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Two MAROON AND GOLD December 2, 199], RETROSPECTION OE FOOTBALL SEASON SHOWS AN IMPROVEMENT OF TEAM OVER LAST YEAR Season Ends With Thanksgiving Game With Guilford. Statis tics Do Not Show An Enviable Record—But Team Shows Steady Improvement The winning of the Thanksgivingg'ame against the Trinity star Neal. game with Guilford College closed the Elon football season very satisfac- torily from the students’ standpoint, as well as from the standpoint of the players themselves and the college athletic authorities. A retrospection of the season just past shows a much steadier, well generaled team than the year before. Those who have been here since the installation of football on the Elon campus have seen the team steadily improve each year. This year con stituted the heaviest schedule the team has had, both in the number of games played and in the strength of the opposing teams. Statistics on the season as a whole, college games only, show that Elon scored 60 points while her opponents scored 89, and this in the face of the fact that strong teams such as David son and Wofford were met; that two games were won, two drawn out to a scoreless tie, and four games lost, two by a very small margin. While this record is not an enviable one in the matter of the number of games won and lost, it does show that our team is playing consistent football and is getting the fundamentals of the game well in hand. Captain E. S. Johnosn has piloted his team well throughout the season. His steady playing in the back-field,. his words of encouragement to his team-mates, and his optimism at all times and under all circumstances has had a telling influence in the morale of the team. The way the men stood behind him shows the high esteem and affection in which he was held by the whole team, and it is with re gret to the students that the football season closes his career as an Elon repersentative on the athletic teams. In the sports of basket ball and base ball he will be seen in the role of assistant coach. Captain elect James S. Cameron, for the 1922 season, is also a man worthy of this distinction. While he has been with the team only one year he has proved his ability as a foot ball player, and his ability in the art of handling men on the gridiron that entitles him to next year’s captaincy His work at left guard has been ad mirable, and very few teams have driven their smashes through this wing of the line. L. J. Perry has generaled the team on the playing field practically throughout the entire season. His thorough knowledge of the game, his cool head even at the most exciting moments of play, and his keen ob ser\^ation of the weak places on the opponents team has enabled him to run those plays which would count for the best gains. His stellar work has been in the intercepting of for ward passes, his consistent ground gaining through the line, and his ability to hurl the pigskin 30 yards or more over the opponents heads in to the waiting arms of the Elon ends One of the team’s most valuable assets was in Frank Allston, a new man on the team, who held down the position of center. Allston probablj played the most consistent game of any man on the team. Though his position did not permit stellar play ing of the grandstand type, he could not help but break into the limelight by his ability to get through the in terference and down the runner be hind the line of scrimmage, or to break up a punt of forward pass, which he did several times. H. E. White, playing left tackle, was a dependable man throughout the season, and strengthened his end of the line considerable. He held this strategic point with credit to himself and the team. John Smith was another “old re liable” in the line. His position was right tackle, and he played his best With his determination an4 grit fur ther laurels await him on the grid iron in coming years. J. B. Newman did his bit in the back-field. His flashy end runs took the ball over the goal line in the Thanksgiving Day game. Vim and snap characterized his plays and it was a joy to the fan to see him in action. McAadms and Fix did their turns in the back-field, as did Farley, Un derwood, and Stonger, and had their opportunities to show the football stuff they were made of. Kirkland, the Durham lad, broke into the Varsity at the Trinity game, and held down a regular place for the remainder of the season, right guard. D. S. Perry, following in the foot steps of his “big brother,” early in the season secured himself a regular birth on the Varsity at right end of the line, and wrapped his arms around many forward passes that netted good gains. Clark and Flynn held down the left end of the line. Clark hit his man hard, and Flynn ran good interfer ence. Whitesell, Fessmire, and Gorman had their chances in the line, and showed up well on every occasion. Other members of the squad who participated in part of the games were: Surratt, Parkerson, Walker, McCormick, Hainer, Braxton, Harrod, Rudd, Cannon, Clem, N. G. Newman, High, Hooks, Woodie, Hiatt, Kennedy,, and Kemp. The following men participated in the required number of games to be recognized as entitled to the Varsity “E” in foot ball, and were awarded the letter or star as the case might be in each individual case: Johnson, J. B. Newman, L. J. Perry, McAdams, Fix, Gorman, Farley, Clark, Flynn, D. S. Perry, Smith, White, Caremon, Kirkland, Whitesell, Fessmire, Alls ton, Stoner