Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-29
The Eastern virginia Intcrcol,egi,,s

The Eastern Virginia intercollegiate,
Association never produced better
assortment of gridiron stars than this
season has brought to the fore. and
those attempting all-star selections
find themselves confronted with
difficult task. because il is not a case
OF wedding out the poor players and
naming those who were left, but II
was job of making just two or three
selections from each division from
among men OF almost equal merit
barring two positions
Herewith is presented our selection
which was made as a result OF a sea-
sons long perusal of accounts OF
games. coupled with the opinions
formed during the season while watch
ing the four teams in action. Thu.
selection is unbiased.
scott and Christian, Of Randolph
Macon, won the flank positions he-
cause OF their consistently brilliant
work during the season. Scott is one
or the best ends the division has had
III recent years. He is n sure tackler.
and both Scott and Christian are good
receivers Of the forward pass. They
also go down we'll under punts. and
generally stop runs hurled at their
ends.
Durham. OF Richmond College and
Hopkins, Of Randolph- Macon, are SUI
peru tacklers. Durham is as fleet as
deer. stonewall on defense, and a
fair kicker Hopkins has the uncanny
bower OF being on the ball all the
time. lie rarely failed 10 open a hole
M n a1 1,a
der in breaking up plays.
1t WAS necessary to shift Shacklc-
toru, OF ltampdcn- Sidney, to guard to
get 7 man to bear the hrunt of bolster
ihE up center with Coburn. or Rich
mond. The latter ranks as one Of the
best guards of the year. He was strong
on :he defense and on the ofensc. too
Time and again plays were directed Mt
these men, and just as often these plays
were stopped Shack loford, despite his
bulk. frequently was tho first man down
the field after his team had puntcd.
and several times accounted for the
punt crnbber Il loss.
CHRIS cox HAS NO
PEER AMONG MIDDLE MEN
Cox, of Richmond College. had II ali
over the other certers in the league.
ana did not experience any trouble
when pittcd against Brown. of Nir-
Einia. and Cullom. OF the Virginia
Techs
At quarter, Thurman the wonder Of
The Tigers. is given the call because
OF his an-round ability. When he
Joined Tiampdcu Sidney tho team had
lost severely, aud looked like tail
ender, but he soon had il working
smoothly. and helped bring n cup to
Farmville. He is brainy, as elusive as
IN eel in running back punts or circi-
ms end. and an almost Irresistible
mower when he decides TO hurl himself
1T the line for 4 short needed gain
lie is also good general.
The selection of the half backs was
The most difficult job Of all. Mac Cos
by OF Richmond College, would be
the unanimous choice for one OF the
places. but the selection OF Il running
mate. is the real work. Lancaster. of
Randolph- Macon, while playing Uuar-
ter practically all OF the time, seems TO
be best qualified. Cosby was undoubt-
ediy the hest half hack in She league
Lancaster Is good at giving intcrfer-
cnce and his end running is brilliant
Eoth Cosby and Lancaster are great
receivers Of punts and fast enough to
be mated with Thurman.
BugE. OF Iiampden- Sidney, is the best
line piunger of the league and is
speedy enough to work into the back
hcid continuation. He has weight and
power, which. with his experience.
gives him the call. He is we'll uuali-
ned for the honor, and his kicking.
both punting and drop kicking, would
he OF value to this mythical eleven