The San Francisco call., 1909-11-07

that the most valuable man on the Cali
fornia team is being wasted in the full
back position. Dwiggins is a man Of
resOurcefulneSs and is quick to grasp
opportunities when offered to him. 1t
requires resourcefuI man for full
back, but when one has these at
quantities as Dwiggins has then he
ought TO be placed where he can let
his knowledge out in full force. At
halfback there is not man the equal
Of Dwiggins. either at Stanford or. in
British Columbia. For the three quar-
ter line Watts and Johns look likely
customers for the wing positions.
Evans is another man who might be
in the running. For center. if Myron
Harris has recovered. he ought TO be
absolutely certain of his position.
Young Morris, the freshman has
shown up well. though he can hardly
expect TO oust Harris from center. On
the fve-eighths line there are two men
who Will certainly make name for
themselves in next Saturdays game.
l refer to Elliott and Allen. No finer
pair of flVes have ever played on any
previous California teams and in their
positions they have no opposition. For
hold down this position. He has played
a good game all through the season IN
this particular place, but both as a
defensive player and from the stand
point of physique he is admirably ntted
for the fullback position. No stronger
defensive player can be found on the
v
were he and Dwiggins just changed
around in their positions the change
would work a wonderful difference in
both attack and defense.
Both universities viii use eight men
in the serum. and for the first time
since the game has been started mere
that nonsensical position Of wing for
ward will be missing.
California has a fine array of for
wards. Carpenter. Markwart, Phleger,
Northcroft, Hardy and Jordan all seem
TO have their respective positions well
in hand. For the other two positions
there is a large array of talent waiting
for the word that viii make them the
happiest of men on the Canfornia
Haffey, Hansen and others are all on
the anxious list
Down at Stanford a series Of mishaps
has at the last minute got the cardinal
guessing. Reed. who has
been so unfortunate, is now out of the
game. He has been playing t'half
with most wonderful success and Ire
did not have a solitary opponent for
the position. Now, however, a new
man has TO be found on very short
notice. Cass. the freshman. filed the
week and during the time he was in
the game played such a sterling quail
ity of Rugby that he viii no doubt be
q strong man for the final position.
Another place that it not sure owing
to injuries, is the fullback position.
Brown has fulfilled these duties with
great credit TO nlifSetI all tnIOuB0 the
season. but he may not be ablesto play
next week. Fletcher was substituted
for Brown in the two games and his
performance was very creditable He
is, however, not as sure a booter as
Brown, and the latter is very accurate
in finding touch. Should Brown not
be able to take his place. Fletcher is
the logical candidate. On the three
quarter line Roth seems to have the
center position well in hand. and Hol-
man has things all TO himself on one of
the wings. For the other wing there
is a bone of contention between Fresh
man Kern and Cook. The latter. has
four years of Rugby TO his credit, which
means q lot in such an important game
as is to be played next Saturday. Kern
has done well, but it looks as If Cook
ought to make the coveted position.
In the 1ve-eighths positions Captain
Mitchell will be ably supported by his
brother Stan This is a good pair, but
IL is doubtful il the Mitchell brothers
are the equal of that splendid COM
bination Of Ganong and Mitchell of two
years standing. In the forwards q
really fine heavy. fast lot Of men will
go against the blue and gold Craw
ford will be found on the team for
the last time. Minturn, Dole. Horton
Fitting, Pemberton, Thorpe and Cheda
will probably be the final eight Sc
ected to battle against the blue and
gold on the eventful November, 10.