The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Carlisle. Pa. Oct. s.-The attention OF
the Carlisle Indian football players and
coaches IS now being centered exclusive
y on the Indian-Syracuse game which
occurs IN New York City. On October ls.
and as the contests between these slsv-
ems hitherto played in Western New York
State have been very closely fought for
In the past few years. no EFFORT is be-
ing spared 10 put the Indians on a war
footing During the last week a great
deal Of attention has been given TO de-
veloping plays to the short side OF the
line. IN order that Carlisle may handle
contingencies which may arise IN case
their opponents move their defense too
much. From the experience Of last year,
Indian Coach Warner deemed Il advis-
able to work up some plays to the short
side OF the Redskins line. and 4 he Is
able TO perfect this move in time for the
big games, the Redskins will be able
TO handle any kind OF a defense.
Scrub Team Furnishes Material
The Indian scrubs have been getting
their full share Of attention during the
past week. Carlisle thinks much Of her
scrub team. and owing to the fact that
the greater majority Of the Carlisle play
ers are developed right out OF the school
scrub team, especial efforts are put forth
TO bring these men up 20 the mark, and
see that their preliminary knowledge Of
football Is clean-cut. WiEs&rd. the new
assistant coach, has had charge OF the
scrub eleven, and the work the substl-
49, Al
been highly creditable. During midweek
they gave the regulars as strenuous a
scrimmage as the varsity would get ia
any OF the big games. Notwithstanding
the large number Of substitutes who have
never played football before, this second
line Of reliance for Carlisle is showing
up finely. and when they get more ex-
perience and confidence ia their talent,
they viii be able to give the first team
all the scrimmage il cares TO have.
Coach Warner thinks that he sees quite
bit Of good material IL the scrubs for
uext years first team
Injuries TO Date.
The Indians football squad has been
very lucky in not feeling the loss OF
valuable players from injuries. which ara
usually suffered by an eleven In the first
few weeks Of practice. but during the
last few days have realized the serious
import Of several seemingly unimportant
injuries which have occurred lately.
Wheeiock, who has been doing finely
at right half back had his leg badly
banged ip the Bucllnen game. and will
have 20 do a lot OF recupersting The
swift. though light right end. Kenerly.
who had his collar bone injured fl the
Bucknell contest. has gotten into good
shape. but viii not play for a while
Inasmuch as Carlisle lacks reliable
substitutes for these positions, the kind
of a handicap suffered IS apparent
The Indians have made a decided
progress over their style Of play, as
shown in the Villanova game, and the
contest with Buckneli a week ago evil
denced the production q an Interference
which may be very high class IN mid
/ season, considering the number OF new
men on the first team. Indian Coach
/ Warner believed that his ends and half
/ backs did very well IN putting their
/ opponents out Of business. and that they
showed big improvement over the work
/ Of a week before.
/ There IS every reason 10 be satisfied
| with the transfer Of German from center
! TO guard. and the establishing OF Jor-
dan al the pivotal pOsluOn, ana THIS
I transfer may be made a permanent thing.
I With the idea OF further Strengthening
/ the ends and filing the place temporarily
4 opened by Kenerly's injury, Carlow and
/ Waseuka, the two fairly heavy tackles
have been given end positions during the
weeks practice, while their normal posi-.
I tions at tackle have been filed for the
/ time being by Jordan and Fast Bear
with Wheeler taking JordaR's place al
center. As could be expected, all OF thesS
men worked raggedly ar first. but as
! Waseulca and Carlow use Their heads
we'll. they will be able 70 take the enc
/ positions at any time l. becomes neces.
sary They will probably not play ends
| regularly Powell IS now strong prob
ability for a Sob at end.