The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
NEW COACHING REGIME V|ND|CATES
 SELF IN ELM CITY INITIAL WIN
Appointment of Eddie Reilly as Sole Coach Meets with Approval of Players Who Show Remark able Improvement in Game at New Haven.
The Red and Black gridiron victory

The Red and Black gridiron victory over the powerful New Haven eleven on Thursday completely substantiates
 the claim of many players and stu dents to the effect that the sole reason for the local schools failure to pro- duce a winning eleven at the start of the season was due to the sudden and unpopular last minute switch of coaches, followed by the appointm enr Of still another mentor. The result ing conflict of the widely different methods of the two coaches utilized threatened to wreck the team and place football on the sidelines for the rest of this year.
 Happily Harvey c. Went, athletic director. removed Coach Robbins Of the command of the Hilltop crew to allow him to give his entire attention to gymnasium instruction. The des- tiny of the team is in the capable hands of Eddie RieIly, a brafny ana thoroughly competent coach. Reilly has a world of experience in back or him both as an active player and as a. coach.
 First Win Of Season.
 In chalking up two touchdowns against the strong Elm City crowd the locals showed a hundred per cent. inn provement over their last game which they dropped to the Naugatuck Valley team, 7/to o. While the Red and Black players showed up like dubs during the Naugy fracas, their style of play against much stronger team a week later, was a revelation. Those who claimed that all the team needed was a competent coach who could drum a thorough knowledge of the game into their heads, one who could have absolute authority, have been vindicated in their beliefs.
 While many regret that former coach, Fred Hunt was not re-appoint- ed to his old position, the erstwhile mentor is taking a active interest in the welfare of the team, offering many helpful suggestions which serve to aid the teams development quickly.
 Even with the team displaying such wonderful spirit and fight, and show ing such remarkable improvement, it fs feared that the schedule of remain bilious. The local warriors expect to trim Crosby next Wednesday very hand1ly, as the Waterbury team while possessing excellent material, has produced a. mediocre assemble to date These teams always produce a. battle whenever they meet. The following week the team makes a trip to liar Pa. there to tackle the fa- nous Harrisburg high school team. This aggregation has been noted for years, and were the champions Of their district several seasons Just what manner of team they produced this year is unknown; however good they are they may expect a hard game from the rejuvenated Bridgeport team.
 The local backfeId showed up es- pecta1ly well during the New Haven game, Captain Nerten playing his first game at quarterback, the position left vacant by the resignation of little Shay. Don Bullion and Jo- kobowsky prove themselves ripping line plungers and consistent ground gathers for the locals. Anderson play ed his first game at end and distin- guished himself running down punts The line held steadfast in the pinches, Brownstein doing the bulk of the work.
 Late Start-Strong Finish
 Now that the Hilltop grid battlers have succeeded in jumping into the win column it is expected they will keep the good work up. The first win Is an encouraging sign. The team has great possibilities. They proved