Varsity Nine Opposes B.U.; Lacrosse Team Meets Syracuse

Two jazz bands will lead a 150-car Boston University caravan to Braves Field today to highlight the Crimson nine's 1956 opener against a strong Terrier team. The cavalcade, described by B.U. authorities as a "spontaneous idea," will travel from its main campus to the field for the 2 p.m. game.

Next to the bands and cars, the chief threat to the varsity will be the Terriers' ace sophomore pitcher, Don Macleod, who amassed a 14-2 record in the tough Nova Scotia League last summer. Macleod, a major league prospect, is called the best pitcher in B.U. history. Crimson Coach Norm Shepard will counter with Captain Ken Rossano.

Poll Cited

B.U. sources attribute the enthusiasm to a pre-season poll of metropolitan base-ball coaches that picked the Crimson and the Terriers for first and second places in the Greater Boston League. One authority said that "all the frat and dormitory kids will spark the parade."

B.U. Lineup

B.U. Coach Harry Cleverly said, "I picked Harvard for first and us for third but I think this game will be our big one. We have a young team and our hopes will ride with Macleod." Cleverly will start Bill Formosi behind the plate, Nat Koppel at first, Jackie Murphy at second, Ed Aseley at third, and Don Cobleigh at short. Lon Dempsey, football captain Ken Hagerstrom, and John Sarno will play in the outfield.

Shepard, previewing the game said, "Of course, pitching will be the main feature of this game, but with our improved hitting, I think we have a pretty good chance. Our chief trouble, outside of our lack of a first-rate pitcher is the uncertainty around second base. Short and second are still very doubtful."

Crosby to Start

Bing Crosby will open the season as catcher on the strength of his home-run hitting splurge on the nine's spring trip. John Simourian will start at first, Bobby Clearly at second, Stu Levine at third, and Bob Hastings at short. Dick Fisher, Walt Stahura, and Matt Botsford will compose a hard-hitting outfield.