The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-15

Charlottesville, Va, November H.
That VirRinia's football team IL full
Of confidence and firm in belief thai
George,own's scalp can be taken Sat-
urday, was evidenced by the joy that
prevailed among the players as they
raced from Lambeth Field to the Fay
erweather Gymnasium, after the prac
lice this afternoon The Inen were IL
high gIee as they discarded their UNI
forms and made the gymnasium ring
with their songs and laughter.
The showing Of the players IN to-
days workout was highly gratifying
TO the coaches. The practice lasted
only ninety minutes. and much of this
time was taken up in a thorough driii
in signals. in which the regulars as
played much speed. The players fair
~ raced through q variety OF plays
and there was little or no hitch sx-
perienced. There was also an entire
absence OF fumblinS
Once during the afternoon the first
and second elevens faced each otne!
for the purpose Of instructing the
men how to brees up certain plays
that will, in all probability. be tried
bv Georgetown There was no scrim-
mage, and while the play was quite
rough at times, the men took particu-
lar pains not 10 injure each other.
Head coach Elliott. Charlie Crawford
and Rice Warren gave especial atten-
ton TO ,hs backs.
The tackles have shown marked in
provement under the careful tute'age
OF Empty Cook and Edwin HGIa-
day.
Some little time this afternoon was
devoted Il the proper formations in
receiving the kicx-o1. Later DR.. Cra"
ford gave Gooch. Finlay. Cook and
Told a punt:ng drill Finlay displayed
much skill in booting the p!gskin emo
will evidently be called upon to as
play his ability in this department OF
the game Saturday. Ever since tho
contest with Vanderbilt the coaches
have been trying to deveI ,p punsers II
relieve Gooch Of so much work fin-
lay was proving an apt pupil and mao
showed improvement daily un:il ms
injury last Saturday. His punnag to-
day leads to the belief that he can
stnI be counted upon Cook and TODD
got of se-era! spiraIs for forty yards
or more
Maiden. who has been in the hospital
since Monday. resting up. trotted on
the scla with the squad at 3:se O'Clock.
wearing a broad smile. He took Ms
place a; once at left tackle on the
VARSITY and participated in the signal
practice. displaying a. much 'ife as
any member az the squad The signal
drilr over. he covered a mile and hal
around the cindcr track at lively
Gin. later he walked three laps
around the track. He 70 exvccsef 70
las. throughout the entire conssst un-
less the coaches decide % withdraw
Elm TO give Redus q chance ksous
"a playing an exceptionally ssrons
game az present. He has taken on
soYne additional weight. which gives
htr, Increased power.
since the splendid ssow'ng msHe
against Vanderbilt the SQUAD has taAsu
on an ensirely different aspect Tne
men have been working with the spif''
that has CHARACTERIZED Virgins teams
for years and which had been NOTICE.
ably absent during the earlier nast o.
the season. The players have tee w
most coincidence tn each other. II v
aghstng team that VIII face Scofes.
town saturday. Each asQbes Of shs
squad IL confident Of victory. One
thing - certain. ard that IN that evcrs
man viii go INT, The game keyed up 80
the limit and preparea to play The esss
gave % ~ cogooS!
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