Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

| Each year when the season Of a partic-
ular sport is in its infancy questions OF
eligibility of certain players are among
the most important that confront the
board of high school faculty advisers. At
this time comment is rife among the
students Of the different schools concern
ing the eligibility Of those who for vari-
Gus reasons are of doubtful status. With
the holiday season on, the gossipers reap
their harvest and claim lofty positions
in the Conversation League average
columns.
like standing, the cases Of players Kelley
| of Technical High and Herman Of Cen
trail come IN for the greatest amount OF
discussion. Kelley will graduate from
Technical in February and, according to
a well founded report, contemplates
entering Business at the start Of the half
year. His case is peculiar in that there
| are two rules that would bar him from
competition. Both are plainly stated in
the rules and regulations that govern
high school athletics. In the first place.
an athlete after being transferred from
one school to another is not allowed to
special permission of the board of faculty
advisers. In regard to this rule the
player would I'm all probability gain the
necessary permission. the same having
Furthermore. another rule states specif-
cally that an athlete completing a
four-year course will not be allow
ed to continue his course and remain
larry to postgraduate courses. and
whether Kelley will be barred for this
reason should he decide to enter Business
is matter of conjecture.
In the case of Player Herman an
other peculiar situation arises. Rarely
in the annals of high school sport Lave
the powers that be been forced to con-
slider case of the like.
The rule that covers his case is that
known the 'four-year rule" common
not only in the high schools. but in all
colleges and preparatory schools of any
consequence, which prevents an athlete
from taking an active part in athletics
Herriman's case is peculiar. in that he
played in but short period OF a single
game while at Eastern High School, and
failed to receive recognition for the same
He was not awarded the school insignia
along with the other members of the
team, and. In fact. was never considered
"a regular. Whether or not the high
school authorities will add this season to
the three that the athlete has experienced
as member of Central High teams and
bar him from further competition remains
to be decided at a later date, but his
many friends are hopeful that they might
SlIclCIl Il pOlIjl rs Iney nave zone III
many previous cases and out of justice
to the athlete. if not to his school, allow
him to bid for more laurels on the dia-
mond in what will mark his final lap
in the scholastic race.
Eastern and Business basket ball uuints
are booked TO clash in the latters gym
nasIum next week in a game that will
afford the Stenographers a final chance
to substantiate their claim to the local
scholastic title.
Both teams realize the importance of
the contest and have been working out
in their respective gymnasiums I'm order
to perfect their play. Eastern on past
performances is a favorite. but hard and
consistent practice may bring about q
reversal in the form displayed thus far
by last years champions. The loss Of
Scott and Dodge, both of last seasons
team, came as q severe blow to the BuSi-
ness squad, and Athletic Director Hudson
building team from new and inexperi-
enced timber. Teamwork. the factor
that proved instrumental in the success
@, last years team. has been sadly lack
team are hopeful that the hard practice
during the holidays has resulted in vast
Improvement in this direction.
Eastern's team has not been allowed
TO let up in its work, and should~it fail
to come up to expectations it will not be
through overconfidence. that has hereto
fore proved the downfall of many an
ambitious lot Of athletes.
Those athletically inclined at Western
are Particularly anxious for a revival of
tennis as a high school sport, and. ac-
ording to report, will spare no efforts in
convincing the faculty advisers OF the
popularity of one Of the cleanest Of all
sports that IL encouraged would beyond
doubt receive the earnest support Of high
school folk.
Western is particularly interested in
that 1t claims the services Of a pair of
the most capable and experienced racquet |
wielders among the younger set of the |
District The Fuller brothers. both MEM |
bers Of the Western basket ball quint |
and we'll known in District tennis circles |
as enthusiasts of the first rank and play |
ers of excellent standing. are the pair re- 1
ferred to. 1t Is known fact that several |
of the other schools would be equally /
we'll provided for i'm point Of material |
should those back Of the movement to |
form league meet with success. Bust |
ness has an organised tennis association |
and Technical, Central and Eastern could |
form them on short notice. The idea ap-
pears commendabIe and deserves the /
support of the many who have the power /
to give the movement the necessary i'm
petus.
Following closely upon the announce
ment of completion Of arrangements for
q game with Mercersburg Academy May
ID comes the report that Manager Minnix
of Central's ball nine is dickering for q
game with Princeton freshmen and
stands an excellent chance Of arranging
a date. Several years have elapsed