Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-21
aho|c u Nine Which Opens Season Saturday Practically Sebc
THREE HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
WILL GO TO VIRGINIA MEET
Western, Central and T ch Almost Sure to Be
Represented in Southern Interscholastics.
c. u. Nine Is Practically Selected.

with Tech and Central. both of which
come after the next advisory.
Gallaudet looks to have a better
chance to show well this year among the
colleges in its class than ever. If the re-
ports of the ante-seaSon work are TO be
credited in their entirety the Kendall
Greeners are likely to have one of the
them. from the pitching staff down to the
last substitute.
Virginas showing against the Jeffer-
son school yesterday does not presaSe
any great things for the charlottesville
collegians. The fact that they We're I'M
able to make a more than mediocre
showing against such an aggregation does
not speak any too we'll for their chances
this spring. One factor. though, which
due to the lameness to which players are
probably subject from having eNerted
themselves to too great an extent in
their games against the American League
team The collegi&nS through their
oVeranXiety to show the professionals
how we'll they could play. have possibly
retarded their real development a week
or more.
After making a big cut in the squad at
Catholic University Coach Moran has
picked the team that will be sent into
the first game-Saturday with the Balti-
more Polytechnic Institute.
Each man who has earned place on the
team is a consistent ball player, with
much ability. The lineup will be: Zach
rey, formerly of Rock Hill, or smith, be-
hind the bat. The chances tavor the
former. as he is veteran of last years
team and a good hitter. Koran has cas-
lily distanced all his rivals in the fight for
third base, for he is not only clean
fielder, but hitter of ability. Hayes
will cover the shortstop position. as
there is not better man in Washington
Nidmayer. veteran. is the choice for
the second bag. He is veteran of last
season. and after the college year played
with the Alloy sius Club in the District
League. leading this league in hitting.
First base is the only open position on
the team. Mcdonnell having the call so
far. with Clancy and Smith pushing him
hard.
Mcdonnell is n veteran, whose position
was back of the bat, but because of his
hitting has been shifted to the initial
corner
The men having first choice for the
outfeld jobs Lynch. Balm and Nc
Geedy. The first and last are veterans
while the second is a newcomer from
Mount St Mary's. He is a left handler.
good sticker and an excellent fielder.
Frixius. Porto Rican. is putting up
game fight for utility man.
1t is probable that Tom Ryan will be
the selection for the mound duty, any
cold weather does not seem to affect his
wing to any extent. Capt. Greene and
Clancy will be saved for the warm days
of May. new boy who is showing
great form at the present time is Rex
Flynn. last year with the Niagara Col
lege nine.
Dutch Hessler reported yesterday in
fairly good shape and will try out for
left field. He seems to have something
on the others in batting. He is not likely
to be used on the infield. because of the
poor condition of his arm.