The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-13
EARLY PROSPECTS INDICATE WINNER AT OWENTON CAMP Lack of Veterans Will Not Weaken Chances of the
 MethOdists for a
 Winner
Fly GUY NATION

Birmingham college baseball prospects are indeed bright for winning team this year. Although several candidates have been out for the last two weeks, practice was not calleds until Wednesday of the past week. Quite a large number re- sponded, which consisted of several vet rans who are as follows: F. Ware, catch CT; Nation, pitcher; S. Ware and Boyd, first base; Neill, second base Walton, third base; Norton, outfieId.
 It will be noticed that Scott, catcher; Hammond pitcher; Jones, shortstop; Davenport and Capps outfielders, are ab- sent this year. Feton Ware will again demonstrate his ability as catcher and With the experience of the past season should be a tower of strength to the team He will be assisted by ''Tink" Gillian, who has served several seasons, both on local sand lots and with the Gen. tral High school. Although Nation Is the only regular of last year, the pitching staff will be exceptionally strong as Ardis, Campbell, Lester and Williams look promising already. Nation won Il and lost two last season. Ardis is a big right lander and pitched some gooo games
 
 castle team in the Miners league.
 Campbell played with the Jacksonville State normal team last year and made good record, both as an outfielder and as a pitcher He hits exceptionally hard. If reliable pitching staff can be de- veloped without his services he will be shifted to the outfield. Lester tossed for the Albertville Aggies the early part of last season. but owing to an injury to his arm had to retire for the remainder of the season. Although rather light he has plenty of speed and with good coach ing should develop into a phenom before the curtain. Williams has plenty of speed but has had very little experience. At first base are S. Ware and Red Boyd, both regulars of last seasons team s. Ware is terrific hitter, while he is rather awkward in fielding hIs position. Boyd is nice fielder but rather weak players. however, for a college team. Neill will be seen again at the keystone | corner as the Scotchman has no competi- | ton. "Scotchie' is in class by himself when 1t comes to Tagging em'' at sec ond. He is also a dangerous hitter. Neill is manager for the team this season. The vacancy of Jones at short will be admirably filled by ''Slick" Davis. the wizard of the Greater Birmingham league last season. Davis also served the Central High school several seasons. He is dangerous hitter. Walton will be at third again this season. He has no competition and has served the Old Gold and Black for several seasons. and has I many more seasons of service yet. He 1 has an accurate peg to first and has | saved many games by his timely plays. 1 Norton will hold the center position again this year. Norton was the leading batter of the team last season. He is also fast and sure fielder. Those who are trying for left and right fields are: | c. Morris, Clayton, Harris, Blanton, Jacobs. Clarence Goodwin, who was 9 | candidate last season, but had to retire on account of Illness, will fight TOT a berth again. He made a good impres- sion last year.
 good schedule has been almost com 1 rleted by Manager Neill. The following dates have been secured: April and 4 | Marion Institute, on campus; April and 8, Blountsville Aggies, on campus 1 (Not completed.) April 10 and II, Barons April 12. Southwestern Presbyterian Uni versity, on campus April "A and 25, South ern University, on campus; April 2 and | ?S, Howard College; May and 2, Cum | berland University, on campus; May and 1 ,. Howard College; May g and 10, St Bernard College. at Cullman; May Il and I 12. Greene Training School, at Athens, | May 15, University of Alabama, in Bir- mingham; May 19 and 20. Southern Uni l versity. at Greensboro: May P and 23 {! Marion Institute at Marion. The game ] with the University of Alabama vii l possibly be played at Rickwood, provided | the Barons are on the road.