TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940 TIHE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE THREE--SECTION TWO Bmckeyes Ruled Favorites Fo r Big Ten Grid Champio unship Sophomores Boost California Gridiron Prospects For 1940 (Continued from Page 1) a powerful frosh outfit coming up, a gang of yearlings that dropped ,dhay one decision in five contests last~ season. Among these newcomers is the California backfield hope, a big kid with a big name, Jim Jurko- vich. * Two years ago, "Jumping Jim" was to the Far West what Harmon 'and DeCorrevont were to the middle states, a quintuple threat sensation i the Fresno prep school divisions. He'll open the game Saturday at the right half post. McQuary Or Elmore What makes the picture even brighter is that across the way will be a tried and tested performer, pis- ton-legged Orville Hatcher, one of the strongest running backs on the coast. Hatcher, they tell us, has {only one real gridiron weakness. His passing has been far from satlsfac- tory' Filling out the backfield will be Jack McQuary, a 193-pound hard- .xunning fullback from Los Angeles and either Bill Elmore, a rugged Long Beach lad, or veteran Glen Whalen at the signal-calling post. Dave Queen, who was out last year with a broken .leg, is back in fold for the center position. Allison has only cne letterman returning at guard, X80-pound Charley Donohoe, but jeven that isn't worrying the Bear followers. For at the left guard start- ng berth will be another promising Sophomore, Tom Mason, whose 185 pounds have been shifted from cen- ter to fill the gap. For awhile Stub was worried about the tackle situation. He lost Lee Ar- toe, last year's standout via the grad- uation route, and wasn't sure whe- ther he could find a capable man to use in the vacant spot. But during the spring drills, a speedy, aggressive ladtnamed George Herrero did much to comfort the situation and now appears certain to take his place opposite hefty and dependable Bob Reinhard, Califor- nia's outstanding lineman. Dunn At End It seems' reasonably certain that' Ray Dunn will be used at right end, but the left flank starter is still an uncertainty. Allison has Ted Staffler, a veteran, and Jack Leid- holt, a rapidly improving newcomer, to choose from. The Golden Bears are in excellent shape. That much is certain. They've been here in school since the middle of August, working out and training, although official drills, the kind with cleated shoes and padding, did not begin until September 10 according to Conference rulings. Tomorrow Allison is planning a long and strenuous practice session , for his grid ders. He's stressing a pass defense against the aerial bombard- ment that is expected to flow from Toni Harmon's potent forearm. And he'll be working on a passing attack of his own. The Golden Bears are pointing for this opener Saturday. They'll be will- ing to call this a successful season if they could wallop Michigan . and Southern California. Be that as it may, a lot of this talk around here sounds like the old optimistic propaganda . . . or at least we hope that's what it is: Michigan Gwen Good Chance; Gophers Rate As Dark Horse All reports emanating from the last season, the Northwestern foot- pre-season Western Conference grid- ball picture promises to be just a little iron training camps presage one of brighter this season than last when the closest and most fiercely waged the Wildcats had a record of three championsnip campaigns in Big Ten victories, four defeats and one tie. football history, with five outfits,| Coach Lynn Waldorf, while glad Ohio State, defending champion, E that DeCorrevont will be able to Northwestern, Indiana, Minnesota operate more freely this fall, still is and Michigan, rated strong enough placing a great deal of his hopes on to cop the crown. the broad shoulders of the speedy Down at Columbus Coach Francis Chicago boy. Schmidt of the Ohio State gridders The Wildcats may be weak up front of the Big Ten, found the gridiron path rocky last year, but reports from the far north indicate that the once- mighty Golden Gophers are on the comeback trail. Silver thatched Bernie Bierman has not the quarterbacks and ends that made his teams the scourge of the nation just a few short years back, but coming up are some highly touted sophomores. Strong Gopher Backst Minnesota will build around two great halfbacks. George Franck and Bruce Smith. The remainder of the power will be supplied by fullback Ed Steinbauer and the veteran Swei- ger. Better defensive work on the flanks and a capable quarterback will put the Gophers in the "feared" class once again. Bo McMillin, genial coach of, the Indiana Hoosiers, is looking forward to better things during the 1940 grid- iron season, and with good reason. The good colonel has no less than 17 seniors returning to his squad this ; present. season, in addition to a wealth of Iowa will be stronger, materially undergraduate talent. speaking, however, with Mike Enich, The Hoosiers will have two com- tackle, Bill Diehl, center, Tollefson plete lines, composed almost entirely and Walker, guards, Al Coupee, quar- of veterans and can also count on terbagk, and Ray Murphy fullback 10 letter winners returning to fill returning, plus 28 husky, agile, soph- the backfield posts. However, there omores on hand. are also seven sophomores making Wily Bob Zuppke, the Illinois mae- bids for spots back there, some of stro of football will have his troubles whom will probably be successful. Standouts in the Indiana football picture are Hal Hursh, one of the nation's finest passers, Emil Uremo- vich, gigantic tackle, Archie Harris, great defensive end, and Tuffy Brooks. great blocker at' the quarter- back spot. Kinnick Is Gone After a very successful first year, Dr. Eddie Anderson is facing leaner days at Iowa. All-American Nile Kinnick is gone and the good Doctor must find a triple threat man for that vital left-half spot. Bill Stauss and Bob Bender, sophomores, are the leading candidates for the job at this fall. First of all he must re- build a badly shattered line, pluis finding a spaxkplug for his back- field. Little Jimmy Smith, who was ex - peeted to lead the Illini attack, is out fob' the season with a bad knee in- jury. So Ehni, Elting and Rettin- (Continued on Page 6) SHOP AT-302 S. State St. RI] DER',S 1 Along the highways and byways the nmee of SAFFEILL & BUSH is soiethig to onjur*wit Notable for their Unusual and handsome pattern effects, admired for fresh new colors, respected for their solid worth and quality. 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