Evening Star Newspaper, September 21, 1930, Page 105

= > w——— | STORIES 'SPORTS’ PUZZLES o 11, so our puzsle this week fills a barn " of its own. 22, Incorporated (abr.). 23. Point of the compass (abr.). 13. Day dreams. 15. Line about which a body revolves. chance. Each of the following words is something raised on a farm. Can you rearrange the let- properly? 'ALECT. CAN YYOU GUESS THESE THREE FARM TOOLS ? YMASTER VR4 THE ' SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SEPTEMBER 21, 1930. | GY4e B OYS and Q“u!u.s’ Playing Better Foot Ball. A series of articles for boys, prepared jrom questions answered by leading college coaches, including Gilmour Dobie of Cornell, C. M. Price of California, Dick Hanley of Northwestern, Mil- ton Olander of Illinois, Ernest E. Bearg of Ne- braska, and Glen F. Thistlethwaite of Wisconsin, ’1‘0 THE members of a foot ball team’s back- field belongs the important task of ad- vancing the ball, of gaining ground and scoring by the use of running plays, passes and kicks. Line plunging is the foundation of many a team’s attack. The most important thing for the good plunging back to learn is the proper use of his head, back and legs. Not all players can become successful buckers because some do not have the necessary freedom of hip and waist movement. The best plungers can bend forward easily and naturally at the hips without losing their balance. ‘The head should be held down as the player goes_ into the line, ind the back should be parallel with the ground. This form puts the weight of the body well forward, and gets the legs and feet behind the body where they are powerful to push, drive and lift. In plays through the line, the man with the ball has to follow his interference closely, be- cause such plays start from a compact forma- tion. In running the ends, however, the back with the ball should be farther behind, so that if the defensive ends and tackle drive into the play he will not be piled up with it. When the end and tackle are playing a waiting game, however, the ball carrier has more time to cut around his interference after they are blockgd. No matter what type of play is being used, the back must always remember that he is carrying the ball. Many a game is lost by poor handling and fumbling, and many a player misses his chance to become a good back because he cannot hang on to the pig- skin, That's one thing that every ambitious back must learn, and learn thoroughly. Practical Tm"m'ng. Grandiather—Well, children, what are you Jearning in kindergarten? ‘ Tommy—Oh, sister’s learning to make pa- per dolls and I'm learning to knock the stuf- fing out of Willie Smith. RIDDLES 1. When was the automobile mentioned in the Bible? 2. When you examine a dog’s lungs under the X-ray what do you find? 3. Why is it dangerous for farmers to plant peas during war? 4. How many soft-boiled eggs could the giant Goliath eat upon an empty stomach? 5. Why was George Washington buried standing? ’ ANSWERS. 1. When Elijah “went up on high” 2. The seal of his pants. 3. For fear the enemy will come along and shell them. 4. One, after which his stomach was not empty. 5. Because he couldn’t lie. Starting a line buck. Use of Scrap /IIZum. “It is very fascinating to collect scraps, and by scraps I mean all kinds of things from . snapshots to pressed flowers and beautiful poems,” said Eileen Gibson, whose turn it was to address the Hobby Club. “There is one piece of advice which I may safely give to all of you who collect scraps. Have a scrap album. For some years it was a favorite hobby of mine to get this wonderful and miscellaneous collection together. I used to stow them away in envelopes, then some- times I would paste them into scribblers. “Then came the real idea, I would make a nice album to keep them in. A large and nicely bound album bought at a store costs quite a bit, so I thought I would try out an experiment of my own. I cut two thick, fair- sized pieces of cardboard to the same size. Then I got a supply of nice white paper. Of course, you can use any color of paper you like. I placed the paper between the pieces of cardboard, then I bored holes through the paper and the cardboard. Through these holes I drew stout pieces of silk cord and tied them into a firm knot. “I then cut to the shape of the cardboard