Evening star., 1923-10-23

According to the dope, however,
four big teams stand in the way of
Georgetown foot bail title. The
Mohawk, Mercury, Southern and In
terror Department elevens probably
are the most dangerous foes TO be en-
codntered. If either Georgetown or
Knickerbocker trounces these clubs,
northwest followers will have a firm
claim on the DiStr&t title
Just how far Georgetown or Knick-
erbockers can figure in a champion
ship will be determined Sunday, when
they meet q pair of tough foes.
Georgetown will encounter the South
ern Athletic Club at the Washington
barracks. 1t was the Southern team
that held the strong Interior COM
bination to a Scoreless tie. Apaches
are to be the foes OF the Knicker-
bockerS on the grounds at S7th and
r streets. Georgetown fans are
awaiting anxiously the outcome of
With victory over the Reina
Mercedes eleven tucked away. Mer-
curry Athletic Club, champions of 1922,
Athletic Club Sunday afternoon in
Griffith stadium. A lively battle is
expected, for the Virginians have
one Of the strongest teams in their
section this year.
ClaFenuOn AxnIcuC Ctub MlQs6CS
will entertain the Peerless MidgetS
Sunday at o'clock on gridiron No. 9
at the Monument Lot. In preparation
for the game. Clarendon viii hold
prictice Thursday afternoon.
Friendship Athletic Club will open
the season against the Southends
Sunday. Games with the Friendship
team can be arranged by calling Miss
Lorraine Wall, Lincoln 22S3.
Naval Air Station eleven will strive
TO take the measure of Independent
Athletic Club at Alexandria Sunday.
The sailor eleven has played three
games thus far, winning over the
Apaches, losing to the Knickerbock-
ers and tying with Virginia Athletic
Club.
Emblem Reserves have booked a
rugged foe in the Glover Athletic
Club Sunday on the Mount Rainier
Held. The Emblems plan to iron out
their rough spots in workouts tomor-
row and Saturday.
With two wins to its credit. Mard-
feldt Athletic Club viii tackle the
Circle Juniors Sunday at 2:30 o'clock
on the formers field. The return of
Romhilt and Benjer has strengthened
the Mardfeldts. These two youngsters
are expected TO attend meeting to
be held at the home OF Bob Walton,
2A25 22d street northeast, Thursday
night at 1880 o'clock.
Circle Athletic Club and the Lex
lngton gridders are to meet Sunday
on the Monument Grounds in what
promises to be stirring battle. These
teams are bitter RIVALS for laurels in
the 135-140-pound class, and a battle
from start to finish is expected. Cir
cle's win over the YosemItes boosted
its stock considerably. Coach Matt
Hurd will send the Circles through a
brisk practice tonight, Thursday and
Saturday at the Claiming street res
ervoir field.
CherrydaIe Athletic Club is casting
about for games, according to Mama
ger Mickey Johnson, Clarendon 679.
Members Of the club will meet to-
night at s o'clock to prepare for the
annual celebration of the base ball
team Saturday night.
Irish eleven f. seeking games with
teams averaging 1876 pounds Tele-
phone challenges to Maurice Enright,
Main 1904, between and O'Clock.
The Irish gridironers have copped a
pair of games and are anxious to
meet the best in the 135-pound divi-
sion. Practice will be held Thursday
night at 8 o'clock, at oath and "
streets. Players are to report prompt