The Washington times., 1931-04-27
WONDER BOYS
WIN OVER
EAGLES

IL
With all of the glamor of the
big league opening the Wonder
Boys and the Anacostia Eagles
made their inaugural debut be-
fore a crowd of 400 junior base
ball enthusiasts at Phoenix Field.
The Wonder Boys outfit had con-
siderable trouble with the Ana
costa team despite the fact that
they took the game to the tune
Of 6 to /.
The first tally was scored on
the Eagles in the second frame
when Weaver, the Eagles pitcher
weakened and gave Lovelace and
Perry free tickets to first base,
and Kilby's single to right that
scored Lovelace. In the fourth
inning the Wonder Boys came
back and scored another run that
was all they needed to win the
ball game. With two out Weaver
allowed the Wonder Boys catcher
to walk once again, who promptly
stole second after which he came
home on the single by Bell, the
pitcher.
Bell Pitches Well
The only run scored by the
Eagles came in the fifth frame
when Wall singled to center and
the sacrifice of Weaver advanced
him to second, and when
Wyche, the second baseman,
played for him, he went to third.
On Jones single, Wall scored
!, the only tally for the visitors.
Jones got three of the four hits
allowed by the Wonder Boys ace,
Rodney Bell.
Bell pitched wonderful ball
all through the game, allowing
only four hits and passing just
two. Although the score indi-
. Gates that Weaver must have
been pitching rotten ball, this
was not the case.
Weaver permitted only nine
hits, all of which were scattered.
His team gave him very pooc
support, making six errors. No
pitcher can win a ball game with
this kind of support. Things
look very poor for the Anacostil
outfit if they don't replace some
of the players in short order. An
erroring ball club never won a
pennant.
This was the first game of the
Times Junior Baseball AsSocia-
ton. The big machine has
actually gotten under way. The
teams are beginning to play ball.
The entire loop will swing into
action next week. Those of you
who witnessed the opening game
can appreciate the way in which
these games are handled. The
officials will be supplied by The
Times Association. These officials
will be thoroughly tested. There
will also be a baseball furnished
for every game. The winning
team may keep the ball.
If in your neighborhood there
are any baseball fields not in use,
get them in shape for the league
will open it's season very shortly
and all available playing fields
will be put into action. If per.
mits are necessary it is advisable
that you make final arrangements
as soon as possible because the
activity in this league will begin
its functions next Saturday.
Interest in Prizes
Much has been said about the
prizes to be awarded in this
league. Although nothing definite
has been settled, it is promised
that they will be of a very un-
usual nature.
One Of the prizes which has
been announced is a trip to the
World Series. The most valu-
able player will receive this
prize absolutely free!
The fano that follow the sand.
aotters' activity will be kept posted
more thoroughly than ever. The
Times is going to handle the
Junior baseball players activity in
q manner that is very similar to
the way in which the big league
publicity is printed. There will be
the box scores and the leading
hitter of the league published
regularly by the junior baseball
editor in The Times. The league
standings will also, be printed.
The games, and where they will
be played, the results, and the
complete details of the league
games.
Remember, it is not too late to
enter your team in The Times
league. Entries are still being re-
ceived in Room 408, Times Build.
ing. The closing date for entry is
Wednesday, 6 p. m. Hustle along,
boys! Get those entries in. Only
q few more days left. Read to-
morrow's paper for latest details
OF games to be played next Satur-
day.