The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-17

tablished records for themselves or
the local diamond. Tim McIlraith Ii
known as one OF the classiest catch
ers I'm the state and is In good con-
dition for the coming season. Chick
Conmy was one OF the best players the
university ever had and has played
strong game with the Picketts fol-
the past two years. This year he is
coaching the university nine every
night and this win keep him In TOP
notch condition.
Ted Schumacher at first base and
Bert Chandler at second are both old
timers on the team. without them
and Captain Ludwig, the Picketts
wouldn't be the Pfcketts. Both are
strong players and will maintain their
regulations this year.
Captain Lndwig at third base Ia one
Of the mainstays Of the team. His
fielding makes him most valuable
man in the game and he has proved
himself capable leader.
Red" McHolland is a new man ON
the team, but he has made record
that fits him for a berth. He played
on the university team for three years
and was one of the best third basemen
mat institution ever had. He has had
several years experience on the Chau-
tauqua and other teams,
Johnny Bach I'm left field IS also a.
fixture. He has played with the Pick
etts for several years and has made
good. The fans will be glad to see
him back in the game
Ed McIlraith, who will occupy CEN
ter garden, has played with the Pick
etts couple OF years. Last year he
was one Of the stars on the untver-
sity nine. His fielding is good and
he Is q dangerous man with the stick.
Pitching Staff.
The pitching staff will be excep-
tionally strong. Mel Shannon has
done good deal of pitching for the
team already and is a hard man to hit.
He viii be faster than ever this year.
Julian AIrick. last seasons main
stay in the pitching box. arrived from
San Diego Thursday evening. The
fans will be pleased to learn that AL
rick Is in better shape than ever and
promises to pitch the game OF his life
this year.
Jesse Leigh the star twirler Of the
Thief River Falls team last year. win
arrive Friday. He comes directly
from Fattig. Mont, where he has been
on ranch all winter. He has kept
himself in fine condition and will be
better even than he was last season.
Last year Leigh pitched two games
against the Picketts. The first game
he won, holding the locals to three
hits. He lost the second game through
the great pitching of Alrich, who held
the Thief River team to two hits. both
Of which were made by Leigh.
With such a pitching staff and with
the excellent support of the rest of
the team, the Picketts are prepared to
win a large percentage Of their games.
Schedule Arranged.
A good schedule has been arranged
by Secretary Conmy and the Grand
Forks fans are assured of seeing some
of the fastest ball games ever played
on the local diamond. The schedule
as arranged is as follows:
April 23-Grand Forks White Sox.
April SO-Brandon Western Canad-
ian league team.
May fargo.
May 14-Petersburg.
May 21-Warren.
May 29-MInto.
May 30 - Grafton. afternoon and
evening.
June 4-Larimore.
June 11-Red Lake Falls.
June IL and 1s-Bobby Marshalrs
twin city gophers.
June 25-Crookston.
July 2, 3 and A, (two gan1es)-Col-.
ored gophers Of Minneapolis.
June e-Fargo.
July 16-Grafton.
The Picketts win also play the uni
yersity team 8 couple Of games dur