The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-23


win positions on the Varsity team De-
spite the fact that "A number Of changes
nave been made IN the regulations for
me game this season. and the strict rcgrI-
lations for eligibility ON the college teams,
tNfic are stl am unWonted spirit and
enthusiasm Cor the greatest OF the COLI
lege sports-a sport that has as yet never
had real touch Of professionalism. ex-
cept In a few minor instances-and this
season viii SEQ 0n falling OF ir the in
tercst thar has always been manifested
I'm the game. One or two ~ the Northern
colleges have pa red the game from their
regular sports. hut I'm the South the In
terest in 10 has grown rather than de-
creased This holds true alike IN smaller
schools and colleges. and the lover Of the
game need have no fear that he will not
have plenty OF football 20 occupy his at
t.ntion.
Tho style OF play this year VIII be more
open than il has been during past years..
and mass PLAYS and line-buckinE will
Doe the exception rather than the rule.
Though this style of play Is hardly moss
acceptable 20 the PLAYERS than the forme-
style. vet IT, Wi. ue OF uch mere IN
terest 20 the spectator. as it Will enable
the individual players 90 lt :le more
easily recognized from the grandstand
and hleachers and the play To be the
more easily observed The style nOw
obtaining will also probably develop more
trick plays and double passes than fo--
merlv. as the new rules prescribe that
IL shall be ten Yards in three downs in
stead ~ five. as formerly. obviously this
VIII necessita-e n fTeer STYLE OF play. AMI
more attention Will Doe paid To developing
speed and quickness in the men rathc-
than 20 obtaining heavy players
In the four colleges representing the
Eastern state intercollegiate League Rich
mond College. William and Mary. Ran
dolph-Macon and Hampden- Sidney. pro-
partitions are being actively pursued in
training -he elevcus and the coaches ave
putting In some pretty hard work AT the
schedules have been made out. and IL but
remains 20 develop as many candidates
ais p"sSinie The season opens next SUI
urday. September 2qth Richmond collie "a
has game here IN Broad Street Park
With Woodberry Forest College on thar
ga O.. and tAo other colleges likewise have
games on that date on their home grounds
Richmond College.
Richmond College has undoubtedly fine
prospects as "a pennant-winner this wear
The team is eNCeedingly fortunate in Sc
curing again the services as coach OF Mr.
T. t. Dunlap who was able 10 develop
Sl'h fine eleven for the college Iasr
year Mr. Dunlap Is an old player OF
bowdoin College. Maine and Is well
versed 'n the art of football as he proved
70 his admirers last year Captain
Wright has his mon out IN daily D~,c-
$40 .-t' 'f''tAtii- ana A4ieN are IaSr
getting into shape Mensch IS 10 be seen
IN HIS old place as quarter, and there
are many others OF the old men back in
their former positions Wright will prop-
ably go behind the line and Louthan will
bo put in as end. Hudgins, the old tackle.
VIII resume his former position. and the
other tackle VIII most likely be occupied
by oscar r. Thraves. who played ona
OF the tackles for Y. NJ + last year
Kerse Is in the field for centre. Gooch
Will Try this year for quarter and Bowen.
Hardy Phillips and Richardson will DO
ln the back line.
William and Mary.
Tho prospects for a good team at VII
liam and Mary. though not so good as
might be- are stll considered as encour-
aging. out of tho old team only three
men are hack-Hankins (captain). at right
tickle. Dovel az right guard. and Doveli
Of ralthack. but excellent material Is be-
ing picked ONT from among the freshmen.
The new coach. Mr.. Henry W. Withers,
~ Washington and Lee University has
already gotten the men together. and IS
practicins them daily. About fifteen men
presented themselves with suits on the
fold on the opening day. A number Of
others VIII follow their example and by
the latter part OF this week the coach
expects 70 have as large squad as ne
can handle
The manager OF the team, MI John w.
Helm. has arranged one Of the best