Evening star., 1924-09-21

central. under the direction Of
Mike Kelly, put in some preliminary
Icks last week and the gridders
probably viii be ready for more
strenuous work tomorrow. Charley
Guyon Eastern'S coach. will issue
hrSt call for practice tomorrow in
the new Light Blue and White
stadium. Coach Ahearn Of Western
hopes to get q more definite line on
his candidates tomorrow In fact. il
VIII be quite busy day for coaches.
Reports from Tech are encouraging.
II appears that Morcland is making
an Impressive showing al end, while
Robby fugh. Mcdonald and Rice are
working at center in good style
Coach Elmer Hardell has not vet de-
cIded whether to place Capt Gordon
hessier at quarterback instead of al
lowing him TO resume his position at
end. The Maroon and Gray leader is
the most experienced player in the
squad and Coach Hardell wants to
put him where ne is needed the most
But for his disadvantage in weight
Pugh would certainly receive first
choice at center. As it is he tips the
scale at l45 pounds. while Mcdonald
weighs near 10. Pugh. however. will
bear watching. Should Coach HardeIl
retain kessler at his old position.
Turner and Bodson will be the most
likely youngsters to land the job at
quarter.
The Tech coach viii wait on a final
selection to see how his Youngsters
bear up under scrimmage The Manual
Trainers are the first to get in actual
combat. This Friday they will jour
ney to Baltimore for a game with
Baltimore City College How the
grIdderS viii conduct themselves in
this match Will have a lot to do with
Hardclls choice for first string
combination. In preparation for the
Baltimore invasion, Hardell will send
his boys through the PAGES at the
Tidal Basin
Is Counting On Gordon
If Central is 20 cut a swath this
year. It must be ably assisted by
Capt Mike Gordon. the fleet back of
last years combination. Wilmer, a
veteran end, may be placed at
quarterback this Fail. providing
Coach Kelly can successfully fill his
old position. LOTUS. another regular
of last year. is expected to fill in one
of the ends. along with Hance The
latter also is familiar with the back
field. Van Meter is being counted
upon in the line.
There were about 50 candidates in
the Blue and White squad last week
but this number is expected to be
increased considerably with a0di-
tional material tomorrow. Central is
scheduled to tackle Dewitt Prep on
October 1. The Mount Pleasant In
stitution has picked a sturdy op-
ponent for its initial clash, for the
Dewitt team has drafted several
former high school athletes Coach
Kelly, however. wants his young
Sters to meet worthy opposition be-
fore Central makes it's debut in the
titnlar series against Tech on
October "a
Coach GuyOn will give the Eastern
candidates their first inspection to-
morrow. Charley says that he does
not know how many of last years
veterans will return, but il is expect
ed that Tom Hook. one of the most
versatile athletes in the high school.
Will be on the job starting tomorrow
Ray Sullivan, of last years
Western stars. is reported to have
joined the Dewitt Prep squad. IF this
is 50. Coach Ahearn will lose an
extremely clever foot ball player. one
who has the fighting spirit of a lion
Considerably improved as result
of their conditioning campaign at
Whiele. Va. the Business High grid
derS are eager for the rough work
ahead of them. Coach Lynn Wood
worth of the Stenoeraphers will drill
the squad tomorrow at the Tidal
Basin.