Evening star., 1935-11-19


~ NE phase of the foot ball
battle between Georgetown
and Maryland Saturday at
~ Griffith Stadium is worrying
neither Each has a topnotch kicker.
Georgetown in Joe Meglen and Mary
land in Bill Guckeyson.
After mediocre getaway, Meglen In
recent games has risen to brilliant
stardom as punter. 1t was long
boot by him that enabled Georgetown
to make 1t close game with New
York University, which the Hoyas
lost by rs, and several shots of nearly
10 yards by Meglen played big part
in Georgetown's 1870 triumph over
Manhattan.
The rivalry between Meglen and
Guckeyson will provide particularly
interesting angle to Saturdays clash.
In the contest last year between the
Hoyas and Terps Guckeyson out
kicked Meglen by an average of three
yards. Since then both have i'm
proved. Guckeyson made three punts
against Florida which averaged 70
yards. One of them sailed "a yards
and stopped on the 4-yard line. Meg
len got off one against N. Y. U. of the
same length and it went out on the
<-yard mark
May Decide Issue.
THERE is more than remote pos
sibility that the toes Of Meglen
and Guckeyson will play a decisive
part in the local classic Saturday.
In Meglen's punts the Hoyas may
find their chief defensive weapons
against a Maryland offensive which
has scored 88 points this season, de-
spite the fact that the Old Liners
went scoreless in two of their eight
tilts. OffenSively, the Terrapins have
an edge for the season, although the
Hoyas' attack vastly is improved.
Against North Carolina early in the
campaign the Terp attack never got
started. Last Saturday, on slippery,
treacherous footing, the Old Liners
were held to a scoreless tie by Wash
ington ard Lee, marking their sec
ond "shutout." but questionable quar-
terbacking. plus the wet field, played
part in Maryland's inability to score.
But while the Terps may hold an
edge extensively. at least on paper.
there is no denying the seemingly
stronger defense of the Hoyas. who
have yielded only IA points in six
games this season. Albright made one
touchdown in the opening game and
the only other eleven to score was
undefeated New York University. ANY
attack, it would seem, will meet its
match in the Georgetown line, and
1t is quite possible that Maryland will
find in Guckeyson's ability to punt to
che CONN corners" its leading often
sve weapon Saturday.
Squads in Good Trim.
RARRING mishaps in practice this
week. both elevens will be in tip
top shape for the battle. which will
have the local spotlight to itself Sat-
urday.
Despite the grueling struggle against
Manhattan last week the Hilltoppers
emerged without scratch and Coach
Jack Hagerty will have full strength
available to throw against the Old
Line forces. Maryland not only will
be able to put the same team on the
field that faced Washington and Lee,
but it also will regain the services of
three men who were unable to play
against the Generals. They are Ed
DAILY. back; Mike Surgent, guard, and
Bernie Buscher end.
Although both teams are pointing
for Saturdays tilt, it is not likely
that any chances on injuries will be
taken in pre-game preparations this
week. Both had their fill of rough
work last week against washington
and Lee and Manhattan, and the rest
of this week probably will be devoted
TO working up steam which is likely
to be let off in one of the best foot
ball games of the season in this baili-
dcy