The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-03
MONTH
BIG GAMES SET
Varsity to Meet Gerge-
town A. & NJ, Virginia
A Critical View from an Old Stager al
the Game of Husky Wearers Of
the White and Blue. A
Strong Eleven
This.

State foot ball circles will have
much to interest them in the next
few weeks during which there will be
played at least three games which will
section.
The first of these is the meeting Of
the strong Georgetown eleven with
the team of the University at Norfolk
on SATURDAY. the next the contest at
Chapel Hill between the A. & M. Col
lege and the University, and the last.
which is the eliminating and most
interesting athletic event in the South.
the annual THANKSGIVING day struggle
between the picked elevens of North
Carolina and Virginia, at Richmond.
1t is to the latter event that the
eyes of foot ball enthusiasts all over
the South are most eagerly tur0 ed. 10
win which represents the final ambl-
"tion of the two rival teams. In prep
Iaration for that struggle each player
makes the sacrifices of steady train
ing and the hardest sort of work.
Every other thing athletically is sub
ordinated to the Big Game and. much
as the collegian loves to win game.
previous defeats are forgotten and for
given if only victory comes on Thanks
giving.
While the Richmond game is the
event of the year. the two next en-
gagements of the University will
arouse great interest and enthusiasm.
as they will enable the followers Of
the team to "get a line on what may
be expected in the Virginia contest.
Both A. &, NJ. and GeOrgetoWn-the
latter alWayS-are very strong teams
and the University will do well to win
from the A. q M. by small score ana
better to win from Georgetown at all.
Next Saturdays "ame will be a trial
towards which the ~hole State will
look and hope for the fortunes OF
the "White and Blue and many en-.
thusiasts will be on hand to give the.
varsity yell,
The Varsity Men.
While the V. p. l. and other games
have shown that the University has
a dependable team, little has yet been
said of the Dersonel of the PLAYERS
and | have therefore obtained from
one of the best posted of the older
PLAYERS of the State descriptions and
criticism of the individual young men
who either compose or are trying for
this years Varsity. If you are not or
the foot bah cult, pass up what foi'
lows. for the foot ball weather Is
here:
The Varsity Players.
Stewart, captain, is PLAYING better
ball than ever before. He weighs 213
pounds and is faster than last wear.
Because of his experience. he is able
to open larger holes aud did his backs
more than the other hncmen. Net
gain has been made through him this
wear and no center as vet has been
able to hold him. North Carolina has
never had a better leader than Stew
art The men all respect him as
man, and have the greatest confidence
in him as a captain and player. There
is perfect harmony among the men,
due to the confidence in captain ana
coaches
Seigle and Moness at the guards are
both heavy: the former weighing l93,
the latter 1876 pounds. Both are new
men but are willing and are getting
better each daV.
Weber and Strong at tackle have
both played splendid ball so far. They
are both fast in starting and sure IN
tackling. Where a yard or so IS
necessary they seldom fail to gain.
Both are new men and have much 10
learn.
Townsend, Barry, Sitton and Wright
have been playing good ball ut END
and it is a pretty race as to who shall
be the regular ends. In breaking in
reference and open-field tackling they
are all doing well. but in backing tack
les and ends they have much to learn.
At quarter, Jacocks. is doing good
work. 1t looks as if he is going to
ge the same quarter back he was az
Virginia last Thanksgiving Day and
that will be enough.
At full-back Robson is showing up
splendidly. He is a fierce line breaker
and never fails to make a good gain.
His tackling is all that could be de-
sired.
Newton is in good condition and is
playing the game of his life. lie
must learn to run lower and tackle
lower He must also folloT his inter-
ference.
Bear is one of the best half backs on
the team. He picks his holds well,
follows his interference and on de-
ffense is very strong.
Carpenter is first-class back. ne
weighs 1916 pounds-hits The line win
irresistible force and is very fas' on
end runs. His work on defense ana
in helping the runner with the ball IS
all that could be asked.
Ninborne is a new ma \. he comes
from the class team and is showing
great ability as back.
Sngletary is playing good ball ana
is showing especially strong on de
Tense.