The baseball candidates have now been at work in the Cage a little over four weeks, and some idea can now be formed of the ability of the men who make up the University squad, though criticism based only on indoor work must necessarily be more or less inadequate and unsatisfactory. The whole squad is making encouraging progress in base-running and sliding, and in general the work so far has been fairly satisfactory. However, more attention should be given to minor individual faults. The training table for the University squad will probably be started in about two weeks.

The pitchers, though much improved in form, are not as far advanced in control as they were at this time last year. To this point special attention will be given during the next two weeks. No batting practice has yet been given to the pitchers, but this will probably begin soon.

Stillman has greatly improved in style over last year, especially in stepping, and is now pitching in better form than at any time last season. His speed is a little better and he has shown excellent control but is very apt to have off days in this respect.

Kernan's style and stepping are also much improved and his work is generally good though not uniformly so. He uses very good judgment and is the most level-headed of all the candidates so far.

Winsor has better control than any of the other candidates and has shown considerable improvement in speed and curves. His form, however, is only fair, and he has not yet mastered stepping.

Clarkson, though strong in speed, curves and form, is not as steady as he should be. His control is somewhat uncertain, and he is apt to be somewhat hurried in his delivery.

MacDonald, too is inclined to be a little nervous and hurried, but his form is good, and in speed and curves he shows some improvement over last year.

Coburn shows great improvement in form since last season, especially in starting the ball higher. He needs a great deal of hard work to gain any sort of control. At present his work seems nervous and erratic.

Laverack, naturally a side-arm pitcher, is doing pretty well in his efforts to master an overhand delivery. He commands good speed and a fair curve.

Dudley is steadily improving in form, curves, and speed, but his control is very poor.

There are several strong candidates for first base. The general weakness among them is that of not speaking up enough to criticise the individual faults of the infielders.

Leonard is a new man and lacks confidence. He is working hard and shows steady improvement. He bats and throws well, but does not use enough headwork in fielding his position.

G. C. Clark has had much more experience, but is inclined to be slow. His arm is in better condition than last year, and his throwing is consequently better. He is batting well, but does not put enough life into the work.

J.D.Clark plays with plenty of snap and shows more spirit than any of the other candidates for the position. His enthusiasm seems to lead him into over-anxiousness at times. His weakness on low balls is counterbalanced by his ability in reaching out for wide throws. He is the best of all the candidates at coaching the infield.

Jaynes is working conscientiously but without much snap. He lacks judgement, and is not meeting the ball far enough from the base.