and Underwood. Last, but by no means least, credit is due any success that the team may have achieved this season to Coach Corboy. His untiring efforts, pa tience, and consistent training of the football material have whipped it in to something that really looks like a gridiron machine. Better team work, a more efficient interference, and a better co-ordination of each unit of the team has been noticed this sea- PRELIMINARY CONTEST FOR ELON DEBATING TEAM HELD On Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock the preliminary contest for the Elon- Lenoir debate was held. The final debate will be held during the spring term and from the well-fought bat tle between Elon’s youthful orators it looks as if Lenoir must offer a hard fight in order to win. The speakers for this contest were Messrs. Rainey, Hainer, Self, Pat rick, Price, Scholz and Misses Austin and Suits. The affirmative of the question which is, “Resolved: That the government should own and ope rate the railroads” was upheld by Messrs. Rainey and Hainer and Miss Austin. The negative was very ably discussed by the other speakers. The result of the judges’ dicision was an nounced in chapel Wednesday. Mes- sr.s Rainey, Self and Patrick and Miss Austin are the debaters who won the honor of representing the col lege in the debate. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT DEBATED BY SOCIEiy Interesting And Varied Nuni” bers Appear On The Philo- logian Program The program given in the Phi hall last Monday evening was very interesting as it showed well the improvement some of the new men are making. The first number was an oration by W. T. Scott. In his subject, “The Power of Ambition/' Mi'. Scott show ed the advantages to be gained in ad versity by the ambitious youth. He said that the boy of today is the hope of the country for tomorrow and that the ambitious youth had the sky for a limit in this age of opportunities- “Is the ambition of the boy of the 20th century dead?” Mr. Scott asked. H. G. Self gave a talk on the im portance of good society work. He declared that the society could suc ceed only as the members made pro gress, and that it was the duty of every member to do his best in de veloping himself and making the society a continued success. “Why I come to college,” was the subject on which R. C. Self spoke Although his remarks were couched in humorous phrases, Mr, Self gave some important reasons that influen ced him in deciding to get a college education. Mr. Shaw followed with a sketch of the life of Mark Twain. John Smith gave an account of the chapel exercise in Reidsville. The exercise he said was held in a freight depot when the football men stopped in that town on their way to play Lynchburg. Following this Marshal Johnson gave to the society an interesting description of Bilt- more’s health resort, and the country surrounding Biltmore. The paper of A. B. Williams, in which he traced the construction on the Panama ca nal from its beginning to the time it was completed contained much in formation. Leon Williams then spoke on the value of public speak ing. Mr. Williams stressed the im portance of public speaking by de claring that it was an indispensable art in the leadership of men. The humorous number given by W. W. Woody, took the shape of a class prophecy for the sophomores, the time being 1942. There were no pro testing looks on the part of the soph omores present until Mr. Woody con demned some of them to confirmed celebacy. The query “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished,” was the question for debate. * D. S. Perry and M. L. Patrick upheld the afiirmative side of the question and argued that the aim of punishment was to reform a man and not to kill him because he was a social misfit, and that capital punishment was gradually being abolished by the leading countries of the world. The negative, defended by Curtis Price and W. B. Terrell, contended that the safty of human society demanded the retention of the death penalty, and that wherever capital punishment has been abolished it has later been re-installed. The decision committee awarded the decision to the affirma tive unanimously. W. T. Scott was given the best oratorically, M. L. Patrick best on the affirmative, and W. B. Terrell best on the negative. BASKET BALL PBACTICE BEGINS-GODD PBOSPECTS FIELD SECRETARY WILSON OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HERE Frank P. Wilson, the field secre tary for the all south Christian En deavor convention visited Elon last week-end. The religious organiza tions met in the auditorium, but the time was given to Professor ‘ tional way. Lindeman, and Mr. Wilson was gi\'en the chapel service on Monday morn ing. Mr. Wilson met with the execu tives of the organization especially with the Christian Endeavor cabi net, and some new plans and inspi ration was the result. In the short talk which Mr. Wilson made at the chapel service, he varied from his usual theme of Christian Endeavor, and dealt with some of the real college problems in an inspira- Many Old Men Back On Floor —Perry Captain—Heavy Sche dule Arranged Now that the football season has closed interest on the Hill turns to ward the sport of basket ball, and the hearty response to the call for candidates indicates a good season ahead. Varsity practice began Wednesday. Thirty-five candidates reported for practice, and in this number is much new matreial. Of course, the first days of practice are no