Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-22
HARD BATTLEAHEAO
OF BLUE AND GRAY
Tackle North Carolina TOm0r-
row in Decisive Game
of Series.
how They Lineup.

When the gridiron warriors of George
town and North Carolina start their
annual gridiron battle at Georgetown
Field tomorrow afternoon, the supremacy
of two years will be at stake. since
the conflict between these two rivals
last fall ended In a Go tie. For four
seasons previous to that these two uni
versities alternated the victories. the
Tarheels capturing two games and the
locals taking the same number. For
this reason the encounter of tomorrow
will be most bitterly contested, since on
it's outcome depends more than Vie lone
conquest of a single season.
Always evenly matched, these two elev-
ems seem to present this time two fronts
that are equally formidable, according
to all the deductions OF dopesters North
Carolina, when beaten by V. NJ. l., last
Saturday, displayed clearly that its line
up was not by any means invincible.
From all accounts, the Southerners are
certainly stronger than they have been
in couple Of seasons, but they do not
come up to some of the aggregations
that represented the school half decade
past
The same may be said of Georgetown.
The Hilltoppers this fall are a great i'm
provement over the wearers of the Blue
and Gray in 1908. but it cannot be said
that they have yet come near the high
mark OF excellence set by the great
fore the inauguration Of the new rules.
However. Georgetown this fall is classed
among the best teams of the south, and
1t is tomorrOws battle. more than any
other, that will determine whether the
eleven has the ability to uphold it's repu-
tation.
A victory over the Tarheels will mean
that Georgetown mas an aggregation Of
gridiron scrappers that Is capable Of
coping with the best that Virginia can
send out. and hence it is that the out
come Of the struggle with the lads from
Chapel Hill will be a great factor in the
making of the odds on the annual con-
test between the Hilltoppers and the
not going too far to say that the game
tomorrow will, in great measure. de-
termine Georgetown's chances for the
southern championship. an honor which
has not come to the local institution in
five years.
Coach Newman put his charges through
short scrimmage yesterday, while to-
day he will only give them short sig
nal drill. In the scrimmage number
of new plays were tried with great sue
cess, and it is limited that the variety
OF tricks which will be sprung tomorrow
Will be a revelation. The team has also
shown increased speed since it's appear
ance at Richmond, and this is expected
10 ngure prominently IN the attempts to
conquer the Carolinians.
The scrimmage. however, was marred
by the injury of two of the reserves,
whose services may be needed before
many days pass. One Of those hurt was
Srnyth. the ex-captain of the Warwicks
OF this city, who looks as a likely man
to fill one Of the positions In the Hilltop
backfield should any Of the present backs
be injured. Smyth was hit on the knee
while tackling runner. and the blow
had so much effect that the big lad had
to be taken to the hospital last evening.
1t Is believed that the injury will keep
him out Of togs for some days. although
1t is hoped that the Fordham game will
see him back on the job.
Louis Murray, the diminutive halfback
on the reserves. was given a hard blow
while tackling runner. his injury being
in the shoulder. 1nasmuch as a couple
Of others are also on the cripple list. in
Guiding Mike Cunniff, the veteran center,
things on the heights have been a trfie
upset. 1t is understood, however, that
Cunniff will be able to take his place in
the line this afternoon. Should the oppo-
site prove true, his position will be filled
tomorrow by McQuail. This man. by the
way, has shown excellent form since his
temperance on the squad and Coach
Newman intends to make use of him a
good many times before the season closes
The North Carolina squad will arrive
in this city this evening and will repair
Immediately to headquarters at the Riggs
House. The men will be under the care
of Coach Brides. who is of the opinion
that his proteges can trim the locals. The
real answer. though. to the problem of
which has the better team. Georgetown
or North Carolina. will probably not be
definitely settled until the battle between
them Is we'll under way.
On account of the earliness Of sun
down Manager Murray has decided to call
the game at o'clock instead of at 4,
an innovation that will most likely receive
the approval Of most lovers of the sport
in the city. ..-...