Evening star., 1912-11-06
choasc Foot Ball Title Lies Between Tech and Central E@ven

Eastern eleven succeeded in outclassing
its opponent. Twice after carrying the
ball down to within close striking dis
tance of the Eastern goal. Business had
plays converted into favor OF the OPP
posing eleven. The first time the ball
was fumbled when Eastern's 1O-yard line
had been reached. while on the other
occasion Smith grabbed forward pass
and ran the length of the field for
touchdown.
The work of Fisher on right end for
the Eastern eleven was especially note
worthy Although very small. ne got
into the plays with a spirit which would
do credit to a much more experienced
player, and it was seldom that he failed
to drop his man. If Fishers work during
the standard of what it was in the con-
test of yesterday he will have to be given
some consideration when it comes time
to select an all-high eleven.
/! Another man who played really bril-
liant game for Eastern yesterday was
Greer. His work in the line was better
than that of all the other linemen on the
two teams combined. Time after time
yesterday he tore through the Business
forwards and dropped the runner before
he ever reached the line of scrimmage.
he is another man on the Eastern team
who Will come near winning place on
the all-high team
The best ground-gainer on the Eastern
team is Smith. He looks to be one Of
the best halfbacks in the high schools.
He was without question. the most con-
slstent ground-gainer in the backfeld
yesterday. and his work generally was of
/ a high order.
| 1t is probable that the Central-Techni-
cal game will not come off Friday. after
| all The death of a member of the fac
ulty of that institution has caused up
| fnr ftn toc.& rH-
ing to present arrangements the burial
will take place Friday and all school ac-
tivities will be suspended for the day.
| There has been lot of talk and COM
ment regarding the Tech-Central game
| both favorable and adverse for the two
elevens. The greatest amount of interest
has centered around the number of men
Tech has had to fail in in the classroom.
The Manual Trainers have lost four of
their regulars by reason of their failure
to pass the advisory marks, according to
accurate report.
1t has been stated on authority that
Technical might not put team in the
| field for the reason that its men might
not be in condition. 1t has been claimed
that this was being used as an excuse
for any poor showing that might be
made In the game against Central.
| The fact of the matter is this: that
the responsibility for the condition of
the men on the Tech team who might
|
to pass the examinations was placed on
the shoulders of the coach. He was
advised to accept the responsibility and
do what he thought would be right.
| Acting in accordance with the orders
received, he simply stated that there
would be no game unless he could put
| eleven men on the field who were fit
| to play foot ball The question of a
sideration, and it has always been
the intention to play the game if there
could be secured eleven men who would
| be able to enter the contest with fair
certainty of their being in good enough
| shape not to be susceptible to injuries.
| The Technical coach stated this morn
| ing that while the loss of four regulars
| would mean a considerable weakening
of his eleven, it was his intention to
play provided any kind of combination
could be got together that would be fit.
| If the game were to come off Friday
Tech would be on hand. 1t is probable.
though that it will be postponed until
Tuesday.
| The report that Jack Hegarty will not
| be able to play foot ball again this sea-
son was denied emphatically this morn
| ing by that worthy himself. Hegarty
stated that he was not living wreck and
that somebody would find out SO when
Virginia comes here November 16. Hegar
| ty said that there was not particle of
doubt in the world about his starting the
| game at one of the tackles.
| He had a painful wrench of the ankle,
| but it was not as serious as has
| been reported 1t is in such condition
| now that it is stated confidently that he
| will work in the contest against the
| Orange and Blue.
! 1t is probable that White will play the
| other tackle in the Virginia game. That
| is the present intention of the coaches.
| One contest in the south which will at
| tract a great deal of attention Saturday
| is the one scheduled between the Virginia
| Polytechnic eleven and the Washington
| and Lee team. The game will have d
decisive bearing on the south Atlantic
title this year, in that both teams appear