Right Half Hollins by Ralph Henry Barbour

Author:Ralph Henry Barbour [Barbour, Ralph Henry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anboco
Published: 2017-01-16T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER XII

THE EDITOR CALLS

That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here. Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary. At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic. The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach. So at least those in the stand explained the appearance of the new claimants. On the bench, away from the hearing of the coach, speculation was rife and animated. The deposed ones generally accepted their fate philosophically and smiled. One of them, though, was neither philosophical nor smiling. Chick’s countenance portrayed a queer mingling of puzzlement and resentment. Returning from warming up with the second squad, Bert, although the act savored of treachery, chose a seat far removed from his chum. He felt very sorry for Chick, but he knew that he had nothing in the way of condolences that the other would listen to.

If Coach Cade was aware of the mild sensation he had created there was nothing to indicate the fact. He gave his final instructions in his usual calm and cheerful manner and retired to an end of the bench with Manager Wistar to observe results. The results were not very startling. If he or any one else had expected to witness a sudden and radical change for the better in the playing of the Alton team he was doomed to disappointment. But probably he was experienced enough to expect nothing of the sort. The first half of the contest possibly vindicated his judgment, but it resulted in only one score by the Gray-and-Gold, a neat placement kick by Nip Storer. Oak Grove put up only a fair grade of football, presenting a rather decent defense but showing little in the way of attack.

The left of the Alton line did well enough, although it was evident that there was a lack of experience there. Of the three new occupants of the positions Nat Wick created the best impression. He was steady and shifty and helped his center well on defense and was a big improvement over Hop Meecham on attack. Fitz Savell performed brilliantly, although the opposition was not such as to make his work exceptional. Larry Walsh failed to distinguish himself at any time during the game, although he proved to be a hard-working, plugging back who could be depended on to make a short gain whenever he was used.

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