Canisius College - Azuwur Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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T l1 c Zlllllllkll Alllllllli g a m e took place on May 5th, but M. Walsh proved a Ill a 1' k for tl1e 7 Varsity stick- ers. M an y more games had been scheduled, b 11 t tl1e inclemency of the weather l1as blighted the hopes of many f baseball 111an i11 tl1is city, 2111Cl elfected not a f e w cancella- tions. , C11 May 9th, the date set for the Central game, old Sol'7 appeared a n d cheered the hearts of all. That history repeats itself was certainly proven in this game. It brought back pleasant reminiscences of that 7 99 'ga.n1e, when Central bowed down 1111der the stroke of Canisius to the t11ne of 22 to 0. C11r present coacl1, Father Jolm Mahoney pitched tha.t memorable contest, struck Ollt 19 Central batters a11d allowed b11t two- scratch hits. The score this year was 15 to 0. Central played hard to stave off the defeat, but' all to 11o- avail. The first i1111i11g proved their undoing, when ive singles, a base on balls a11d an error netted the Blue and Gold six r11ns. However, Central proved game and never displayed a lagging spirit. James, younger brother of Father John, was in the box this time and acquitted himself with no- less distinction. His record was 19 strike o11ts and 11ot a single hit., in fact, only 0116 or two balls. went to the outfield. Going some, eh? Fort Porter 11ext fell U11Cl9T the l1a1n1ner. Tl1is team is acknowledged to be one of the fastest in the city, consequently when tl1e 'Varsity wended their way to T116 Front, at defeat was expected. Persons was in rare form, the Fort team securing b11t four hitsj The 7 Varsity played a magnificent game through-e out, botl1 in the field a11d at tl1e bat, a11d there- was greats rejoicing in the Canisius camp when the final score, 3 to 2, was anno11nced. The Colise11n1 C'l11b proved easy picking for the ' Varsity, 9 to 3. Brown, the visiting pitcher, held tl1e team down to 2 to 1 1111til the fourth inning, when he was clo11ted for G1101lgl1 hits to tally five runs. Brady, the Hminimv third, baseman, twirled for t.l1e 'Varsity and let his opponents dow11 with three hits, and b11t for errors wo11ld have scored a sh11tout. E The same hoodoo which has s11rro1111ded us at each contest with Masten for tl1e ,last three years, was again ,present this season and stronger tha11 ever. Persons was o11 the slab for the Varsity and speeded them Over in fine Style, a11d b11t for the most miserable l11ck in the fo11rtl1 would have won his game. Cn the other hand, Masten had a twirler in the box whose ball barely came to the plate. The 'Varsity men swung too hard at it. a11d each time the results was the san1e, a little grounder' or ia pop fly. E-schrich's work with the stick was noteworthy i11 the gaine. ' 38

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Manager Bidwell was fully determined to take the next contest by all means, so he scoured the city for stronger players, still he was unsuccessful, F Q for the ' V arsity again took their measure, 10 to 5. Battles, the pride of the Century Club, had ta delivery which was relished equally as well a.s that of Baritot. Manager Bidwell was certainly sorely perplexed, but not discouraged. Q I ' The date set for the third game was at hand and 'the Centuries were eager for the fray. Cy Persons ma.de his debut as a mem- ber of the 'Varsity and served such shooting slants that his opponents were completely be- wildered. The game went. only five innings owing to the late arrival of the visitors. The Brand of playing put up by the 'Varsity in these games of the short fall season' ,stamp- . ed it a winner. ' y ' blaring Season f ' Beporting day brought forth quite a number of new men, in addition' to those who were regulars in the fall. ' , In several instances it was difficult to make a choice, consequently the selection was deferred until quite late in the season. The same men who rep- resented the College in the fall were aga.in awarded their positions, while Schneider, Helminiak and Lannig of the recruits became ,Varsity men. I At the team meeting a motion was made and carried that Father J. hfahoney, S. J., be made head coa.ch. The matter was submitted, and Father Mahoney consented to coach the team. He was formerly a star member' of the 'Varsity for a number of years, hence the confidence placed in him. The nine opened the season by defeating the Lawyers, Club 6 to 1. Lannig, the new pitcher, twirled the latter part of the game and displayed commendable headwork. He possesses nice curves, speed and control, and proves a reliable pitcher. 1 g The next contest was with the University of Buffalo C'Med- ics, who were trimmed 12 to 5. The Fidelity Trust team was also trounced to the tune of 12 'to The University of Buffalo was next taken into camp, the result being G to 2. The game 'was fast througliout, many fine fielding stunts being pulled off. 37 +4

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.played they may continue to bring the Blue and After several postponements from early in the season, the much talked of Lafayette game took place, but came to an untimely finish in the Hfth. The score was 2 to 2, and there was aman on first and second when Mahoney came to bat and made a drive toleft. Koch scored, Eschrich went to third, Mahoney landing on second. Lafayette's ca.ptain claimed the ball was foul, but the umpire had ca.lled it fair. 'Lafayette refused to abide by the decision and left the field. The game went to Canisius 9 to- 0. Lafayette had scored their two runs mostly by chance. They had secured but two hits, while the Varsity had six, three coming successively in the fifth. Vlith men 'on second and third and Blaum at the ba.t things naturally looked gloomy for Lafayette. Everyone regretted that the contest did not continue, but they may be satisfied before the end of the season, as these same teams will probably meet on neutral grounds. The team suffered quite a loss in the Lafayette game, when they lo-st the ser- vices of .loseph'Helminiak. J oe was the irst man up for the 'Va.rsity, and was prostrated by one of ,Nash's shoots, receiving it on the head. He was conveyed to the clubhouse, where he revived. Later on he was taken home and is now doing nicely. T A double-header had been arranged for Decoration Day with the Lawyers' Club and the 19th Centuries, butowing to- unforeseen circumstances the after- noon game was cancelled. A -The 'Varsity put up a good game in the morning and showed consider- able implrovement in their work with the stick. The result was 15 to 5. The score stood 4 to O in favor of the 'Varsity until the fifth, whenthe Lawyers with three of their four hits, coupled with errors, secured four runs, tieing the score. The ' Varsity, no-t to be outdone, scored three in their half of the fifth, on singles by Blaum and Brand, a base on balls to Ronan a.nd a triple by Ma- honey. Though this-put the game on ice, the 'Varsity added to its lead by scoring in every inning. lVith the exception of the one game lost to I . iiift . ' ' Masten, the 'Varsity has a clean slate, and it is earnestly hoped that in the games still to be Gold on top. The team extends its thanks to Father hfur- phy, who, assisted by Andrew Ronan, filled out a good schedule, securing the best teams avail- able under the circumstances, and to Father Mahoney for his able and valuable coaching, which, as the record shows, aided the team won- derfully. Q This season, no doubt, has been one of the best in baseball for several years, the team easily keeping up to the standard and uphold- ing the prestige of former years. ' 39 '