indication to the season ahead, but they do show that the majority of the men are in fit condition to begin training and that the men of last year’s squad have not lost their skill on the floor. The loss of E. S. Johnson, forward, and B. B. Johnson, center, from the team this year leaves vacancies that will be hard to fill. However, Newman is back with the squad again this year, as is also L. Perry, Fix, McAdams, and Andrews of last year’s regulars, who will in all probability constitute the back bone of this season’s team. R. Brown, C. P. Farmer, and L. Atkinson who have been with the team in former years are back in the Maroon and Gold uniform, and wilt push somebody for places on the var sity. H. White, Barker, Kennedy, Walk er, Barber, Harrod, Penny, 0. Atkin son, Malette, Fessmire, Underwood. and Whitesell who were substitutes last year are back to win for them selves a regular place this ygar. Much interest in the game is be ing shown by the new men. Some of the best material among the new men seem to be: Kirkland, Flynn, S. Perry, Allston, Lefier, and others. Captain Perry says he sees no rea son why Elon should not have a team this year that will eclipse the record of last year’s team, and one that will be in the championship class. A schedule of some twenty games has been arranged. School opens after Christmas on January 4th, and the basket ball season opens on the 10th with the Durham Y. M. C. A., on the home court. The collegiate season proper opens on the 20th with N. C. State at Raleigh, and closes on February 24th with Wake Forest at Elon. During the season the team will make a trip through Virginia, play ing University of Virginia, Wash ington and Lee, V. M. I., and other equally strong teams. The schedule is not fully completed as yet, but is given below as it now stands: Jan. 10 Durham Y. M. C. A. at Elon. Jan. 12 Winston-Salem Y. M. C. A., at Elon. Jan. 14 Winston-Salem Y. M. C. A., at Winston-Salem. Jan. 17 Durham Y. M. C. A., at Durham. Jan. 20 N. C. State at Raleigh. Jan. 21 Wake Forest at Wake Forest. Jan. 23 Lynchburg Elks at Lynch burg. Jan. 24 Washington and Lee at Lexington. Jan. 25 V. M. I., at Lexington. Jan. 26 University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Jan. 27 (Pending.) Jan. 28 University of Richmond at Richmond. Jan. 31 Guilford at Guilford. Feb. 2 N. C. State at Elon. Feb. 6 Trinity at Raleigh (Pend ing.) Feb. 9 Guilford at Elon. Feb. 10 Davidson at Elon. Feb. 15 Davidson at Davidson. Feb. 24 Wake Forest at Elon. JIMMY CAMEBON ELECl FOOTBA^APTAIN® Former Kiski Student To Lej Maroon and Gold Squad Next Year J. L. Cameron was elected to tli captaincy of the Elon football tea at a meeting of the team last Wti nesday afternoon. Cameron comes t Elon from one of America’s bs preparatory schools. Kiski is (I school from which the University i Pittsburg draws most of her recni; for her athletic teams. From this excellent Pittsburg pj paratory school Mr. Cameron carnet Elon well trained to take his plji in the first ranks of the Athletes.! has thrown himself into the lifei the college in such a way as to ni for himself a large place in tl hearts of the student-body. He h done great work for Elon on (1 Gridiron this year. Not a game k been played without him, and hisj ward came Wednesday afternoon i the meeting of the team when he« elected captain of the 1922 footli team. Cameron has a fine physique, ai Combines his great athletic aMi with other admirable qualities. I has the knack of leadership rt means so much to athletic teams, t. understands the game in its evei phase, and it is believed that he r. lead the 1922 football team to i tory. WITHTHE PEOPLE Miss Irene Stephens, an ex-mei her of the class ’23 spent Thant giving on the Hill. She is teachii at the M. P. Home, near High Pot this year, but will be back to grad ate with ’23. Miss Mary Beasley, sister of Rj; mond Beasley, was a visitor on i ‘ Hill last Thursday. Mrs. A. M. Moring was here if the Junior-Senior debate, the bi game with Guilford and the Philoi gian play. The dormitory misses Mrs. Wbef er this year. Memories of riii chaperoned by her were broa? back when she appeared Thanksg: ing to visit her daughter. Miss Ka' Wheeler. After the fun of the Phi holids! Misses Mary Lee Foster, Mary Williams, Margaret Rowland Clareen Lincoln visited Miss Ki Strader at her home in Greensbort Mr. L. R. Sides ’20 was a visitt here during the holidays—he brouf' his sister. Miss Florine Farmer was • Charlotte for the week-end. Miss Elsie Owen, who was in scl» at Elon in 1919-20, has returned a short visit. It’s a shame we can’t record ^ names of everyone present at tl Junior-Senior debate, f>ie Philologif play and the ball game, but all ’ know is there was a big crowd, we were glad to have them. Miss Bess Nicholson is quite fc tunate in having her sister, Pauline Nicholson, a ’21, visit her; often. Miss Lucy Eldridge, ’21, who now traveling in the interest of Christian church was on the several times recently' visiting Minnie Edge. Misses Hazel Rosemond and ■ Simmons came for the ball gameE^ against Guilford. E. C. White spent a few his home, Waverly, Va., last weel*' Gunter: “Where does ^aoonshine come from?” Mountain Woody: “That is a sec ret still.” Marshall Johnson (to barb®' “Give me a nickel’s worth of ^ tonic.” Barber: “That small amount do your hair any good.” Johnson: “Yes, but the hair sp in my watch has dandruff in it.”
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