Ferguson High School - Crest Yearbook (Ferguson, MO)

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X' A Boys Baseball VVhen the first baseball practice was called by Captain Steve May, the material present was inferior to that of the preceding year. Most of the players had great possibilities but lacked experience. Then another great loss was our star shortstop, Duke Coates, who was ruled ineligible. But in spite of these difficulties, by hard work and good practice Coach Russell has at present a very formidable team. Both in hitting and fielding they are good. The infield has been filled by three new players, Blackburn has nobly filled the vacancy at short stop, while Clay, a reliable first sacker has taken his position there. Red Godfroy and Phil Sheridan are the contestants for second, Disser covers third well and is a fine hitter. The outfield is covered by our Captain in center, with Ed Sheridan and Huber VVatkins on his sides. Fritz Gieselman is back as a pitcher, better than ever, and Skillington completes the battery as catcher. In times of necessity Ham resumes the mound and Phil dons the mask. The first two games have proved a disappointment but a return to form is expected in the future. In the opening game at Normandy over confidence and lack of consistent prac- tice beat our boys. The final score was 7 to 3. The bright side of the game, though, was Watkin's triple and the playing of other young players. When our boys faced the strong Clayton nine we were overcome, but not until we had scored four runs. The final verdict was 8 to 4. In this game the hitting of the boys was strong, and the fielding was better. judging from this game we look for even better things yet to come from Captain May and his warriors. EE Page Twenty-seven Nm

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X S 4 'il F if f 4 S. x.. f 'l'op Row-Russell, V. Parson, V. Fish, M. Chamberlain. Znd Row-I.. Morris. H. VVhite, R. Ford, M. Carroll, M. Sibley, G. Magoon, B. Tiffin, A. Kraeger. Bottom Row-li. Hamilton, li. Niles tCapt.D, K. Hickerson, j. Clay, ll. Lattimore. Girls' Baseball Under the supervision of Coach Russell and Miss Chamberlain, a girl's baseball team was formed. listher Niles was elected captain, and resumed her position on the team behind the bat, while Haley Hickerson took care of the mound. l After a few week's practice the team was ready to take on their first foe, Wellston, who was easily defeated by our strong team, the score being 29-7. Their next victim was Normandy, who proved to be of stronger mettle. But with Kaky Hickerson's fade- aways and the strong hitting of the team, our opponents were soon vanquished by a score ot I8-6. With such enthusiasm and ability as has been shown, Ferguson is certain to rank high in the County League. The team consists of Kaky Hickerson and Beans Niles, battery, Carroll, Hamilton, Goclfroy, Lattimore, Sibley, infleldersg while Clay, Morris, Fish, Tiffin, and Magoon play the outneld. EIB EEE? FEEEEBEEEEE Page Twenty-eight