"Although Yale expected defeat at the hands of most of her minor college rivals last fall, no fear was felt that Carnegie. Tech will humiliate the team here tomorrow. On the basis of scoring shown by the Eli team the past week, it should score three times tomorrow. The Yak rush line has not yet shown steadiness enough to predict a Carnegie Tech white washing.

Virginia Misses Thurman.

"Virginia, which battles Yale and Harvard, is without Mayor, one of the greatest backs in the country last year, and may not have Thurman, its wonderful punter, to rely on. He best Yale last year by his exceptional booting and kept Harvard from crossing the Virginia goal line. Thurman, who has been fighting for the Allies in France, is trying to get his release, and may be able to face Harvard, although it is a certainty that he could not get in trim to play against Yale. Otherwise, Virginia shapes up pretty well. P. R. Evans, an alumnus, is coaching the team.

"Washington and Lee, which has leaped to the front in football in the past two seasons, has lost Barrett, one of its leading backfield men; Shulz, a powerful tackle, and several other strong linemen but has sufficient new comers to fill the gaps.

"Albert Pierotto of Everett, who was the almost unanimous selection for the all-South Atlantic centre last fall, is back, and Kehoe, from Swampscott, rated as an all-interscholastic, player in 1915, is a formidable candidate for a place behind the line. Walter B. Elcock of Dartmouth is coaching Washington and Lee.

Tufts Backfield Weak.

"The lack of capable backfield substitutes at Tufts is still bothering the coaches, though the burden was lightened somewhat yesterday by the appearance of Keefe, last year a star at Dean Academy. The new man was in Doane's place at full-back part of the time and played brilliantly. He is heavy and fast, fights hard and possesses a great deal of football sense. The reappearance of Brown, last year's varsity tackle, was also hailed with joy by the coaches. He immediately took his old place in the line.

"Tufts naturally is pointing for the Harvard game and secret practice has been in progress all week. Heavy canvas screens hide the gridiron from view and a vigilance committee sees to it that no outsiders make their way into the field.