cover a piece of brown linen, pasted it on very neatly, and bound the edges all around with some scarlet passe partout. From my collection of picture post cards I selected one with a beautiful scene of a ship at anchor in a harbor. This I pasted very carefully and neatly on the middle of the linen cover, giving it a really Jovely and artistic finish. “One can, of course, make tiiese scrap book covers of any colored material that is strong. Some people would prefer to embroider the decoration instead of pasting on a picture. Only one word of warning: this work requires extreme neatness and care in the Tmishing.” . CRAFTS JOKES:; PUZZLES : POSERS 1. What is the chief difference between a punt and a dropkick in foot ball? 2. When_will the next leap year be? 3. What was the name of the plane in which Charles Lindbergh flew across the At- lantic? 4. Are trout caught in fresh or salt water? 5. What two American cities are’ famous for their restaurants? 6. How often is the U. 8. census taken? R 7. In what country is Stockholm located? 8. What is the national sport of Spain? ANSWERS. 3 1. A punt is kicked without letting the. ball touch the ground, while in a dropkick the ball does touch the ground. 2. 1932. 3. “Spirit of St. Louis.” 4. In fresh water. 5. New Orleans and San Francisco. 6. Every 10 years. 7. Sweden. 8. Bullfighting. A Lucky Accident. “Does it really hurt so badly?” Mrs. Lane asked, her voice full of concern for her daughter. “I'm sorry, dear, but I don't know what more I can do for it.” d Frances buried her head in the pillow, “Oh, it isn’'t my hand,” she sobbed, waving her bandaged right hand out behind her. *It hurts, but I can stand it. I won't be able to play in the recital now. Oh-h-h,” her voice trailed off into a wail Mrs. Lane patted her little daughter’s head and wisely said nothing. She knew that just now Frances would not be able to stand any sympathy. All year long Frances had been counting on this recital. She had worked so hard at her music, and it had been almost certain that she would win the prize and the trip to the city with her music teacher to hear the famous Austrian pianist. And now, just 10 days before the recital, she had burned her right hand so badly that she wouldn't be able to play. Miss Arnold, the music teacher, was very sorry to hear. of Prances’ fccident. She was the only real musician she had in her class, Of course, she had not told Frances, but there was no doubt in her mind that Frances would win the prize, and she had made ar- rangements to have her play before the famous Austrian pianist in the city. b “He is very eccentric,” the manager for the famous player had said, “but I think I can arrange a hearing for one pupil from each Miss Arnold had been so sure that Frances would make a good impression, and it would mean much for her to have a pupil accepted by the famous Austrian. She was almost as disappointed as Frances herself. “I have an idea, Frances,” she said when she was calling to express her sympathy. “Herr Von Berg is the composer of a really wonder=- ful piece for the left hand. If you could only get it in this short time there might be hope yet. It is very difficult, though.” “Oh, I don’t care how difficult it is,” Frances cried, her eyes shining. She had never worked 80 hard in all her life. Over and over again she practiced the difficult composition until she had it perfectly. “Nein. My head she ache. I weel not hear these dull exerceez,” the great pianist cried, as he stamped through the big concert room. Then he caught sight of Frances sitting with only one hand on the keys. “Ah, my dear, thees ees different. Do you play my left-hand compeosition? I will leesten.” X And that is how it happened that Frances, of all the pupils gathered there, was the only one permitted to play for the great master. Progress. “I began at the bottom and worked my way to the very top,” boasted the man. “Indeed!” exclaimed a listener much ime pressed. “And what is your line?” = “Well, I used to be a bootblack, but now X am a barber,” replied the man. ANSWERS. 1. Cross Word Puzale solution. 2. WOOD—ward—worn—born—BARN. FARM—harm—hard—HAND. 3. The diamond is H, was, worth, harvest; stews, H. 8. 8, and T. 4. Catile, grain, vegetables and fruits. " 5. The farm implements are pitchfork, rake and spade.