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poor fielding and miserable base-running were responsible for the loss, for Western Maryland outhit the Lions, 15 to 7. Frank Sadowski went the route and was opposed by Simer-celli and Boho. The third game was also recorded on the losing side of the ledger when a strong George Washington team came to Westminster and shut out the Terrors, 3 to 0, behind the excellent hurling of Bobby Woytych. Millard matched his opponent on the mound in every department except strikeouts, but the Colonials took advantages of breaks and a miscue to gain their runs, only one of which was actually earned. The squad which bore the colors of the Green and Gold was probably one of the smallest in the State. There were only about fifteen men who comprised it, although at the beginning of the season there were about two dozen men trying for positions. Those men who played all or part of the season included "Bull" Draper and Fred Coe. catchers; George Skinner, Frank Sadowski, Charles Millard, and John Barkdoll. pitchers; Sterling Fowble on first base; Emil Edmond on second base; Stanley Benjamin in the shortfield; Cliff Lathrop on third; Marlowe Cline, utility infielder; and "Augie" Roberts, LeRoy Campbell. and Ken Adriance, outfielders. Tony Ortenzi served as manager In spite of the fact that they dropped their first three games, the Terrors were not a bad team. On paper they did not look like much, in spite of the fact that most of the men ware veterans of one year or more experience. On the field the boys displayed potential batting strength and potential pitching, but the defense was the weakest department of play. However, Western Marylanders have always been noted as slow starters who hit their stride in midseason. although this was more true of basketball than baseball. The 1936 team was of the type that hasn't enough material to win a pennant but has plenty of say in producing the ultimate winner. And with such a team, a season is successful even though the winning percentage may be below .500. 129