The Washington times., 1935-10-02
C. W. DRILLS BOTH DEFENSE AND ATTACK FOR
Changes Due
InC0|oniidI
Lineup

George Washington's football
forces are working literally night
and day preparing a defense and
counter-attack for the invasion Of
University of Alabama'S Rose Bowl
champions in Washingotn's grid
iron classic Saturday in Griffith
stadium.
A three-hour afternoon practice
consisting Of strenuous physical
drills is followed each evening by
q blackboard session in which the
Colonials go over their plays in
diagram. Coach Jim Pixlee thus is
intensifying his teams prepara-
tionS more than any in the his
tory Of George washington foot
ball, but both coacn and players
win count the hours we'll spent if
victory rewards their efforts at
about Sundown Saturday.
While uninformed fans may have
lowered their estimation of Ala
bama because of the Crimson'S
failure to defeat little Howard Col
lege last Saturday, those who fol-
low closely probably agree with
George Washington players in the
opinion that the Rose Bowl cham
pions will benefit rather than Suf-
fer from their unexpected dead.
lock with the under.rated Birming-
ham team. s
Expect Battle
The ColonialS expect to meet q
tougher Alabama team than that
which would have appeared here
following a victory over Howard.
The TideSmen doubtless will be
out to redeem themselves here. the
Colonials figure, because a team
with the prestige Of a Rose Bowl
winner will rise to frenzied efforts
to protect its name.
However, the Colonials do not
view the game with alarm. They
merely anticipate a terrific Strug-
gle, Just as they always have since
the game was first scheduled, and
in their current practices may oe
recognized a flaming spirit of de-
termination to fortify themselves
against a mean foe.
Alabama before and after the
shocking tie with Howard has ex-
pressed confidence of winning
here. Coach Frank Thomas was
quoted three weeks ago as pre-
dieting victory over G. w. by
three touchdownS. Following last
Saturdays game he still prophe-
sized a comfortable margin. The
Tide mentor evidently realizes
now that his charges will be a
better team for having gotten the
Howard jolt.
Some changes will be made in
George Washington lineup. Hollis
Harrison, letterman guard in 1888
but out of school last season, will
replace Andy Horne at right
guard. Harrison will add both
weight and experience to the Co.
lonial line and should increase its
defensive strength. At right end,
Alb Wright may give way to Pete
Yurwitz, sophomore, because of
an injury received in the Emory
and Henry game. Wright is not
practicing at present, under ply
sicians' orders.
Reeves, Jenkins Fight
In the backfield Herb Reeves,
fullback, and George jenkins,
halfback, are fighting to retain
the startling assignments they re-
ceived Unexpectedly last Friday
night. They played most of the
Emory and Henry contest, finally
going out in favor Of Lou Carroll
and Bruce Mahan, a pair of
sophomoreS. The latter two, how
ever, have not been counted out
of the running for regular duty.
For the first time in the history
of the city a visiting football team
will be given a municipal welcome
when Alabama pulls in Friday.
The District Commissioners will
greet the TideSmen at the District
Building at approximately IL
O'Clock noon and present them
with the key to the city. Several
hundred AlabamanS and George
Washington students will meet the
Southerners upon their arrival at
Union Station at 1l:40 o'clock.