Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-19

defensive for the Machinists at the center
station last year, was one of the first men
to report to Capt. Mccarthy for practice
this season at McDevitt's field He made
the statement the latter part of last sea-
son that he would try for the backfield
on the ''O9' eleven.
The foot ball aspect at Central was
given severe jolt when 1t was an
nounced that Gripp. who played about
the best game of any of his teammates
for the Blue and White eleven last sea-
son, would not return for the 1909 cam
paign to captain the team. a position for
which he was elected the close Of last
year. Gripp held down one Of the back
Held positions and was in the game from
start to finish. His absence will be sore
ly felt and will leave an entire new
backfield to be picked, as Wilson and
Menefee, the two other players of the
back field. will also be missing from the
lineup this season. Reuter-. a track
man of good reputation at the o Street
School, will most likely make a strong bid
for one Of these vacancies. Mike" Mac
Donald has been chosen Grips successor,
and will direct the eleven from the quar-
ter back position.
It Is predicted many new stars will be
unearthed this season in High School
circles, as many of the stars Of the past
few years are dwindling away. With the
exception Of Technical many new faces
and their ability as players will soon be
displayed
Coach Peet Of the championship base
ball nine at Business last spring will also
be in charge of the foot ball warriors at
this same institution during the approach
ing year. Provided the material is Of fair
caliber. he can easily be counted on to
turn out an eleven that will make a lively
showing with the other high schools. His
feat in developing the first championship
base ball nine that has represented Bust
ness on the diamond for some time has
put him in good standing with the sup
porters Of the Stenographers.
Technical will be able to boast of one of
the best ends in the high school, provided
Farmer, a pronounced factor toward Tech
meal winning the championship last fall.
plays up to his true standard. His speed
enables him to get down the field on the
punts. and as he is a sure tackler and a
good man for breaking up the formations
OF his opponents; he possesses all the
qualities of a consistent end. Farmer has
the reputation Of being one of the best
ends ever developed at Technical and
great things are expected Of him this fall.
Hamilton, a track man Of Central High,
will also try for position on the eleven
this season. He is a brother of .'Burly'
Hamilton, who played one Of the backs
for the Centralites a few years ago.
At present prospects for an interesting
race for the foot ball championship ara
not very promising. Many of the high
school followers are beginning to predict
the race Will be between Technical and
Central. but before any rash predictions
are made 1t is best to wait and see what
the other high schools will produce in the
way Of new material One good point
about the local high schools is that no
matter how far they are outclassed in
some athletic event they always display
the best they possess and can never be ac-
cused Of quitting.