The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-21
GRLDLRON NEWS FROM EASTERN AND WESTERN FIELDS
KING PICKS HIS
ELEVEN TO WIN
Badger Coach Declares that Fluke
or Accident Are the Only
Obstacles.
Journal snscial Service.

journal Special Service.
Madison, Wis, Oct. N.-An air of confidence
peryades all Madison regarding the big game
of football between the badger university and
Chicago today. While this confidence may be
too great it is nevertheless being generally
enjoyed. The betting. what little has been
done, has been at even terms. Two weeks ago
supporters Of Chicago around offering 2,
3 and A to l. and even as late as three
days ago Chicago supporter bet $40 to $15
that Wisconsin would not score. Such betting,
according to best critics here, Is absurd an
even thing is the best that can be expected,
say the wise ones.
The weather cleared OF nicely yesterday aft
ernoon and brisk wind helped greatly to dry
out the field. The ground is In fair condition
for the game, altho 1T is rather slippery and
heavy. 1t has only been used once this season
by the varsity and consequently 1t will be
new to them as to Chicago. The gridiron on
which the game is to be played is a new one,
having been built last year.
Confidence Everywhere.
The practice last night was light, being held
on the lower campus which is Immediately in
front Of the gymnasium and half mile from
Randall field, where the men usually work. The
| practice simply linbering-up exercise, no
| scrimmage being INDUCED in.
The confidence Of the coaches, players and
student body is something that has not been
| here for several years. Whether this feeling
| is justified or not can be determined better
| tonight. Coaches King and Holt were about
|
| Wisconsin has good chance to win. Coach
| King said:
1--WE are in good condition physically and if
| the fellows maintain the fighting spirit they
| have shown the last few days we ought to
win. OF course, there is always an element
of chance for fuke accident in q foot
| ball game. We have been trying to drill our
men to minimize that element.
| II can't compare the individuals of the two
teams because I don't know much about the
| Chicago men. However, we will have good
team in the field and II they beat US they will
| have to go some. l haven't definitely decided
what the lineup will be- but anyone can guess
| that it will be about we have been playing
| during the last few days, except that RemI
will be at center and Deering at right guard
to start with, or at least during part Of ths
| game"
Attendance Large.
The attendance will probably reach 1900
| There has been a strong demand for tickets
from all points Of southern Wisconsin AMI
lorthern Illinois. However, there are many
good seats left to be disposed of. The seating
capacity IF the grounds can hardly be e1
hausted.
Coach King stated that the lineup probabl,
would be: Left end, Brindley, 1855 pounds; lief
tackle, Bertke, 1872 pounds: left guard, Dono
van, 1913; center, Remp, 1922 right guard, Gel
bach, 100; right tackle, Deering, 200: RICH
end. Bush, III; quarterback Melzner. 14SI lef
halfback, Captain Vanderboom. 1S9: right half
back, Ftndlay, 17s; fullback, Roseth, 17s.