Dater, Murphy, Rodgers, and Chadwick had all
taken a hand in trying TO add life TO the
play of the rush line. Another shake-up fol-
lowed on Tuesday, Hatch, the Splinter, playing
on one end and Mills at full back. with constant
shifting in the line to give Beard, Chad wick,
and McCIea opportunities to distinguish them
selves On WEDNESDAY a scrub team was
and Yale won the game by Il handsome score.
There were, however, inexcusable fumbles and
so that only ignorance OF the game on the part
of her opponents prevented Yale from being
After the game it was discovered beyond a
doubt that young Adee, who has been first choice
for quarter back, Is more seriously injured than
been an attack of Charley Horse" proved 10
be severe strain OF the tendons Of the legs.
physician and that fact was learned. Hinkey
then sought out Capt; Armstrong OF the varsity
evening placed him on the team At quarter back
on the football Held, for he played in both OF the
big games last year as a half back. He did not
distinguish himself, but he was considered a
good all-round player. His offensive play,
back. is good, but he is weak in defensive
work. Armstrong plays with his head and the
team has great confidence in his powers. He Is
well built, and unlike most crew men plays with
All the dash and spirit that could be asked for.
His work in practice, on Thursday was phe-
monenal, considering that 1t was his first day on
the field. He Is now in fine form physically.
having rowed regularly since college opened IN
the fall. Murray, the freshman. who Is trying
fer one OF the positions 10 the left Of centre, has
not been on the field this week. Heard i kepf
pretty constantly at guard, and 1t would seem
that his experience and physique ought to win
While Capt. Hlnkey is constantly changing
his men he also keeps the college world a-guess-
team. This has ONE s soSdns eanseeiff u GS,nP 'hs the
ers, as It tends TO nerve them up 10 Inc best
possible work every day.
With the positions in the rush line unsettled.
matters behind the line. with the exception Of
quarter back are in hrst-class working order.
Dewitt and Thorne are better than they ever
were before, and the latter is daily kicking goals
from the field ia a manner which bring up
memories Of the beautiful work OF George Wat
Mills, Jerrems, Seton. Made, Gillette. and
heddington; all are good half backs, and Mills
and Je5Iems can put up a pretty game At full
line breaker. but as kickers they can be classed
With the best representatives OF some OF the old
The secret practice Of the team will begin next
Monday. A board fence as high as ordinary
houses has been built across one end and one
his plAyers the practical. working OF tricks,
which he has been explaining 10 them In lee
per, Evening practice In the gymnasium whI
also Dc started. when tricks and signals will be
rehsATsed There have not been many coach
on Hems6ngsr and Jean Richards HsaisS
finger has returned 70 Lehigh, but will D. Nth
the team next week.