Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1916 — MAY HAVE BASEBALL TEAM THIS YEAR [ARTICLE]

MAY HAVE BASEBALL TEAM THIS YEAR

Prospects Bright For Classy Club This Season —Merchants Donating to Support of Team. Rensselaer; may get back into the baseball field again this year and the prospects at present are extremely bright. Last year Rensselaer was not represented by a club and as a result any of the fans caring to see the national pastime were forced to go to nearby towns or make a trip to Chicago. Fans are earnestly hoping that there will not be a repetition of such conditions this year. A paper is being circulated among the merchants asking their aid in raising money to support the club. Rensselaer has plenty of material and it is probable that they will not have to import over one or two men at the most. Most of the old Athletics are on hand and anxious to play. Capt. Wilcox is on hand and is in fine fettle, so there should be no worry about the backstopping end of the game. Clark is ready to carry the pitching burden for the year and Dad Swartzeli, Parks, Morgan, Eldridge, H. Clark and Elder are the rest of the former Athletics prepared to get back in harness. Blue and Eigelsbach are a couple of youngsters who should make good this year and probably hold down a regular position. With the addition of possibly two imported infielders the club should be in shape to make their op ponents go at top speed. A meeting will be held in a few days and all fans are asked to be present to help select the officers.