Evening star., 1923-10-22

Will DS brought 10 an eUeCtiVe state,
The defeat by State and the destruc-
ton of its hopes of collegiate leader
ship has turned the thoughts of men,
bers Of the Naval contingent back to
the game against the Military Acad-
emy, which is the real contest of the
year for the Navy. Many think that
the defeat comparatively early in the
season will demonstrate weaknesses
and increase the chance of a victory
in the big service event.
Plenty of Rivalry.
Princeton, also, smarting under an
overwhelming defeat by Notre Dame
on Saturday, will, It Is believed, make
desperate effort to make a new
start by winning from the midship-
men. In fact, the teams and those
understand exactly the feelings of
their opponents. and this will add to
the spirit of the game in Baltimore.
There is plenty of rivalry between
the two teams, and this Will insure a
notable contest even if they have
been eliminated from high rank this
year. Playing the first game since
1911, Princeton won from the mid
Shipmen at Princeton in 1920 by IA
to 0. The next year, the teams play
ing in Annapolis, the Naval Academy
won by l3 to 0. Consequently. next
Saturdays game should break the
tie of the recent games.
Neither players or coaches are max
ing excuses for the defeat on Satur-
day, but have much to say in praise
of the fine game played by Penn State.
The game was not without its encour-
aging elements to the Navy. 1t gained
continuously from scrimmage. secur-
ing fifteen first downs to four by
State in this way. This. it is thought,
indicates that the Navy has a good
% TT al iaI Il fIo.
Tightening up of its defense and
perfecting in a more varied attack
will yet put IL among the recognized
big teams of the year.
Wilson Their Undoing.
Unfortunately. the team ran up
against a player, Wilson, that it
could not stop. 1t has been the weak
they lacked the ability to cope with
unusual players or unusual plays, and
this weakness will be given earnest
consideration cons by the ,.,o; coaches.
but to do all they can to perfect the
work of the line. There is none
among the substitutes or second
team player who could be taken. so
far as now can be seen, to the reg
ular line and give it more strength.
All of the linemen have had much
experience either as regulars or sub
stitutes, and should be able to put
Naval Academy teams in the past.
The backfield presents different
situa ton, however. Several positions
afford definite problems to the
coaches, and these will also be given
careful thought For instance.
Devens was put at left half, in place
of Flippin. because of this superior
defensive playing, as it was thought.
FIippin, however, did unusually
good work while in the game at State.
1t is quite probable that he will be
| moved back to his old position.
Quarterback Puzzles.
The coaches will also have to de-
| eide between Mckee and Shapley at
quarterback Mckee is the most eX-
perienced of the backs, except Bar
chet, who has played the same num-
| ber of seasons. He is a fine passer
| but only a moderate ground gamer.
! but is considered cool and compe-
| tent leader. Shapley. substitute
| last year, is faster and heavier than
Mckee, and many think he is de-
veloping into one of the best players
| the Navy has for years.
Barchet, the Navy's best runner,
and Cullen, it's only good punter
| who can also perform the other work
of a back. seem to be fixtures at
present However, there is another
Valuable man in Ballinger, who adds
Drop kicking ability to considerable
! power as line-breaker.