New-York tribune., 1919-01-19
Green Men Numerous in
Dawson's Squad; Speed
Must Offset Shortage in
Avoirdupois

In the general revival Of interest in
athletics among the undergraduate
student body up on Morningside
Heights basketball has come back into
its own with full amount Of enthusj-
asm. Although the tentative dates in
volving nine games with the big
fves Of the Intercollegiate Basketball
League have not been ratified either
by the university athletic authorities
OF the league officials, this programme
will, in all probability, be carried out.
In the course Of fulfilling these ten
tative engagements the Morningsiders
will be called upon to face four of
their rival quintets on foreign courts,
while the remaining five tilts will be
Morningside Heights gymnasium.
Enough candidates to form three or
four teams have been working out
three times weekly for several weeks
under the tutelage Of Coach Fred
Dawson
Just how successful combination
Dawson is going to be able to form out
of this material is problematical. When
his success in turning out winning
teams in the past, notably at Union
College, is taken into consideration,
the supporters Of the Blue and White
seem to be justified in feeling opti-
mistic. 1t is still too early in the sea-
son and too many uncertain condi-
tions exist to predict just how the
varsity five will finally line up.
Vollmer Out Indefinitely
One unfortunate setback has already
overtaken the team in the form of an
injury to Dutch" Vollmer, the first
string centre and member of last
years squad, who suffered a sprained
second team before the opening Of the
season. An injury of this nature is
so uncertain that it is matter Of
conjecture how long he will be out
Of the game. Until his return it seems
probable that Johnson will be used at
centre.
Captain Farrell and Wcinstein are
also two veterans from the 1913 out
fit to be back in harness and are prac-
tically certain to hold down regular
berths against the onslaughts Of as
pirants among the 1919 talent.
Farrell will also, in all likelihood, do
the free shooting from the foul line
for his team throughout the season.
"Babc" Benson, former Blue and
White player, and Harry Fisher, gradu-
ate manager Of athletics and former
basketball coach, were both out work
ing with the varsity material, in the
capacity of assistant coaches. and Civ
ing the youngsters the benefit Of their
experience in individual instruction.
Assured of Light Team
1t is an assured fact that the team
which is going to carry the hopes Of
the Columbia hackers is going to be
composed Of light performers. Farrell
is about the only heavy man on the
team, but there is no question but that
it Will shape up AS fairly speedy out
fit. 1t appears that this year most Of
the college iives Will be light
The brand Of play exhibited by Jack
johnson, the dusky hucd youth, is
causing much favorable comment, and
he is looming up as a formidable CON
tender for n regular place. lyman, at
forward, is about the lightest man on
the squad, but is unusually fast. The
acquisition Of Kiendl, who stepped into
Captain Farrell's shoes when the lat
ter was switched to forward, adds
little more speed to the combinations
These three are all new, untricd men,
who have yet to show how effective they
WI! prove. Another possible contender
1or varsity honors. when he gets into
shape, IS Alexander, who had expert
encc with the Blue and White CON
tinRent last year.
Horowitz, Stewart and Newman are
second string men at present who may
get chance to show, while Kennedy, a
forward, and 1loulahan, Of football
note, may come to tho front. The con
clusion Of the match with st. Johns
college Saturday night Will mark tho
llnish OF Dawson's charges preliminary
training prior TO going up against the
sitter opposition provided BY the big
quintcta representing Pennsylvania
Princeton, Yale Cornell and Dart
mouth. With Penn opening here on Jan
unry 2D T.