Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-12-24
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. strongly. III the championship Ddttl6,
ground vas gained through the Custer
line but it was not on Bluhm's side
Caruso, a large sized put up q
hard fight all the time, tore big holes
in the opponents defense, made many
tackles behind the line, and even went
down the field to cut down the see
ondary defense when the play was
around the opposite side Of the Liv-
ingston line.
c. Anderson of Great Falls is but a
shade less effective than these two and
could be placed on the first eleven
Thiefkoff of Butte developed into q
sturdy scrapper, but was not quite in
a class with the three just nam ed.
Mueller of Anaconda, who was shifted
back and forth between guard and
tackle, had it in him to be the best
guard in the state had he been more
consistent. Usually after q few min
utes of brilliant work he was content
to rest on his laureis for @ few min
utes and then to squirt out again. Re-
ports from the eastern section of the
state acclaim Stair of WibauX as be-
ing a fine player of considerable hus-
kiness and speed. Harris of Great
Falls did some good work as did Me
Nulty of Anaconda. Jones and Winter
of Miles City, and Sawby of KalispeIl.
Lots Of Good Centers
The 1922 crop of centers was unus-
ually good with half a dozen or more
men who fully deserve consideration
for one of the positions on the first
team. After careful study the call is
given to- Leihert of Dillon whose fight
and activity, accurate passing, inter
eepting Of forward passes, handling Of
his opponent, and ability to pile up
attacks to either side of him were real
" remarkable. Every team which met
Dillon came away full Of praises for
Leimert. Passing owe such men as
Olson Of Great Falls. Richardson OF
Miles City. Ettinger of Livingston,
Mellott of Butte Central, and Lee of
Anaconda the second and third posi-
lions are given to Carpenter Of Ste
vensviile and Langston of Harlowton
respectively. Carpenter, my 1921
choice for all1state center, would I'M
doubtedly have won the honors again
had he not been taken from the line
his last two games and used in the
backfield. There he was a terror ear
~ in the contests but slowed down
later. Once started he was almost un-
stoppab1e, his 225 pounds of beef cou-
pied with some speed carrying him
along. In addition he could punt and
pass in good stye. But In spite of this
he was really a 1ineman and | feel that
he would have probably shown his
greatest usefulness in his old posi-
ton.
Langston weighed around ITO
pounds. was fast on his feet, passed
very carefully intercepted many for
ward passes, and was strong defen-
sively, he and Leimert having many
virtues in common. However, he did
not face quite as strong opposition ms
did the Dillon man and for this reason
is given third place. Ettinger of Liv-
was a troublesome man to
handle at all times and was but very
little less effective than the three
Richardson and Olson were
unsteady at times and good at others.
The two best lightweight eenters in
the state were Mellott of Butte Gem
trail and Conchin of Butte. Had either
possessed moro bulk they would have
been extremely effective.
Kelly Stands Alone
There is absolutely no argument |
over the first choice for the quarter
back position. Bill Kelly Of Missoula,
the 1921 selection, was just as good in
1922 as he was the year before and
just as wide a margin over
the field. For quick headwork and
to execute what his brain told
him was necessary to be done, there
was no high school man IN Montana his
equal. He, almost alone, kept Mis-