The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-19

and blocking in front of him tho 1t a
pile of straw On the last touchdown, Cap
tain Strathern decided to do little goal kick
ing, and did His kick hit the goalpost with reas-
surfing squareness, showing that Nose has a
good eye. ,...... .,...-5. .s..
Numerous Substitutes.
Captain Morse had substituted new men in
almost every position. His lads put up a
plucky fight against overwhelming Odds They
were outweighed. hopelessly. Not daunted by
this fact, the high school boys went at the var
sity line like tigers, and once or twice made
two high school teams demonstrated that Mime
apolis Central Is stronger team than the St.
Paul fellows. altho later season games will
probably settle that point.
The second team of the varsity showed lament
able weakness in missing signals The first team
vas not altogether blameless on this point
csuse. From the stand it appeared that the
signal was missed and Hunter decided to make
the play himself. 1t resulted in a touchdown.
Saturdays game demonstra ties that Minnesota
hns the material for the making Of a good team
for this season. The line Is strong Kicker is
improving, Dan Smith Is steady and has had
experience. Brush shows that he has ball-a dvan-
Hunters work in the second half shows him
to be quick thinker and fast enough to suit
| any one. Burgan. Kremer and Current constitut-
| ed back field which worked we'll to Hunters
call,
Straight Football Prevailed.
There was no serious attempt at interference
save that Of individuals whose old training as
serted itself In isolated The play was
straight football, with little variation. Hunter
sent his backs pounding into the right and left
wings of the high line, and while there was
little opposition the backs did not let up in their
work.
The defensive work Of the varsity squad was
not up to it's offensive tactics. The players
evidently held their opponents cheaply and de-
pended too much on the speed Of the ba cks in
getting the slippery lads should they chance
to break thru or get AROUND. The backs threw
weight into the assaulted line points with fair
speed and effect. The play held the crowd inter-
| critics not disposed to mako pointed re-
marks concerning the weakness of any Of the
candidates, but rather appeared to think that
the material was good, altho capable of much
working.
From work will be on in earnest with
the team DR.. Williams and Assistant Coach
Dobe have had an opportunity to see the men
| states we'll filled with things which must be
corrected. The high runners, offside offenders,
slow starters and half-hearted workers will
doubtless come in for their share Of the exer-
cises on the Forthrop field sod. All Of these
defects were visible in Saturdays play. They
did not amount to much against the high schools
Against strong competitors such as are scheduled
come cardinal sins, unless corrected. There are
strong candidates for almost every place on the
team and with their confidence in the ability of
DR.. Williams the football enthusiasts feel con-
tent that he will bring the best results posi-
BILE out Of the material at hand. To do this
he must have the hearty and best efforts of the
candidates. Most of them are working hard to
days victory to I'LL them with pride. Their work
Is just beginning.