Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

week. as the abolition of the afternoon
classes will go into effect Monday. when
the new addition to the school will be
completed, thus giving the pupils ample
room. Coach Peet, however, does not ex-
pect to accomplish much this season and
is not making any rash predictions, as the
material on hand is mostly unseasoned.
Prospects Of developing a worthy nucleus
for next years eleven are exceedingly
bright at the Rhode Island avenue school.
Speed and cleverly executed trick plays
and forward passes seem to be the only
ombination which seems possible OF
bringing victories for the high schools
over Technical this year, as the Ma
chinists' heavy line looks almost impene-
trable. Besides outweighing the other
high schools man for man. Technical
should also outplay them in straight foot
ball, as the eleven is composed mostly OF
experienced men. For this reason the
other high schools will be compelled to
employ witty plays In order to down the
Blacksmiths. Gray and Small are the
only members missing this fall Of last
years championship team.
Capt Dom of Eastern was forced to
stay out of the first practice game taken
on by the southeast boys this season,
owing to a sprained ankle. sustained in
practice scrimmage. This meant SHIFT
of Babcock, the quarter. to halfback,
and the playing Of Parker, an end. at
quarter. The change did not seem to up
set the playing of the eleven. as the
Capitol Hill players certainly did put up
an excellent game against the Gallaudet
reserves on both the defensive and Of
fensive. Parker proved a capable sub
stitute for Babcock at quarter and ran
the team like veteran, we'll acquainted
with the position. He came near winning
the contest in the last few minutes Of
play when he planted the ball on the
Mutes' vineyard line after long run.
At this writing Macon and Spencer seem
a fixture in the Machinists' back field.
Spencer will play half while Macon will
again be seen in his old position at full.
The other half is closely competed for be-
tween Benson, Kelly and Sinclair, new
candidate. From all indications, Benson
has the best outlook for landing the posi-
ton, his only drawback being his slow
ness in getting Off 1t is not known
whether Coach Hecox will play Farmer
or Kelly at quarter this season, as both
men are capable of directing the team in
a gratifying manner.
Manager Kelly Of Centrars foot ball
eleven reported for practice recently, and
If flunks do not interfere his stature Is
apt to land him a position in the line.
Minnix has been working regularly at
proving capable substitute for Capt.
Macdonald.
Lelands punting is revelation to the
Eastern High rooters this season, and he
clearly demonstrated the art of punting
in the Gallaudet scrimmage. His play
ing in the line Is also all that could be
desired, and it would not be at all sur
prising to see him the star Of the Eastern
eleven in breaking up the formations Of
the opponents. Parker is acting captain
during the absence of Capt. Dom.
Central and Technical play near the be-
ginning of the high school schedule this
season. instead of near the last. as In for
mer years, Many of the high school fol-
lowers predict this will be the deciding
game of the series. and expect Central
to be the only team to give the Machinists
a run for their money. but you never can
tell dark horse often wins the race.
From all indications all the high schools
will be strongly fortified with good. fast
ends this fall. That there will be some
clean tackling and fast work on the part
of the ends In the high school competi-
tions is a concluded fact. Farmer, Tew
and Norris of Technical, Rathbope of
Business, Dyson of Central, Garner of
Western and Parker Of Eastern are all