Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-22


open game, at which Princeton excels.
Dartmouth has won most of its big
games in recent years through the great
iine-smashln ability of its backs, mixed
with an assortment Of brilliant forward
passes. The ability Of Whitney and Curtis
to hit the line and cut outside tackle in
the last three seasons compelled the sec
ondary defense to play close behind the
scrimmage line, leaving the defense weak
for forward passes. With excellent pass
ers like Ghee and whitney the defense of
Dartmouth's opponents was always scat
tered.
The team that faces Princeton tomor-
row has a backfield which lacks the
versatility of the backs of 1912, 1918 and
1914, while Princetons defense is far
stronger than 1t looks on paper. The
Tiger line Is not as aggressive extensively
as il might be, but defensively 1t has
have not been fooled by trick plays or
forward passes at any time this season.
The weakness of the wings In other de-
partments is more than covered up by
the great backs.
II the game is as bitterly contested as
the games between the two teams in the
past, second-string men are likely to play
an important part. Princeton probably
Is better fortified in this respect than any
team in the East. Its substitute linemen
are good, but not out of the ordinary. In
the backfield the Tigers have more high
class material than Rush knows what to
do with, which is due D. his ability as a
developer of backs.
The Tigers also have a field general in
Click, who Is above the average, and q
man to play and run his team better than
either Switzer, II he is in shape to play,
Holbrook or McDonough, Dartmouth's
quarter backs. Switzer was injured early
in the season, and while he is with the
squad again it is doubtful IL he will last
through the game If he starts.
McDonough Is the Exeter quarterback
of two years ago. Dartmouth coaches
look for him to star. AS a schoolboy he
was a wonder, but to date he has shown
nothing out of the ordinary. That Dart
mouth feels shaky about this position is
evident, as Worthington, the track star,
was induced to report for the team as a
quarterback, although Coach Hillman, of
the track team, objected strenuously.
Gennert, the Tiger centre. has a slight
edge on Gile, Of Dartmouth, as he is
faster on his feet and holds his own with
the Dartmouth man in all other depart
ments. This, however, is the only line
position in which Dartmouth does not
look stronger
The wonderful Spears, with his 2S5
pounds of skill and speed, and Merrill,
two veterans are better than Nourse and
Hogg, who will start for the Tigers at the
guard positions Captain McAulliffe and
Soutar will play the tackle positions for
dartmouth. They are more experienced
and better men than Mclean, Halsey and
Latrobe, the Tiger trio. Mclean is the
second best man, but as he will be pitted
against McAulliffe, 1t is not likely ne will
shine.
1t is possible that Pudrith, regular
tackle in 1914, but who has been playing
will he oIN al Aan 60 L.,
sontor's place for the Princeton game, as
Emery and Sussadoitt, the latter a var
sity tackle in 1914, have been showing
great form. Substitute Quarterback Nc
Donough can also play a fine game at
end II necessary.
Although Moore, the fastest man in the
Tiger squad has been shifted from half
back to left end, and has been holding
down this position during the last week.
u is likely Brown and Highley will be
stationed at the ends. They work we'll
together, and Browns ability to handle
forward passes may permit him to star.
AS team the Dartmouth ends are bet
ter.
II is the backfield superiority OF the
Tigers, coupled with brilliant kicking TINT
Is expected from briggs and his substi-
tute. Law, which gives Princeton its edge
on the Green. Captain Click at quarter
back probably is the brainiest player on
either team, and he surely will star,
while briggs, Ttbbott. Eddy and Shea are
by far superior to Theilsher. Garrish and
Carolan.
Iiboott and Shea appear to have the
call for the halfback positions, with Eddy
IN reserve for his brilliant open field work.
Ihe latter's inexperience gives Shea the
ear He not only runs well with the ball,
pnt Is the best defensive halfback in the
squad. Tibbott is certain TO start the
game. because he always has delivered
the punch In the pinch. With Eddy, Law,
Lamberton and Ames for a second string
paekheld, the Tigers have little 20 fear.