The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-19

however the score stnnds NJ any TIN
As one, / have ventured to say that
Central win win by two touchdowns and
+ have made this prediction on dope
alone, as the class of teams played by
Central have been a little stronger in the
scholastic ranking in this vicinity than
the gridiron combination met by thai
game little bunch Of football warriors
from Capitol Hill.
-CentraPs backfield appears to be one
Of the fastest combinations ever gathered
of the o Street institute. Capt. Och
stadt in the full-back position for the o
Street team is the only player behind the
line with experience at carrying the ball.
and to coach Thomas is due a great deal
of credit for The aggressiveness of this
quartet which will be depended upon in
today's battle TO bring victory to Central
High.
Working with a line made up mostly
OF inexperienced rush men, Central seems
to have the edge on Eastern in-this de-
partment. although in the forward of the
Capitol HilI combination is Capt. Lana
han at left tackle and Graves at center,
the last two named of this Eastern outfit
being among the top-notch linesmen of
the local scholastic world. although they
were overlooked in the selection of all
star men last season.
Capt. Lanahan, of the Light Blue and
White eleven, is sure to cause his oppo-
nents a great deal of trouble this season.
II is doubtful whether Terry and Kaplin
will be able to stop Lanahan in his Won
derful defense this afternoon. and IL re-
mains to be seen il he can live I'D to
all the good predictions made of him in
the early season games. Graves at pres
ont ranks among the best snapper backs
in the scholastic circuit. and his work In
the series last year will long be remem-
bered. This diminutive center of the
scholastic ranks equals. II not far sur
passes. the work of Frank Greer. who
will be remembered by followers of
scholastic football two years ago.
Graves plays an aggressive game and
seems to have the foresight of diagnos-
ing the plays and directions of the often
sive team. and in nine out of ten chances
is the stumbling block which halts East
ern's opponents after they have reached
the line of scrimmage.
Eastern may be slightly outclassed in
this opening scholastic setto but 1t will
not be surprising before a final game IS
played to see this Light Blue and White
aggregation spill the beans as the sport
writers term an error or clean hit in the
baseball conflict. Followers of scholastic
sports expect a great deal of the Light
Blue and White team in the near future,
and II is Coach Kilbane's hard luck that
against the Central team.
The entire scholastic circle is awaiting
today the news of the meeting of the
faculty advisors yesterday. At this meet
ing Of the directors OF the local scholas-
tic athletics very little was done. as
no definite decision was reached on the
date Of the playing of the Business-Tech-
nical game which was scheduled for Fri
day.
Because the Georgetown field was not
available on Friday afternoon, the game
between Tech and Business which is ex-
pected to be the classic, was postponed
until some future date. meeting Of the
faculty advisors will be held today at
Georgetown field. at which time some
definite. arranges will be made It Is
expected that this contest may take place
on Saturday afternoon at the Hilltop
while the Georgetown team is playing the
Army eleven at West Point
At. present the Technical High School Il
team is in crippled condition as Sny-
der. Jake Roberts and myself are on the |
injured list, and Coach Morris will not |
allow US to do any rough practice until
Thursday but the Maroon and Gray are |