Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30


sible to leave one OF them OF, simply
because two men could not play the
same position.
Harris Good Defensive Player.
Probably one Of the best defensive play
erS In the series was Harris of Business
he held down positions at quarterback
and haifback at various times and played
end on the defensive. He is given the
place at left eno because OF his versa
tillty. Formations would be arranged 81
that he could carry the bail on his posi-
ton III the Line, the team would thus gel
the benefit of his fine work as de-
fensive end and still Retain some oi
his offensive ability. The other end is
given to Acorn OF Central. In the ma
JOrity of teams Acorn will probably he
selected to pay tuiiback, as he made
an enviable record in that position Iof
Central. but for reasons which will be
stated later another man is to be given
tnat honor. Acorn was most valuable
to his team q defensive player In
every game he did some remarkably
clever tackiing. At times he crossed the
line OF Scrlmmage, broke up pays and
got ms man at the same time, and that
Notwithstanding the TACT that he played
three or four yards behind his line. He
would make very hIgn-class end, and
with him and Harris as the two fianners
it would be mighty seldom that a scno-
laStic player would get away for runs
around them.
For the tackle positions Boryer ot
Tech and Adams of Western are chosen.
There Is no question about the ability ~
Adams. He outplayeG every man
against whom he was pitted, and his
work was much more aggressive than
that of any other player, with the pos
sible exception OF Greer of Eastern
Boryer was also aggressive, more SO than
any other tackle besides Adams. And
as aggressiveness is absolutely necessary
for tackle especially in getting across
the line OF scrimmage to break up inter
ference on end runs, he is given the posi-
ton. Boryer could also carry the ball
fairly well. These two tackles would be
aggressive and outplay any other two
III the schools
Wise of Business and Supplee OF Tech
were both good men, but it is intended
to play them in other positions. They
are taken from the tackle positions and
placed at the guards They played the
tackles positions successfully, where they
We're opposed to the best linemen OF the
other elevens, and did some good work
They figured largely in every game they
played. Neither man was except ;onaLy
aggressive, but their weight would more
than make UP for that in a contest be-
tween local high schools. 1t would be
next to impossible for an opposing set OF
backs of the caliber of those who could
lie taken from the high school teams to
gain ground through their positions,
while on the offensive they certainly
ought to get out OF the way of much
lighter men.
Greer Is Real Star.
There is one man whose PLAYING ar
center has attracted widespread atten-
ton. He is Greer of Eastern. His work
t6.aa t,t5
he has been touted as the best pivot
man ever developed in the local institu-
tions He is given the place without op-
position, though Harrison of Tech was
the next best man. Atherton of Central
and Giblm of Western also did some
good work
The quarterback's position is given to
Brewer of Western. While he played
halfback for the Red and White he
would make a better man at quarter
than either of those who played the
positions. II Brewer We're not placed
there 1t Is probable the position would
go to Steed of Tech. Brewer is the
most successful punter in the schools.
an advantage that could not be over
looked, especially when there is hardly
another man who could average within
ten yards of his kicks. He would also
use better judgment in the direction of
his plays than any man who held the
position regularly.
Thornett. who played quarterback for
Eastern. is a splendid ground gamer, and
he could not be left off the team for that
reason. He is given the place at left
halfback. In playing quarter Thornett
did not run his team as we'll he might
but at halfback, where he could de-
velop his ground gaining abilities with
out having to bother about directing the
play, he would be a star.
Ochsenreiter, captain and halfback of
the Technical eleven. is placed at the
other halfback. His work has been high
class in every game. and he has been one
of the most consistent men in the series.
Gibson for Fullback.
One man who deserves a lot more
credit than he received was Gibson of
Tech. There was no back who could be
depended upon to gain three or four
yards with as much certainty as he. 1t
was mighty seldom when called upon
that he failed to drive his way through
the opposing line for a few yards. There
was no man more powerful, physically
than he and none with greater endur-
ance. He was handicapped at times with
a bruised muscle In his leg, but for all
that he was q consistent and capable
perform
All the Jacks mentioned can play Well