The Washington herald., 1912-12-08

Orange, Va, Dec. lin selecting
mythical eleven to represent the cream
Of Virginia prep school players, and
at the same time team that would be
the most formidable fighting machine,
there are many important considerations
which often escape the casual observer.
There is always a diversity of opin-
ion, even in naming the star players Of
a single game, and the difficulty OF max
ing an aIl-prep choice are multiplied
about eight-foId- This is particularly
true in preparatory school football,
where the players are somewhat cratic
and often show a complete reversal of
form.
Some players are stars on account, OF
the scarcity of material in their par
ticular positions, while others, who are
really of more than average ability. are
etelipsed by some unusually brilliant
PLAYER. Again, many players have cheer
full sacrificed personal glory for the
good Of their team and have handicap
ped themselves by shifting to some new
position. Though following all the
teams as closely as circumstances would
allow, the writer was unable to see ali
Of them in their most important games
and, consequently, he does not claim
that all the selections are indisputabIe
, However, the team as named in the
foregoing is strong in all departments
OF the game.
At center, Priddy, of Woodberry Forest.
again stands pre-eminent in his posi-
ton. On the offense he is steady and az
gressive and always a menace to the op-
ponents' secondary defense His de-
fensive work even surpassed his Of
fensfve.
Creekmore, center of Jefferson School.
has, been moved to right guard, and in
this position he receives first call He
Is strong, experienced player, good at
opening holes, and hard to move on the
defense.
Anderson, guard. of woodberry Forest
completes a strong center trio. He makes
up in keen aggressiveness what he lacks
in weight and experience, and is a close
follower Of the ball. His blocking of
the opponents secondary defense was a
feature of his playing.
Farrar, of Woodberry Forest possesses
all the qualifications of a remarkab BILE
tackler. He combines weight with un-
usual quickness and is alert and ag-
gressive. Besides these qualifications he
is good punter and splendid man for
the KICKOFF.
Laurel, OF S. NJ. A. is selected for the
position Of left tackle. Though not as
heavy as Farrar, he is a player of ex-
perience and unusual dash, especially
good on the defense
Walker, of Woodberry Forest, and Kin
solving, Of Episcopal High School, COM
pose pair of remarkable ends. Walker,
by his speed and ability to pull down
forward passes, made himself an invalu-
able factor in the open game. He is a
splendid interferer, gets down fast under
punts, and seldom fails to nail his man.
kinsolvtng, besides being a good end.
both on the offense and the defense, is
without a peer as a punter. He is also
a splendid drop-kicker and a good for
ward-passer. Jones. of Woodberry For
est. Is lacking only in speed. In block
ing his tackle, ad as a hard, sure tack
ler,. he surpassed both G. Walker and
KinsoIving.
The position of right half back is con-
eeded to K. Walker, of woodberry For
est His terrific line-plunging was a fea-
ture OF almost every game. He might
truly be called the human bullet Of the
Virginia prep schools His defensive
work was characterized by marked
aptitude in following the ball, and by
fierce, effective taciling.
There are several strong applicants for
the other half back position. but to Bur
dett belongs the choice as a running
mate for Walker. In line plunging and
short off-tacISle plays this pair would
work can hardly be improved on.
Grainger, of wodberry Forest, is a
man admirably qualified to round out
the backield. His clever broken-feld
running and clesn-cut. handling of
puats. together with his adeptness at
forward passing and in breaking up
forward passes secures for him the
selection for the position OF full back
Though there are a number of quar-
ter backs whose work at advancing
TIE ball was notable, good headwork
End generalship were rare. The honor
bf directing this team goes to Burnett
He is a strong runner. quick to get un-
der way, a good handler of punts, and
a splendid interferer. He handled his
team with decision and judgment, and
showed excellent ability in selecting
his plays Besides these qualifications,
he is the possessor of a superb fighting
spirit which is contagious to his team
mates.
1t is to be regretted that there are
only eleven positions TO be filled, since
there are so many deserving appn-
cants. The team named. however, COM
bines a defense unapproached by any
single eleven, and an offense that
would be both consistent and brilliant,
and that would show all the versatility
Of attack possible under this seasons
rules. r. A. FETZER.
Head Coscb woodbery Forest school