Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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 fjr GRAHAM, Centerfield The climax in Jonah’s” career in athletics was reached in the baseball season of ’23. when it seems he was at his best. In “Jonah” was incorporated the best athlete of the year. Being a ten-second man, his fleetness of foot enabled him to field spectacularly at almost all times. His slyness at stealing bases was remarkable, and his work with the big stick ranked him among the best hitters of the season. As an all-’round man he is right there, having made several monograms and standing very high in scholarship. Jonah’s” loss is keenly felt. PRICE, Catcher His exceptional playing and thorough knowledge of the game proved Rick” to be one of the most valuable additions to the Wasp machine. His long and sen- sational work at the old home plate furnished many a thrill to the supporters of last year’s team. Besides being one of Babe Ruth’s rivals he is one of the best catchers that Emory has ever had. BAILEY, Third Base Playing his first year at varsity baseball, Kid” showed that he had the stuff for a three-letter man. With him on third the Wasp inner defense was complete. He could always he depended upon to get the keen ones, and was an ace on the defense with a peg as sure as it was long. JONES, Pitcher Being essentially a cageman, Jones was recruited from their ranks to assist on the mound. In spite of his variety of curves, “Lady Luck” did not deal so well with him, and he lost a game or so. However, the showing he made against superior teams was much to his credit. Ill

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£ r pi)tnx RUSSELL, Short Stop “Shorty” was again the leader of the Wasps last season. Three years at varsity baseball developed him into an all-’ronnd player who knew every angle of the game. In a pinch it was usually “Shorty” who started the rally, and on the field he managed to take in all that came his way. His ability at the hat, on the field and as captain—contributed greatly to the success of the team. His graduation has left a vacancy that is by no means easy to fill. CECIL, Second Bane Dick was absent from us most of last year, but he simply couldn’t stay awav from Emory’s diamond during the baseball season. This is his second year on the varsity squad, having had the distinction of making his letter in baseball during his first year. Dick is a good fielder, swings a mean stick, in short, he has the qualities of a real player. In recognition of these qualities he has been chosen captain of this season’s Wasps. DANIEL, Manager To Dan the financial success of the team is readily granted, being the mainstay of the managing helm through- out the season in which the trip to Eastern Virginia figured. The Wasps were fortunate in having one who could manipulate the financial end in such a successful manner. WYGAL, First Base “Square” received his elementary training both in scholastic and athletic affairs in the wilds of Lee County. During his first year he worked hard but missed a letter by inches. 'This year he was numbered among the more fortunate ones and he showed himself to be practically indispensiblc to the team, having closed the season with a batting average of around 400. His work was certainly an important factor in the success of the team.

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 aride S|)1|H'X HERNDON, Left Field “ Pec Wee’s” rating on the team must not he judged by his size. Although he is little he is certainly full of ambition, which fact he often demonstrated to the batter who coidd place one anywhere near his position in the outer garden. More than once he put a prospective Babe Ruth on the verge of profanity by capturing one that seemed good for a circuit clout. JVIot only an ex- ceptional fielder, he was one of the team’s best hitters, holding a hatting record for the past season that is en- viable anywhere. FELTS. Pitcher In spite of his apparent awkward looking delivery, Felts had enough stuff to baffle a dozen kings of the Swat. Combined with this, his sensational speed, and a level head enabled him to achieve an enviable pitching record, losing only a small percentage of his games. His feature performances were his victories over Roanoke and Maryville Colleges. On account of his graduation Felts cannot be with the team and his loss will be great. HARDIN, Right Field “Jack” made his first appearance in collegiate sports last season and his work among the Wasps was indeed sur- prising. He showed that he was no amateur and he put out a brand of baseball that made some of the veteran members of the squad sit up and take notice. More than once bv a sensational catch he robbed a player of a chance to circle the bases, and at the bat he was among the local kings of the Swat. DEBUSK, Pitcher This southpaw contributed his share to last season’s success. Possessing speed, an abundance of stuff, and ability to fool the unsuspecting batter with his deceptive left arm, he made the old horschidc behave so that few could connect with it. In addition to this, his batting record was somewhat above the average. 112