El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-22


The final classic of the season viii be
staged when Uncle Sans future ad-
mirals and generals clash IN New YORK
City. This contest should prove fit
ting finale for one of the most inter
esting seasons that the gTidirOn game
has experienced in a great number OF
Defeats Increase Interest.
The reversal Of form suffered by
some Of the sOcalled major college
teams were so pronounced that the
state of uncertainty, which has added
considerably to the interest and pOpu-
again find its way into the sport next
season, the opponents of the autumn
game may look forward to renewed
activity on the part of the public to
witness more Of the early fall games
ana not wait for the final champion
ship affairs.
Aside from the fact that the Army
Navy game is to be held for the first
time in Greater New York, and that
football interest is at fever heat, the
clash between these two service teams
has always been classed as one Of the
greatest fights of the year. This sea-
sons battle should not be an excep-
ton
Comparing the teams, man for man,
ti9e Annapolis delegation appears to
. have a little on the West Point broth
real class fin every department OF the
game than the cadets Their record OF
Overwhelming victories is. second to no
aggregation IN the country, IN facI
believe If the midshiDnlcn would meet
Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth or Prince
ton the score would be in doubt until
the final whistle.
On the other hand the army con
stituents have TO their credit sea
son that gives promise of great power
fl properly centered. Their defeat Al
the hands of NOtre Dame viii stare
them in the face causing the coaches
q great amount or Worry. That a great
many OF the faults eAlplteq Dy Lne
soldiers IN that contest nave been cor
rected. IS testified TO by their remark
able showing IN the last rev games
That they are determined to carry the
fight into the naVy's territory and not
allow any lack of fighting spirit to
creep into their playing on saturday
Wen Coached Attacks.
Both teams have exhibited well or
Eanized and Well-cOached attacks In
line plunging and old style cross buck
ing both are past masters, while the
OnSide kick and forward pass have not
been neglected. Spectators should wit
ness a wonderful repertoire Of plays
when these two teams clash.
Both eleVenS possess wonderful gen
erals Nichols and Mitchell for An
napolis. and Prichard, for the army, are
quarters who have won their spurs on
many battlefields. They can be relied
upon 10 get the maximum power out
Of their respective squads
In open field running and on the De
fence. these players are on a par with
any men playing the game today Ihey
are fast to size up a situation and viii
vary their offence to such degree
that their opponents viii never be sure
OF just where a play is going
Navy Has Strong Baefzfieid:
The others Of the navy backfield
team outcIass anything that coach
DAILY may decide to start against them.
In Harrison Falling, McReavy, BlOd-
Eett- Bates and Miles. coach Jim
Reilly has a combination that comes
nearer perfection than any other com
bination Of the season. Not only are
these men exceptional line plungerS,
but they excel in open field running
and as defensive backs they have on
many occasions proved their worth nE
bullWarklng their line IN sucn IaShlon
that the coaches have been able 70
allow the Inemeu to make the INITIAL
charge in almost a standing up 20
sltion- and thereby gam the aoNe9tase
play. In this way the defence has an
added amount OF strength-
Army Has Coed Offence
The combination that the army
coaches may decide to start against
this squad OF backfield men looks 10
have a great amount Of strength as
offensive backs, but TO lack q little Of
the defensive ability Ct their riVaIs-
The cadets secondary defence has at
times been very faulty, especially when
called upon TO intercept FORWARD
passes This was most apparent in
the Notre Dame game, but this faulJ
viii not be so apparent IN SaturdaS
Benedict HOdgsOn, AIilburn and 3.
Hoge are backs Of more than average
intelligence, and possess power and
strength. They viii not be found
wanting when put to the test.
wing Positions Are Strong.
At the extremity positions little IS
to be given either team. Capt GilchrIst
and Ingram for the M1ddles as Wen
as Markee and Merrillat, for West
Point are high class end men. They
all possess a Whirl OF speed IN getting
under MINIS thew tackle narQ IN
the open, box tackles as only good
ends can, and play exceptional ana
crafty football at az times. IN Welsn-
ing these men the scales strike more
OF a balance than in any other position
on the respective elevens.
Real Battles in the Tackles.
The real battle of the contest should
be at the tackle position. in l.ynne
and Weyand the future generals are
represented by two sturdy players VINO
have had abundance OF experience ana
who can be relied upon to fight from
start to finish Vaughan, who viii face
Wynne, is a player who loves 70 IlgnI
and who has a knowledge Of football
that very few other men playing the
game can boast Of. He is a fast hard
charger and never allows his opponent
At the other tackle. Weyand viii be
called upon 70 handle one OF the best
men that the Midshipmen have had IN
a great number Of years and he VIII
find that his task IS no easy one. 1hese
two players should furnish an eXhlbl-
ton that viii rival any battle IN recent
years. BY this, do not mean that
thew will resort TO any foul playing.
but they are both hard fighters and
Will be at each other every second Of
the game.
Navy Has Best Guards.
At the guard positions the admirals
outclass their army opponents. Hover
and Browne are players Of All-Ameri-
can caliber they both measure more
than six feet in height and are built IN
Dr0Dortion. Having three years expert
ence at the position and facing all
kinds of guards, there is little that
these two men do net know about the
position
In 8Ieacham. Jones and Houston they
viii meet players that lack the phys
ical qualifications Of their opponents
and are not nearly so experienced at
the game The army trio nevertheless