Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-22

TO the front until It lie bound to be reeog-
nized as one Of the leading teams OF this
/ section Of the state. An athletic board has
been formed among the faculty consisting
of A. r. Congdon chairman, e. r. McMi-
Ian, r. G. lansing, E. r. Frisk and 6. j.
Pearson. This board Is working enthusiasts
/ tically for the good of the foot ball team
as well as for all other branches OF ath-
letics An athletic association is IN exist
ance at the high school and this has been
given new life this year, having a member
ship of 400, whereas last years member
ship was but $50. II costs but % cents TO
become a member OF the athletic associa-
| ton and every boy and girl should join
for the moral support it gives the mem
bers of the different athletic teams to
know that they have the backing Of the
larger proportion OF the student body. A
game was played against Peru last Satur-
day and the showing the boys made against
| this larger team was remarkable. The
foot bail team is working against heavy
odds from the fact that no coach has been
secured and the heavy work falls upon
Ebby Burnett, captain OF the team. Bur-
nett plays back of the line and plays
remarkable game, making long runs
| against all teams met so far this season.
with the load Of captain and coach upon
his shoulders It is remarkable fact that
he plays his position as well as he does.
More promptness should be shown by the
boys in getting out to practice, as many
have to leave early, which makes the prac-
tice altogether too short II all should ar
rive to be on hand at 2:3O sharp, the prac-
tice would be heightened at least half an
| hour, which would help considerable. AS
It is the boys come struggling out from 2lS
| to 3:15, and by that time some are ready to
| 60 before time to lineup. At the practices
last week there was a scarcity of men for
the second eleven. This should not be, for
all should turn out until Burnett would
have TO choose his second eleven men the
same as he does his first team. 1t is hard
for three OF four to try to stop the on
slaughts Of the first eleven, but II more
would turn out 70 practice so that the sec
ond eleven would count in twelve or fifteen
men, It would greatly help the first team,
besides making the work OF the second
eleven so much lighter.
| .
That the Omaha Commercial college team
has improved greatly on its weakest point,
that of team work, was shown in Satur-
days game with Amity college. Ball. Ar
| mold and Cox, the backs, made their dis
lance in all but two instances throughout
the game, and were ably supported by their
team mates. The Commercials also put UP
good defense, as the score of II to indl-
Gates Baker, the former Carlisle Indian
quarterback, is living up to all expectations
In running the team from his position at
quarter Bakers style differs from that of
most quarterbacks in that while he is agile,
ready and good general, his manner is
composed and reassuring. Bakers tack
| ling Is one of the features of every game.
Watson, the former West Point guard. has
proved tower of strength in his position
! at right guard. and Is one OF the star
ground gamers of the team. Smith at left
guard, although new to the game, is fast
rounding into veteran form. Pflster and
Harrington are both experienced men and
are playing the game of their lives at right
and left tackle Blackburn at left end is a
star and plays a heady game at all times
There are several promising candidates for
leftend and that position is one to be filled
effectively. Cox fullback; Ball, right half,
and Arnold, left half, are fierce, live smash
ers and well versed in every department of
the game. AS Captain Baker is sparing no
pains to get his men in the best possible
shape for the remaining games of the
| schedule, 1t is almost an assured fact that
the doughty captain and his spirited braves
will finish the season with the scalps Of
their opponents dangling at their belts.
.
Prospects are for a strong basket ball
league in Omaha this winter, several teams
being already organized and the men hard
at work, although the real season does not
begin until after Thanksgiving. The strug-
gle for the pennant this year promises to be
fiercer than last even, and consequently
many are at preliminary work conditioning
themselves for the contests. Two Of the
business colleges are in position to place
strong teams In the field, having new quar-
ters with large gymnasiums, where the
men will have plenty of room TO practice,
and the high school will have one or two
strong teams The business men, the pro-
fessional men and the young men of the
Young Mems Christian association are all
anxious to be represented Several busi-
ness houses have signihed their intention
OF placing teams in the league, so that
there is no doubt of a lively time in basket
ball circles this winter. A meeting of those
interested In the league will be held Tues
day evening. October "a, at o'clock, in the
! Parlors OF the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION. A league stimulates interest in
any game, besides furnishing more games
and thus accommodating more players.
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A high school basket ball team will be
, organized this winter which will arrange
outside games with all teams In its class
Practice was begun In the gym last week,
but games will not be scheduled until after
, the foot ball season, when the team will
be ready to meet all corners which could
be classed in the same category. The high
school had good basket ball team last
, year and an effort will be made to send out
/, Just as good a team as that which repre-
scented the high school last winter The
young women OF the high school are also
practicing at basket ball in gym during
their hours, but they will probably arrange
no outside games.
D This seasons work in the physical de,
. partment OF the Young Mems Christian
4 association promises to be one OF the best
and this. the last season in the old build,
3 ing, may exceed in interest and attendance
. any former season. The mems classes
= which have been running but ten DAYS al
l ready have an enrolment OF I4s men will
a daily increase OF from four to ten. In
3 the business and professional mems classe,
4 the majority Of those joining are men who
r have been enrolled in previous years ant
y know of the benefits to be derived from
n systematic exercise. On the other hand, a,
n least 50 per cent Of those enrolling in IN,