The Key West citizen., 1952-10-10

comparatively easy wins owe
meeting their first league CO.
paign. The Conch high COM
mand figures that If they
can get by this one, they
will be ready for anyone on
the balance of a gruelling
schedule.
The Trojans battIed TO a tie with
Fort Pierce. one of the top school
boy pfgskin aggregations in the
state, In their curtain opener and
last week they captured a 1876 win
over Rahokee. Key West walked
off with a 26-7 win over the same
club but whether this means the
Conchs have the edge is profile
matical.
One thing is certain, however,
when the Conchs step out on the
field tonight they will be in top
shape since an open date last week
has given them the opportunity to
get in some rugged workouts under
the direction OF Coach Ed Beckman
and his assistant Paul Davis.
As far as povndsse goes, the
conchs and fhe visitors are pref
fy evenly matched but in age and
experience, Lake Worth has
distinct advantage. Their start.
ing eleven is loaded with VeteT-
ans including seven performers
with three years Of experience
In the gridiron pssfime.
The man to watch in the Trojan
lineup according TO those in the
know is a 150-pound Halfback, Jon
Jenniches who ran the Pahokee
and Fort Pierce clubs ragged on
the ground. He also flipS a neat
aerial and is not man to meddle
with when he is engaged in defen-
sive play. f
The balance Of the Trojan back
field which averages 150-pounds,
is made up Of AL Richie, calling
the signals Ray Barnes at half
back and Bob Brooks at fullback
Working from a split T formation
which is going to give the local
outsiders plenty Of work, the Conch
scouts report that their attack is
going TO be. tough one to stop.
Roy Kimberly, right tackle, who
tips the scales at 1S0-poundS is
said TO be the standout performer
In the Lake Worth line. A proverb-
ial block Of granite on defense.
Kimberly seldom leaves the ball
game.
Ralph Dvpree at left end, Vic
Hellsten. left tackle, Jim Mccoy
left guard. Carson Holder az cen.
ter, Hershey MecheSney, right
guard and Bob Meyer. al right
end, will make up the balance Of
the Trojan forward wall.
The probable loss Of Johnny Cruz,
who viii see but limited service if
any win be big blow to the Conch
cause The hrunt OF the Key West
ground attack will be born by Lucy
Gonzalez who has ripped off a fair
amount Of yardage to date, Con
taleE can also be counted ON for
. share In the pass receiving
chores. Joe rineda who Is start
ing in the signal calling slot is the
man to watch on the tossing end
Of the Key West passing assault.
Tony Dopp, at the other half.
back position is a surprise start
er. A friSky seatbaek il he is
shaken loose. could cause the Tro-
lass. plenty Of grief
Jimmy solomon. operating from
the fullback position. is the Red /
and White punting specialist.
The Key West Inc viii see raDEy
John Carhoneil. who has shown tire +
mendoas Improvement since the
opener, at right end Wirv Jimmy
Dixon VIII flank him at the tackle I
spot and shifty Tommy Vest viii
perform AZ right guard
R0ssed Jimmy 0eAAerrit will
be ever ihe ball when ths whist
le hleWs, Hard ehsrsins Peter
Knight has tire edge keF the
guard position on fhe pert side
81 tire ceneh forward wall while
hrawnY StV Leaun, who perform
ed luapsesxiVelY 10 date will hsF.