The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-27
CHALK OFF FIELD
IchabOd Authorities Make Prep.
aratiOns for Big Free Game.
Husky Freshmen Have High
Hopes of a Triumph.

The ground architect was busy to-
day laying off the Washburn football
field for the big free game Saturday
afternoon between the varsity and
freshmen and by tomorrow everything
will be in readiness for the secret
practice that will be held during the
last two days before the clash. The
game will start promptly at o'clock
and Dr. Pete" He'll will be the princi-
pal official.
.if Not only are the freshmen making
plans for a sensational showing Satur-
day: not only are they planning to hold
the big fellows" but rich in the con-
fidence of youth, as most freshmen
are. they have high hopes of winning
the game And, be it said to their
. credit, they have some foundation for
these high hopes.
Hard Scrimmage.
Under the leadership of Captain
"Rusty" Willis of Castana, Iowa, the
colts took their superiors to regular
scrimmage Tuesday night, and after
they had held the offensive for full
quarter of an hour with the ball al
ways within striking distance of goal
! Coach Kennedy sent out hurry up
! call for reserves, and it was only by
putting new men on the line and
working Champeny. Stewart and Per-
nv at full steam that the regulars held
their own.
The largest number of candidates
yet to appear in suits was out. There
were just as many freshmen as candi-
dates for the varsity team, and the
showing the youngsters made was one
of the early indications of what may
be expected next season when they be-
come regulars and get a seasons train
ing under their hides. Willis was
elected temporary captain of the
squad. and he will direct the young
cohorts Saturday.
Dehn in Suit.
The first team squad also was in
creased by the presence of Dehn and
McCosh, the former being placed in
the line and the latter in the back
field. McCosh showed conclusively
that his old time speed is still there,
and it is a safe bet that he will be
heard from many times in the impor-
tant games ahead. Colvin was used
at center in the scrimmage and
showed up well. A number of men
were tried at end. Calihan and Trull
probably showing the best class dur
ing the afternoon.
Figuring Colvin or Palmer at CEN
ter, Dehn and Logan at guards. Cali
han and Trull at ends and Stewart and
Wilson at tackles, the Ichabod line
will average something like 173
bounds, but this line is only a specu-
no dope as to the men he expects to
play regularly.
Have Enough Reserves.
The idea right now is to develop
three or four men for every position
and if possible to have several men
available for several different posi-
tons. While the backfield will be
light, there is assurance that there
will be at least two complete back
fields and this will be quite an ad-
vantage in the tough games
Pictures were made of all the men
out in suits Tuesday night. DR.. Ken
nedy has ordered every one to be at
the gymnasium just as early as pos
sible each afternoon and he expects
to spend some time each day talking
over matters before taking the squads
to the field. BE here at O'Clock or
earlier, if you can" was the order
given out Tuesday night