The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-11-15
SECRET WORK ON
LINCOLN FIELD
Cornhuskers Are Preparing for a
Hard Battle with the
Gophers.

Special to Tho Journal
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 15.-Gopher spies, OF
there be such in the camp Of the cornhuskers,
must peep thru the chinks Of the fence sur
rounding Nebraska field this week, for Booths
pupils are dsporting themselves behind tightly
locked gates and the practice far has been
as secret as the football management can make
it. Assistant Coach Dobie Of Minnesota was
gave ' Colorado last Saturday and md the former
gopher captain and quarterback took detailed
notes Of Nebraska's style. Booth was aware Of
Dobie's presence and was careful that his
proteges should not show their full hand, sew
eial pet plays and straight formations being
kept in reserve. Meanwhile he Is drilling the
cornhuskers in a long series Of new stunts for
special use next Saturday at Minneapolis.
No information has leaked from the field as
Of the daily practice indicates that Booth has
something up one Of his sleeves and is bent
upon drilling bis men to the point of perfec-
ton. The Nebraska team is to leave Thursday
night for the north and the gates are to be
thrown open the afternoon Of the final practice.
The rooters are clamor1ng for chance to see
thusiasm for the excursions which are to leave
the following day, the Nebraska coach has de-
cided to give the public a glimpse Of the
practice proceedings. - ~
Regulars Resting.
Several of Booths regulars have been rest
ing up a bit since the Colorado game, proving
braska's> favor. Substitutes were showed into
the gaps and the practice has proceeded with
cut any perceptible change in the aspect. The
regulars will all be in line and If Booth s
hopes are realized. In the pink Of condition for
to
upon between the hard games not being af-
forded. TO take on the gophers right after
Colorado Is handicap, but Booth has not
sighted any danger signal and now knows of
no reason why the cornhuskers should not be on
edge and in full readiness to give the gophers
| a sterling battle. -.&
Denslow sbne Of Booths ends is still in
capacitated7 because Of injury sustained in
the Ames and it is by no certain
game. Avery and Mcdonald, who substituted
for Denslow last Saturday, are both bit too
light to stand up against the gophers, fol
which reason the Nebraska coach has been
began the season at quarter. Morse has the
necessary weight and nerve and if he shows
the other qualities he may be showed into the
lineup on end. Denslow, however, is not en-
tirely out Of the reckoning.
Drop-Kick Practice.
Morse's drop kicking has been one of the
features of the practice. In three successive
trials with the scrub team tearing thru tc
block his efforts Morse has booted goals from
the 80 and a5-yard lines, two of them at
difficult angles. His success in the drop-kickine
line may. induce Booth to keep Denslow Out
In case these 1s any trace OF the latter's Injury
! Only head hnesman remains to be chosen
to complete the roll Of officials DR.. Williams
Of Minnesota has suggested Phil Allen, e1
Chicago university, and Lieutenant Hackett,
former West Pointer for referee and umpire
and Booth has wired his approval to both
announcing at the same time that two bette
selections could not have been made.
1t is quite apparent that the cornhuskers vii
not be lacking for vocal support. The block O.
seats in the stands Northrop sent t.
Lincoln by the Minnesota management, is sell
ing rapidly, in addition to which the repre-
sentatives Of the North Western railroad ar
now confident that at least two trains of sleep
ing cars will be needed to accommodate tn
excursionists The interest in the game ha
spread to all parts Of Nebraska and inquire
! received at the North Western Offices in Lin
coin point to veritable outpouring of Ne
braska rootefs.