The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-03
r1eERs ON TIE enID1RoN.
Princ"teu's Footbaii Sa.n shew Up well In
Prnctiee Racept 1t Quarter naeh.

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PRINCETON, Oct. 2.-The past week OF football
practice on Princeton's field has disclosed the
fact that tho Tigers one weak spot in this years
team will DO behind the limo at quarter back.
With possibly two exceptions the makeup Of
the limo may be considered as practically COM
pleted at this early stage Of the season, and
gives promise of developing into ono Of the
strongest In the history OF tho game at old
Nassau. Last years half backs, Barnard and
Kelly, can be relied upon TO do most Of the hard
work again this year. and, barring Academia,
they will carry the ball for Princeton in all of
the important games. For full back there IL an
abundance of well.seasoned material, and the
ono thing necessary TO be done TO fill the place Is
to make a choice.
notwithstanding this suspicious opening Of
the season from n general standpoint the out
look is considerably marred by the poor quality
Of the quarter backs. Fumbling and cratic
passing have characterized their work all
through the week, and the coachors are now
trying every available man in the hope Of dis.
covering some ono fitted for the place. Arthur
Poe, 1900, was doing the best OF all the candi.
dates, but his chances were spoiled by an injury
to the same knee that kept him out of the game
last season, Although he will soon be in shape
to play again, he is not to be relied upon, for he
Palmer, '9s. who entered college last year from
Iowa University with a fine reputation as o
football player. Is eligible this year. but in tho
practice thus far he has proved n disappoint-
ment: Rosengarten. '99. brother to last years
half back; Burke, 1900, Watkins, 1900, and Har-
mon. 80, are also being tried. but apparently
none OF them is capable OF playing the position
the position as soon as he is able to come out on
the field. Suter. 80. who played quarter on the
varsity In 95, might prove q solution tho
problem.
Booth Mt centre looks like a fixture. He is
improving steadily. under Coach Fines direc-
tion, and Is developing into a hard. aggressive
player. Crodis can be counted upon for left
guard, but there is a possibility OF a change at
half back and played at right guard last season.
returned to college this week. He has not yet
struck his gait, and is behind the other candi-
dates for the place. Edwards, 1900. who was q
on his class eleven last year. Is making a fine
showing. Dickey. '9S. who has played for
several seasons on the scrub, is another promis-
ing man. Hillebrand at right tackle and Coch-
spend most OF their time in coaching substitutes.
Judging from present indications, Holt will
be the star Of the year at left tackle. Potter.
SO, Geer. 90, and Lloyd, 'ss, will be substitute
the week in the race for left end. and the finish
will probably be between Lathrop and Craig,
with the chances in favor OF the former. Both
Kelly and Barnard are coming into form.
form of last year. He picks his openings well
and is a hard man TO stop. He may yet make a
place for himself behind the line. Wheeler and
Ayres are representatives Of two. entirely dit
getting his, kicks of and generally drives the
ball low and swift. while Ayres lifts a high
twisting spiral extremely difficult. to catch.
Ayres is stocky and admirably built for the
Wheeler also hits the line well and outclasses
Ayres in end running.