Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
League, having worn a uniform at Lin

| League, having worn a UNIFORM at Lin
coin.
Both men signed for receivers Lee
and Snow, are well known to the fans.
and both are capable men. Manager
Boyle is looking for a catcher who
can play the outfield, to be used in
the event Snow is unable to report,
lnfield Should Show Speed.
If the inieid aspirants run true to
form the Arson pilot will have the
fastest infeld ever assembled locally
Cameron, obtained from Oklahoma
City thru purchase, and Humbert,
ST. Louis semi professional, will battle
for first base position.
Cameron is reported to be scrappy
his former teammate. He is a hard
hitter and a clever fielder.
The contest for the keystone bag
should develop the prettiest fight for
place. Three fast men are under con-
tract for the position namely. Peters,
semi pro from Chicago: Clemens,
obtained by purchase from Oklahoma
City. and Shafer, physical director of
an indianapolis college. Peters is rec
commended to be a fast, heady play
er; Clemens has shown great ability
as a member of the oklahoma City
Club, and Shafer is an round ath-
lete who has made a name as
sprinter.
Durkin. Of Bradford, Pa. fast lad
with a good wing and more than aver
age hitting ability, is regarded as a
promising candidate for short, His
F,- "a will no N,Il-
liken. who had a trial with Memphis
last spring. and who later played in
the Kitty League.
E,unick is scheduled 10 play third,
having no opposition. His ability to
battle the opposition is we'll known.
New Faces in Gardens.
Only one familiar face will ne seen
among the candidates for the out
field. George LeBeau is the only hold
over from the 1916 team. Lied is con-
sidered one of the most likely candi-
dates for place. This player was with
Fall River, Mass, in the Colonial
League. in 1915. and last year played
semi professional ball around New
York City.
Henry Is a semi professional from
batter He is now working out with
the Rock Island club.
Baxter obtained in the trade with
Rockford. in which he and Pitcher Nc
Nanus were secured in exchange for
Hammerschmidt and Ulch. has been
hitting the bail far and frequently for
several seasons.
Morse, a semi professional from
Salem, Mo- comes at his own expense.
confident Of making a place on the
team. Several others. Including one
or TWO Of the pitchers, are coming on
their own expense in the belief that
they have the ability to secure berths
on the local club.
Practice Games Arranged.
Manager BOYLE IS planning TO play
all the practice games on the home
diamond. Five games have been ar
ranged 10 date, The first real con-
test will be staged Sunday, April -. !
when the squad Will be divided two
teams being formed 10 furnish the |
Mason City is scheduled TO play here |
or Saturday and Sunday April q and |
%, and Waterloo is here for two games. |
and Sunday, April IS and |
%.
May Change Game Time.
At a meeting OF the directors yes
terday the question OF starting the |
games at 3 o'clock this season instead
of 800 as heretofore. was brought up |
but no action was taken. owing TO a
strong sentiment both in favor OF the |
change and against it. 1t was decided
TO await an expression Of the fans be-
fore deciding definitely.
Many fans in neishboring towns have
asked for the 3 o'clock game, while
number Of business men prefer the $3.50 |
opening. An expression of the fans
is asked. and Arrangements will be
made 70 accommodate the greater |
number.