Wolfe, Young, O'Brien to Lead Big Green in Stadium Clash

Thrice defeated Dartmouth will present no powerhouse in the Stadium Saturday, but they will field an averagely heavy team long overdue. It is a team with no stars and only three starters definitely sure of their berth--Captain Lou Young at one guard, Bob O'Brien beside him at tackle, and sophomore Ray Wolfe at left-half. Nevertheless they will match Harvard on practically even terms.

In the backfield they are a one man team with Ray Wolfe almost single-handedly carrying the offense. Running, passing, and kicking. Wolfe has preyed the only successor to Hutchinson and McLeod. When pass receivers have failed to hold on to the ball in an open field, Wolfe has run out and showed them how it should be completed. He is undoubtedly the most capable back that will see action, the Mazur of the Big Green.

Bartholomew Likely Starter

On the other half will probably be Dale Bartholomew, a Junior up from the Jayvees. A hard runner, better than average passer, and a good blocker on end sweeps and off-tackle plays, he hasn't come up to expectations. Because of his weakness on the defense, he may give way to Johnny Krill.

Kroll has been the number one disappointment of the year. He has shown signs of a comeback, however, and may snap out of his lethargy and give Harvard and Princeton an eyeful of what he has been known to do. Bud Kast, a starter against F. and M. and Columbia also may see considerable action. Although inexperienced, he is very shifty in an open field and is a good passer. It was his toss to Wolfe that scored against Yale. Joe Arico, fastest man in the backfield, comes nearest to being a climax runner, and may also play as a halfback.

Hall Heads Plunging Backs

In the plunging back berth, Senior Ray Hall who started against Yale is most likely to get the call, although he may give way to either Kroll or Arico. Chunky and fast on the short distances, he has the best record of completions of any man on the squad.

The blocking back position is one of the Big Green's major problems and has been ever since Harry gates forsook football for religion two years ago. At present don Norton is installed in the first team berth on the basis of his two years experience.

Pressing him hard is John Koslowski, a Governor Dummer graduate. Only recently recovered from a head injury he received last year, he is faster and heavier than Norton and may possibly be a better quarterback. The team has not been run too smartly so far. Walth Anderson is the third string replacement.

Problem in Line

In the line there are a good many problems and except for O'Brien and Young all the positions may have been shuffled during the week's secret practice sessions.

At the ends the most probable starters are Bob Krum and Harry Gerber, Krum, a lanky red-head, saw little service this fall until Bob Krieger was hurt at Yale. In that game he starred defensively and showed so much stuff that he was permanently promoted. Gerber, last year's freshman captain, holds the edge over Johnny Kelley, injured veteran of last year, who has not returned to form, on the other wing. Joe Crowley has been so disappointing as a regular starter that he will probably be demoted until he shows more ability.

O'Brien Chief Stalwart

Bob O'Brien, the outstanding defensive stalwart of the line, is sure to start at tackle. A senior he has turned in consistently good performances during the past two seasons while being a big cog of the offense. He is the son of the famous football official, Dr. Eddle O'Brien.

Either Stu May or Bob Hickey will get the call at the other tackle. Hickey has been starting, but a slight injury suffered last week may bench him. None of the tackles are of exceptional strength except O'Brien and the position is one of the main thorns in Blaik's side.

Led by the incomparable Captain Lou Young, the guard berths are as well manned as any other position. Young, as captain is showing more and more his invaluable strength to the middle of the Green line playing almost sixty minutes of every game.

Five Split Other Guard

On the other side of the line John Highmark, a junior who saw little service last year, Doug Stowell, a junior up from the Jayvees, Lee Anderson, a sophomore, and two seniors, Jack Guenther and Dan Dacey, both lettermen, have all shown ability. Highmark started against Yale, but there is liable to be a shift.

At center a battle royal has been waging since the season started. Stubby Pearson, a junior veteran of the 1939 campaign, has been holding a slight edge over Maurice Dampier, 210-pound six-foot sophomore. Dampier, while short on experience. showed a lot of stuff against Columbia and Yale and may well get the call Saturday.