The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

Fat any college he enters l miss my
guess. He will prove to be good
leader for the team next season"
The team was Toasted in the gymna-
stun, which was tastefully decorated In
Orange and Blue, the school coIors.
Speeches were made by Dr. William NJ.
Davidson. superintendent of schools who
spoke on THE Use of the Forward
Pass" Henry p. Blair. vice president, of
the Board Of Education, who had for his
theme, Kicking Coal Mrs. Edith King
man Kern, Miss Stanley. the popular
president Of the Business High School
Athletic Association. whose few we'll
chosen words were greeted with cheers
by the boys; "Cuppy" Farmer, the Ste
nographers sturdy coach; Harry Wilson,
Capt. Schafrer. and Capt--eIect Harris.
After the feast all repaired to the as
sembly hall. where a public demonstra-
ton showed itself. in songs. cheers and
a general feeling Of good will to all.
The game at Union League Park Sun
day between the Vigilants and the ALI
Star CoIlegians should prove TO be the
best Of the season, as the Georgetown
men are out to trim the independent
champions of the District.
Jack Hegarty. who captained the VIC
torious Blue and Gray eleven during ths
past campaign, is also captain of the
CoIlegians. and will play an end. Frank
Gargan, the Hilltop squads coach. will
play quarter. Two such generals as
these in the game assures the public OF
a contest which will be fast from the
start. Dave White. the West Ends big
tackle and full back, will hold down a
position in the backfeld, and is depended
upon by the COIlegians to do a great deal
of ground gaining. while Buck Howard,
who is slated to play half back position
will also be in shape to put up nifty
game.
Ritch, the Hilltopper's center. will face
Regain. Of the NiS!lants. and a tough
battle is expected between this pair.
hrafts. who played a backfield position
on the 1911 Georgetown team. will also
be in the game for the Collegians.
To say that this game has created a
great deal OF excitement is putting it
mildly. Manager Oliveri, Of the Vigilants,
has made arrangements to have the field
wired of again. as the largest crowd OF
the sea son is looked for Sunday. As yet
no officials have been decided upon by
the two managers, but it is understood
that Hip Dugan will referee. with
either Ed Mullaney or Calnan as UNI
pire. The game will start promptly at >
o'clock, preceded by a game between the
oliveri Press eleven and the strong
Twinings.
Western and Cathedral basketball
teams clash tomorrow afternoon in the
boys department of the Y. NJ. c. \.
gymnasium, and a fast game is expected.
Last Friday the Cathedral quint defeated
the FIVE from Business High School in a
fast game. IS TO T. and the Blue and
White aggregation is confident OF win
ming again. The InterscholastIc League
this season has aroused a great deal of
interest at the different schools, and the
games promise to be we'll attended.
At the opening contest Friday fully
100 spectators witnessed the game. and
indications point to larger crowds as the
season grows older.
Georgetown's basketball quint gets off
tonight on what should prove to be a
good schedule. The University OF Mary
land five tackles the Hilltoppers at the
Arcade, and while the game will be the
first of the season, a hard contest is
looked for.
Coach Collfower. OF the HiIltoppers.
has selected his team. and with Wake
in center, and Waldron and Martin. for
wards, and Wetzel and HolIander.
guards, a fairly fast team will take the
floor. The game will start at 9 O'Clock