The Washington herald., 1916-11-28
WATCH HATCHETITES
in THURSDAYS BATTLE
Coach Sullivan's Charges Will Be
Primed for Turkey Day" Game,

washingtons followers Of gridiron
elevens and coaches will be given a
chance on Turkey Day. to witness the
famous colgate system I'm every de-
TAIL and best of all when this famous
system is on edge and ready for the oc-
casion.
George Washington University football
team that has been struggling all season
for recognition In the South Atlantic
gridiron world is to he given real
chance, Of blossoming forth. when 1t
meets the powerful Georgetown eleven
on the Hilltop field. This game is being
looked upon by all local followers OF the
grid game as the real classic in this
vicinity.
Although many of the fans do not be-
lieve they will witness much Of battle
in this contest it's sure fact that the
Hatchetites will be ready and will make
things interesting for the Blue and Gray.
Story after story has been written
about the Haughton system, about the
hurry up style of Yost, and the IA
nous western shifts plays, but this con-
test will give local fans their first chance
of seeing the Colgate style in action, and
ready to do Justice to the famous North
ern New York system of play.
Coach Tommy Sullivan, of the Hatchet-
ties, a former Colgate end, came to this
city last September unheralded and plug
ged along with the few candidates that
turned out for the Bun and Blue eleven,
and has to date had quite a prosperous
season. Two games have gone on the
wrong side of the ledger but under the
circumstances Of lack of weight and ma
terial the showing the Hatchetites have
made to date. Is beyond the expectation
of the most hopeful student of the down.
town institute.
Football, as played throughout
northern New York. depends to a
great measure on the makeup of the
athletic legs, and this is the one big
systems that Coach Sullivan has in
troduced in local ranks. Fans who
attend the game will witness a fast
very low charging team in the Hatch
cities when on the defense. The de-
fense under this style of Sullivans, is
one big factor in the teams makeup
and one that has always proven hard
to penetrate.
Since early in September he has had
has candidates driving away at this
style of defense and local experts are
anxious to see whether this low
charging style can halt the powerful
plays of the Hilltop team. For the
last two weeks, the Hatchetites have
done nothing but prepare for this bat
tie and with two more days left in
which to put on the finishing touches.
there is no doubt that they will be
fit and prepared to do justice to them
selves and give the strong Blue and
Gray combination a great game.
Coach .Exendine. like his famous
tutor. Glenn Warner. is not to be
caught mapping. and yesterday drove
the Georgetown candidates through
the longest practice grind of the sea-
SON. Both the first and second string
backs have been going along at such
a great clip during the last three
weeks that Exile is undecided as to
what players to start. but it is almost
a foregone conclusion that Johnny
Gilroy will be started in the fray in
order that he may increase his ad-
vantage on his individual scoring
record.
From the present sale of tickets
which is being held daily at Spalding
store. one of the largest crowds that
ever turned out for this game will no
doubt be on hand. The student bodies
of both schools are turning but with
there bands. and will be ready to do
plenty of roofing for their teams while
the girls at the downtown institute
will have their own little cheering
section, with cheering leaders. and
furnish an outside feature to the occa-
sion.