Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-19

on the team, the average weight be-
ing lb4 pounds. Capt. Dad Conville.
4 fuiloack stripping to $50 pounds IS the
4 heaviest man on the squad. AS has
been the, case in years previous, the
team will make UP In speed what it
lacks in avordupois. This years
bunch show more than usual swift
ness. fast, snappy game has al
ways been Maddock's successful play,
and he feels very much elated with the
teams possibilities.
SEVEN. oF#LAsT YEAR.
Only seven OF last years men have
shown up for practise as yet. Dad
Conville, the big fullback who de-
lnonstrated his worth as football foo
player last year and was elected cap
tain In class Of his first year in the
team. Fred Snow and Charles Houston
ends who are playing their second
year on the varsity team and are
recognized the best men for the posi-
tions. tTillie', Olsen tackle. Benter
Grant, the plucky, clear headed little
quarter back, who won his position
last year In his first appearance on the
team, and Tiny Home. tackle an
other progeny Of the Salt Lake High
school.
Henry Richardson has registered at
the University but has not yet been
out for practise. He made a great
hit at right half-back last year and is
considered one of the greatest ground
gamers that ever played In the Titan
eleven. Dick Bryant has not yet shown
up but is expected at any time. As
tackle Bryant will be a strengthening
addition to the team.
AMONG THE NEW MEN.
From the numbers Of new men many
NJ 1r,a l<t n a showing.
Rob GARDINER who has played center
on the second team for the past year,
will liz sure to make a position OH the
lines
Edgar Mills who played with Colo
RADIO college two years ago is stalky,
lheady player and will be a good addt-
stfon to the team. DEE Bennion, brother
OF the famous Fred Bennion, is max
ing strong showing at left end, and
Is not bad on the drop kick. DEE has
been in the hospital for a short time
but has regained his strength and looks
good for the team. Tidd played for the
University OF Missouri two years ago.
He has had no experience since then
but is working out well as quarter
back. He is sure on catching punts and
forward passes and handles the team
well. He Is we'll liked by all the boys.
Walker is another second team man.
He has had little experience except In
interclass games but he plays sure and
fast, and shows clear headednesss and
resource. Wilkinson from Cedar City,
Jim Carlson, brother of the great
guard. Oscar Carlson, Willard Rich
ards another second team man. Dutch
Richardson, brother to Hen Richard
SON and half on Salt Lake High school
team last year, and Mark Brown VINO
played at center against Denver uni
Versity last year. are all doing good
work.
TRAINING HARD.
since the squad returned from La
COON they have been In most vigorous
training. Three meals q day are serv-
ed at. the training ia BILE while in previ-
Gus years they only served two meals
day.
Twogof the boys have sustained slight
Injuries from their strenuous work.
time with a sprained ankle. Tidd was
accidentally kicked on the hand Thurs
day which resulted in a broken finger.
RUSSELL. MAY ASSIST.
Owing to the large number of men
out, Maddox has more than he can
do in the coaching line. Assistant
Coach Milne is not in the football bust
ness, but there Is a plan on foot to Sc
cure Cuddy Russell. last years cap
tain. to assist Maddox the rest of
the season No better man could be
secured in the state.
The eligibility committee CONSISTING
of Prof Cummings, DR.. Ebaush ana
Prof Beckstrand, have adopted some
goes into effect, and no student VINO
has represented any other college or
university in athletics the Immediately
preceding year, can represent the UNI
versity Of Utah In athletics until he
shall have been a. student OF the uni
versity for at least one college year.
The four year law must be strictly
i observed by all college wishing to COM
pete with the university.
GAME SCHEDULES.
The first game of the year Is with
the PocnteIlo Athletic club. 1t Is
scheduled for Saturday next at Cum
nings field 1t Is runored that ,ths
team from Pocatello consists OF
bunch OF old college stars. ana the y
boys expect to begin the season WITH
the hardest game
The university is scheauieu ioi eiiS
following games:
Sept. 526--PotntelTo Athletic CLUB, at
Cummings field.
t,.r. ogden High school, at Ogden
Oct. 10--DenVer university, at Den
yer.
Oct. 17-colorado college, at Colorado
Nov. Agricultural college, at Lo-
gan. , !.
Cummings field.
Nov. 26-university Of Idaho. at Cum
lnings field.
one of the most encouraging signs
OF the times is the marked incrs cas-.
In activity on the part of motor CLUBS O:
throughout the country. EVe'yM ~ - =
excessive speeding. securing the. pun
Isbment of wealthy scorchers. boost
,i,r, ,,or,d ,.oods and setting an example