The Washington times., 1914-09-20
Crack FuIIback Candidate Hob
bling Around on Cane to Aid
Injured Ankle.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

Charlie Fitzgerald, the most promising
backfeld man at the Hilltop this sea-
son. is expected to be on his feet and
working with the eleven again Tuesda :
or Wednesday. his slightly sprained
ankle showing considerable improve
ment today under the wise treatment Of
John D. O'Reilly. Fitzgerald watched
today's practice from the sidelines.
toting a cane to enable him to keep his
weight off the weak ankle
''Fitz will be all right Tuesday or
Wednesday" said O'Reilly." He's q
heavy lad, of course. and IT will not do
to have him walk around much on IL
right now. but it's not so bad as /.
might be. and he'll play against Ford
ham without much question"
Fitzgerald's injury came after he had
demonstrated in the first scrimmage Of
the year at the Hilltop that he had the
makings of a star backfieId player
Picking up the ball from a kickorf.
Fitzgerald jumped in behind some bulky
interference and galloped down the
field for seventyfive Yards. finally hc-
ing run outside on the scrubs 20-ya-6
line. He had a touchdown before nim
until showed outside. In carrying the
ball he showed good headwork in pick
ing holes and following his interfer-
ence, while his exhibition of kicking
field goals was excellent. sending over
some beauties from different angles at
the 25-yard line. Unless ne is hurt.
Fitzgerald looks like he varsity full
back at Georgetown this season.
Coach Exendine has made his tenta-
Of
man in the lineup is assured of holding
his berth. Every place is open to CON-
petition. and ther. Is sure to be some
stiff scrmmages before the final selec-
ton is MADE. Here's how the first
eleven will probably look in the Fori-
lam game next SATURDAY: Left end.
Gessler: left tackls. Ward: left guard,
Conwell: center, Mckenna: right guard,
Barron or Campbell; right tatrle. Gorm-
ley; right end, Puuxtis; quarterback.
Foley: left half5ack. Landr-au: right
haltback, Freddie MURRAY: frllback.
Fitzgerald. Barron Is SUFFERING from
line up in the ,,pcning game of the
season on this acc )unI. Campbell. his
substitute, is husky youth from VIII
liston Academy, Northampton. Mass.
who Is making valiant fight for
regular job on thu team.
HI lVs S'tpnu
eeren lined up as follows: Left end.
CusaCk: left tdckl". Supple: left guard,
Caldwell; center. Burland ri-h; guard.
O'GormanP right tackle. MaSuirc: right
end. Cronin: qua~terb back. calnan: left
halfback. Robinschrcin: right halfback,
BirdsaIl; fullback. Graves.
After some preliminary instructions as
to tacklins and affordiIg protection 20
the runner on kicxoffs, Coach E,Neniine
gave his charges L lard scrimmase for
fully half an hour. Tho varsity pound
ed over four touchdowns and Fitzgerald
a neat field goal from the
Ie-yard iine, the ball striking the cross
/ ar but Hopping "ve-. Gormlcy and
Ward showed class IN the line, while tie
varsity hackield came in for praise by
its speed and intelligence. The oe-
fcnsive work of Bur-land. captain NJ last
years New Haven hign sch hr"l eleven.
was excellent. Though OItweighed by
Mckenna Burlanl "andlcd his oppo-
nent without much trouble
Following the s"rimmaFe short
snappy signal drill was given the rars-
ity. Graves replacing the injured F'itz-
gerald and O'Gorman replacing Camp
bell. Foley drove his team ur and
down the ield like demon, forcing