Nine to Seek Second Win Against Middlebury Today

Those who are supposed to be in the know think the Harvard baseball team is going to start hitting like the fourth Martini one of these days. So far, the Crimson has lost four games by two runs and one by one run; a couple of timely hits would have turned these five defeats into five victories.

Stuffy McInnis' brigade will be aiming for its second win of the season this afternoon when Middlebury visits the Soldiers Field diamond. Game time in 3:45 p.m.

One of the more puzzling aspects about the Crimson's hitting (or lack of it) is that the team has done highly satisfactory work at the plate during the two intra-squad contests since the Holy Cross game. There were long blows by Herb Neal, Cliff Crosby, and Ed Foynes yesterday.

One of the more encouraging aspects is that in Harvard's only league game, hits came when they were needed. The Crimson is the only undefeated team in the league, although six schools have not yet started league play.

Southpaw Turner to Pitch

Harry Turner will face the Vermonters this afternoon. His slow curve held BC to two earned runs last Saturday, and with adequate support at the plate he could gain his first victory. Mort Dunn and Harry Cavanaugh have been meeting the ball solidly, against enemy pitching at that, and with a few breaks they should start connecting for hits.

There is one possible change in the outfield--right fielder Steve Howe may be benched in favor of Foynes. Foynes, a lefty all around, is fast and has been hitting well in practice. He was on the varsity two years ago and played in the South Shore League last summer.