Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-08

dental college, have made tempting of.
| fers to Webb, tackle op last years g
football team of the Methodist institu-
ton, to continue his pursuit of Sweet
ness and light at the Highland Park
college.
They Want Webb
Webb was one of the u. S. C.'s most
! dependable men on the scrimmage line
during last seasons hostilities and his
loss, coupled with the departure Of
Acker and De Lappe. the two importa
'tions from the middle west, would
seriously initiate against the prospects
of Harvey Holmes pigskin operators
next year. 1t has been known for
some time that Acker and De Lappe
had some intention of entering Occi-
dental, although both the clever play
ers declare that they have decided
nothing definite as yet in this regard.
Acker is now in the service of the
athletic management of the University
of Southern California and Coach
Holmes threat to disqualify him and
his colleague for charges of profession
alism II they attempt to play football
for Occidental next year may have the
effect of causing both men to remain
at the university. Holmes claims that
all the amateurs who participated in
the football game against the Indians
New Years day accepted a materially
larger amount than was necessary to
cover their legitimate expenses.
The statement upon the part of U. S.
c. men that Webb was approached"
on behalf of Occidental on anything
but entirely legitimate grounds is en-
phatically denied by the Highland
Parkers. 1t is also affirmed that
Acker and De Lappe first expressed
the desire of going over to their friends
the enemy Occidental, and that ther3-
after the Presbyterians merely en-
deavored to convince them of the bene
fit to be derived in divers ways and
connections from adopting a course
which would incidentally tend to
strengthen and uplift the Occidental
football team.
1t is not the lure of gold or precious
played before the gaze of Messrs.
Acker, De Lappe and Webb, simply
little loyal missionary work which may
benefit the worthless mentioned and as
suredly put more avoirdupois upon and
behind the Zine" But the athletic
director of the University of Southern
California says he will put an end to
these pleasant dreams when the proper
time arrives with a certain big stick
of whose effectiveness he entertains
no doubt.
Props Are Dangerous
U. S. c. is looking forward with
something akin to actual alarm and
CONSERVATION to Saturdays field and
track meet with the young athletes Of
the Los Angeles high school. Accord
ing to a strict Interpretation of dope"
! the varsity squad will win the contest
by the perilous margin of one lone,
hermit point. In the weights, sprints
and distances the preparatory school
laddies are ably represented and U. S.
C. is disturbed thereby. 1t certainly
promises to be one of the closest con-
tested field days of the season.
| At Claremont the scheduled intercol-
legiate meeting between Occidental and
Pomona college will also be held. Sat
urday Occidental is confident of win
ming, but Hempel has promised to send
the Presbyterians homeward with
dropping colors. Hempel has been hid
ing his light under bushel, but prom
ises to show at the psychological mo-
ment. He has been carefully and de-
liberately whetting his blade and pre-
diets certain dire things to the Pres
byterian hosts.