THE MICHIGAN DAILY Coach Fisher' Predicts Strong Baseball Team Johnny Smithers And Bura Smith Back To Bolster PitchingStaff By BUD BENJAMIN The return of Johnny Smithers and Burt Smith, ineligible pitchers last year, and a good Freshman squad encouraged Coach Ray Fisher to predict a "very promising outlook" for the 1937 baseball team yesterday. Missing from the championship seam of 1936 will be Berger Larson, star pitcher and captain, George Ler- ner, first baseman, Carl Ferner, slug- ging-third sacker,George Rudness, fleet-footed outfielder, and John Jablonski, iron-armed backstop. Despite the adequate replacements these men will all be sorely missed. Lerner played a fine defensive game at first base and proved to be a steadying influence to the whole in- field. Ferner's hard hitting was the sensation of the season, while Rud- ness, although handicapped by a bad ankle, proved to be a fine outfielder. Jablonski's strong arm and his ag- gressive play made him one of the best catchers in the conference. Larson Chief Loss The chief loss will be, of course, Captain Larson. Described by Coach Fisher as "one of the coolest pitchers ever to hurl for a collegiate nine," Larson refused to let the tightest squeeze bother him. His fine con- trol and excellent curve made him one of the most feared college pitch- ers in the country; his loss will be a hard one to fill. The big job of filling this loss will fall on the capable shoulders of Herm Fishman, stocky southpaw, who as a sophomore won eight games for the Conference champions. Although he throws from the portside Fishman has a temperament similar to Lar- son's, pitching with a calm nonchal- ance that is often misleading to the opposing batsmen who are led to believe that Fishman is not bearing Wingbick Contender Grid Experts Rate Patanelli Worthy Of All - American A stand out during Michigan's dis- asterous '34 grid season as well as last year's comeback fight, Capt. Matt Patanelli is already being named as a leading contender for All-American honors at left end by the Illustrated Football Annual for 1936. A product of Elkhart, Ind. Matt promptly won the Chicago Alumni Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding freshman prospect. His great ability as a pass receiver and his rugged defensiverwork stamped him as the successor to Ted Petoskey, Michigan's former All- American end. Last season Patan- elli's fine work won him a place on the coaches' All-Conference team as well as the captaincy. Patanelli is again expected to be the driving force behind Michigan's quest for past laurels. His bucko spirit and past experience will un- doubtedly aid the new sophomores to reach unexpected heights. Matt was responsible for one of Michigan's two Conference victories last year when he pounced on Vern Huffman's fumble to give the Wol- verines a 7-0 win over Indiana. Although out with an injured thigh at present, Matt is expected to be ready for the opening tilt against Michigan State this Saturday. FIRST WITH _r I PROGRESSIVE SERVICE AND QUALITY T'S CHEAPER To Send Your W1 ash His piysical build and ability contradicting his age which is 19, Edward Stanton, sophomore from Charleston, W. Va., is developing into a real threat for the regular wing back post. His fine blocking performances have earned him a wingback position. down. His record of last year speaks for itself in this respect. Hurlers Formidable Smithers and Smith along with long John Gee should make Mich- igan's hurling staff a formidable one. Then too there is Dan Smick, a member of last year's freshman team, who may press some of the more fa- vored hurlers for a position. The catcher this year will be Cap- tain Kim Williams, a capable back- stop, who was put out of action last year by a serious illness. Williams will not only bolster the team de- fensively but should be a great aid to the pitching staff. In the infield Steve Uricek, a fine hitter, will undoubtedly be at second base, while Don Brewer's de- - I fensive work at shortstop makes him a good bet for the position again this year. Matt Patanelli will probably be at first base although he may lose his job to Elmer Gideon of last year's freshman team, who may also do some pitching. 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