Blake School - Reflections / Call O Pan Yearbook (Hopkins, MN)

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HHMH Giallnpart Frank Jaffray, at flrst base, and ilBarneyl, Clifford at Short, are a pair that very few of the llhot onesll get by, and have rounded into fine in- fielders. liBarneyll is always there with a good pick-up, and a toss to Frank, who covers the initial bag in fine shape. llDavell VVinton, at third, is a real player, and plays the game like an old-timer, and usually has a couple of good liwallops chalked up to his credit during the game. ilBoy Corse, Peavey Heffelhnger and Sterling Williams, are the out- held regulars. Corse covers left and fields his position well, accepting many Chances that look like sure hits. Peavey at center has developed into a sure thing, and is only weak in his batting. Sterling is the 11Big Stickll 0f the outfit, and leads the batting list, while in the held seldom allows them to go beyond him. Jack Partridge, general utility man, can be relied upon at almost any position, but needs Ht0 buck upll in his batting. Lucian Strong and Totton Heifelfinger, utility outfielders, are , licomersj and although they have not gotten into many games yet, will, by the end of the season, show profit by the practice. ltPhill' Benton takes a turn in the box now and then; has lots of Speed, and with more control would add greatly to the pitching staff. The schedule as now planned is as follows, including the scores to date: April 23, Blake 14, Douglas School 13 April 25, Blake 4-, Ridgewood 6 HRpril 30, Blake 12, Ridgewood 9 May 2, Blake 4, Whittier School 1 May 7, Blake 11, Kenwood 6 May 10, Blake 11, St. Paul Academy 12 May 14, Blake vs. Kenwood May 16, Blake vs. Clifton May 24, Blake vs. St. Paul Academy . , E. 1. MAC PHIE. NHUDH garhi 2t nrhi lumen Page fwvntywmren

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HHUDH GIaIInpan Eaaehall The baseball candidates were called out early in April, and from then until June practice occupied the attention of the hfteen young aspirants three afternoons each week. After two weeks of steady drill, and during which time the boys were tried out at the different positions, the squad was finally selected and the schedule begun. A series of practice games were arranged by Manager Dent, and Blake succeeded in securing the larger score in all of these except one, which was played without the valuable services of both Captain 11Waukel, Jaflray and 1Barney Clifford. Of course our 11big games were with the St. Paul Academy. At the time of writing this article one game of the series has been played, and was won by St. Paul in the last of the ninth, by the score 12-11. During the next two weeks several more games are scheduled, and with the great improvement shown both in the teamls helding and batting, Blake should take all'by large scores. Individually, none of the players are yet stars, but.7 all seem to have grasped the idea that team work is what wins the game. The inheld has developed wonderfully from the raw material that came out a monthvago7 and now all four field their positions like veterans. The outfield, more from lack of practice than ability, was slower in rounding into shape, but are all working well now, and covering plenty of ground. The battery is our weakest department, and most of the twirling has fallen on Sam Robertson, with Howard McMillan at the receiving end. They work well together and with the excellent support of therest 0f the team have pulled out of many a difficult position. Captain 11Wauke Jaffray is probably the most consistent helder, and handles himself at second excellently. He is always just where the ball is, and his throws are accurate. He makes an admirable captain and keeps the team on its toes. garhi et nrhi 111mm NH'QH Page twcnty-siw

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CAPTAIN WAUKE , JAFFRAY