The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-24
GAME At CORNELL
WOULD HELP TEAM
George Washington Football
Men EnthuSe Over Pro-
posed Trip to Ithaca.

Impetus has been added TO the zeal
OF the team in the announcement that
George Washington VII probably jour
aey 90 Ithaca, on October IS, 10 play
Cornell University Manager Halter Is
IN receipt today OF several kilograms,
and IL IS expected that the deal viii oe
closed Coach Magoffin, Manager Halter
ana Captain Hart left this morning for
Philadelphia 10 see the Pennsylvania
CrSiuus game on Franklin Field Coach
Nelson, Of Georgetown, also left for
Philadelphia TO witness the new things
the outside world is going to spring in
the matter Of football today. Both teams
VIII work out at early practice under
the captains
The followers Of football at George
Washington are rejoicing today at the
bright prospects for the season Yes
t=rday the team went through some
SuaDpy work and showed all the indi-
cations that IT viii develop into 2 first
class machine Coach Magcfhn is liked
by all the men, and there is enthusiasm
and earnest effort shown by all Ia con-
nection with the work
The team lined up for signal practice
which took up the greater part Of the
afternoon. Wiley and Langley worked
at the ends Smith and Hart at tackles,
Richardson and Brandt at guards, and
EichOn at center Porter ran the team
At quarter, gave his signals in good
shape and handled the team as well as
could be expected Krsfts and JosnsOn
did great work in the backheld-
Hard Scrimages.
Another hard scrimmage was INDUCED
in yesterday afternoon by the George
town squad After putting the men
through a long and fast signal practice
which was characterized by a splendid
display Of aggressiveness, Coach Nell
son gathered the men together and gave
instructions The men lined Up and ct
/ the sound Of the whistle action started.
Tire regulars received the KICKOFF and
in the first two plays rushed the
scrubs off their feet The back-feld
men were worked around the ends, and
gained consistently showing great
speed Another element Of the sport
Witnessed during the play was the
! splendid Interference which the varsity
eleven constantly formed Tor me backs
II viii be remembered that Georgetown
was notably weak IN this department OF
the game last year. and Coach Nelson
/ has no intention Of letting this be the
/ case again this year
Cunniff, who alternated with Feenan
at center last year, was again seen in
I the snapper back position Fitzgerald,
whose resignation as manager caused q
great deal Of comment, was IN his old
berth at right guard, while Captain
I Daley displayed his usual snap IN the
same position on the opposite side Of
t!sG IiIe-
Quarterback a Problem.
Whether Costello OF Sitterding win
. finally land the quarterback's berth
cannot be said with any certainty. Both
{ men are well known for their ability TO
run a team. and the final choice be
! tween the two will be a difficult matter
I Krafts, VIyman, and Fury were in the
back field. This trio yesterday tore Up
the scrubbs' line and skirted the ends
{ IN q way that caused no little JOY
{ among the Georgetown students Fury
I looks good for a JOB IN the back Held,
when the final selection IS made Be
sides being a heavy man. he IS also one
3 OF the SpeedieSt men who have dOnned
the Blue and Gray t0gs In years As a
[ football star on TIE Georgetown prep
/ team, he was noted for his ability 70
Keep his feet while charging the line.
and so fan this season has demonstrated
1 that he has not forgotten this important
I faculty Vlyman at present Is holding
down fullback in a Creditable manner.
I Krafts and McNulty. brother Of George
+ towns star fuIIbSck, Joe McNulty, are
also trying for places in the back field
{ 1TcNultv Is a fast man. but rather light
] He exhibits the same ability for broken
held running and picking out holes for
I which Joe vas noted last year Stohl-
+ man, guard on last years football
squad. was out agin this year GaynoT
has been forced TO retire from the game,
owing to certain physical disabilities
: Another speedy man is Dunn. who comes
from the North, and he viii make q
strong bid for one OF the back field Do
I sitiOnS- At present II cannot be said
definitely who VIII do the puntinE- SkiI
NymaTd has been puntinE the piSSkir
I as much as sixty yards already this
/ season ans should improve even or
this under the WaIChful eye Of COacf
Nelson. Fury and Costello are both
excellent punters, and with this trio OF
hooters on hand, il is not likely that
Il Georgetown viii be lacking IN that de
partment Of the game.