The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Fast Southwest Youngsters
Close Successful Season.
Goal Line Not Crossed in
Nine Games.
PARS GERARDIA A STAR

Usually at this season OF the year there
is much wrangling and arguing about
who should be awarded the Independent
football championship at the various
weights. But this year, contrary to the
rule, the question is settled in one divi-
sion without dispute. The fast Trojan
A. c. of Southwest is honored with the
selection in the 135-round class. They
stand head and shoulders above any
other team in the 135-pound class. and
after a successful season must be hand
ed the gloves"
The Southwest clubmen have met nine
Of the best teams at this weight and
each time was returned with we'll
earned victory. In addition to this
achievement. another, even greater. was
established by those ''sons of Troy In
the nine games played. they scored 10!
points, while their opponents have 1alled
to cross their goal line.
While the team had its shining lights.
1t was not these so-called stars that
brought victory.
The season was opened against the
strong Montrose \. c., Who met a marc
fate, the scoring being 80. The next to
fall was the powerful Empire club. by
the score of 12-0. The following Sunday
found them tusseling with the Southern
A. c., of Southwest. who were defeated
by the score OF GO.
The following Sunday found the Troy
JAMS in Georgetown. against a much
heavier eleven. and after hard-iousni
battle again coppcd the bacon" by the
score of l2-0. Anacostia was next visit
ed. and the strong Highland A. c., Of
that burg met great surprise When
they We're handed the goose egg, while
the Trojans were rolling up . points.
The next Sunday found the 13o-pound
championship at stake. The strong. wen
balanced Regent eleven. after a hard but
cleyerly played game was beaten by the
score of 40.
On Turkey day the Trojans and Hy-
attsville eleven hooked up in their annual
battle. The Trojans journeyed to Mary
land with determination and spirit Oh
vengeance and wiped the HyattsViiie
footballers off the map by the over
whclming score OF $50, much to her sur
prise of both the spectators and teams.
The following Sunday found the l. = D
Mayflower team in distress
In p. Gerald the Trogans can boast
of one Of the fastest backs in the CITY,
His gains was a revelation. Runs rang
ing upward to 50 yards was his contrlou-
tion, and many who have seen MIN III
action express their opinion on him as
having never seen his peer in the inde-
pendent game. Besides his wonderful
offensive work. his playing on the de-
fense was phenomenal
The work of Capt. Fred WasSaman was
not afr behind. He worked hard and un-
failinSly. His broken field running can
not be equalled. having the stun arm
game down to perfection. Capt Wassa-
man was responsible for many Of the
points scored and did more than MS
share in blanking the opposite
The pivot position which requires
man of more than ordinary ability was
filled admirably by Gig" Taylor. HIS
plunginC through the line lacked nothing.
When 1t came to making 10 yards give
il to TayIor'' was the slogan. and the
confidence entrusted in him was always
fruitful.
]. Kaplan also deserves a lot of credit
for his work in the back field. HIS
offensive work was excellent. but ne
exceIIed particularly on the defense. The
players regard HIM as the hardest ana
surest tackeler of the team.
In the position of quarter hack the
Trogans were particularly blessed. A
Gerard and +. Gerard held down thls
position alternately and equally Wen
The former was tho the punter of the
team and deserves lot of credit iro "orh
accomplished in that capacity.
The end positions were well filled NJ
Kaplsn one of the highest men on the
team deserves more credit than can be
ciyen He is to be congratulated on nus
fine work He is fast. has good Judge
ment, and has a wonderful way OF guess
ing a play. a gift which he took advan-
tage of.
The other end-Gray-also deserves a
lot of credit He usually got his man
and also is noted for the many forward
passes he captured. which nctted lew
touchdowns.
The other three flankers. :. kaplan.
Altemus and FilGate. did some mighty
good work. both extensively and defen-
siyely. The former has an unusually
long pair of arms. which he uses to ad-
vantage.
The tackles. Duke Miller, Battling
Nutelitis. Rabu and Jim Strockel all de-
serve credit for the work done In the
line. They got their men every time and
also helped the back field men in the
plunScs. Miller and Raba were espe-
ciaIly good in defensive work.
In the position of guards the Trojans
were well fortified. Matua and Smith did
some good work. while Jay Frank, the
star linesman of last years team. also
worked hard and was on the way TO
another good season until he was in
tured. Jack Daley and p. Turned were
the regular guards and played a brilliant
game.
The center position was covered by
Legs" Regan. and he did it with Won
derful success His passing was perfect
and the other style of play he displayed
was Incompatible. His defensive work
was invaluable and many times he sue
ceeded in getting through the line and
getting his man. His best work was In
recovering fumbles.
The role of coach was filled by g.
Boyer and he succeeded in bringing up
a great team only by hard work. Incl
"A rtol1 is ha1 har nf
reputation and often was called on to
make some gain, which he did unfail- |
ingly.
Manager V. " Gerard is the success |
OF the team. No man on the team
worked as hard as he. His only COM
pensation was the delight in a victory. |
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