Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 258, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1919 — SUICIDE SQUAD IS PREPARING [ARTICLE]

SUICIDE SQUAD IS PREPARING

FOR DASH UP GOLDEN STAIRS TO THE STRAINS OF THE HARP SUNDAY. Autumnal Reverie*. McGregor, Fareells and Barry, “Jersey” Huxton and Johnny Lowe Drifting- gQiosts of men i< >r y Blown out from long ago; McFarland, Gwin, Hopkins and Groom, Are they only built of dreams? As the new formed legions loom; Gee—how long ago it seems! Saylor, Wood worth, Dobbins, Wright, Yeoman, Ellis, Porter, Still their ancient glory flames Into autumnal glow; Hershman, Brenner, Beam, Stars of yet r<-n:emhere<i teams Once they hold the autumnal peaks— Gee—how long ago it seems! — Parks, Babcock, Eiglesbach, Loy, Whirling in against the foe; Each a phantom "Attaboy,” Blown from out of long ago. Kirk, Thompson, Hemphill and Crooks, Waiting where a far light gleams, As we take a backward look, Gee Tidw"TOTTg-ago it— seems. _o Simon Thompson’s suicide squad, composed of past star performers of high school elevens, are to place themselves- on the altar of sacrifice when they assort themselves over a chalk-lined field to stay the march of the Red and Purple of St. Jo- . iron Sunday afternoon in what will he the initial combat of the season to represent this city in football during the remainder of the fall. “The Tornadoes,” is the fear-in-spiring name that the home eleven has crowned themselves with; and if the name ev'er fails in its allotted duty, then it’s time to start playing the harp and open wide the doors leading up the golden stairs. Years of absence from the gridiron certainly have not added to the strength of those who are to offer themselves that the honor of the city may be saved and the owners of stocks of Sloan’s Ltd. will see a panic* on the market early Monday

“Coaeir - Thompson is hauling out his wheelhorses, greasing them up "and hopesto have—them—Lb— gucte shape that they will not step on their own beards as they start on their funeral march down the Walter Camp designed meadow. Many mourners have signified their intention of attending the last sad rites, and to just what/ extent' the great fall pastime has come back will be told by the . following the home pets have on the Sabbath afternoon. Opposed to the home club will be the wrecking crew of St. Joseph, hardened, sturdy young warriors, conditioned to the minute and well able to stand the gaff throughout a warm October afternoon. ’Tis sad to think of, matey. Perhaps the old fighting spirit of years gone by will save the Red and Black, and since Cincinnati won a pennant, showing that the age of miracles has not passed, it might.be that they will be returned a winner when the gasping referee toots his whistle for the cessation of play—but it is too much to think of. Suits of assorted colors will lend a rainbow effect to the men of Thompson’s squad, and when the wind quits blowing and the umpire blows his trumpet for the start of the game they will be scattered about something like this: Miller, left end. Thompson, left tackle. Littlefield, left guard. Beam, center. Hickman, right guard. Babcock, right tackle. Collins, right end. —Eiglesbach, quarterback- — ===;== York, left halfback. afc 77 *****^^ - ♦Clinton Colvert, general utility man extraordinary. ♦[Editor’s note] .* This man will be ■held" in reserve and used only in case of any extreme emergency.