The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Regulars Score Win Over Yannigans by Score of 8
 to 4 in Six-Innng Game
DOC JOHNSTON HAS
 INITIAL WORKOUT
Carmen Hill Holds Yannigans Help less-CoOmbs, Duncan, Clark and Haworth Punish Ball
 Severely
By FRED BODEKER

The Barons had their first real work of the year yesterday when Manager l Molesworth split his squad into two groups and a miniature game was , staged on the soggy field at Redwood. The regulars were victorious over the yannigans by the count of 8 to in six-inning battle.
 The players looked good in their ini- tial showing. Moley, too, was pleased with the manner in which things worked off and stated that his men were in better condition than any team in the league. From the way the Bar ons showed off" yesterday, Moley knows what he is talking about, and then some.
 Bob Loveless started out on the came so wild he was jerked. He showed a plenty of stuff. however. but had no control whatsoever. Carmen Hill, the star finger secured from Pittsburg, re- placed Smoky Bob on the slab and dis played some real hurling.
 Hill had the yannigans setting down, as fast as they stepped to the platter. The rockies agreed that he had enough to get by during training season, at least.
 Roberts did the twirling for the yan- ginans and his slants were pounded all over the lot. Especially was Pat Duncan, Homer Haworth, Cecil Coombs and Danny Clark severe with their punishment of his offerings. A large number died on the paths however.
 JOHNSTON LOOKS GOOD
 Dock Johnston, the new first sack CT, was on the job. Doc played the first sack for the regulars and he played the job swell. Nothing got by him, al- though it was his first day on the field. He was a little weak at the bat. All of this, however, was due to the fact that it was his first time to attempt to play ball this year.
 Danny Clark held down the key stone for the regulars. while Kid Caton was in shortfield. Webb was on third. This youngster continues to play ex- cellent ball and has Moley's eye cen tered on him. If he continues this brand of work, he's almost sure to be on the payroll throughout the sum- mer. He looks like good bet now.
 In the outfield was Cecil Coombs. Pat Duncan and Red Smith. Haworth caught for the regulars while Toland worked for the rockies. Smith played an outfield berth as his wing has not gained its full strength.
 The contest was full of pep. Hardly anyone kept up with the score as the work of the individuals was closely noticed. Practice was stopped shortly after 3 o'clock and will be renewed again tomorrow morning.
 Moley received another letter from Eddie Mcdonald yesterday. The Baron field leader stated that his mother was much better from her illness and he would be in Birmingham either Sunday or Monday. It is thought that Eddie will reach here tomorrow.
 Elmer Ponder is expected to reach here for the next practice. Elmer left his home in Tusa. Okla, yesterday and should be here in time for the work out tomorrow morning.
 The Baron roster is expected to be complete by tomorrow night. Preacher Perryman, the other absentee, will not report until April 1. He is coaching high school team in his home town. Stork. Fla, and is getting in condition there
 MOLEY IS OPTIMISTIC
 Moley stated yesterday that he would be glad when the entire roster was on hand With Mcdonald and Ponder on the job," Moley said. i've can rush straight through with our training. With another week of pretty weather
 
 put the team against any in the league. All of the boys are thoroughly linn bered up at the present and all that is necessary is a little more training to harden them. Another weeks work will accomplish this.p
 The prospects for the Barons grow more encouraging each day. Everyone who has witnessed the squad in practice agrees that it Is the best collection of
 
 wood in many a season. With the ad- dition of the other outfielder from Pittsburg, Moley will have one of the strongest teams in the circuit
 The outlook is mighty rosy There's no reason in the world why the Barons are not to be considered real pennant contenders Moley- has the fever him self and the shadow of the old bunt- ing is liable to be waiving over Rick wood near the close of the season.