The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
BOSTON EAGLES
 MAY BE EQUAL
 TO 1889 ELEVEN
Coach Leahy Not Sure as Many Games Can
 Be Won
By TOM NOONAN United Press Staff Correspondent


 Newton, Mass, Sept. 1O-(UP)- Personable Frank Leahy, who landed Boston College in the Cotton Bowl in his first year as football coach believes the 1940 team will be equally as good and may be better" !" Leahy, who apparently inherited Gloomy Gil Dobie's penchant for pessimism, is quick to add, however, that his second Eagle edition may not have as good record.
 But experts and undergraduates alike predict Boston College will be at or near the top of the eastern football heap again this fall.
 Seven of the II players, who started against previously once beaten Holy Cross in the game that brought the mythical New England championship to the Eagles, are in- cluded in the 31 holdover seniors and juniors. In addition, there are B newcomers from last years freshman club.
 Reserves Are Experienced
 Leahy, credited with developing the famed seven blocks of granite as Fordham line coach, has exper- fenced operatives who played almost as much as the regulars last year to fill two line vacancies.
 Al Lukachik, 8 200-pound crasher is slated to fill the left end spot held last year by Dick Harrison. Luka- chick also is capable place kicker The other opening at left guard as aa result of Capt. Ernie Schwotzer's graduation will be taken care of by Joe Zabilski, former fullback.
 Principal problem in the backfield will be to replace righ half-back Vito Ananis, leading major college scorer in the east last fall. But that shouldn't prove too difficult with four capable performers contesting for the job.
 No Shortage of Backs
 Lou Montgomery, Negro flash, and Frank Maznicki, highest scoring freshman in the nation two years ago, appear to have the inside track but Teddy Williams, Notre Dame transfer, and Carl Lucas, who showed plenty in the spring prac- tice, should see plenty of action.
 At fullback, Frank Davis, who pressed Pete Gignetti all last sea- son, again seems slated for a sec- ondary role with Mike Holovak blond bucker, moving up from the froSh.
 Gene Goodreault, voted New Eng lands outstanding player in 1889, is ready for his third season at right end. The hard-tackling Goodreault already has been picked on several "all teams. Plenty of capable wing men are on hand to relieve Good reault and Lukachik.
 Two Heavyweight Tackles
 A couple of super heavyweights John Yauckoes and Joe Manzo, are expected to continue as f1rst-strine tackles. George Kerr, an honor stud ent, is top guard on the squad and rated one of the best linemen in the east. Chet Gladchuk, a 6 foot 1 inch rover, remains at center.
 Chucklin' Charlie O'Rourke, the triple threat halfback, and Henry Toczylowski, blocking back will keye the offense. O'Rourkes clutch passes and Toczylowski's smart generalshir were instrumental in the Eagles fine 1889 record of nine victories ane one loss in the regular season. Int team closed by dropping a 6-3 di. vision to Clemson in the Dallas, Tex. bowl game New Years day.
 Five new opponents are listed 1T the 10-game schedule. They art Centre, Idaho, Manhattan, Tulane and Georgetown.
 The schedule:
 Sept. 21-Centre at Newton.
 Sept. 28-Tulane at New Orleans
 Oct. 12-Temple at Botson.
 Oct. 19-Idaho at Boston.
 Oct. 26-St. Anselm's at Newton.
 Nov. 2-Manhattan at Newton.
 Nov. 9--Boston University at Bos- ton.
 Nov. 16-Georgetown at Boston.
 Nov. 23-Auburn at Boston.
 Nov. 30-Holy Cross at Boston.