Evening star., 1939-10-28
6. U.-G. ". TILT,
1erps' Big Fray
Grid Magnets
Throng Sees Clash Of
Neighbors; Maryland
Lures Old Grads

George Washington's neighborly
squabble with Georgetown and
Maryland's homecoming tussle with
Florida at College Park held the
pigskin spotlight today. Both kick
offs were scheduled at 2:30 o'clock.
Resuming relations after lapse
OF l6 years, the hefty Hoyas were
strong favorites to chalk up their
ninth victory in the series with the
Buff and Blue, but hopes for q
George Washington decision were
high at the downtown school.
Maryland, slated to take the field
with its ace passer. Mearle Du Vail,
on the sidelines had an even chance
against the Gators.
Rain and warm, unreasonable
breezes were forecast earlier in the
day, but the weatherman promised
clear skies and lower temperatures
for the afternoon Both gridirons
were expected to be firm and free
OF mud, for Griffith Stadium was to
be under a protective blanket of
canvas until just before game time,
while Byrd Stadium drains we'll and
dries quickly.
HOyas Confident Of Victory.
Maryland, reporting the largest
advance sale for a Homecoming
game in its history. expected 10000
fans to see The Terps battle the in
vaders, while GeorgetoUn-G George
Washington loomed as magnet for
upward of 25,000 A late rush for
tickets sent pre-game estimates
soaring. An adequate supply of un-
reserved seats and few we'll.
placed reserved pews still we're
available at Griffith Stadium this
morning
Georgetown, unbeaten in four
games, but held to a 1913 stale
mate by Syracuse, pinned its hopes
on the flying brogans of Lou
Ghecas, the potent pitching arm of
Jules Koshlap. Mike kopcik's long
distance punting and stout
hearted line that has been unyield-
ing. Coach Jack Hagerty has his
full strength available for the frav
and expected to substitute freely.
Inc Hilltop mentor. who quarter.
backed Georgetown to victory in its
last game with the Colonials. ex-
pected a hard, bruising game. with
victory ultimately resting with his
charges.
George Washington's plans, de-
spite the reams and reams of pub.
lclty devoted to them this week. were
SUN rather secretlve, with Coach
Bill Reinhart ready to make several
changes in his starting lineup in the
event of soggy underfooting. 1t is
no secret. however, that Eddie Villa
moskl and Billy Richardson, the
latter product of Central High
School, will bear the brunt Of the
downtown schools attack. Neither.
however, was slated to appear in
the starting lineup.
G. W. Looks to Richardson,
Richardson is the lone triple
threater on George Washingtons
roster. and while the underslung
youngster hasn't set the world afire
this year Reinhart harbors a hunch
this will be his day and is ready to
gamble on him. Wilamoski is the
swiftest. shiftiest ball toter In the
Buff and Blue backfeld, but does
nothing but run the ball. Once in
the open he'll be hard to stop.
Florida. supported by its band and
an enthusiastic group of students
scheduled to arrive early this morn
ing. was ready for all the puzzling
razzle- dazzle Maryland's Frank Dob
son had prepared for it. The Gators
romped through their PAGES yester-
day afternoon and seemed to be in
fine fettle.
Maryland's starting backheld was
to include Joe Murphy, swivel-hipped
quarterback; Boyda and Skotnicki,
halfbacks, and Widener. fullback. If
Du Wallis injured leg prevents him
! from getting into action the Terra
pins will be without a single passer,
for the Baltimore boy was the last
pigskin chucker available. Du Vail
also would be missed for his ball
carrying ability.
Maryland's line. with the injured
Bob Brown back at his regular tackle
post and George Lawrence recovered
from bruises and a damaged knee
suffered last week against Rutgers.
was to be at full strength the first
time this season. This meant Florida
would have its collective hands full
trying to move the ball on running