Life — November 25, 1920 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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various elements on the team. His pres- ence in the center of the line will make for harmony and better team work by all his fellow players, and he is especially cfiicient at breaking through and blocking his opponents’ kicks. Quarter-back Here is another position which is open to no dispute. Henry C. Lodge, of Har- vard, has proven himself to be the grid- iron ace of the season. His masterful field generalship has been the outstand- ing feature of the major contests this fall, and, in spite of inferior and blundering support, he has led his team to victory. He knows every stratagem of the game. from the hidden-ball trick to the shoe- string play, and he is a veritable wizard at the art of interference. edly He undoubt- ranks among the greatest players that have ever donned the moleskins. We say that without reservations. Full-back A smashing, crashing human tornado is Mitch Palmer—known in old Penn as “the Fighting Quaker.” Time and again he has demonstrated his ability to tear his opponents to shreds, and he is absolutely unstoppable whenever he starts to see red. He is a firm believer in the omnipotence Less Speed but More Progress of force, and he never knows when he is licked. Half-backs While unusually well equipped in other departments, the present All-American team does not quite measure up to previ- ous all-star aggregations in so far as the half-backs are concerned, Although War- ren Harding and Jimmie Cox, both of Ohio State, are competent players, they have displayed a disturbing tendency all through the season to fumble at the most crucial moments in the most important games. Cox has proved that he is able to cover a great deal of ground; he is plunger, and eager to tackle everybody on the field—whether happen to be carrying the ball or not. On certain occasions he has been known to head for the wrong goal. less spectacular, has been a more con- sistent ground-gaine that he has seldom been thrown for a loss. He is an exponent of the old line, con- i nd is particularly adept at kicking goals after someone else has made the touchdown, a good and they any Harding, while and statistics show Coach Woodrow Wilson will assume the duties of coach from now on, having retired from active participation in the melée. The players on the field will always be conscious of the fact that he is sitting on the side-lines, taking notes, and offering advice to all concerned. Water Boy William J. Bryan will extract a great from the task of thirsts with satisfaction slaking the athletes’ water, served in lily cups. deal of pure He promises that, if the lads come out victorious, he will feed them a little grape juice as a special reward Cheer Leaders Will H. Hays and Ge truly Herculean eff stirring up a slight semblanc rge White, after ts, have succeeded in of enthusi- asm among the bored spectators in the grandstand, and warded with mention in the all-star list. should therefore be re- Official Scorer William Randolph Hearst is assigned to this berth because it is safe to assume that any errors he may make in recording the progress of the contests will be de- cidedly in favor of the home team Such is the roster of the All-American Political Team of 1920. Take these selec- tions home, dear reader, and try them out on your harmonica. Robert E Sherwood comicbooks.com