Northwestern University - Syllabus Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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Page 28 Athl X CYICS ASSISTANT TRAINER ANSCHUETZ Ralph has been' of considerable value in his capacity of assistant trainer. He graduates this year and will be greatly missed. PROF. R. E. W1LsoN Prof, Wilson has been of great assistance in the last two years since the departure of Capt. Lewis A. Omer. He has helped greatly in keeping athletics at Northwestern up to their usual standard. FRED J. NIURPHY I Fred Nlurphy came to Northwest- ern in IQI3 and during his stay there has been a steady improvement in the Purple teams. In 1916 Murph77 developed a team that was feared throughout the Conference. He gave to Northwestern what was wanted most-a winning football team. Bus- iness reasons compelled him -to resign this year. The news of his resignation was received with a great deal of regret, for NIurphH was liked by every one as coach, friend and gentle- man. We wish him all the success in the world in his new undertaking.

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Ath Coixci-1 ROBINSON Tom has maintained his unbroken string of swimming championships for years and there is every reason to believe that he will continue to main- tain it. Tom has always been known for his ability to develop green material. This year Tom and XVCG took hold of the basketball team with good results. letxcs l A I l .. ,,.4 COfXCH BICGILL Wfilliam hlcGill, coach and trainer, is a prominent figure in Northwestern athletics. His teams are always in the best of shape and come through with a minimum of injuries. He has also had great success in developing winning baseball teams. This year he added another triumph to his list when he and Tom Robinson collabora- ted in coaching the basketball team. XVee is Well-known by athletes and coaches throughout the Conference. Page 27

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,i Athletics HPADDYH Dnrscom, Pa Q 1, :qi l It is gratifying to note that some of the most- prominen-t stars on service teams are products of Northwestern. These players have carried the name of Northwestern to the east and to gridiron has attracted a great deal of attention to them and to their school. Paddy Driscoll, captain of the 1916 team and captain-elect in IQIS, piloted the Great Lakes eleven through a successful season. His generalship, open field running, and kicking were features of every game ini which he participated. He created a sensation in the east when he ran through the powerful Rutgers team on several occasions. His playing was 'equally prominent in the contest with the hflare Island hflarines at Pasadena on New Yearls day. Paddy was hon- ored by lValter Camp by being placed on the All-American Service Team. the west where their work on the X lv. . BOB IQOEHLER Bob Koehler, full-back in 1916 and 1917, captained the undefeated hlunicipal Pier Team. Bob played the same old smashing game that won him fame with the Purple. His line plunging, passing and defensive Work was spectacular in every game on the Sailors' schedule. He was honored on several selections of All-Star Service teams. Bob has one more year of competition with Northwestern. Page 29