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

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rijC 41 Iunx 1923 Baseball Review Looking hack over the previous baseball season it cannot be said that it was an amazing success, but by no means was it a failure. Although the number of collegiate games lost slightly exceeded those we won, the Wasps at times put forth a brand of baseball that some of the superior teams could not excell. The season opened up April 6 on the local diamond with Tusculum at the bat. “Lady Luck did not deal so merrily with us that day and they left the field with a score of 5-3 to their credit. The next day Emory came into her own and 'ruscu- lum retired with a 5-3 loss. Apparently the Wasps had struck their stride. Maryville came next on the schedule. The first game with them was easy, Felts pitching the Wasps to a 16-5 victory. On the following day, however, Maryville made a comeback and scored 15 to our 2, thus splitting the scries. The next game was a surprise to everybody. We played the Lebanon Leaguers on their home grounds and in spite of our efforts to stage a ninth inning rally we lost. The score was 6-5. And likewise the game following was a story of defeat. “Sitting Bull,” the twirler for the Milligan Buffaloes had enough stuff on him to baffle a squad of Ty Cobbs. The game ended with 9 runs for Milligan and the minimum amount for the Fullcrtonites. The next game was with the Bristol State Liners. The Wasps put up good opposition, but the Liners departed with the long end of a 14-3 count as was expected. After the game with the State Liners the invasion of the territory to the eastward was begun, meeting Roanoke College on April 30, for the first game of the Eastern trip; Emory batted herself to a 4-1 victory. On the next day we met Lynchburg and the meeting resulted somewhat dis- astrously. Allen and Debusk were not equal to the task and they received poor support. I he final score was 14 to 1. Hampdcn-Sidncy administered very much the same kind of a pill as Lynchburg, only in smaller proportions. Felts did the mound work and held them to fewer hits. The Wasps did better at scoring, too, making 5 to Hampden-Sidney’s 10. Washington and Lee came last on the visit to Eastern Virginia, and they came in for their share of the victory. The final score was 5 to 2. The Wasps started their homeward journey with three defeats and one victory to their credit. On May 12 East Tennessee State Normal invaded Waspville and they were promptly trimmed by a 11 to 3 count. The next day they managed to gain 9 113

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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

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ff’fjc III) MIX runs to our 7, the Wasps thereby closing a season that was not without its many points of approval and satisfaction. 1924 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DATE TEAM April 11........East Tennessee State Normal..... April 12........East Tennessee State Normal April 18........East Tennessee State Normal April 19.........East Tennessee State Normal April 22........Concord State Normal April 26........Tusculum........................... April 28........V. P. I............................ May 1...........Cumberland University.............. May 2...........Bristol State Liners............... May 3...........Lincoln Memorial University........ May 6...........Roanoke College................. May 7...........Virginia Military Institute May 8...........V. P. I............ May 10..........Bristol State Liners............... PLACE ....Emory .....Emory Johnson City Johnson City ......Emory ......Emory ......Emory .....Emory .....Bristol .....Emory Salem Lexington Blacksburg .....Emory The net game, although now a minor sport, has always been one of major interest at Emory and Henry, as proven by the fact that in the tennis season the courts are always crowded with enthusiasts. In former years, probably before foot-ball became predominantly a college game, and one of greatest interest among all the sports, Emory and Henry sent out representative tennis teams and mono- grams were awarded. Then, for some inexplainable reason, tennis interest waned, and no intercollegiate matches were held. Again, however, the tennis spirit is being manifested (in the love games played by Ed and Co-ed) and plans are being made for an increase in tennis facilities. Fine showing by local teams for the past few years has been remarkable in view of the fact that tennis has been a minor sport. The student-body boasts of some of the best players to be found in this section, and a record should be established for Emory and Henry on the tennis court as soon as the adequate facilities arc provided. 114