The Washington herald., 1911-10-03
LOCAL GRIDIRON GOSSIP
BY {. w. SWAN.


Coach Nelson. of the Georgetown foot
ball team gave the squad a long lecture
yesterday, and after a short signal drill
the men were dismissed for the day. No
scrimmage was attempted.
Magner the crack back field youngster
from the St. Louis high school, who was
called home by the illness of his father,
is expected back in college some time
this week. and his return is looked for
ward to by the students and the squad.
Magner will more than likely be used in
the back field, but just what position is
hard to say.
Barricello will be given a chance in
left half either to-day or tomorrow. 1t
is hardly possible that Barrie" will stay
in the back field. as he is too good an
end. and there are other candidates out
that will develop into frst-rate men.
Carrigan is expected back tomorrow or
Thursday
There is a possibility Of the Hilltoppers
playing a practice game with the Vigilant
Athletic Club tomorrow or Thursday.
The Nigilants have been the independent
champions OF the District the last three
years and their goal line has been
crossed just once a season in that time.
Manager Coleman. and Capt. Oliveri are
confident of putting up a better game
against the Blue and Gray eleven than
the Seaman Gunners. although the club
men are much lighter. Speed will be de-
pended upon to offset the weight and
the Vigilants will make a desperate try
to hold the Hilltoppers TO a score less
than 80
This game has not been arranged. as
vet. but II is almost a certainty that 1t
will be as the Hilltoppers need lot more
practice, and Coach Nelson will welcome
the chance to play an entirely different
team. While the scrubs make the var
sity work hard, a different team Will give
the regulars more practice, and Coacn
Nelson will be able to use more men, and
get a better line on them. Campazzl
and Barricello were out yesterday, ana
worked in signal drill.
Several new men reported to the
Business coach Yesterday. and from
the looks of the squad at present, there
is a little hope for the Stenographers.
Dutch" Bosley. the diminutive end OF
the crack Apache team of the southeast
section. will enter the school again. He
attended Business last year, so is ELI
gible for the team. Bosley is fast,
sure tackler, and knows the game.
Dutch" is one of the gamest young
sters who ever wore moleskins, and it
is safe 10 bet that should he arrange
his course in time, he will prove a
tower of strength both on the defense
and on the offense for the Orange and
Blue eleven.A
The Stenogra pliers went through a
ong period of sCrimmage yesterday, |
with Gessford running the team. The
eleven is light, but will depend upon |
speed to hold its own.
Tech will play the Georgetown Props !
tomorrow on the Preps' field at $3.50 |
.hese teams have met since 1907. and !
battle royal is expected. Tech looks |
pretty good a present. and it will more |
han likely be between the Machinists |
md Central for the scholastic honors, |
With the odds on the o street school. |
rhe Blacksmiths have been working |
,ut daily and a fast team is now> run
hing through signals every day.
Coach Jack Shea is making a big hit
over at Eastern and the Capitol Hill
eleven is confident of making a good
showing. Although the eleven will be
lighter than last year, they will make
ID for that in speed. and with Capt
Weaver in that old-time form should
give the other schols a rub.
Western had a game scheduled with
he Georgetown Props yesterday, but
Coach Bryd said that for some unknown
eason the Props called the contest off.
There are several husky candidates out
or the team. and the Red and White
.leven will not be a joke by any means
his year
Central continued it's long workouts
and the team locks better
han sever. Capt. Hamilton is confident
Il cleaning up the other teams, and
ays that it looks as IL his goal line
will not be crossed.
3arracks Football Team Challenges
The Washington Barracks Post foot
all team desires games with all the
est amateur teams in and around the
district. These games can be arranged
" writing to the post adjutant, Wash
ngton Barracks, ID. c.
WESTERN LEAGUE.