Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-12-09
INDOOR BASEBALL
At THE NEW ARMORY
First Match Game Took Place
Last Night by Company IN"
SECOND PLATOON VICTORS.
Defeats First Platoon BY Score Of Is
To Disadvantages Offered BY
Co. nj. Ist vi. N. &.

ever contested in Annapolis took
place in the new armofy last night
and was Won bS the nine of the sec
ond platoon, headed by Corporal Moi
san, which defeated the first pla-
toon. lead by Corporal bowman, by
25 to l6. The second platoon took
big cad at the start, but later in the
game their opponent took a brace
and were dangerous tor a time.
The members of the first platoon
are not willing to concede the super
iorjty of the short men yet, however,
and Intend TO tighten up and make a
big effort TO win the next game,
which will probably take place after
regular drill next Monday evenin Z.
The game took place Immediately
after the drill. The drill occupied
full hour and consisted of closed and
extended order movements by the
company and squad drill. Quite
number of spectators were present
during the drill and game which
followed, and enjoyed both.
Several desirable young men
expressed their intention OF join
ing the company, and ii is expected
that the ranks will be recruited
rapidly, as the young men of the
city are beginning to appreciate
the many advantages which the local
company has to offer. Indoor base
oall has become very popular. 1t is
played with a smaller and lighter
bat, and larger, softer ball than
are used in the outdoor game, as
these are necessary on accc dnt of the
reduced size of the field Nearly all
of the rules are the same, and most
Of the inside play of the national
gene is possible. Not only is it a
most entertaining sport, but there is
alsn plenty of exercise. 1t is he
coming re and more popular at the
armory.
The basketball aud tennis court
have been laid out, and the pool table
put in perfect condition. The bowl
ing allev and indoor rifle range are
also nearing completion. Basketball
ives will be organized in each squad,
and a regular series of games carried
on during the winter. A series of
rife contests will be arr anged, suit
able prizes being offered. A pool
tournament is also being talked of.
These various interests, with the
big opening dance which will take
place on the evening of December 29,
are occupying the full attention of the
members of the company, and tnthu-
siasm over the new armory is increas-
ing all the time. 1t is the intention
of the officers and men of the local
company to make il the liveliest
thing in town this winter. and TO
have something OF interest for the
members all the time.
The members of the company are
now offered ell the privileges Of a
fine social and athletic club. ell
without expense to themselves. They
have one of the finest one-company
armories in the United States, and it
is the ambition of those interested in
the local company to make it one of
the finest military organizations in
the country Annapolis, with its
splendid military and naval traditions
should be satisfied with no leFs.
While much attention is being de-
voted TO the athletic and social events
that are possible because of the new
building. military training is not
neglected, but is being given much
more attention than ever. Non-cOm-
missioned officers school is conduct
ed regularly, and the drills are Of
proper length, covering the entire
range Of a soldiers work and are
very thorough. Those interested in
the local guardsmen are welcome at
the drills, which take place honda :
evenings and the athletic events.