The Washington times., 1913-04-27
Bv BRYAN MORSE.

Eastern is a stronger contender for
the high school championship than was
at first supposed.
Western is confident that the baseball
hoodoo spell cast by Tech for three
years is broken
Central is bowling its head to Eastern
after the worst defeat received by
Central baseball team.
Tech is maintaining that Western
was lucky to win, and that with better
breaks in luck a victory would be re-
corded.
These things are patent today to fol-
lowers of high school baseball after the
double-header at the baseball park yes
terday, in which Western won over
Tech by 4 to in one Of the most ex-
citing of struggles. while Central, hum
bled by Eastern, dragged but one run
across the plate. while Eastern chalked
up Is.
Many Fans Out.
Those who figured upon seeing Tech
60 down before superior pitching and
hitting, with classier exhibitions in the
field. were doomed TO disappointment
yesterday, for Tech not only played as
good ball as Western, but showed better
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youngster in the box who refused to
blow, even in the face of failure to re-
ceive proper support from his catcher.
g Eastern today is in the lead in the
high school series, following up win
: over Business in the first high school
game by landslide victory over Cen
trail
1t is maintained that Western is still
the favorite for the championship. while
Eastern has an even break for the title.
Western won yesterday because
Catcher Steed, of Tech. was unable to
properly gauge the second base, and
because Eckendorf allowed "Bron"
Howard 10 drive one over his head for
three sacks. Also because a youngster
named Roger connected at the right
time.
Eastern won because il was presented
with a game by having bases on balls
served gratis at all times. and because
johnson was stfngy with his hits The
second game was a disappointment to
Central and an unlocked for victory, in
a certain sense, to the Fasteners.
Brewer Pitches Well
While "Cnz" Brewer, the Westerner,
was a trif1e unsteady at times. he
pitched an excellent game. keeping his
head al all times and failing to take
the usual right of the high school
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There were times when Tech threat
cned, and it was then that Brewer got
all the stuff possible on the ball and
either caused Tech TO fly out or knock
easy grounders to the infield.
On the defense Western showed some
exceptional work. Johnny Bethel cut
of a run with a perfect throw from
left field, while Shortstop Stearn knitted
fw,ok
ter recovering a hit in short right
ESch was first to score. Haniein
sisehed a triple 10 the score board and
scored when Cook dropped Perry's fly
after a brilliant dash. 1t was not un-
I'll the fourth that Western got to-
Rcther for three runs
Irving Howard singled and went TO
second on clean seal Roger slid
one through Simpson, and ''Bron"
Howard whaled one over Eckendorffs Q
head. scoring both runners. The first
baseman raced across the plate on
passed ball a moment later. Westerns
other run was made on Peyton's in
field hit, a stolen base. and Cooks
drive to right.
"Ecky" Goes Around.
Tech counted when Eckendorf got on
FIRST on a base on balls, stole second
ana third, and raced home when Ir-
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10 catch Lehman's throw.
Tech made a bid in the ninth, but
Brewer put on steam and forced the
Manual Trainers to ground and foul
out. ochsenreiter and Roberts. for
Tech, contributed the star plays. Thile
Judy" Simpson stabbed s o>Ne-haader
from Stearn.
Central was never in the running
Lob nrnNed In
a regular pitcher. holding the Central
batters hitless for six innings. while
his team mates received many Lases
on balls which were converted into
runs.
Buck, who started in to make
reputation for himself. allowed ten runs
in the first two sessions and gave nine
.bases on balls. In the remaining in
nings Milton. who served them over
for Central was touched up for six