The sun., 1896-10-25
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The Eleven Handienppea by Hnjuret
Tackles.

CAMBRIDGE Oct. 24.--In the strength OF the
tackles appears to lie the solution Of Hnrvard's 9
destiny on the football gridiron this fall. Early
In the year there appeared to be an excellent
prospect of turning out two strong men Tor
these positions. but, unluckily, Hnrvard's share
OF misfortune in injuries has fallen most heav-
lily on the candidates for tackle.
AT present big Beef" Wheeler is hobbling
around on crutches with very slim chance OF
being in the Princeton game. This robs tho
Crimson OF her strongest tackle. Then Mall
colin Donald has not been able to play since tho
first week of practice. and u Is very doubtful
IL hc is able to get into the game again before
Nov. .. Houghton. the third man on whom
Harvard had depended, is in very poor shape
though he Is nble to play off and on. In conse.
Quencc OF these misfortunes the coaches have
been forced to look for now men. Mills has
been doing Same splendid work this week, and
Marshall Nkwell speaks very highly OF his
ability. He !, a short. stocEy youngster, and
hard man TO get by. He would not be weak
addition to the eleven, especially as lie can be
worked bcAind the line to good nd antage. To
provide against further weakness mt tackle Sar:
at tackle this week. He was not especially
strong at guard. and is 100 slow to prove OF
II It we're not for the uncertainty caused by
injuries the Harvard eleven would be pretty
see caSot back in Ss old place at let
end. His trial al full back was entirely unsuc-
cessfui aud resulted In an Injury to his knee
which may give him some trouble before the
season Is over. Unless Arthur Brewer decides
to come out Moulton will take care OF the right
end. His work this week has been q decided
Improvement. Tho coaches still expect Brewer
to play. though there is still some uncertainty
owing to the objection nude by bis family to
his playing again. =.
The forwards are showing up in splendid
form 1 Bonye seems to I'LL left guard snti.fae e,
force the crimson centre this fAll.
Dunlop has done some splendid playing this
week. He is By all odds the best line plunger
that Harvard has. and his putting at present IN
all that could be desired. Brown. on the other
hand has fallen Off bit In his work, and is
being hard pushed by Co8zens for the third
position back of the lire.
Arthur Beale's fine playing at quarter ie sur
prising his warmest supporters Though his
passing liz not yet always smooth. he 10 showing
vigorous spirit. which is something new in
him. His tnckling has been hard and strong OF
late
This week has seen the beginning In real ear
nest OF team play. The tackles and guards have
been played back In the interference, and the
backs are Just beginning to get away speedily
and smoothly. The work has been longer and
more severe and the men have got lots OF 1t be-
fore them. as there are only eight moro days OF
practice, exclusive OF two games, before the
team must face tho Tigers.
The critical condition of several OF the play
ers renders Harvart's chances very uncertain.
Anot her accident or two might put them we'll
out OF the race. With average good fortune,
however, Harvard's chance Of success Is fairly
bright