MAY DEPART FURTHER FROM CONSERVATISM

So far this fall Harvard has broken away more than almost ever before from the old, conservative style of football. After the first two games, pessimists argued that the Crimson was not provided with adequate formations and plays to develop into anything surpassing mediocrity. But when Dartmouth invaded the Stadium two weeks ago, it was evident the Harvard team had learned a few new plays. That fact was brought home with increased conviction last Saturday. To state that Harvard played conservative football against Boston University would be to state an absurdity. Any team that gains 128 yards in 14 forward passes is certainly adept in aerial football. Since Haughton's day, however, it has always been a policy to reserve most of the strategy for Princeton and Yale, and then to use it only when necessity calls. Consequently the logical conclusion is that next Saturday will see a further departure from conservatism.

Signal Drill Yesterday

Signal drill occupied half yesterday's practice. Team A lined up as follows: left end, Robb; left tackle, Coady; left guard, Theopold; center, Adie; right guard, Daley; right tackle, Greenough; right end, Dean; quarterback, Stafford; backs, Miller, Gehrke, and Hammond. With the exceptions of Chase, who was absent on account of an afternoon class and probably ranks ahead of Dean, and Stafford, who was filling Cheek's place. this line-up seems the most likely one to face the Tiger on Saturday.

The fact that Coady has replaced Lindner is significant. Apparently the coaches were pleased with his performance against B. U. Before the game three to one odds would not have been taken that he would start the Princeton battle. He is not certain of the position yet, for Lindner is pressing him hard.

Theopold is another player who has won his place against stiff competition. The coaches seem to prefer him at present to Dunker. In spite of the ability Spalding showed during the few moments he was allowed to play on Saturday, particularly at either end of the passing department, Stafford, according to yesterday's practice, ranks ahead of him. Both these generals have the knack of inspiring their teammates. Spalding has the edge as a signal caller, but gives way to Stafford when it comes to running back punts.

The Team B line-up yesterday indicated who will be the likely substitutes. Beals and E. H. Bradford played the outposts, Lindner and Nash the tackles, Dunker and C. H. Bradford the guards, Kilgour center, Spalding and McGlone alternated at quarterback, Howe, Samborski, and Rogers were the other backs