The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-16
CARLISLE TEAM j. !.
IN MINNEAPOLIS
Coaches Are Roofing for Fair
Weather for the Big
Game.
BY O'loughiln.'

The Carlisle football team arrived several
hours ahead OF their schedule, reaching Mime
apolis last night at 1880. o'clock, coming direct
from Carlisle in their special car. Major Mer-
Ger, U. S. A, had the team In charge, and in
addition to Coach Bemus Pierce, Business Man
ager A. NJ Venne and Surgeon Shoemaker. the
party was made up Of players johnson, Denny,
Boente, Billy, Brave Thunder, Bowen, Charles,
Dillon, Du Bois Captain EXendine, Thompson,
Gardner, Hendrix, Hauser, Hunt, La Rogue, a.
Libby, J. Libby, Lube, Mount Pleasant, Porter.
SOuchuk, Simpson, Tomahawk, Winnie and Lit
tie Old Man.
II do not want to give out my lineup" said
Coach Pierce last night. I'm fact have just
sort of made up my mind not to say anything
about the team until get ready to go on
the field We had pleasant trip altho it was
a long one for the boys, but they are in good
We came out here to win If possible. but realize
that it will be a hard game, as Minnesota,
from what l hear, has u great team.
"All of our men in good condition and
are naturally anxious to win, as this is the
first western trip Of the team in several years.
In 1888, If l remember right, the team went
to the Pacific coast, but has not been this far
west since that time
The famous coach was anxious about the con-
dtion of the playing field and when assured
that every precaution had been taken to keep
II dry and FAST expressed his pleasure that so
much trouble had been taken.
Want Dry Field.
Major Mercer was gloomy over the weather
THIS morning. line new rOOtDau as ed
by our team requires dry held" said he
today. The outlook is discouraging this morn
ing, but there is much satisfaction to us to
learn OF the care the Minnesota management
We want good field, good fast play and the
best team to win. l know all about Mime
1apolis as a football city, and it is our one
desire to play good game and let victory 60
to the best team We would prefer defeat un-
der favorable conditions to victory in a game
played under adverse circumstances, we
think lot Of the comfort OF the spectators
and their pleasure"
- At midnight last night the storm started in
with tine snow. which grew with intensity
and strength as the night progressed. This
morning Northrop field the seats and ground
were covered with slush, and Manager Reed
is as busy as man in a rattlesnake nest. He
has large force Of men out cleaning and sweep
Ing off the seats and attempting i'll every way
possible to get the field ready for the game.
II was out this morning. early" said he, land
examined the grdiron. The hay covering has
protected the field even better than I had ex-
pected and if there is no more rain l believe
the covering which has been on the gridiron will
protect it all right and that the surface will
be in good shape. We are just anxious
lot of football, football. that the rooters
have seen, and We want to show
the supporters Of the team that in addition to
being the most powerful Minnesota is one of
the speediest teams in the country.
Il would strongly advise the rooters to
throw aside all thoughts of personal appearance
tomorrow. as the weather is not favorable to
lightweight underwear at this season of the
year. Blankets should be carried by every
body. While suffering from cold one cannot
enjoy a football game and anyone who sacri-
hces comfort to style will make mistake.
am not sartoral expert, but if the weather
does not change I would advise all Of the furs,
all of the sheeDskin-lined hunting coats or
macknaws called into play. I think the Min
nesotans will root better If they dress prop
erly. We will do everything possible to get
the seats in proper condition, but the keeping
warm will be up to the Individuals
Last Gopher Practice.
Minnesota's warriors had their last practice
before the game yesterday. DR.. Williams had
the men out at one end of the gridiron and
sent them their signal practice and then gave
them long, stiff run the gridron to keep
them up in shape. The lineup is still in
doubt, as the coach has been pondering over
some changes from that which faced the ma
rooms and has not fully decided on making any
shifts yet. The lineup will be announced
just before the game tomorrow.
On the play proper there Is little between
the teams. Carlisle comes with a record of
great success In the east. the most notable
team to five points last Saturday. Just how
strong Harvard is this year is hard to esti-
mate.
Minnesota will win tomorrow If all things
work right and should turn the trick by q
margin of ten points, but to do it Minnesota will
have to show the same vigilance and speed that
was exhibited in the game Saturday. Major
Mercer this morning expressed the opinion that
II Minnesota wins she is entitled to national
consideration a leader. and with this result
In mind. the gophers have even more at stake
than the when facing the Chicago
no. matter what the weather may be, and the
attendance will be record -breaking.