Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-25
TO HAVE GOOD TEAM
George Washington Rounding
Into Condition Fast.
MUCH new MATERIAL
Langley, Burns, Wiley, Farmer,
Richardson and Others Sure to
Strengthen Squad.

That George Washington will be repre-
sented on the gridron this fall by an
eleven that will reflect credit on the
university is practically assured. The
team will undoubtedly be well balanced,
fast and fairly heavy. To those who
have kept in touch with the work down
on the eiipse it would seem that they
have grand opportunity to make
record for themselves. 1t is at least
sure to eclipse that made last year. With
much the same material, under better
conditions and playing comparatively
light schedule, there is no reason why
the Hatchetites should not prove a win
ming aggregation through the entire sea-
son.
Coach Magoffin has proved that all the
good things said about him were not
without foundation. He inspires the men
WIN confidence and has AN easy. way of
getting work out of them that most coach
es do not have. Coach Nelson of George
town had this to say of him: .'Comhjn-
ing wide knowledge of the game with
strong personality, he should have little
trouble in developing a winning team"
IL Is not often that one coach hands out
such praise of another.
Squad Is Strong.
III the last few days than ever before
IN the history of the school, There has
hardly been day that two elevens have
not peen on the field. 1t will be remem-
bered that in 1908, when the Hatcheti,es
mad their most successful wear it was
dlfncult to set twenty-five men ont for
scflmmage work. The regularity of the
men In getting out speaks well for the
spirit mat Is prevalent among the student
body.
The probable personnel of the team
IS rather an enigma just now. Several
OF the old men are expected out to-
morrow for the first time, and if they
snow up VIII more than likely go back
INTO their old positions. Langley,
Wiley and Smith have been used most
frequently on the ends, but only one
of these, Langley is sure of his job.
Wiley is rather slow tor the position,
but Is sure, hard tackler. Herb
White, veteran left end, was on the
field yesterday, and as he is a speedy
player. besides having an excellent
knowledge of the position, it is more
than likely that he will be used there
Capt. Hart is sure to hold down left
tackle again in fine style. No candidate
seems to have a chance to Dust Eickoff
from center. Neither of the old guards
has been out, and if they do not re-
Jones and Richardson, Will be given d
chance to show their worth. Both are
two-hundred- Founders, and handle
themselves we'll: Crafts is without
peer at left half. The other two back
field positions are open, the most likely
candidates for them at present being
Burns, Waller, Porter, Curley and
HoOten. The directing of the team will
be done by Farmer. Brandt has been
used at right tackle, and while he is
very light, he charges quickly, and is
q very aggressive player. Farmer, last
years fullback, will be out tomorrow.
Expects Good Team.
In the material that is out and, in
sight, Manager Halter claims that he
has an even chance to win all the games
on his schedule, with the exception of
Cornell and that has not been definitely
as yet. The only other hard
games are the ones with V. p. l. and
Bucknel1. 1t is easy to see how the
Hatchetites, with luck breaking in
their favor, could make a clean sweep
for the season.
In the practice yesterday Capt. Hart
had charge of the men. in the absence
of Coach Magoffin, who went to see
the Penn-ursinus game. AS they have
been working hard all week, the men
were allowed to take it easy. Very
little was done besides going through about
thirty minutes of signal practice. The
cept left half and left end. Crafts was
not out, and Wiley filled his place,
Smith going in at the end position.