Evening star., 1912-10-10
BY II. C. BYRD.

The new rules are undoubtedly proving
beneficial to foot ball. There seems to be
a general satisfaction with the code un-
der which the game is now being played.
There are two things which are prov
ing of much interest, and which have
caused the game to be made even more
popular than previously. The team on the
offense lis able to keep the ball in its.
possession a reasonable length of time.
and there Is a general scarcity OF 90
contests which, has always been con-
sidered very unsatisfactory ending.
These two things have undoubtedly add
ed much to the game from the view OF
both spectators and players. They have
made the sport one which is more produc-
tive Of scores, which are just what arc
generally desired by the mass of people
who are interested in it. Besides these
two factors though. there is another con-
sderation this year which is worthy OF.
special notice-that is. the almost total
lack of injuries to players. 1t is espe-
cially noticeable that there have been
fewer injuries this season than formerly.
even Of a minor nature. Especially among
those colleges where the sport is we'll SUI
pervised have there been practically no
hurts received of Importance.
1t may be little too early to tell much
as to whether or not the, game is more
free from injury than it has been in pre-
vious years but it certainly appears that
such is the case. This is due probably to
the fact that the running game is being
developed more than it has in the past
Fast open plays. with quick openings
through the line. through which back
may slip for a few yards at time. with
IT, 1y<ay he
fense scattered. appears to be the general
system followed in developing the oHehse.
The Engineers eleven is desirous of ar
ranging games with Independent foot pail
teams in the city or suburbs. The team
has been organized for the coming season.
and bids fair to be a stronger combination
than was had last fall The first game Is
scheduled to be played October 20
Those who desire to arrange games
Henry Loinsen, Washington BARRACKS,
D. G.. -
GEORGETOWN will. send its second team to
Richmond SATURDAY to play against tne
Richmond Blues The Virginia eleven is
fairly strong, and is coached by Billy Sit
terding. who played with Georgetown last
year. 1t is probable that the Blues VIII
come near winning the contest. as the
greater part of the strength of the Blue
and Gray squad will be kept at home
ready for an emergency in the game
against Washington and Lee University.
Howard, who is captain of the Western
High eleven this year, should prove
capable man. Last fall was the first time
he ever attempted to play foot ball. and,
with the years experience, he should put
up a much more consistent game than
heretofore.
There is another lad on the Western
team who is SURF to get in some good
work before the end of the year He is
Smith, at left tackle. That youngster
not only was an aggressive player last
season. but he ranked with the very best
linemen in the high schools at that time
He stands q mighty fair chance to make
good on a college team If he enters some
collegiate institution after graduating at
Western.
Technical High must take a great brace
IL 1t is going to accomplish much in the
series between the high schools. In the
practice yesterday against the Maryland
Aggies 1t did not show we'll as upon
the occasion of it's first appearance at
College Park. Its line. although fairly
heavy, is very, very green and appears to
know little OF foot ball. 1t is we'll that
Tech IS the last of the schools to play,
else 1t would have its hands full getting
In shape to do anything much above the
ordinary. Coach Hecox will have his
troubles bringing the eleven around to