The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
Gilroy and Cusack Named .
On AI-Southern Eleven

Largely disappointing to his many fol-
lowers but still field general enough to
hold his own with the best was Thurman,
the French ambulance driver Of Virginia
sadly depleted team. In many games IN
which he took part but little conditioned
Thurman put up an aggressive contest
frequently soiling the runner for heavy
losses and proving invaluable in smash
ing interference
Periotti Of Washington and Lee, Is
another of the galaxy of stellar men who
deserve worthy mention. With the snap
per-back spirit that few centers have
and always on the alert for wedgtng an
opening for the man backing him up
Periotti has created quite a favorable
reputation among eastern critics He is
one Of the few southern players that
might come in for honorable mention ir
naming an An-American team
In all of AIabama's contests this sea
son Morton, their big guard aggressive
fearless and sportsmanlike to marked
degree, has figured with prominence moi
to be denied. Effective in every style Of
play, Morton gave a creditable account
of himself through the year.
In the Georgia Tech-Georgia battle sew
eral weeks ago no one man in the game
was more largely responsible-unless in
deed it be Strupper himself-for the
Technical Schools victory than Car
pinter, left tackle. A local authority who
officiated in the game was high in praise
of his work.
In end material teams outside Of Wash
ington have had much to be desired
Practically no one man possessed sum-
cient individual luster to crown him above
the horde but the ribbon for the most
effective breaking up of interference must
needs go to Tate of the University OF
Georgia eleven.
In the second choice there need be but
| little mention made of the line as il Il
the same kind of a line that ought &c
be seen when champions-or near champ
lens gallop out on the field. Hatcher
among the number, deserves special men,
ton. With punts that averaged as much
as fifty yards In many Of the contests
played by Tennessee this year. the Ten
nessee freshman gives promise Of develop
ing into a real leader with another sea
sons experience.
Bagley, of Washington and Lee. anC
Maloney. OF Georgetown, also shoulC
come in for mention in arranging sec
ond eleven. Van Studdiford. of Tulane
has impressed critics favorably this yea
as has Garmany, of the University o.
Georgia In Williams. Of Vanderbilt. tn,
Commodores had a tower of strength. ant
Hayes. an end Of the same school. per
formed creditable work. O'Connor
Georgetown's captain, who played grea'
game in the last Of his career Thurs
day, has proved all through the seasoT
a linesman of exceptional ability. Play
ing for crafty gains and saving the en-
durance OF his men on many an occa
sion by clever direction of their move
ments. Capt. O'Connor was easily th'
! idol Of fans at the Hilltop.
Stocky Pete Wall, sturdy as the rocl
that made an insurance company ia
nous. is the pride Of Georgetown
The Hilltoppers' offensive was greatl!
strengthened by the line bucking o
Pete" and the stands would automatic
ally rise when Wall began a series Of
terrific plunges against an enemy lint
that were sure to result in heavy gains
Prendergast. Of Auburn. showed up vel
in the back field. and Whalen, George
towns end easily earned the right o.
being termed one OF the best OF Dixie!
lnesmen.
Johnson. of Washington and Lee. anC
Galloway, OF Tulane, finishes the list o.
second choice men whose individual play
ing during the season stamped them a.
players of merit
1t was a great season for the South
because 1t furnished new pointers on tho
SoVth's real ability TO develop in heI
couege men the greatest exponents oi
modern football.