Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15

ACON, reD. 1f-MaHy lovers OIL
MI college baseball will doubtless
be interested in MERGERS pros
pect for a 1914 team In fact, the
public should have the opportunity Of
getting an insight to the hope Of the
Orange and Black for the ensuing
season
The call for batteries was sounded
last Monday, and the response was
most encouraging. This department
being the real basis of any nine, must
begin early and undergo gradual de-
velopment in order to assume its ex-
pected form by the first call of the
diamond. PLAY BALI"
MERGERS object is to strive to main
tain and, if possible, surpass the role
she has long played in the S. l. A. A.
rating. While the annals of the past
will suffice as a stimulus, the aim Of
the future will prick the Jealous intent
of those forming this seasons squad
to conquer on rival fields
We congratulate ourselves in pro-
curing the services of coach with
the pep, life and hard working con-
victions that Coach Scully possesses
He is man of rare ability and versed
in all tactics of the diamond. His IN
PRODUCTION in the South is already
marked by the accomplishment of the
present basketball squad under his d.
rection.
In view of the fact that several
youngsters are being initiated into a
likely position on the firing line, the
pitching problem Is not as complex as
anticipated. 1 was first pitcher last
year, after the exclusion o, Moses
from the S. l. A. A., and expect to be
favorable candidate for this position
again. Roddenbery who was my al
ternate, cid not return, having served
his allotted time, and his services will
be greatly missed, both at third and in
the box. stick" was a valuable var
sity man for three years.
Forester, who did not get away so
well with his games, is again at MS
post with the same persistent and un-
firing effort he has manifested in nth
er phases of athletics. Local seiSi-
ment expresses favorable season Tor
him.
Stevens Looks Immense.
The most promising new material
comes in the person of Stevens, a re-
cruit from Locust Grove. His base
ball qualities have been keenly OBJ
served by the critics Of the campus
during the weeks workout. num-
Der of volunteers are also champion
ing for berth in this portion of the
squad.
The catching department must I'M
doubtedly be constructed, as neither
Rice nor Irwin, the receivers of last
season. will be in the game. The
best hope for a backstop is found III
Clements, an Atlanta boy, of prep
note. Captain Wills and Toomer are
now engaged in receiving work. and
will in all probability receive in the
event of an emergency.
Y11Vad frGt
creditably. in his steady, discreet man
ner. is expected to hold down the ini-
tial bag even in grander form than
formerly. Hooten, hailing from How
ard College, will be good second 10
Wills.
The keystone bag will most prob
ably be covered by Farmer, VINO man
aged this position well last season, but
he will have to encounter much com
petition to anchor safely thls sprlng.
Shortstop is we'll preserved by
Grace. who will have filled this fire.
ouent grounded" field for the third
wear. He has always been clever
worker, as well as smooth nelder'
bnt degree deficient in stick work.
Third Base Job Open.
The tertiary sack is yet to be
solved. or at least the position most
unlikely solved as yet. Dewoerry ana
Bell will perhaps be the most Ia
vorable applicants mere: DeWperry,
Of last wear, should institute with the
ether entries some strong competition
FOR this position.
THE outfield as usual Will have
tho most entries, but it is about con-
caded that only one of these important
gardens is to be planted" Gibson,
SITTER taking up his cross with the
team the latter part OF the 1913 sea
son led the team in batting, and is
expected to duplicate ms record TINS
Season. He is fast on the path ana
good fielder. His capabilities in
baeeball fields are unlimited and he
ioolxs TO possess real all-Southern
abilitv Cochran will likely register
In grand style a record in center neld:
Wor1, manifested last year predicted
for him an excellent career at his sec
ond attempt in the college pastime:
Westmoreland and Sans are two OLD
varsity men who Will try lot an OUT
AID nosition in the remaining lot.
ne were alternates last season and
hotb have possibilities of proving
valuable assets to the team.
Bio Call Last Of Month.
ne course the call for men for the
,srious nositions on the team has not
heen given. and will be deferred I'M
III Inc last week in the month
Summarizing, we may conclude that
~, ni,tloolx is brilliant for the Or
a s,rS and Black, and those whom we
a,,,hat on the diamond may feel con-
sdent they will be well met. Some
constructive work must inevitably be
done but the team as whole will
not fail below par in any respect.
GIBBONS VS.. GRAVES.
r 6kTTI Feb. 14.LMlke Gibbons,
e. paul and Gid Graves, Philadelphia
I "a ,,,,, rosst In a six round bout at Phil