Greenbelt cooperator., 1942-10-09

Flynn No. j Man
Their outstanding battery of
Lefty John Flynn and Fred
"Knocky" Thomas was a popular
first team choice. Manager Blair
Hamel had things pretty much his
own way when this pair was
working. .-
Aided no little with their big
bats, the Hamelmen placed two
other members: Bernie Good,
initial sack guardian on the first
team and rangy Harry Bassin,
former high class minor league
first-sacker on the second team
outfeld.
Doctor Johnny Flynn was addi-
tionally honored by being chosen
the Leagues most valuable player.
Following the genial Medico in
the voting and given deserving
honorable mention are: Maryland
Sport Clubs ace, Warren Ear
hardt, the Shamrocks' versatile
Ernie Boggs, Oxon Hills nifty
backstop, Herman Xander and
Jimmy Schwab, Maryland Aces
slugging receiver.
The runner-up team, Maryland
Sport Club placed two fine players
on the preferred list in Warren
Earhardt, a hard-hitting, cagey
pitcher and the nimble, strong
armed "Ducky" Jarboe in the out
field.
Brother Act Here
Mutt Moreland of Sunny
brook, guided his Oxon Hill team
to a third place finish. His boys
did right well in the voting too.
They placed two men on each of
the Star squads. On the first
team, Jack Sugrue proved that a
fighting spirit really pays; he
made the third base spot. The run
producing Frank Tonker took a
first-string outfeld post.
Jack Sugrue's mild-mannered
brother, Neal, was second team
keystone protector and Stump
jumper" Greer, the Hillmen's CEN
terfelder took a number two
squad outfield job.
As this paper goes to press there
is one more league game to be
played, and it will break fourth
place deadlock between the
Shamrocks of Greenbelt and Nor
ris Purdy's Maryland Aces. These
clubs, while low in the standings,
did well at the polls. Between them
they placed eight of their athletes
on the two squads.
Local Flavor
Greenbelt's neat double play
combination of Jerry Geyer and
Wayne Davis made the first team,
intact. Julie Andrus proved his
popularity by polling more votes
than any other outfielder. This
is a fine tribute to the speedy
little ballhawk. Ernie Boggs re-
ceived two less votes than Flynn
and one less vote than Earhardt
and is thusly relegated to the
number two Stars. Your reporter,
Bill Moore, ran second to Bernie
Good in the matter of first-basing.
The Aces battery mates and
third-sacker made the second
team roster. Lefty Askenas, Jim
mie Schwab and "Hot Corner"
Elliott were the deserving selec-
tees.
"Giggles" Adair, all-round
performer for the Largo entry
grabs off an outfield spot on the
second nine with his terrific hit
ting. Adair was more than a fair
pitcher. too.
Bringing Up The Rear
Last to be mentioned, but in no
wise last in ability, is lanky
Elmer Lukehardt, erstwhile
George Washington U. luminary.
Elmer makes the second team
shortstop post despite a late start
in the league.
Some darn good players, not
overlooked but simply edged out
in the voting, are: Jim Curtin,
outfielder for Armstrong Roney;
Donnie Baker, second-sacker for
Riverdale; Aces doorway man,
Morris Purdy; Oxon Hills Bill
Helmer; Police Boys Club stars,
Danny Boothe and Bowie; Mary
land Sport Clubs third-sacker,
Anderson.
Favored athletes at glance:
First Team Pos. Second Team
John Flynn p.Ernie Boggs
Warren Earhardt p.Lefty Askenas
Fred Thomas c.Jim Schwab
Bernie Good 1b.Bill Moore
Wayne Davis 2b. Neal Sugrue
Jack Sugrue 3b.Bob Elliott
Jerry Geyer ss.E. Lukehardt
Julius Andrus of.Harry Bassin
Frank Tonker of. Adger Adair
"Ducky" Jarboe of. Ted Greer