Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-16

Ever since it became known that "Cy'
Mcdonald would not be present on the
georgetown base ball team this wear to
capture close-score games with his trusty
willow students at the hilton school
nave been greatly worried over the pros
poets OF a nine being capable of uphold
ing the records made by the aggreeations
that have so often carried the Blue and
Gray 10 victories on the diamond in the
past But though the first sack will be
conspicuous by McDonald's absence from
il. and though great crops of pitchers
who have rome the twirling for the past
three years will all be missing yet there is
no reason for fandom troubling itself TO
very great extent, for the west end
school may be counted on 10 turn out a
nine of sufficient caIiber to match up
with any of its opponents without fear
of being trimmed, a fact which develop
menfS every day go to prove.
At a meeting of the executive commit
tee of the University Athletic Association
held either today or tomorrow a success
sor 10 Mcdonald will be selected The
most prominent candidates for the cap
taincy at present are Sitterding, Murphy.
Cogan and Callahan, with the first two
having bigger chances for the place than
the last pair. y : soon as the election of
a leader is made actual plans will de-
velop much more quickly since there will
then be started systematic recruiting
of candidates However. despite the alb
sence of d leader for the past month";
much has already been done by Manager
Brown in the way of getting line on
the possible material. with the result
that II is pretty certain just who will
, capture positions on the regulars
Feenan Will Do.
For the place left open on the initial
Dag, freeman seems at present to be the
most likely candidate, and, judging from
the talent he displayed while being tried
out last year, he will handily fill the i'm
portant position. Although he cannot be
said to possess the power of sending the
sphere over the fence every few days that
old Cy had, he is nevertheless valuable
on account of his consistency at the bat,
IL being we'll known that he was used on
several occasions last year as pinch hit
ter. O'Connor who played first for the
props part of last year, is also a good
man. although lacking in experience.
Callahan should come in handy to fill
the gap left at second by the graduation
Of Mayock. thus leaving shortstop for CO.
gan and third base for Billie Sitterding
All three of these youngsters did phenom-
finally last spring, and with the benefit of
The years work to their credit they should
so strengthen the infield that the new man
IN first should be assisted greatly in hold
ing his own. As Feenan is at his best
handling ground balls, three steady throw
erS oan do much to make his handling of
assists perfect, thus making his fielding
on par with the work of his predeces-
sors.
In the outfield there will be but one old
face. Schlafiy and Simon, both being num-
bered among tie absent. Murphy will
most likely be assigned TO the left garden.
and Dugan, Who subbed last season. and
hitting <a
valuable, stands a good chance of becOn-
ing permanent fixture behind second
base. For the other field job there are
sure TO be many bidders, and il would
the right court. Gaynor and Brennan,
two old Prep outfielders. now in the
college, loom up prominently for the
place. while the law and medical schools
tlso claim to have enrolled some speedy
men. and especially in the line of fielders.
Need Good Catcher.
Behind the bat, if anywhere, is the
place where the real trouble will come.
II Fennan makes first base, and with
Eckenrode out of the running and Duffy
only able TO play couple of days each
week, the coach must needs bring forth
A good backstop to complete his roster
If formidable men. However,, as Gould
Menefee. the ex-central star, has decided
zeal. lie will no doubt ably fill the back
top place in the absence of Duffy. whose
studies will make it practically impossible
COR linn To do much ball playing
BalZer will doubt be the premier
twirler- This youngster. coming with lit
lie experience from the Commissioners
laSt spring, rapidly stepped into such
prominence serving the sphere up 10 bat
terS that he was used in six full games
pn the Blue and Gray schedule, and was
rallied upon on five other occasions to
finish out battles OF the games which
lie pitched unaided he won four num-
berinS among his victims the Maryland
Asgies, Penn State, Cornell and Holy
ross He continued his great work last
summer in the Departmental League, and
ne Is now ready TO step back into a
Blue and Gray uniform in fine condition
% add to the laurels which he captured
pi his initial season at the Hilltop school
OF the new men, Byrd, who pitched for
.he Maryland Agsies two seasons ago, is
looked upon as the most fitted to fill the
place left vacant by the graduation of
-'antwell.
Dolly Gray, the Old Tech High star,
MIL a'So be numbered among the West
End twirlers this year. and II he can
Keep up the pace that he held in inter
scholastic circles. he should have little
:rouble making good IN varsity company.
Nymard, the foot ball star, who was
-eserVe pitcher of no mean ability and
OConor, the varsity shot putter. whose
work in the smaller games of the 1904
scneuu1e attracted much attention. will
probably also land regular berths by
their twirling. which may be exDected
20 he of a much higher caliber than il
1as been in the past. from Which follows
chat il needed nothing but experience to
make it the real thing
Pallen, Miller. Waldron. Dilkes. Fraun
lein, Loichot. O'Brien. Carrigan and Car
in are other prominent candidates who
are at present known. while il is certain
hat among the new students there are q
great many more whose ability viii not
De discovered until actual practice gets
Inder way. Because of the fact that
here are so many places to be flied nv
lew men It is confidently expected thar
he squad of candidates this season will
Freak all records, II being thought that
Is many as forty will report for practice
rom the start If this proves to he the
reserve nine will no doubt no
ormsd as a means OF developing ma
,erial for use on the varsities of the fu
ure.
To Start Earlier.
On account of the earliness Of the
Caster holidays. during which most OF
ne northern universities make their
southern trips. IL will be necessary to
:et the candidates under way earlier than
las been the custom in recent wears This