Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-12
NEW OUTFITSFOR
HIGH SCHOOL men
Coach Anderson Springs Surprise On
Maroon and Gold Squad BY
Presenting Uniforms.
BY GEORGE b. ADAMS.

Coach Carl Anderson brought
bright and shining lights" to the eyes
of his football men when he des-
played new headgear, shoes and pants
to the candidates gathered in the
dressing room after school last night.
Last years men, who remembered the
dilapidated straps worn over the back
of the head for head guards last fall,
were well pleased with the new outfits
The coach hopes to stir the athletic
board of control to the realization that
his men cannot appear on the field half
clad, or in ragged suits which do not
protect the body from hard knocks.
The coach did not allow them much
time to examine the new outfits, but
hustled them into their suits and UP
TO the field back of the reservoir
There, they soon found that the suits
would have to be earned for they
were treated TO one of the most siren
uous workouts so far experienced. The
grilling they received was designed to
test the mettle of the candidates for
positions on the first team. Coach An
derson will have no cutters or weak
lings on his team, and all those who
came safely through the workout can
feel satisfied that they have exper-
life After preliminary practice at
punting and forward pass work, first
and second team were chosen and
lined up for practice at running with
the ball. Quarterback McMullen
worked the second team around the
field, gathering speed as he went. an
after the team began working together,
they displayed many good football
qualities. Young Ellinwood, Dice and
Doyle formed the backfield, and were
good at carrying the ball. They also
pulled some good forward pass work
without much fumbling.
The first team was quartered by FL
linwood, Bergendorf, and McMullen Il
dlnerent periods, and at top speed
while Coach Anderson directed from
the side. Taylor, the freshman find
or last season, was on the field, and
played guard. Taylor has a long pass
which If developed. should render hilu
valuable asset TO the team. He prac-
ticed forward passes to Ellinwood ana
Bassett and some of them were of a
length to open the eyes of his team
mates. Mercer, the big center of last
fall, showed up for practice, with the
old time fighting spirit he DISPLAYED
last year. His speed in handling the
ball, assisted in one OF the fastest
workouts ever given the first team
men this year.
The finish OF the workout was n
double circle of the field at fast speed
after which they returned TO the high
school for a rundown.
Nozzle Kuehl has not yet showed I'M
for practice, but the coach is expect
Ing him soon. Dick Dopp, Meyer Nor
ris, Harold Heimbeck. played in the
back field on the first team. The
dummy" will soon be completed. and
a good workout is expected when II as
finished.
The high school football schedule
for 1916 is still in the hands OF Man !
ager A. G.. Hill. and will not be re-
leased until Friday OF this week.
Captain Dempsey has been the vic
tim of boil on his right knee. which |
has been causing him much trouble
during the recent practices. He has
been present every night, however
which is an example all candidates
should follow. Football PLAYERS who
have habit OF coming out late FOR
practice. usually pay for It in the AIRS. /
hard game OF the season by the grill !
ng they receive. A scrimmage Is pre-
iicted the last OF this week.