The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
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PREP FOOTBALL LOOKS FAIR FOR E-SEASON
High Leads Local High Schools With
 Practice Starting September

University High will lead the field of Birmingham prep school football for the first 15 days at least The Game cocks are to start their regular practice September l. This gives them a full half month or more on the other insti- ttions of this city. Hence the assured early lead. They will have battle aft CT September 15, however, when the several other contenders begin their work preliminary to regular schedule. Phillips High, carrying a ballast of almost three thousand students, will be able to ride some heavy reefs on her reserve power. As but the prescribed Il men can play simultaneously, how ever, the Crimsons have only indifferent preseason prospects.
 Phillips Loses Many
 The backfield may require an abso- lutely new arrangement, if Chet Hes ter and Don Fullbright, the only two eligible letter backs, do not return. There is prospective material in Gewin and Pilgreen, last season substitutes, and Walter Grayelee,. a reserve quarterback. In the event thdt a scarcity of back field talent develops, Sanford will go to quarterback and probably Bartlett to a half.
 Such shifts would weaken the line, but this sector can stand few thefts without tottering. With Sanford and Cy Anderson, ends, the Hanks pair up with any in this section. Bartlett and Motion Smith are also regulars on the line at, tackle and guard, respectively. Fatty" Dye is sure to be the ground. work for a strong mid-sector at center. Among the reserve material of former seasons, Manly, Cranford and Cameron are likely individuals for the forward seven. One season means the making of a star in prep circles and these lads showed calibre last year.
 University High
 University High and George Rey- holds. have five letter men to expect on September 1. Mike Grahin, captain and halfback, win lead the team in respects other than just the nominal cartaincy. Louis Wood, another back, and Arnold, also letter winner, give Reynolds an easier task behind the line than in it.
 From the university substitutes. Alexander, Carvelo and Matthews are the most dependable upon for varsity work this season. Several transfer students are considered possible regul- ars in Borden, former Phillips sub stitute. McNally also of Phillips, who did not play last year, and Borden, a fullback from Anniston
 University High is more advanced in it's schedule than any of the other institutions at present. Coach Reyn- olds must prep his men to meet Minor High, Simpson, Jones Valley, Saint Bernard, Shades Cahaba, Butler Coun- ty High, Jefferson County, Mortimer Jordan and probably two others.
 Hood Hunts Backs
 Robin" Hood has scattering of letter men among whom to place a number of green performers this sea son. His baczfield is sure to feel the absences of "Billp Bancroft and ,.Pot'' Levvy. Nunnally and Sudduth, two substitutes, are positive candidates for these vacancies. Burns, hulking full back, and Poe, quarterback, constitute the probably letter material for the rear row. Griffith, substitute, is a varsity candidate or worth.
 Captain Tom Jones, tackle, in his third year, if the large span of the