The Washington herald., 1910-04-17

From the way in which TIE Aoysius
club boys have played ball in the games
OF the past two weeks, Maurice O'Connor
stands a good chance OF landing another
pennant in the Capital City League this
season. Maurice has a good eye for a
ball player and an acknowledged knack
OF getting players from os''>r teams. and
this year he has gathered together
formidable outfit 10 represent the North
Capitol street church organization in the
Capital City circuit. Yesterday his
charges trimmed the Commissioners. 5 TO
2. in a well-played game. which they
won in the final turn at bat, and every
man was on his toes and working hard
all the way.
Smith and O'Neil are destined to do
the backstop work. Smith. It will be re-
membered. was the main catcher on the
champion c. a. G. nine OF two seasons
ago, and II reports can be credited he
has lost none OF his cunning and has
gained in batting strength since last
year ONeil caught for Treasury last
summer, and is also a capable receiver
with these two men, O'Connor need have
little fear but that the catching for his
aggregation will be first class.
Bernie" Gallagher will be the main
stay in the box and Bernie needs no
introduction. for he is one Of the most
popular OF the amateur pitchers in the
District Gallagher had a very poor sea-
son last year, although the only four
games he worked for the Columbias, he
won, but he is feeling much better this
spring and expects 20 be with the top
notchers when the gong sounds. How
ever. Is must be conceded that Gal
lagher's form this year IS still problem
atical and he will either make good
with vengeance or practically be Of
little service to O'Connor as a pitcher
Bernie has the ability. so seldom seen
In ball player OF playing well at any
position on the diamond, therefore, should
his arm not round into shape as Is ex-
pected, he can do yoeman service in some
other corner OF the field.
Martin Becker will also be on the
Aloysius firing STAFF. Becker is probably
remembered the most for his excellent
work in the game between the Elks and
when he beat the Knights Of Columbus
boys by his clever pitching. Forester, an
old Fort Myer player. who also was a
member of the Columbia Athletic Club
nine last year. will make CUnnor's
third twirler
Morris keliher, who played first base
for the champion Pension Office team OF
the Marquette League the season just
past. will take care OF the initial sack,
with Barrett. a new conner. Jack Carr.
fresh from his professional experience OF
last summer. viii divide the work az
second base with Charley Lard. Both Of
these second sackers are frst-class men
and can be counted on TO deliver the
goods bob" Murphy, last season the
heavy hitter on the Agriculture team Of
the Departmental circuit. viii play third
base. and Jack Hurley will cover short.
Jack" has improved in his throwing, and
with his heavy clouting ability viii make
a star short gardener.
Il is doubtful whether there is as good
an inheld IN the city as the one named.
and on paper, at least. the Aloysius Club
team looks like a champion combination.
The outheld will be made up OF Buck
GlAyin, "Bill' Taylor. Corrigan, Cogan,
and Downey. The first two named play
ers will handle the left and center gar
dens respectively. and the others win
scramble for the right field place.
O'Connor anticipates a not fight for the
peunant between his charges and the
Cornell & CO. and St. Stephens teams.
and it begins 10 look like tho other clubs
will have 20 travel fast 10 beat the
Churchmen out for the bunting.
ST. Stephens VIII be under the manage
ment Of John F. Lultch this year
Thomas Fortune. who has successfully
handled the reins for the past several
years. giving way under press OF other
important business 70 Luitich. The bare
announcement that Lultich will manage
the ST. Stephens crowd means much to
any one who has followed the ups and
downs of amateur baseball here closely.
for Luitich. despite the fact that he has
been IN nearly every league about town
as manager OF one team or the other.
-~"l hall fan Of the first water and a
bic head for any nine: and
It luck or good generalship.
ways landed his team at the
ereabout This year Manager
I IN have such good ball tossers
...s- weather eye as BagRette, Kraft.
rroll. Howard. TED" Mccarthy.
andiboe, and others, and Il is
nat he will mold this material
.-Ir st team.
;lantics will be under the man
,.r of Johnnie Priest this season.
.u.s' IS a star ball player and is
ra his heavy hitting. but as far as
this is his debut as a manager.
like he will be able 70 put a
.I. aggregation i'm the field as he has
lily the pick OF the northeast on
m. the lineup OF which IS as fol-
-. Il and VIII Handiboe. Moves. John
10. G. Salb. Hessler, Mccarthy.
Brady, and Priest.
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DOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.