The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-05

BUCkHANNON. Spril 5.-Wesley-
ans baseball team will return from
the Southern trip tonight. When the
men alight from the train they will
have just ended trip that has car
ried them through IL States and
which has necessitated travelling al
most 5000 miles.
The trip SO far as games won and
lost are concerned has been a failure
Last years trip was to be regarded
in much the same way. 1t is always
so with the Northern teams going
South for early games. In the South
ern States ali the teams have been
no low temperatures or snow hav-
ing kept them inside. The Northern
teams on the other hand have had
to tate short workouts in their gym
Museums. and only occasionally are
they able to get outside. Even when
this is possible. it is seldom that a
suitable surface is available for prac-
tice, and 1t may be said that no good
practice is to be had. The Southern
trips, then. are merely training trips.
Last years Wesleyan team which
was considered by all familiar with
the other teams that have represent
ed the institution, to be the strong
est the Methodists ever had, won only
three out of nine games played on
its Southern trip, and this years Wes-
leyan team which is admittedly weak
err, playing a harder schedule than
that of last year, has done as well as
its supporters. expected on its South
ern journey.
Trip Develops Youngsters.
The trip has served to develop
greatly the youngsters of the squad.
Looney at second base is real 'find."
Although q candidate, for the team
for two years previous to 1915 he has
never been a regular. His selection
at second base was regarded as mis-
take by many, but in fielding especial
ly his work has been admirable, and
he shows great promise. His willing
ness to learn is one of his greatest
assets, and before the season is far
advanced Wesleyan will have a finish
ed second sacker.
Miller at third. also has shown that
he has all the ability that Is requis-
lite for this difficult position. His hit
ting has been even better than was
anticipated, and his fielding has been
UP to par. In the outfield kellison
and o. Shumaker. the latter formerly
a catcher, have shown marked ability.
Wagner's development as pitcher,
too. has been pleasing. Allen, also
q second string man last year, proved
on the Trip tnat ne VIII De OIL ma
terial benefit to the staff this year.
The team opens the season at
home next Wednesday, meeting Muh!-
onburg College. Last year Mullen
burg was played for the first time. In
this game, played at Allentown, Pa,
Wesleyan was the loser by the score
OF 2-1. The game was very exciting,
and the Pennsylvania team showed it.
self to be one OF the best in Pennsyl-
vania. The opening game at home
will serve to show the home folks
what Wesleyan really has in the way
of baseball prospects this year. The
new men will be looked over. and the
first real line on the material at hand
will be obtained.
Wesleyan Won Floor Title.
The basketball season is history.
Wesleyan won the State champion
ship hands down. This is the third
successive time for Wesleyan to carry
off this coveted honor. The excite
ment attending the closing OF the reg
ular season and the staging OF the