The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-07

country, more than two hundred
Prep schools, High schools and Col
leges have dropped football for the
duration. On the most part the
strongest motive behind such a wide
spread stand, such as this, was the
lack of material, or in other words,
losses to graduation and to the
Armed Forces.
Nevertheless those millions of fans
OF this national pastime, whether 1t
be of Q competitive or merely a
spectators nature are not to be de-
prived Of their age old diversion,
Football.
In the East, South, Midwest, and
Far West there still Is some very
formidable material with which the
large Colleges who are retaining
football as a collegiate sport, can
build some highly competitive
squads.
But as can not take up all the
teams In one column, I will take
each OF the above sections individu-
ally. night after night, giving you
what information I have on the
outstanding grid squads of each
section.
THE EAST
ARMY - Under the very able
tutelage OF Coach Red Blaik
Geeins to have all the material 1t
needs to come in to its own of this
season on the Gridiron, as one Of
the most powerful teams Of the
East. The line will be made up of
hold overs from last season, such as
Ed Murphy and Charlie Long
Legs" Stanowicz holding down the
guards positions, Les Salzer and
small Johnny Hennessey playing
anchor men on both ends of what
promises to be very strong line.
Backing up this 'Steamroller' line
will be Tom Lombardo, Bob St.
Onge, Bob Woods, Bud TroXel, and
Max Minor who has more power in
his right leg than most players in
their whole body. This plus many
other dark horses in the Army
backdeld promises to skyrocket
Army of to what promises to be
very good or bad season. Their first
and very formidable opponent will
be reckoned with on October End
when they meet a strong Colgate
'1l".
NAVY - Commander Bill Wen
chefs Navy eleven has the weight
and power which 60 toward the
making Of very powerful offensive
grid squad. AS far as running power
Is concerned the Naval Cadets have
Joe Sullivan the ''fleetfoot' from
Pittsburgh, Ben Martin a strong
candidate for fullback position. But
this backheld Is still very uncertain
and could use some bolstering up
before kickoff time on September
25th when 1t meets the North Caro-
lima Navy. OF course If you are old
Navy rooters, think 1t might be
safe to put a little dough on the
strength Of the line and that recon-
structed backfleld.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES on the
basis Of prevailing conditions at
Dartmouth at the present time, in
regards to men. and all-American
football material will make 1t an
easy matter for the Big Green" to
turn out one Of the" teams Of the
East.
Earl Brown who succeeds Tuss
McLaughry former head coach and
at present in charge Of Physical
Education at Paris Island the Mar
inc Training Depot, Is one of the
INfNgfAct
own in many year For at his
command to draw from Earl has
one Of the largest Via contingents
ever to be stationed at one school
in the country. And he hits the
jackpot as 1t was when 1t happens
that seven Of last years promising
young lettermen are Viz members,
plus the fact that he has continued
talent who have enlisted in Via
flowing In every day to pick from.
Such names as Joe Andrejco, cap
tain of the Fordham Rams, Ben
Martin, former Princeton power
runner, and Roger Antaya one of
the best guards in that section of
the country. So keep your eyes on
the big Green this season as they
promise to be one of the triple
threats of the East. Their first game
comes up on Saturday october End.
against the U. S. Coast Guard
Academy.
CORNELL - At Cornell now "a
days there seems to be a very little
word with very big meaning, that
word being none other than if, for
Coach Carl Snavely it means the
difference between one of Cornells
best or worst grid seasons in many
q year.
Right now most of you readers
must be in a deep fog about Cor
nell's chances, and why if should
figure so prominently in their win
ming or losing.
The main reason for this optim-
ism Is that Cornell is counting
strongly on its backfield to bring
them through a very strenuous
schedule with colors flying. Their
1lrst string backfield Is made up OF
Daukas at quarterback, Blose in
Wingback position. Robinson man
ming the fullback post. and last but
not least, Bill Wheeler at tailhack.
And after naming this All-Star
backfeld, that Is where the II
comes IN. all o. these men are sub
3eck to call on 9 minutes notice,
so II this were 10 happen the future
nf the Big Red" would be out on
the end Of q limb, as one would
nonchalantly put II. But u they can
weather the storm up until they hit
Navy on October and. their chances
iof finishing their schedule uninter-
fapted, seems At the present time
pretty fair.
Holy CROSS - Up at the
s.croans thay still haven't gotten
ever that upset Of the 1919 football
SEASON that q very me Crusader