Horace Mann Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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F the first game of the year may be used as a barometer for the rest of the schedule, nothing but success can be predicted for the Third Baseball Team. Under the direction of Mr. Metcalf, who has taken over the position vacated by Mr. Gibson, the Jayvees defeated St. John's in a 3-2 decision and turned in one of the finest exhibitions of the sport ever witnessed at Horace Mann. Al Lewis proved his worth by fanning nine- teen of the opposing batters in the nine-inning game, which was also featured by a triple play. Lewis is moreover a dependable hitter, and with Bill Orcutt ready to step into the box at any time, the coachis only worry is whether Lefty Arnoff, at the re- ceiving end of the battery, can hold on to the balls. At the initial sack John Greenwald feels right at home, and with his sure-fire slugging ability coupled with his fine fielding he has a season lease on his favorite spot. Bobby Kaufmann also com- bines both of these qualities at the keystone bag. Ralph Thompson's pegs are faintly reminiscent of Don Collins's sizzlers, and the runner really is not given a fair chance if he hits into the short stop's territory. Johnny Kubie cools off the hits at the hot corner without much trouble and he is a fairly consistent hitter. The daisy-pickers do not quite match up with the infielders. At left field Bob Ludwig can catch the ball without much difficulty, but is a bit weak u,y..' . .. at the plate. Jimmy Levy shines back at the sun from center field, where he remains by virtue of a strong throw-in. Tom Van Raalte is a capable right fielder. Several subs are trying to break into the line-up and Bob Miller evidences the most ability and stands a good chance of landing an outfield position. If Lewis keeps up his phenomenal hurling, the outfield need not be a millionfdollar one, but 'fUmp,, Tewhill may decide that the Varsity needs some new talent to face the batters. However, as it is, the Thirds seem to have all that is necessary for a winning aggregation. Whether or not this yearis ,layvee nine wins con- sistently, there will be no fault found in the team's spirit. Mr. Metcalf, handling the baseball Thirds for the first time, is known for his fiery. inspira- tional direction and tutelage. Coach Metcalf has to work with inexperienced material, but the results he has already obtained show that he will more than fill the bill as a baseball mentor. As a foot- ball coach, he has proved tremendously successful, and his efforts on the diamond have started auspi- ciously enough for the first season and promises to ring up enviable records in the future. Manager Irving P. Brown has arranged a try- ing schedule, with Leake and Watts, Poly Prep, Hackensack, and Riverdale at home, and Adelphi, Poly Prep and Mt. St. Michaels away. JAYVEE BASEBALL

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tion at the hot corner away from the ubiquitous Mr. Nagler. Versatile Joe. who performed admirably at shortstop against Hackley, is ready to step in at a moment's notice and will be a handy utility man for Ump Tewhill. In the outfield. Horace Mann still has Al Twinkletoes Horton, three-year fly-chasing vet- eran. Horton's antics in left field on the Horace Mann diamond-as tough a field to play as one would ever care to see-cannot be too often re- peated. Possessing uncanny judgment. fleet-footed Al has robbed more opposing batters of apparent safeties than you could shake a Louisville Slugger at. Sun. track. water fountain. gymnasium, wire fences. cement walks-none seem to faze dare-devil Horton once a fly ball soars into left field. Flank- ing him is Lou Duesing, playing in the center gar- den for the second successive year. Lou is a less spectacular ball hawk. but covers his territory equally as well. Duesing is also one of the hardest hitters in the line-up. Rounding out the last line of defense is Nick Pagano. who clouts the ball from the port side of the plate. His trick knee slows him up in the field and hampers him at the plate, but Nick has managed to keep a step ahead of Harry liicketson in the struggle for the right field position. liicky. who also swing left-handed. serves in the dual role of first string outfield replacement and relief pitcher. Ump Newhill barks orders from the bench during a praciice session. Baseball Manager Wyckoff seems bup- py in a hectic sca- snn. -4 l Sam Fishman. although only a Fourth Former, has taken the catching job away from burly ,lere Davis and Harry Lasker. who are no mean expo- nents of the mitt and mask technique. Fishman can hit. and his rifle peg will cut down many a base- runner during the coming campaign. Already a good catcher. Sammy should rank with Horace Mamfs best before his graduation. The mound corps will present a big headache to Coaches Tewhill and Schmitt. in spite of Lind- grenis first showing. Ben is still something of an unknown quantity. while Don Del lVIanzo and Harry Ricketson. the other twirlers. have not shown enough to earn a starting assignment. Del Manzo. never- theless. has a puzzling variety of curves. He starred on the Jayvee nine last year. pitching a no-hit shut- out against the McBurney Thirds. Ricketson pitched on and off during the ,36 season and proved effec- tive for short stretches. using a fast ball to much advantage. At present. his activities are confined to trying to break into the outfield. but should Lind- gren and Del Manzo fail to come through. Ricket- son will get the first mound call. Bill Wyckoff has the distinction of being the first manager in recent years who knows enough about the game to keep a legible score hook. Hill has arranged a tough schedule for the nine. and Ump Tewhill and Fred Schmitt face the arduous task of surmounting that obstacle with the mediocre material on hand.

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HENRY S. MILLER . PAUL R. DAVIS . . THADDEIIS KIDAWA . ALAN JAFFEE . . BOB IWETSGER . . ED ARI-INDT CLYDE ARNSPIOER TED CONRAD BILL CROZIER ALVER IVES NIALCOLM KNEBEL HARRY KOLB LARRY LADER ARTHUR LOGIN ELTON LOVI-:TT ROBERT W. lWILLER Medal Meet. April 21 Montclair. April 28 , Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant fioach C0-manager C0-manager CHARLES MOEBIIS GERMAN PEREZ EMILE RIMBAULT TOM HOSENBERG JIII.Es STICH EIIOENE STIVELMAN HERBERT STOLOI-'F MANLIO TERRAGNI DAVID UIIDIKE PHILIP YAIVIIIOLSKY ROBERT YAMIIOLSKY Havkley. May 5 Poly Prep. May 17 A. A. P. S., May 22