Word: gil
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Fulton held down the receiving post last year but was shifted to third at the beginning of the current season. Burgy Ayres of Gil Whittemore will probably take over Fulton's hot corner spot, Ayres being favored because of his hitting ability...
...infield needs a complete rebuilding with only shortstop Fred Keyes left. Bob Fulton, a converted catcher, Cliff Helman, Gil Whittemore, and Joe Romano are getting most of the attention at third, while Keyes and Russ Ayres are operating at short. Sam Merrill, Wally Liverance, Bud Finegan, and Jim Lynch are second base possibilities. Ed Buckley and Les Pitchford are the ranking first basemen...
...genuine battle royal seems to be in the offing, with Sam Merrill, Bud Finegan, and Jimmy Lynch as the contenders. Artie Johns' graduation leaves a big hole to plug at the keystone sack, and one of these boys will have to fill the bill. Over at third, Sophomore Gil Whittemore and former Jayvee Cliff Helman will be struggling to fill the gap left by Dick Grondahl's departure. Another infield hopeful is Tom Shrewsbury...
George Downing, Nat Mendell, and Howard Hurd will carry on in the field events; Bill Shallow and Tom White heaved a mean weight last year, but White is not expected to compete for a while. Gil Aertsen won't do any high jumping until the robin comes around, but Bob Partlow will be reaching for the cage ceiling all winter...