Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
G ALLAUDET SPORTS
WHAT MUTES EXPECT TO DO THIS
SEASON.

While the calcium of public interest is be-
ing focused upon outdoor sports this sea-
son. much speculation is being dealt in as
to the probable showing Gallaudet College
VIII make in her contests for intercollegi-
ate honors Base ball and track athletics
are the main attractions this season at
kencall Green. and a heroic effort il being
put forth toward the development Of the
excellent material which constitutes these
two branches In the college sports.
1t is not to be doubted that among the
smaller colleges Gallaudet must be reck-
oned with. What showing the team repre-
senting Gallaudet In the national game will
make this year Is the problem which is
most perplexing the many supporters of the
school. In base ball she has always taken
creditable rank, and 1t is not believed the
team Will prove disappointment to the
tans. The slight apathy which was mani
rested at the beginning of the practice sea
son has given way to the most ardent en-
thus1asm among the players. and a team
has been selected which the supporters are
convinced will play up to the handle
Among the individual players Capt. Hunt
er is showing up splendidly at short He is
remarkably active on his feet. handling
ground balls very We'll and is good
thrower. He also handles a thrown ball
well and is quick in putting it on the run
ner. He has also developed into a good
hitter.
Heitch. at the first bag. is showing up in
splendid form. He is among the stars of
the fnfield and covers his portion of the
diamond with remarkable agility. He han
dies ground balls gracefully, is a hard and
accurate thrower. He Is a good one to
tackle the high fouls. is fast runner, and
in base running is not afraid TO hit the
ground.
The outfield is strong. Leitch, one of Gal
laudets stars on the gridiron. is capable of
covering lots of ground and handles a fly
perfectly. As base runner Leitch also
shows up well.
The other members of the outfield are Ell
der and Hooper, both of whom have devel-
oped into strong players. They cover their
ground in fast style, and in handling fly
and ground balls are up to the standard.
At the second bag ODonnel is playing fast
ball and is safe and reliable. The backstop
work is well taken care of by Sealey. The
twirers who will alternate in doing the
honors for the mutes are Munier and Dill
Ion. The latter Is expected to do most Of
the slab work, and Is now getting his cork
screws under excellent control.
The player-manager, Muinier has brought
the boys along gradually, working them
two or three hours every afternoon. and
every member is said to be in condition to
battle effectively with the strong teams
which they are scheduled to meet during
the season,
Relay Team.
Gallaudet's relay team has won three
banners in three consecutive years. On the
track the members Of the team are victors
over St. Johns. Western, University of
Pennsylvania, Fordham. New York Law
School. Delaware. Franklin and Marshall.
and Gettysburg. The athletic directors of
the college are gratifed over the recent an
nouncement that Gallaudet has been placed
in class ) for the intercollegiate meet at
Franklin Field, Philadelphia. Pa, April 90
The Gallaudet relay team consists of
Messrs. Erd, Robertson Messner, Mather
Ratzleb and Stevens. The team is putting
In some good work a few hours every after
noon and is expected to bring back a share
of the hopors- Having won the banner for
three years, it will be the champion Of the
southern states If another is added to its
trophy case. The condition of the members
of the relay team is thought by the ath-
letic directors to be good, If it does not
excel, their form in previous years. Man.
ager Stevens is very hopeful of the teams
prospects at the meet