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Coach Fred Clarke's Tigers do have the element of certainty in their lineup (unlike Yale), because Jack Gafaell at first, slugging Fritz Foote, Dick Purnell, and Bill Parsons are firmly entrenched in the four infield positions. Harry Powers is the first-string backstop, and the Tigers have two first-rate mound artists in Lefty Farber and Fred Rowe...
Coach Stahl probably will not let Curtiss toll throughout the entire nine innings, and big Tom Healey or possibly Sophomore Charley Brackett will share pitching chores with him. Bob Fulton will be the starting backstop, but a rapidly-improving Chief Boston may see a bit of service, too. Fred Heckel will again get the starting call at shortstop in place of injured Fred Keys, and the rest of the regular lineup remains intact...
Smart stickwork by Lupien started the Crimson on their eight run rally in the tenth. Both infield and outfield were playing deep when Lupe dropped a bunt and beat it out. Hoye's sacrifice was thrown into centerfield as Desmond, Columbia backstop, vainly attempted to nip the traveling Lupien at second. Harvard's next gesture was a bunt by Tully, which pitcher Cerny fielded, only to find Stabl's fleet first-sacker already at third...
Catching presents a greater problem for the new coach. Ellie Bacon and Bob Fulton were erratic in performances last year although both showed ability. Where Stahl will find backstop replacements is a question...
Unfortunately Eddie Ingalis, who was in the box for the Crimson that day, will be unable to pitch and attempt to even the count, having been injured in Saturday's game with California. Coach Fred Mitchell is relying on John Mahoney, slow-ball baffler, to do the twirling. The backstop question is still undecided...