Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-16

asts whose sole ambitions in lite-at
least for the present--are TO make tIle
fifteen, ran out on the Fiesta park
grounds yesterday afternoon the crowd
of cheering fans in the bleachers tesu-
fed to the popularity of Rugby and
the confidence placed in the high school
teams future.
Daily Practice for L. A.
Passing, forming serum and dribbling
occupied the greater part of the AFTER
noon. Practice will continue every art
ernoon this week at Fiesta park, Los
Angeles high being allowed the use Oh
the grounds after p. m.
at is. of course, much too early 70
form an accurate judgment OF any Oh
the players in particular or the team
in general but we will. however, go
into our first contest with supply or
enthusiasm and a firm belief in the SUI
periority of the Rugby game which
shall count for something" said Noble
yesterday in speaking Of the prospects
of the forty-odd candidates who donned
suits and punted the pigskin IN the
blazing glare of hot sun.
Prominent among those who passed
and punted the plgskin at Fiesta yes
terday were Ted Geisler, Skinner, Paul
Mcclure and Lee Boyle, veterans OF
last seasons fast eleven. Boyle starred
at half on the line of 'OS's eleven, while
the other three members played end
and tackle Geisler may develop INTO
one of the fastest men in the Rugby
game, while great things are hoped for
from Boyle, Skinner and MCGUIRE. PM
Harrigan was also out for initial prac-
tice and will try out for half. Harrt-
| gan played halfback on last seasons
second team and should have little diff
dculty in carrying the honors of his
school to victory from the responsible
position of halfback on the fifteen OF
the present year.
oxy Players Report
Practice was also begun at Occiden-
tai. and at the Presbyterian institution
the lovers Of the famous American
game found plenty Of material to en-
thuse over and of which gerat things
might be predicted. 1--WE shall un-
doubtedIy have a better eleven in every
way than that which played under the
orange and black of OXy during the
season of 19OS,' said Coach Gorton
Yesterday 1.-THE boys will not only be
faster but viii probably average sew
eral pounds heavier to the man."
About twenty candidates for grid
iron honors donned the trappings of the
football hero. The heat. In addition to
the fact that many were still prepar-
ing for the real commencement or
studies, kept several players from the
field. A much larger attendance is ex-
pected today, among whom Will pc
Captain Collins.
Gorton expressed much enthusiasm
over the showing which several fresh
men made yesterday and believes that
little difficulty will be met with in
picking a fast eleven, using last sea-
sons stars as a nucleus around which
to build the formation.
WeIman Is Star
Although Ink" Weiman is considered
one of the best fullbacks playing the
American game on the Pacific coast,
Diuey Weiman. Inks brother from
bakersfield, who has entered the High
land Park institution, may replace MS
brother in the coveted position. Bill
Smart, brother of Jim Smart, was also
ont Yesterday, and from his showing
will likely find few obstacles in the
road of a position on the line. Morris,
from Minnesota, reported for practice
and appears to be another heavy cam
didate for the line. In addition to
these, several other freshmen were out
for the first practice, and it is likely
that other first class material will be
developed.
OF last years players, Ink Weiman,
fullbaek: Jim Smart. guard: Hopkins,
all on the gridiron showing their old
time speed and efficiency in every
plav Patterson will also enter the
lists as an aspirant for tackle.
The afternoons practice was given
over to passing, falling on the ball and
other rudimentary work. No scrim-
mage practice was indulged in.
Law School Players in Action
Coach Sorenson of the Law school
also had several players out for prac-
tice at Fiesta park and came away
highly elated over the showings made.
The Law school will practice nearly
every afternoon this week. Many who
witnessed yesterdays preliminary
passes and dribbhng by the Law school
huskies expressed the belief that this
team would prove the contender for the
championship of California del Sur.
Among the high schools which are
nlaving the American game the Long
Reach institution promises to have a
fast team in the field, and with Los
Angeles high out of the running for
the American championship this squad
should enter the lists a strong favor
ite. Practice has begun and Captain
Trude is putting the candidates
through a rigorous course Of training.
EVERY effort will be made to secure
games with elevens from the northern
part of the state and negotiations are
now under way for game with Ala
media high school.
Pomona college, although one Of the
latest to open, will have several stars
on the line and has already arranged a
portion of the fall schedule. The games
with the Law school, U. S. c. and
Occidental should furnish some Of the
prettiest exhibitions of the season. The
Pomona schedule.