The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-18
.SECRETIVE stage
TEACHES in DARK
Drills Maroons in Intricate Forma-
tions Out Of Sight Of Pry-
ing Eyes.
Journal Special Service.

journal special Service.
Chicago. Oct. 1s:-Goaeh stagg and his as
sistants, Speik and Tobin, gave the maroons
the longest and hardest drill Of the season yes
terday. The last hour of practice was made
possible by chain Of arc lights stretched along
the back Of the east bleachers, and with the
rest OF the field in darkness. the new intricate
format lions which will be used for the first time
ag ainst Wisconsin Saturday were practiced.
The men have been taught the plays probably
for week or more. but now the finishing
touches are being put on safe from badger eyes
or the sight of too garrulous friends.
The work yesterday was devoted principally to
to the regulars and accustoming the regular
men to various positions for any emergencies
that may arise. The men were constantly shift
ed from position to position and Stagg evil
IDENTIFY does not intend to be caught in a dis
astrous plight thru lack Of having his players
familiar with other than their own positions.
Nou with Scrubs.
/ Noll's poor work against Indiana has been
instrumental in placing him on the scrubs. he
was in the line Of the second eleven yesterday,
while Metgs and Scherer held down the guards
but Burt Gale at center. 1t seems probable that
this will be the center trio which will start
the game against the badgers Saturday
Hess and Badenoch are undoubtedly fixtures al
tackle. due to their excellent work SO far this
year. .... 20 ..- ..
Captain Catlin will in all likelihood play al
right end and Parry at left The latter posi-
| ton, however, Is not decided upon The ma
room cOacn declares that the condition OF thu
| men will have great weight in the making o.
his decision. '..
The condition Of the linesmen as a whole Il
| good. This was cause for congratulation, al
there are few substitute forwards Of varsit!
| caliber. ,'...- F,
In the backfeld the condition of Walker an,
De Tray is the chief cause for worry. Walker
| leg is in bad shape and the speed Of the half
back at present is seriously impaired He re
cetved bad bruise in the Indiana game whicl
refuses to heal. despite the baking process t
which 1t Is subjected every night. &
| Depends on Forwards.
Eckersall is the key to the situation but
like the usual key, will be practically WORTHLESS
! from scoring standpoint without the lock
The lock in this particular is the Chicag
| line, and upon the showing of the maroon fol
wards the outcome of the game will depend.
If the Chicago line is played off its Feet Q
If only one side Of it should prove to be ir
ferior. the handicap to Eckersall in his kickin
and quarterback runs would be almost insul
mountable. -@>....
The backfields, taken as whole, appear
be evenly matched, the great ability Of Vande
boom bringing the value Of the badgers up equ.
to the maroons. .~-.-
From all indications, a large crowd Of rootel
will accompany the team to Madison Saturda,
The members of the freshman team who hay
been afording the varsity something to buc
against. will be taken with the team, as wi
the university band. -. .-