The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
CAP ABLE SQUAD AT HOLY CROSS
 DUETOI DELIVER
Seven Regulars on Hand With Reserve Ranks
 Three Deep
BY TOM NooNAN
United Press Staff Correspondent

BY TOM NOONAN United Press Staff Correspondent
 Worcester, Mass, Sept. 19-(UP) With seven regulars on deck and reserve material virtually three deep, Holy Cross seems slated to shine brightly again in the Eastern football Armament after 6 one- year lapse.
 Unless we are dogged by in- juries at those positions where we can least stand them, we will have a successful year." That's Coach Joe Sheeketski's frank summation as he starts his third season with the Crusaders.
 Sheeketski might be chased as an authority on what injuries can do to a potentially good team as last season broken bones and as- sorted ailments wrecked the Cru- saders and nearly cost the onetiine Notre Dame ace his job.
 Came Through With Rush
 Most of the cripples returned to action for the final game of the campaign, however, and underdog Holy Cross hung on to unbeaten Boston College for more than three periods before losing, 70, on a break that enabled the Eagles to clinch the Eastern championship and continue their sweep in the Sugar Bowl.
 Holy Gross record for the i940 season was four victories, @ tie and five losses, more than half as many defeats as 1t had sustained in sev- en previous years.
 But the Crusaders gallant stand against powerhouse Boston College halted the bowling of alumni and undergrads.
 Regulars of 70 Pressed
 Last years disappointments have been forgotten and even holdover regulars are battling to keep their berths as Sheeketski and his as. sistants, Edgar (Eggs) Manske, former pro star, and Ed (Moose) Krause, drive their charges for the opener with Louisiana State at Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 27.
 Sheeketskl says he never has coached @ rder-working or more enthusiastic group of boys. Their spirit is splendid and they have size, speed and ability"
 The draft, bane of many col. leges this season, probably won't at- feet Holy Gross one bit. Only ser- vice loss to date Is quarterback Fred Kidd who enlisted in the air force.
 Prospective triple threats, fast blockers and potent plungers abound in the backfield, with Johnny Grigas slated to spearhead the attack from the fullback spot. Al Klasoskus, 6 230-pounder from Meriden, Conn, with plenty of speed despite his heft, Is @ worthy replacement. Veteran Frank Saba is best of four quarterbacks.
 Ball Carriers Talented
 Sheeketski has five left half- backs on tap topped by Tommy Sullivan, & slender scooter pre- vented by injuries for two seasons from attaining stardom. Andy Nato- wich and Johnny Bezemes, kicking and passing artists respectively, rate only e step behind. Joe Bora tyn, Q converted fullback and base- ball slugger Jimmy Scondras will plug the other halfback position.
 Four experienced ends and two stickout sophomore wingmen should prove adequate equipment for that department.
 The positions where Sheeketski least can stand injuries probably are center, tackles and guards. Richard (BoneS) Hamilton and Pete Maurano will try to fill the shoes of Paul Darlington at the snapper back slot. Joe Zeno and Tom Ayberghini are likely starting guards, with Leo Brennan and Tom Fitzgerald flanking them as tack les. Substitutes will come from a select group averaging about 210 pounds.
 With its usual rugged schedule, much will depend on the perform ance of reserves in the five home and five away games on the l941 Holy Cross list.
 The schedule:
 Sept. 27-Louisiana State at Ba- ton Rouge.
 Oct. 4-Providence at Worcester.
 Oct. 1l-SyracuSe at Syracuse.
 Oct. 18-University of Mississippi at Worcester.
 Oct. 25-New York University at Worcester.
 Nov. 1-Colgate at Hamilton.
 Nov. 8-Brown at Providence.
 Nov. 15- Manhattan at WorceS- ter.
 Nov. 22-Temple at Worcester.
 Nov. 29-Boston College at BOs- tnn