The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-02
MOST CONSISTENT PLAYERS
NAMED AS MOST 6ENEv
FlClAl TO TEAM.
DC Problem ENCOUNTERED In Making
Selections For Various Positions.
Locals Get Four.
ALL STAR HIGH TEAM.
BY BOB"


The selection OF an all-scholastic
eleven comprised OF the best players
In their respective positions from
among the high schools IN this sec
ton is task that might well deter
even Walter Camp. So abundant
were star performers during the pres
ent season that the selection OF any
certain eleven from the entire lot az
nrst thought seems a task impossible
OF accomplishment In eliminating
the different men. many things must
be taken into consideration. for in
stance, their natural football ability
agsressiveness. speed and courage
All THIS must be Judged solely from
the actual performance in the games
played, and often for lack OF more
intimate knowledge there is bound 10
be slight injustice done.
But always among a collection OF
players there are certain ones who
stand out prominently because Of
their work. Often these are men who
fan TO attract the attention OF the
fans on the side lines. because their
good playing is steady rather than
spectacular. Their playing often
fails to bring down cheers of praise
but none the less they are the real
back bone of their teams. IL is IN
them that the real credit for winning
must go. II IS on players perform
ance Tor the season rather than anv
one game that tho writer has en-
deavorec 20 base his Judgment. In
making the following selections ID Is
the Intention 10 do justice to every
man in the Wheeling district as far
as is possible
For a well balanced team. CAPABLE
or PLAYING the foot ball OF the pres
tnt cay, there are various qualities
tnat make a player eligible I'm addition
10 MS strong tackling or running with
The ball, which formerly were first re.
quirements. The ends accuracy in
handling forward passes must demand
almost equal attention with his de-
tenst'e ability In the hachfield IL is
necessary that there be one man ca.
pable OF throwing the ban with abso-
lute surenees I'm forward passing
Their. too. during the present season
Kicking has played so large a part in
all or the games that 81 team without
a man capable OF bOOtlng the ball for
consistent distances stood very little
cnance against opponents who we're
fortunate In this respect All OF these
tacLs nave been noted !n the picking
or TIE all-sch olast team for Wheelin,
district. and allowing FOR the falibHi-
" OF any single critic. IL Is certain
that the selections will measure we'll
40 n any that could possibly he cho-
sen. The team would no an unusually
formidable aggregation and would
compare favorably with any that has
been selected in seasons past
Strong 5aekheld
II II in the backfeld where the
greatest strength ~ the present sea
son all-star team would lie. For the
fullback position there are TWO men.
Stobbs. OF Wheeling and Beck. ~ Bel
laire. between whom little difference
In PLAYING strength ran be- found Roth
we're foremost in the list of stars 10
be found playing the game In this sec
ton. No mythical all-s'ar team could
be complete without either. For this
reason the writer. IN making a choice
would place Stohbs on fun and on his
right side. az running mate. Rock.
Taking Beck out Of his position would
not Interfere much with his PLAYING.
tor he has speed enough 20 circle the
ends well from halfhack position
The peculiar formations ~ tho present
season would also allow him 20 resort
70 line plunRes. wherein no showed
the greatest ability Or is doubtful m
HIS equal as defensive back can be-
found In this TriS'ate region S'obbs
is equally as sctrong IN both respects
IN addition 20 This Sfobhe' ability I'm
throwing the ball makes him etII
more valuable. The latter dld not ref
IN bis biz game NJ me year on Thanks.
giving but hi9 work MI through tho
season previous On 'h.s contest was
~ such high order as to place him
lengths ahead ~ any other local back
Hamilton SCI f-sf choice for quarter
In every gam" Doc showed excellent
Judgment IN running h.s team and ln
addition. his individual playing FAR
surpassed chat OF Duffy. OF uaIlairp.
or navie. ~ Mar'ins Ferry. hIs tvo