Evening star., 1914-08-16

for the poor attendance at the contests
so far played. 1t stands to reason that
there ought to be a larger attendance at
games in which three teams are contest
ing definitely for the city title than at
those in which only the honors In a series
are at stake But even this is doubtful.
No reason that is really satisfactory
can be given for the apparently poor
support amateur base ball has had this
season in the matter of attendance. 1t IS
simply one of those times when there is
an abatement Of interest for no apparent
reason. OF course there have been mo-
mentous happenings in professional ball
and in other fields of endeavOr. but, even
at that, it appears that amateur ball has
not been given its share of prominence
either in the newspapers or in the public
mind. and that it has not been accorded
as much space in the former as hereto
fore may be one reason why it is not
looked upon as such big thing by It's
followers.
"chief' Myers. star first baseman at
Lafayette for the last two seasons ana
former captain Of the Western High
School nine. is playing center field for
the Stroudsburg, Pa, team this summer
and is doing some remarkable work
Myers has been performing brilliantly
in every game in which he takes part.
Here is what a Stroudsburg paper had
to say of him after a game played last
week:
Chief Myers of Lafayette College
tealm-and don't you ever think he
didn't! Why, the big fellow was all over
the earth out there. pulling down every
thing that blew his way. Three catches
that were certainly good for hits and
another one-a Texas leaguer-on top
of his shoes caused great sad feeling
among the visitors. But this wasn't all
he was doing. Three hits-one driving in
two runs when they were badly need
ed-and one assist was what the wonder
did, all in one afternoon. Bravo"
Myers is one of the most capable ball
players ever developed in the local high
schools. His work, from the first day he
played behind the bat for Western To
the present. has attracted great atten-
tion. and II is certain that he will play
professional ball If he cares to- If he
does not, after graduating. it will not be
because he will have had no opportu-
nifty. Myers has been star at Lafay-
ette for two years, and he Is likely to
perform brilliantly during the two sea-
sons he has remaining at that institu-
tion.
II is interesting to note that Myer.
is not only a splendid performer on the
athletic field, but that he also does some
very commendable work in the class.
room. While at Western he was al.
ways near the head of his class, and al
Lafayette he has general average Of
e1.4 for the two yeare he has beer
there: and. considering the stric
methods Of marking at the northern
schools. that average is one to be proud
of.
Fitzgerald, who Is catching for tn,
Eastern Athletic Club, was q member
of the Bankers last year FitzgerSlt
did not do the regular work behind tn,
bat for the Trust Company nine
though when he did get chance t,
show his worth he appeared to hay,
much ability. "Fitz" aso played the in
field and outfield at times. He has beer
doing well for the Eastern club. hayin,
held up his end on the offensive ant
defensive.
1t undoubtedly would be a good thin
Tor amateur base ball here and in Rich
mond. in other words for the intercit
series. If Richmond were to win fror
Washington when representatives of tn
two cities meet for the southern cham
pionship two weeks from now Wash
ington has had a walkaway Of the game
each year almost. with the exception o
the time Baltimore was the victor, but
appears that it will be a far differen
matter this time. II Richmond Is a
strong as 1t was last year, then Wash
ington is going to suffer its first defea
at the hands of the Virginia town, pro
vided. Of course. the former does not ge
the worst of the breaks in luck. shor
series Is often not = true criterion O
strength.
For the Washington team to lose thi
year would undoubtedly give the game
boost that ii has not had in some time
The sport here has probably suffere
ooUoWAat from too much success an