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Crimson manager Norm Shepard is cautious in discussing today's opening home game, noting that the impressive 5-0 record of the Spring tour means little against northern foes. In college baseball the pitcher is all-important, so if Nogelo is effective, Harvard could have trouble...
Still uncertain about a few positions in the starting line-up, Shepard will be watching several boys closely for batting prowess. Left fielder Curly Combs did a splendid job of getting on base down South, but most of the time he walked rather than...
Bobby St. George is still a fine fielder out in right, but Shepard is disappointed with his .167 average. Sophomores Mike Patrick and King Triplett are still very much in contention for outfield jobs...
Sargent, who played JV ball last year, did an unusually fine job of fielding on the Southern swing, coming up with a number of tough chances. His bat is a bit weak, however, and Shepard hopes he can add meat to his .210 batting average...
There is no question about St. George finding a job somewhere on the diamond. Last year, despite his skimpy .246 average, he managed to lead the team in RBIs (31). Towards the end of the season Shepard spotted a weakness in his wrist action, and with that straightened out, little Bobby could conceivably become a .300 hitter this time around...