The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-16
CRIMSON SQUAD ISI DIVIDED, WITH 2II MEN ON VARSITY
'Bama PaStimerS Working. Hard for Opening
 Diamond Clash
By DYKE MERRITT

University, March Especial. )- Work on the local baseball diamond has reached critical stage for some, the group of ambitious pastimers be- ing divided into two groupsA the sheep remaining on Denny field 10 become the pride of Sheperd Berni- ers's eye, while the goats have been trsnsplanted to the turtle back on the campus.
 According to Coach Bernier. the selection is only temporary. and, as he thinks there may be some sheep in goats raiment among the scrubs, the system used in football will be applied to the baseball mem that is, those who deserve advancement 10 the varsity crew will be given chance, while those who are now on the varsity squad who fail to live up to what is expected of them will re- ceive transportation across University avenue to be farmed out among the scrubs for more seasoning.
 2I Men on Squad
 The squad, as 1t now stands, num- bers q men, including. Pat Cruise, Sammy Brister and Roy Mayhan. backstops; Art Cunningham, John Cunningham, Red McMillan, Slim Carter, Mack McRae Mulkey and Sam Hinton. pitchers; Gazzelo and Gold stein, first base; Green and Leonard. second base; Capt. Lewis Hall and Speedy Keith, shortstops; Peter Pitts, third base, and Kid Elmore. Dick Lewis. Country Oliver and Max Ros- enfield, outfielders.
 no n bring out the fact that of the heroes named above, there are seven pitchers in the group, embracing some of the most promising talent that has been seen on Denny field in years.
 The practice has passed the prelim- mary stage and the training now in- cfudes calisthenics, also known as up setting exercise" batting and fielding practice. a six or seven in nings tussle between the two divi- sions of the varsity members and a jog around the cinders. washed down by the showers. It is these practice games which are catching the eyes of the multitude, however. and the grandstand is filled with excited 'Bama fans and excited 'Bama buzz and comments. Everyone is anxious for the lid to be pried off the season.
 Hinton In shape
 Among the boys of the rifle pit, everything seems to be moving smoothly. Sam Hinton, three-year southpaw vet, will probably have his best season this year, if he re- mains in the box. If the new mate rial pans out as 1t should, he will stay in the outfield, where he fills in when not on the mound. His heavy hitting and speed on the paths make l. lea, I,I n be left off the roster. John Cunning ham of New Market made his first bow in the box this afternoon and made quite a good impression. He has not been out long enoughsto give any idea of his prowess in the box, however, and 1t remains to be seen what he can do. The pitching mate- rial is the most prosperous of any of the candidates for the other positions. and with training and experience will make dependable flock of hurlers.
 The InficId
 The infeld still remains a matter of conjecture, especially first base. Lou Gazzelo was adorning this sack Monday afternoon. He handles him self well al this post, but it remains to be seen if he can be spared from the catching staff to hold down this place. Chet Goldstein is a depend- able man. but has not the height and reach of Gazzelo. Second base seems at home with Rat Green, Capt. Hall is being tried at short with Peter Pitte, first cushion artist of last sea- son. at third. Rat Davis, who has been i'll at his home in Eufanla, is due to arrive on the scene and give someone a run for the bacon at short. He has corl<ing reputation and if he comes through, will go a long way toward settling the infield problem
 The outfield looks like Elmore. Hinton and Rosenfeld, all hefty swat ters who delight in hitting the pill on the nose, and do it habitually Other developments will be recorded later.