Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
HATCHET|TES LOOK
STRONG ON GR|D|RON
Large Force of Known Ability
Trying for the Team.

Inc George Washington University foot
ball squad has now been practicing a
week at Union League Park, so some line
on their prospects for the ensuing sea-
son can be obtained
Since last Wednesday, the first day Of
practice. former records for a similar
time have all been shattered in the num-
Der Of men on the field particularly in the
ability of those men.
During these first few DAYS man after
man has reported of recognized merit in
athletics. First came Byrd last year s
captain of NJ A. C.. a I0-second man in
the hundred and quarter with a head
performed the remarkable feat of holding
Navy down to II points
Hart and Thrall Of Technical were the
next Hart is a Compound man. fast on
his feet and a sure tackler. Already he
seems assured of the place of running
mate to Capt. Sommers. Thrall made a
name for himself in high school circles
his wonderful punting.
Up to date twenty-eight men have been
on the field at various times. and Man.
ager Baer is at his wits end to fit all
out in the short time at his disposal
Quite bunch Of material remained from
last year. but hardly enough to meet the
present demand.
The hearts Of the Hatchetite supporters
were furtherer gladdened yesterday by the
appearance of Dave Brewster end of
the championship team at Technical in
1877. Brewster is fast as flash. a sure
tackler and man with a remarka by
cool head. He not only shines in foot
ball. but is one of the best catchers in
local circles, and stroked the famous Po-
tOmac crew.
In practice yesterday Coach Nielsen in
the first scrimmage of the year had
sturdy men, at half and Thrall at full
Craft was out for a time but retired
early because of general stiffness, re-
suit of his hard work the previous day
So many good men are trying for the
various positions that it is a precarious
would seem that Hart and Sommers will
fill the tackles: Holmes. Aston, Stock
sleger. s. Sommers or Moore one of the
regulars on the 1905 Buff and Blue team
the guards: Pearce or Baker center. and
Byrd. quarter The halls and ends should
be thoroughly taken careSof by the fol-
lowing: Brewster. Craft. Brookes. Daugh-
erty. Macy, Witten. Seward and Ellis
Ihrali seems to have the call at full at
present, but probably one of the others
will be shifted to work with him
On the field yesterday twenty-five men
were at work. Coach Nielsen with the
aid of some helpers. has rugged up a tack
ling dummy and a charging machine both
last night The men show quite a bit of
crudeness just now. but all will wear off
within a few days. Signals have been
given and plays are gradually being tried
out.
Manager Baer announced today that he
expects at least six more men before the
end OF the week, among them Burley
Hamilton, Central Highs fast back who
gave Thrall run for punting honors
Tulloss, one Of the best men on last years
scrubs: Irby. a promising candidate for
end: Wood, quarter on the 1907 scrubs:
MacPhai1. an experienced man from
Michigan. who played for while on the
second team under Yost. and proba bly,
Pagin. former star of Western High,
and Woodbury. Forest, who intends to
study medicine.
The Western Maryland game which
comes off October 3. will provide an ex-
cellent contest. Maryland has been prac-
ticing for three weeks and by that time
will have played two games. Most of
their old men have returned and several
promising candidates have appeared at
practice. Last year they defeated the
local school by the score of No. but this
year no such pleasure lies in store for
them, according to the Hatchetite camp