THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE .. f- y' . "W'ti--- .. . ..: __ --r --. - - _ _ _ _ -- ._ _ __- ._ . ---+ -ter,....- .'.. .. - -. : I _ . ,- _ r - i 1 F 1 ____ FOR OHIO CONTEST Practice tin Basket Shooting Shapes Quintet for Victory Tonight BUCKEYES BANK ON OFFENSIVE STYLE WITH HEAVY PERSONNEL Veterans on Opposing Teams to Fight for Supremacy in Conference Michigan's Varsity five has reached the climax of its 1919 career. The practices and, games with Ohio State and Chicago the last part of this week are the most momentous of the season. The opportunity has arrived to make a showing that will put Michi- gan well up in the Conference list and establish for the University a reputa- tion that will sustain her for some years. L ast night's practice consisted of only a slight workout and basket shooting, this type being selected for the purpose of giving the squad a rest before tonight's game.. Match Will Be Exciting The match should furnish plenty of excitement for the fans. Ohio is com- ing up here with the idea of playing an entirely offensive game. This type of open playing has been the Buck- eye's favorite style for years. This al- most always assures a large final score, The opposite kind will be wit nessed tomorrow night with Chicago, who t pla a strictly defensive game and depend entirely on long shots for scoring. Ohio put it oyer Michigan last year to the tune of 34 to 27. All five of the team are last year's veterans and, since three of Michigan's line-up took part in the game last season, the bat- tie tonight gives the Maize and Blue warriors a chance to get their re- venge. Ohio Squad Is Heavy The Ohio squad is said to be decid- jdly heavy and although they are per- haps a trifle slow on account of this Fact, it may be considered an advan- tage in the kind of offensive and open game which they play. Their lead last year was due largely to the advantage acquired by the success of their tip- off plays. Coach Mitchell prepared hisrteam againstna repetitionnthis year. Foul shooting was also one of the points in which they outclassed Michigan. To offset this special atten- tion has been paid to the drilling of Karpus and Hewlett on this decidedly important phase of the game. Hew- lett, especially, has developed an accu- racy that should be rather disconcert- ing to the Ohio coach.' The breaking of the tie in percent- ages will be another feature of to-! night's game. Both Michigan and Ohio stand with one game won out of four played. Coach Mitchell Confident Coach Mitchell is confident of a fav- orable outcome of the game. It is true that the two teams are, in reality, not of the same rating. Michigan has made a much more creditable showing in all of her games. The loss of sev- eral contests to some of the strongest teams of the Conference by narrow margins, and these losses nearly al- wys on foreign floors, gives the Wol- verines a reputation that Ohio has not acquired. Ohio, on the other hand, has won from Indiana by the score of 22 to 21 and later lost to the same team by a score of 37-21. Then the defeat of the Ohioans at the hands of Purdue by a score of 42 to 20 and by the Illini squad with a total of 25 to 20, make the close observer soon realize that the percentage column does not always express the true state of affairs. Tonight's match promises an inter- esting evening for the Wolverines in spite of the dope seemingly in their favor. Coach Mitchell will try and save the strength of his men for the game with Chicago tomorrow night, which will be undoubtedly the hardest contest of the Maize and Blue season. FEW BATTLING MEN OUT FOR INDOOR PRACTICES MANY OLD PLAYERS BACK BUT HARDLY ANY WORKING YET A call has been issued for try- outs for the position of assist- ant baseball manager. All can- didatesshouldgreport at the gym on Friday between 1:30 and 2:30 o'clock. Baseball battery practice in the gym is not bringing out enough new material. All of last year's Varsity men on the campus now have shown up and workouts have been progress- ing well but many more candidates are needed. Battery Men Few Parks, Schiedler and Kimball are showing good form in the box, and Hu- ber, one of the few catchers who have come out so far, is getting into shape nicely. Froemke, who played his freshman year but was ineligible last spring, is also making good headway toward the backstop position. Morri- son, last year's star catcher and heavy hitter, is in the University, but as yet has not appeared on the floor. Captain Knode, who is taking charge of the practice until Coach Lundgren returns, is not satisfied with the num- ber of men out. "Just because some of the old players are back is no rea- son to believe that their berths are cinched," the little shortstop said yes- terday. "There may be considerable shifting of the infield and the garden positions and there is unlimited oppor- tunity this spring for new material, especially mound men." Lundgren to Be Here Soon Coach Lundgren will be in Ann Ar- bor Saturday or Sunday and the call for all positions will be issued Mon- day. It would be advisable for all in- tending to come out to get over to the gymnasium and limber up, as the in- door preliminary practice is in a large measure for the purpose of condition- ing the squad. Those who cannot come out from 1 to 3 o'clock may come any time. in the afternoon. FRANCE SECURES BIG ALLIED MEET, France, in May or June, will be the scene of the greatest Olympic meet the world has ever known, according to the Stars and Stripes. With the sanction of the French gov- ernment the commander-in-chief of the A. E. F. has sent out invitations to the 21 countries associated with the United States in the war. In addition to making this the finest meet in the history of athletics it is thought that such a contest will go far in strength- ening the bonds of understanding now existing between these nations. An ideal place to hold the meet has been found in Colombes stadium, site of the 1900 Olympic, located 14 meters from Paris. The excellent track in- sures fast time and the large field pro- vides ample space for baseball and football games. Two delegates from each army will probably be asked to join the small advisory committee that is to be ap- pointed by the chief athletic officer of the American army. This council will be the final authority on all matters in connection with the games. A long letter has been sent by Gen- eral Pershing to the various govern nients inviting them to participate I: this meet. Any officer or man in th armies will be eligible to compete. In dividual and team prizes have alread been secured. hun Trade Reduction Suggested Washington, Feb. 20.-Immediate re duction of trade between the Unite States and the colonial possessions c Germany is suggested by an order is sued today by the war trade board. 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