Varsity Nine Meets B.C.

The Crimson nine will face Boston College, the hard luck team of the East, here this afternoon, in a game which may see the return of pitcher Gerry Emmet. Coach Norm Shepard has named Ed Wadsworth to start, but in case of trouble, Emmet will relieve.

To date, B.C. has compiled an unimpressive record of three wins against four losses and a tie, but, as in many cases, this record belies the facts. B.C. coach Eddie Pellagrini, ex-utility infielder for the Red Sox, yesterday bemoaned the fact that his team, though a powerful group of hitters, has spent most of its time driving the ball into the waiting gloves of opposing fielders.

"You can't hit 'em the way those boys have been, and not have something break," he said. "On Saturday, a couple of them got hits that would have gone over the wall at Fenway, but were caught."

Despite these troubles, Pellagrini has come up with one of the best outfields in the Greater Boston League. Bob Usseglio has been producing base hits at a .350 clip, and Gerry Hamel currently leads the G.B.L. in runs batted in. The B.C. infield, however, will be handicapped by the absence of its starting shortstop and second baseman.

Right-hander George Giersch, perhaps the most effective pitcher the Crimson will face this year, is slated to start on the mound for the Eagles.

Wadsworth, the victim of poor team support in his losing effort against Pennsylvania Friday, has a two and one record to date. He has improved in each outing, and a good performance this afternoon would bolster the nine's prospects for the remaining games.

WHRB will transmit the contest.