Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-11-21
Seasons Records

cent OF their onenSe ana II we can
stop him, we can beat Roosevelt. "
Holding Smith in check may
pose a problem. The well-built
back is one Of the best runners IN
the AREA boy who is equally
effective inside or outside and a
dangerous pass receiver. He vas
the Interhigh's leading scorer in
the regular season. topping East
ern's Ralph Sta. 1919. in touch
downs. although Sta played in
one less game.
Perlo Smart at Quarter.
With Smith in the Roosevelt
backfield will be Halfbacks Rob-
bic Smithers and Larry Nardi-
nocchi and Quarterback Phil
Perlo or Bill Wright. Perlo. only
a sophomore. has developed into
perhaps the best T quarterback
in the city while his substitute.
Bill Wright, has been outstanding
IA VAC ldoO lew SdIllSS.
To combat Roosevelt's offensive
strength, Eastern has a fine back
field. Tommy McHan, a slight but
heady field general, pilots the at
tack with Sta and Sonny Wise Of
baseball fame at the halfbacks
and Frank Monaghan in the full
back slot.
Wise and Monaghan have been
sidelined by injuries in the last
few games. but Mentzer says they
are in good shape now and will
start tonight.
Just as Eastern will concentrate
on stopping Smith. Roosevelt will
have its sights on Sta. Ralph is
one OF the finest college prospects
to play here in some time.
Sta Tough to Stop.
Sta. like Smith. is hard to ston
inside and outside end. Smith
may be q bit more elusive in the
open field, but Sta Is harder to
down and always gets that extra
yard.
In addition, he runs an optional
pass or run play on an end sweep
from his right halfback spot, is a
f1ne pass defender and a rugged
defensive halfback
The two opposing backfields can
be rated about even, but it is in
the line. despite Roosevelt's fine
defensive record. that Eastern
is considered stronger and on this
basis rated a touchdown favorite
tonight.
Spencer Lampiris is the key man
IN the Rambler's defensive and
offensive setup. The 195-pound
center leads the blockers and from
his linebacker's spot roams over
the field where the play is going.
An al-high choice in his Junior
year last season, Lampiris is even
better this season.
Riders Linebacker Sharp.
Roosevelt also has a linebacker
II can be proud Of in Tackle Alya
Griffin. Griffin is a hard tackler
and a fine blocker. At the guard
spots. Eastern's Howard Jones
Barry Taylor and Sam Habib are
rated about even with Roosevelt's
Bob DeLeonibus and Dixon Hick-
man with DeLeonibus perhaps the
best Of the five.
In the tackle spots, when Griffin
is backing up the line, Roosevelt
will use Mike Kudlick, Dan David
son and Bernie Silvers, all depend
able boys. Eastern will rely on
Pat Murphy. Que of the best in
the city. and Henry Waterman
Patroling the TANKS for the
Ramblers are Bill Hunter and
Richie Ward and here Eastern
has an advantage over Roosevelt
The Rider ends are Jack Pitt and
Duke Pantos. Hunter and Ward
dAe td1icI, Digger ana q Dit more
aggressive.
Mentzer will use Dick Torbett
to replace Monaghan in the de-
fensive linebacker's spot and Eddie
Shafner, a tricky speedster, will
see action in Wise's place.
Eastern Has Fine Kicker.
Eastern has the best high school
kicker in Dave Keys. He boots
extra points and kickoffs and does
all the punting.
On paper you have to like East
ern, but one factor in Roosevelt's
favor that can't be overlooked is
that 1t is hungry" team. East
ern won the championship last
year and has a long record of past
titles. Roosevelt never has had a
football title and the 1851 Gin
lderella team wants one badly.