The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-07
INTEREET.

Sport. throughout the country WILL
come back just as soon as the present
quarantine IS lifted on the majority Oh
the cities and the Spanish Influenza
controlled. When they do come. there
will be interest OF the rarest specimen
and those who have sat back In oes-
pair and gloom and thinking of the pes
sim.stic side will be enlirened to sucn
a degree that 1t will appear as though
the kaiser was taken into custody and
given all that IS coming to him. People
and critics are Of tho opinion that sports
have died away II Is true to certain
point but this is all. and In gtanclns
over the situation from a true s1ano
point. there IS nothing but hope ana
anticipation to result. The dFea"et
Spanish influenza has done its p!t. anu
while athletic duties have been practi-
cally suspended. there is nevertheless
that feeling still existing, and every
thing will como back with dash ana
stronger than ever. Interest in the LAO
ralley is keen and the ScholaSttcs are
priminE for the big games around IuF-
key Day. and already some post-seaSon
games are on the list. What Is more
sppexiz!n2 that a firSt-clasS attraction
on Thanksgiving. and right here In thpS
section the fans are assured or Two o.
the neatest duels In recent history
Wheeling plays her old rival Beliaire at
the fair grounds. while Linsy and Ferry
mix at Paddcn Park. Martins Ferry.
Either Of these contests will attract
thousands Of enthusiastic fans. and tho
spirit will be so much in evidence. that
all past hard feelings and days OF quiet
will be past history. While this Is true
hereabouts let US go q little further. AL
know that the army environments Will
Immediately resume athletic ondcaHnES'
as they are essential in the daily tram
Ing, which means 80 much more pros
tige. Then again let us dwell DIT on
the big clashes that arc on the minds or
thousands OF people Washington x
Jefferson Is primed for her test with
Pitt Saturday. and the formers chances
were never brighter which insureS more
enthusiasm than ever. Will" littS gam"
with the remarkable and nvincible Ge"r-
cia Tech team some three wcks OFF is
the topic Of nationwide discussion AT
present. Docs this seem that the game
is dying away. It Is better TO Keep
n-nlugging and lot the future take care
Of itself There is hardly n question or
doubt which will keep tho teams from
playing in December. unless unforeseen
weather estimates go altogether 10 IN"
contrary In tho Ohio valley today arc
some OF the classiest football players
that have ever damned uniforms.
HIGH SCHOOLS.
The question that has hindered .
scholastic elevens from getting In &C
ton still exists. and II is solely up 10
the health authorities If the teams Will
get In action the coming week end. al!
the big teams are scheduled to play. and
have worthy opponents. and should tho
ban be lifted. each end every contest
would attract Il record attendance. ana
this Is not in the least exaEgHratlnS-
BeIlaire high school is slated TO meet
tho mighty Linsly Institute team. anu
toll us. what would be n more appre-
cIable tlltc These elevens are rroomed
FOR the hardest kind Of a test. and
either expects TO land the honors for the
valley. Bellaire is particularly we'll UP
since the acquisition OF Coach Rogers
from Miami college. but tho local cranks
have no fear in the Red and Black. and
arc out with tho intention of winning
every gam" played. These teams VIII
u"a, n. BellaIre in case the ban - Htt-
cd. but it may b. transferred to this
ci,y-that is. il the local quarantine no