Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-07


teams are requested to send the
names CT the players on their teams
to the Star Bulletin This column will
be devoted to amateur baseball, and
all teams who wish to arrange games
with other organizations are cordially
invited to use these columns.
The Pacific baseball team has been
making a good showing in the games
to date There are several players on
the team who have showed real base
ball form in practise games.
Bert Hushaw is one of the leading
spirits in the StangenUald team,
which will shortly be organized. Sew
eral stars of note have already signi-
fled their intention of playing.
With Silva on first, Mara at second,
Cordeiro at shortstop and Anahu at
third, the Braves win have strong
infield ST. Louis will also have a
fast inner works with Lai Sin, Hane-
berg. You Bun Hee and King Tan.
The Filipinos will have Planas, Boni,
Marcial and Batong. strong hitting
infield, which will rank with the best
in the city. ..-...-.,.
A plan is on foot to send team
of allstars from the Pacific League
on a trip to the mainland or to the
Orient. Several offers have been re-
ceiyed and with q good year ahead, it
is expected that one OF the trips will
go through. An offer has been receiy-
ed from Japan and the Philippines,
and one of the amateur organizations
IN San Francisco is anxious to well
come the local players If arrange.
ments can be made.
The Braves will have a strong team
this year. and will be strengthened by
the addition of several new players.
Both Perry and Nelson have been play.
ing great ball, and should be two
members of the all-stass to make q
tour at the end of the season, If they
can continue their present work.
MarciaI. the peppery third-sacker of
the Filipino team of last year, will
be shifted to shortstop, Batong Bakal
taking care of the hot corner. "
Sam Ku will be on the Braves line
up this year. and the fans will watch
with interest his performances on
the mound Both Nelson and Perry
can go behind the bat, $50 the boys
with the Indian appelatior will be we'll
fortified in every department. as Bill
Lee can play any position on the team
and is furthermore heady player.
Donald Laid, who will catch for the
Healanis this year, is expected to
show heap OF pep this season. Ladd
is a sweet looking backstop, and
should prove to be one of the best in
the league. Harry Decker will have
Francis Brown Rawson. Hollinger and
kelii as pitching staff.
George Godfrey has uncovered a
real find In the pitching department.
and the other teams in the CONNER
cial League will have togo some. His
name Is Hung, and he hung 1t on the
team in the last game.
Little Nushida will pitch in the Pa
cific League this year, and the fans
will naturally watch his work, as the
last time he pitched he BANKED the
strong st. Louis team. The ASahis
win play a benefit double header at
Afoiliili field on Sunday, April %. The
older Japanese players will oppose the
Fort Ruger team. while the Asahis
will meet the Pacifics.
Which team will win the pennant in
the Pacific League? There isn't any
fan who will be ready to answer this
question with certainty 1t looks like
a close race throughout, and will be
hard to settle. Healanis with Francis
Brown AMI Bill Hollinger must be fig
ured on, while Henry Chillingworth
has strong squad at Mckinley. well
coached. and with good pitcher and
fast infield Gordon Ross is improv-
ing every day and Chilly will have two
other pitchers to figure on this year.
When they figure out the first, place
teams they must not overlook the Fiji
pllO team. VIII LUIS dlQ Mig "
do the hurting and Lang Akana as
coach this team should start the sea
son even with the others. Lang has
taken deep interest In boosting base
ball for the youngsters, and promises
to turn out real organization.
The Asahis will have strong squad
ready for the opening of the season.
and with Nushida and Maesaka on
the mound should play a good game /!
The Asahis will play together at all |
times, and combine speed with an
ability to field. despite their weakness
with the bat. ~ /.
The Hawaiis, Chinese, Braves and
st. Louis are four other teams who
must be counted on in the coming
race. With Simon and Moniz the Ha-
walls will have a good pitching staff, !
while Kong Tai Pong is certain to
have good squad out this year. The |
Braves and st. Louis will he much |
stronger than last year.