New-York tribune., 1919-10-13

SaH uo 1oHSef tdChle any Save tue
they will be on the top side.
Each year some new institution looms
with strong claims for the champion
ship, and we venture to say that this
year when the end draws nigh several
claimants will be on hand to show
cause why they should be handed
the laurel wreath. Off hand, these top
notchers would appear somewhat as
follows: Pittsburgh, Harvard, Colgate
Dartmouth, Pennsylvania; Yale, Lehigh
Lafayette, Princeton, Cornell and Will
iams. The first six seem to have the
edge thus far but before tie final
whistle blows there may be far diff
terent story.
But, returning to the Lafayette
Princeton game, there is no denying
the Eastonians outplayed the Tigers.
Doc Sutherland former Pittsburgh star
guard, is coaching the Lafayette squad,
and it is evident that he has instilled
some of the Warner spirit and attack
in his men to have them come through
with the sort of game they played at
this early date.
In Johnny Weldon Sutherland has
one of the Very best halfbacks in the
East and one that will make strong
bid for that mythical all-Eastern eleven,
to become reality this year when it
plays the West at the Carnival of Roses
next January. Weldon can do every
thing required Of a good back. He is
heavy, slightly short in stature, is ex-
ceptionally fast, a good punter, a good
orJ hoe
on the defence. "Watch Weldon!" is La
1ayettes slogan for this season.
It is hardly worth while TO dwell on
the playing OF Yale or Harvard Satur-
cay, because their opponents were not
in their class at all. More can be
Judged of Harvard's ability next week.
when it tackles Brown Harvard did
ge. real test in the Boston College
game, as Cavanaugh has q strong team
and it appears that the Crimson will
hold its own throughout the year.
Yale hasn't faced any opposition to
speak of as yet, and won't have until
it meets Brown, on November 8.
Pittsburgh came through unscathed d
Saturday, showing that Warner, as
usual, has another al-star combina-
ton, and at the same time destroying
the illusion that West Virginia is
going to be a commanding figure or
the gridiron this fall. Pittsburgh had
things pretty much its own way Satur-
day, but it is quite likely to find the
going a bit rouGher when it tackles
Washington and Jefferson, Lehigh
Penn and Penn State later on.
Two other hard fought games which
occasioned somewhat of surprise on
Saturday were the Army Syracuse tus-
sic and the Cornell Williams clash
Both Syracuse and Cornell won, but the
showing OF their opponents and their
own apparent weaknesses revealed
something hitherto unexpected. SYRIA
cuse appears to be much overrated
team. Pittsburgh will probably trounce
the upstaters next week by as large a
score as it overthrew West Virginia.
Syracuse Line Outplayed
Syracuse has been counting on its
line TO aid materially in its coming vic
tories. The forwards, apparently sc
strong, were outplayed by the Army
men on Saturday, particularly the lief
side Greene held his own with Harry
Robertson, the best linesman Syracus,
has, who. incidentally is brother O
Dartmouth's star back. jim Robertson
Vogel smeared Alexander on most 0
the line plays in his direction, ant
Daniel and Blaik slashed through s.
fast at times that they nailed tn
Orange backs almost as soon as the.
received the ball, big tribute to tn
cuse.
If the Army bachfeld can improve a
its line has, the team will not need t
worry much about the Navy. Th
cadets are sadly lacking in forwar
pass thrower. Willhide and McQuarri
both tried their hand at passin
against Syracuse, but their attempt
were extremely feeble.
Williams has not one-man team b
any means, az many may have though
because of the presence Of Boyntor
The Texas speed merchant was stoppe
dead Saturday, yet the Berkshire lad
held the Comedians TO practice
standatill Hibbard, Burger and Farg
are others who are helping William
make trouble for opponents. Columbl
faces this eleven Saturday, whIc
means that the Morningside team mus
brace considerably in the next week.
Columbia did not show up any to
we'll against Vermont in its openin
game. The line was shaky in severa
spots, the backs impeded each other !
advancing the bail instead of helping
and the team as a whole showed de
cided lack Of coordination and tear
play.
Colgate in trimming Brown prove
that Larry Bankhart has put togethe
another strong machine which Lay rid
10 the end with a clean slate, and 60
ing out its schedule. Cornell, Prince
ton, Dartmouth Rochester and Syr;
cuse follow n in the order ramet
and if the up-st-9crs can get away Wit
victory in each of these contests
can meritoriously put IN q claim K
the championship.
Brown, too, has a tough row ahca
and does not appear TO be oyerburdene
with capable material TO handle II
task. But the Providence lads can
relied OH certainly 20 put up stu|
born resistance in each struggle.
Amherst, the Navy, ". Il j., Ho
Cross, Penn, Lehign and Springfield 4
won their games Saturday. Iehigh d
the expected By trouncing Kutger
showing that Keauy has assembled al
other one Of his pre-war machine
which will be heard from more al
more as the season grows. Springfie
defeated Tufts BY the narrow margi
Of one point IN their annual battle.
tussle winch every year results In
very cioSc score.
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