Evening star., 1929-05-19
TECH AND WESTERN
ALSO REPRESENTED
Former Has Two and Latter
0ne-Others Get Second
Team Positions.
BY EDWARD A. FULLER. JR.

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wv pionship series Friday by
vanquishing Tech, Is to 7.
1t marked the second time
in as many years that the Light Blue
and White diamonders have confounded
the majority of critics by achieving the
crown. At the outset Tech was picked
by most observers to win the flag, de-
spite that Eastern had ct hand COM
bination that was admittedly formidable.
The Lincoln Parkers. however, proceeded
to step out and land all four of its Sc
ries games three of them by wide mar
gins. stamping them unquestionably the
class of the series. In the opening
match the Light Blue and White was
extended to squeeze cut 81 win over
Western. but thereafter the superiority
of Coach Chief Guyon's proteges was
pronounced.
It became apparent early in the series
that the fight for the championship
Law between Eastern AMI Tech. The
other three teams. Cent? Western and
Business. which finished third, fourth
and fifth. respectively, were at best only
mediocre. All three at times played
we'll but were inconsistent Lack Of
experienced material was a big handi-
cap to each of them, and Business as
usual suffered heavily through depend
able falling by the wayside scholastic
cally.
Competition Interesting.
Though several of the games were
decided by decisive margins, the series
was marked by a deal of interesting
competition. There was one extra
inning game. that in which Central tri-
umphed over Western. II to II in 10
innings. Two new series records were
spectacled hIIrler. set one of the marks
when he hurled non-run. no-hit game
against Business. The other record per-
formance was that by Eastern in scoring
20 runs against for Business in their
match.
Three players. who were selected by
The Star last year for all-high honors.
were not picked this wear and fourth
barely gained a berth. Mike Hunt.
ball in the 1923 series fell down de-
cidedlv this year. while Paul Brown
of Tech. chosen for right field last year,
was not picked as a catcher this season.
though his work was not at all bad.
Herman German, Tech first-sacker. also
was not named again. Archie Ware,
Eastern. selected for left field last year,
was again picked this Spring. though
his play this year was not up to the
standard of season ago.
Many Good Third Sackers.
An interesting slant was the fine crop
OF third basemen. Each school was rep
resented by stellar performer at the
hot corner. Thev were Bill Heflin, Tech;
Willis Fisher. Eastern: Spencer Chase.
Business: Dick Eby. Western and
George Brandt. Central.
Eastern has been awarded six places
on The Stars All-Hiqh Team. with
Tech getting two and Western one. No
Central or Business players were chosen,
though several showed cleverlv.
Bud Hanna Of Eastern, doubtless was
the hest pitcher in the series despite
that he was prone to wildness and has
been picked as the first-string hurler.
He started all four of his teams games
Ben Spiegel Of Tech, also showed well,
but none of the other hurlers was con-
sistent
There were some mighty capable
catchers in the series. but for all-around
worth Bob SNYDER of Eastern, was en-
titled to the all-high post. Paul Brown
of Tech and Quincy Owens of West
ern. also showed strongly Roland Har-
gett. Business catcher. was a mighty
sweet appearing catcher, but failed In
his studies and did not play the whole
series.
Battle for Positions.
Ben Mccullough Of Eastern was the
choice for first base He proved him
self good hitter, a clever fielder and
an alert player generally. Herman Cor
man of Tech was close behind the East
erneri but German did not shape up
quite so impressiveiy as Mccullough,
especially on the defensive.
Herbie Thompson of Western only
played one game at second base. but he
looked plenty good then and was picked
for the job. He can hit and field and
is a strong player generally. Bill Eng
lish. Tech, also played we'll at the key
stone sack. Because of the dearth Of
good shortStops and the abundance Of
fine third basemen Willis Fisher of
Eastern has been shifted from the torrid
corner TO shortstop Arthur Zahn Of
Eastern did well at shortstop. but he did
not play there sufficiently to get real
line on his worth.
Bill Heflin, Techs hard hitting, great
fielding third baseman has been given
this post. He was a standout for the
job despite the other clever third sack
ers in the series.
Cody Shapiro. who showed brilliantly
throughout the series, was given the
left field post; Homer Drissel. hard
hitting Tech left fielder, was shifted to
center, and Archie Ware. Eastern center
fielder. was transferred to right Ware
fielded in fine style and his hitting
was good enough to earn him the all
high Job There were not many other
outfelders of appreciable worth in the
series. though Jimmy Thompson and
Page Worthington of Western and
Carlton Eaple of Eastern were mighty