Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
Cony Opponents.

flashed through his opponents minds
when he was given the pigskin
Turner, at full back. was at that
position, this season, for the first
time. Last year he made his debut
at right end, and established a repu-
tation untarnished that future grid
iron warriors of old Cony will be
satisfied to use as a model Pickle
was a tough nut" That is one way
of putting it. He seldom failed to
gain when called upon and was al
most invariably given the ball when
distance was imperative.
Now comes "Runt" Pur.nton. alias
Lefty" upon whom depended victory
or defeat in game after game-and
none remembers that he fell down."
This youngster. though weighing but
12o pounds, made an ideal quarter
back. He ran his team with good
Judgment, he possessed toe unerring.
The punting, drop-kicking, and kick
offs were all executed by him. Quick
to think, collected at all times, for
ever pulling off, some delayed pass,
fake kick. or some sort of a forma-
ton enabling his fellow backfield men
to place the ball in their opponents
territory were some of the many fea-
lures that characterized his playing.
That Line.
At the pivot position, Windy" Fol-
som was meyer found wanting. sure
on his passes and a good man on the
defence. At left end young Dennis
has been nothing short of a wonder.
Down the field under punts like
streak, and mailing the opponent in
his tracks was his speciality. Breaking
through his opponents interference
and getting his man for a loss, time
and time again, was common thing
for him. He was a hard man to cir
Gle. and he followed the ball with
all the cleverness of Sam White, the
former Princeton end.
On the other wing, Murphy,
Matthews. and Sampson were found.
RED" SIMPSONS thcrapper from
thcrapperville, no one will dispute.
In the earlier season, Red was play
ing tackle, but, following his recovery
from the injury that he received in
the Hallowell game, he was shifted
to end where he showed up brilliant
ly. Matthews and Murphy were both
strong defensive men.
Cooper and Calvert at the tackle
positions were tough pair, on par
with the best in the State prep. class
Opening up holes that horse could
go through, not being contented with
simply bowling their one opponent
over, but laying the whole line flat
tHntv hn
ed greatly when Cooper left school
soon after mid-season but "Pus' dug
up another man that ably filled the
bill in Dickson. "Dick' made good
at the position, and played the game
every minute. The guard positions
were looked after by Wyer and
Sprague, both good men and always
there to check the onslaught Of their
opponents forwards.
And thus the story is told. Great
credit is due to Coach Soule, who has
established reputation in this city
that will long be remembered. The
men respected his every command.
When he gave them their instructions
before game, smiling countenances
were not there. With their teeth set
they went into each and every con-
test filled with fighting spirit.
Next Years Prospects.
The outlook for next season is
good, although two good men will
be lost by raduation,-Captain Bah
bitt and Calvert. The remainder of
the bunch will be ready for the 1914
call.
It Is customary at the school to
elect some member of the Senior