Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 128, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1916 — Wet Grounds Bring Another Postponement For Athletics. [ARTICLE]

Wet Grounds Bring Another Postponement For Athletics.

Due to the excessive rain of Friday night and Saturday, it was fount necessary to call off the • Sunday game between Lowell and the Athletics, making the second time since the season started that it has been impossible to play. Although the fans were greatly disappointed, a game Sunday was out of the question, for the infield was a sea of mud. Lowell has been secured for a game next Sunday. The three Chicago infielders failed to receive word that the game was called off and were on hand for the game. Probably fans will be interested to know that the Athletic shortstop for the will be Fredericks, who played with he Army team here two years ago. He is rated as one of the best hitters in semi-pro circles in Chicago, and in the game against the Athletics knocked the ball over the centerfield fence. He should prove invaluable both in the Athletic offense and defense. Blake is the name of the new catcher secured by Manager Grant and comes with the highest of recommendation from Fredericks. Lyman has been retained for the third base post. Quille and MuTcahey have been released.