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...stolen base, a sacrifice, and a bunt single on the squeeze play. Meears went all the way, fanning six and issuing only two walks. Harvard threatened in the sixth, when Vin Morton doubled and went to third on an infield out, but was thrown out at the plate trying to score...
Langdon Clay has been the majustay of the hurling brigade but Harper has not given all his pitchers a chance yet. Clay twirled a four-hit shutout against suffolk Saturday and hit at a three for four clip at the plate. He pitched for the Jayvees last year and may get a crack at Varsity competition this season, although he will most likely be brought up to the Varsity next season. Roger Davis, Freshman twirler last year, and John Hanson bolster the mound staff but Hauson has been out with a bad shoulder...
...Godin, the only Crimson hurler who has managed to collect three positive decisions for his trouble on the mound, will try again today. Cliff Crosby, who adds power on the offense, is scheduled to start behind the plate...
Crosby, who caught the southpaw heaves of Johnny Hansen for the Freshmen last spring, has not had too much work behind the plate. He understudied the present Yardling receiver, Bill Rosenau, when at Andover, and spent most of his time as a utility infielder on a series of excellent teams in that locale. However, Crosby's lack of background has not shown to disadvantage so far, and his enthusiastic attitude towards a bat has made the overall setup pretty rosy...
Behind crosby stands Army Essayen, who hasn't seen much duty--he worked only two games--but who seems a reasonably good replacement. He lacks authority at the plate, but handles pitchers well and has an arm which, when used, is capable of nipping a runner or two on a dull afternoon...