New Britain herald., 1922-09-13
SEASON ID.
 OPEN HERE ON SAT-
High School Team Will Tackle
 East Hartford H. s.

Building his team around Captain George (Battler) Murtha and Charley Rakowski, both of whom were grant, Connecticut elevens at the close of last season and who are the only regulars of last years team to report this season, Coach George c. Cassi- dy of the N. B. H. s. team will trot out an unusually good looking squad Saturday afternoon at St. Marys field to do battle with the team of the East Hartford High school. The game is the opener for both teams.
 Changes Proposed.
 Both Murtha and Rakowski will be shifted from the positions held down by them last year and to all appear ances the decision to shift is wise one. Not at all that they did not play well at fullback and guard, respect ively since the two lads were con- ceded wherever they displayed their wares to be in a class by themselves as High school players, but Coach Cassidy is firmly convinced that even better results will follow the change. Murtha will be seen in a halfback position in the opening game and Charlie will play at tackle. In Battler's place, Thorne will probably be seen, while Bojnowski will fill in at guard unless present plans are changed.
 40 Candidates Out.
 More than 40 candidates have been working out for more than a week at Walnut Hill park under the direc- ton of Coach Cassidy assisted by George Bayer, George Leghorn and other former High school stars. While there has been some scrimmage, the workouts in the main have been de- voted to practice in falling on the ball to recover fumbles, catching passes, punts, etc., bucking an improvised line and running with the ball.
 Punters Look Good.
 Indications are that the Red and Gold will not be short of punters this year. Thorne appears to be splendid material for development into a good kicker, while Cherchow- ski and Grip, all backfield candidates, also look good
 One of the teams best finds is Erickson who will be seen at quar- terback. The prospective quarter shows marked ability in carrying the ing good broken field runner. He has had considerable experience with the Rangers and other local teams and handles the team like a veteran. He is we'll built youngster and fleet of foot also possessing a thorough of the game.
 Duke McCabe at Center.
 The pivot position on the line will ,e entrusted to Duke" McCabe, vet sran of last years second team, who was awarded a monogram for his work in Bristol, Columbia Prep and New Haven games. Duke played at ackle last year, but appears to be nore at home at center. The big ad should be tower of strength in , he midway and f1anked by Bojnow- ki and Coyle, who are considered likely selections for guards, a verita- ,le stone wall should be the product There are, however, several other can !idates for guard positions and there hould be little difficulty in whipping his section of the line into first-cass hape. For tackle there is also an abundance of good looking material.
 La liar Out for End.
 One of the most likely looking Of he several ends is Paul La liar, star If the basketball quintet. La liar is asst sure tackler and is gradually earning the proper handling of the ,all. Although a new man in the ,ame, with a few more practice ses-
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