Evening star., 1939-10-31
0k|ahomans Deemed
Toughest Foe for
T.. j. This Fall
CoIonioIs Getting Back
In Stride; Maryland,
6. u. Given Rest
By LEWIS r. ATCHISON.

BY LEWIS r. ATCH1SON.
A flve-letter word meaning Tulsa
laid Dutch" Bergman, Catholic U.
grid chief, in q blue funk today as
his Cardinals resumed their mo-
notonous training chores after q
week end on Miami's sun-baked
shores.
Blue is only one of several va
rieties of funk known to science.
The others are red. green and q
light pink, but for some odd reason
football coaches invariably end up
in the blue. It's sort Of a ma
tional color-not to mention men,
tai condition-after a hard week
end.
Bergman not only was in a blue
funk yesterday but also in hurry
as big George Brobeck, Washing
tons No. l football fan, knitted his
way into the gloom surrounding the
Brookland strategist's Office. The
sight that befell his eyes appalled,
the robust Mr.. Brobeck. Bergman
was tossing his other pair of socks
and some shirts into a battered
valise.
Much Worse Than Detroit.
"Why, Arthur, where are you 60
ing?" inquired Brobeck, sinking into
the most comfortable chair in the
Office.
Haven't you heard?" said Berg
man. Haven't you heard Tulsas
coming to town Saturday after out
playing, outgaining and all but out
scoring Detroit last week? Don't
you remember the trouble we had
winning that game by one point?
Do you expect me to stay here and
go crazy trying to stop this Tulsa
outfit?"
MIR. Brobeck had just arrived
from the Touchdown Clubs weekly
banquet full of roast beef (rare to
medium and football strategy and
was not to be alarmed by this out
cry.
Now, Arthur, my boy" he said,
firmly, you've got to stay here
and face this problem. Think Of
your reputatlOn-"
Fears Tulsa Indians Knife.
my reputation" cried Bergman
with a shrill, hysterical laugh. MY
reputation won't be worth a second
hand cigar when this gang is
through with us Saturday. I've Just
read the first scout report to come
in (Waving a thick sheaf of pa
pers aloft) and this gentleman ad-
mits he missed lot of Tulsa tricks.
Just look at it, and he missed some.
He says Detroit players told him
our team was a juvenile outfit COM
pared with Tulsa. They said they'd
rather play us a double header five
days a week than meet this crowd
once.
THE entire squad averages over
1S7 pounds and stands 6 feet high
that means at least a 200 pound
line.
HE says they have an Indian
Roy Buffalo-who carries a knife
and threatens to scalp any one who
gets in his way. He says throwing
a pass is worse than trying to run
the ball, and running the ball is
like sticking your head in a cement
mixer.
HE says i. but what's the USE"
Bergman moaned, swapping his
valise shut. whats the use of
trying to combat a team like that.
hate to do it, George, but it's the
only way out mean you're block
ing the door,"
"Wait minute" cried Brobeck,
springing to his feet with the agility
of an old Minnesota fullback. I'm
going with you'
G. w. Hopes for Upset.
George Washington hearts were
little lighter today as Colonial
supporters heard Banks McFadden,
Clemson's brilliant back, will be un-
able to play in Friday nights game
The willowy-h -hipped halfback was
released from the infirmary yester-
day, but still is on crutches and his
position Friday will be filled by
Aubrey Rion, who turned in a stellar
performance against Navy. Bru
Trexler, fullback who was injured
last week, has not yet rejoined the
squad, but will be available Friday
Although Bill Reinhart faces a
tremendous task in rebuilding his
teams morale after the Georgetown
setback. he feels the boys will get
back in stride in time to take the
Tigers. George Washington realizes
an upset Friday night will greatly
enhance its waning prestige and
will go into action ready for some
fireworks.
Neither Maryland nor Georgetown
toiled yesterday, receiving a well
deserved day off. Pershing Mondorff
who couldn't throw against Florida
because of an arm injury, is coming
around nicely and will be in tip
top physical condition for Saturday 8
fracas with Penn State. The con-
dition of Mearle Du Vail, ace passer,
still is doubtful. however, and there
is possibility Dobson may hold him
out this week and save him for the
Georgetown game.
The Hoyas will inaugurate a
"Georgetown Day. this week, ad-
mitting all high school students to
the West Virginia game for Is cents.
The tickets, which amount to a
IS cents admission fee and 10 cents
tax, may be obtained at any high
school or at Georgetown up to and
including Friday.