T is a labor of love on the part of the INDEX to
write the history of Niagara's representative base-
ball team of '99-'00, and it is with the greatest
pleasure that we devote this space to a description
of the team and its great work, adding our sincere
admiration and praise to the many encomiums already
lavished upon its members. During the past season
this journal, in describing the games, praised the de-
serving, and criticized only when necessary, but in all
this it was actuated only by conscientious motives, to
further the best interests of the team. That great
improvement was seen in all points of the game we
attributed in no small way to our efforts, and were
pleased accordingly.

The INDEX wishes to extol first, and before all else,
the gentlemanly conduct of the team during the past
season, both on and off the diamond. Not even one
home game was marred by what is called, in baseball
parlance, "dirty ball," nor was there ever an approach
to any such deplorable ball playing. On foreign
grounds it was the same, and the outside press was not
backward in praising their gentlemanly behavior.
is a matter of sincere congratulation to the team that
its members gave not the slightest trouble to any one,
and always so conducted themselves as to be a credit
to the institution.

Rev. J. T. Lynch, C.M., had the team in charge
during the entire season. The Representatives owe
him much of their success. He was constantly with
them, he was ever on the watch to see that the best
possible treatment was accorded them, and he himself.
did all in his power to make life pleasant for them on
their various trips. Energetic at all times he certainly
was, and to his administrative ability is due the fact
that the Athletic Association now enjoys a good finan-
cial standing. He arranged games with the strongest
teams procurable. In every sense of the word he was
a manager, and to him the team owes a great debt of
gratitude.

In the early part of the seis on everything seemed
to conspire against the idea and work of organizing
and forming a winning team. But finally all obstacles
were overcome and the positions filled. Then outdoor
practice was practically null to within a day or two of
the first game, still we were victorious over the then
comparatively strong North Buffalos. Even for a long
time after that out loor practice was almost impossible,
due to wet weather and bad condition of the field.
But with all this to contend with our team kept
on winning. With the warm weather came good,
hard work, and this continued to the last, and, in
consequence, the Representatives were entirely fit to
meet and vanquish the very strong professional teams
they did. For the first time in Niagara's history a
game was played with the representative team of one
of the greatest universities, Cornell. We were for
once able to test our skilled ball players against those
of the great Cornell team, and we conquered.
could defeat any amateur team that ever played ball.

We

The Representatives, taken as a whole, comprised
the greatest batting and fielding team that ever graced
Niagara's diamond. Every position was strongly and
finely defended by its possessor; in fact, there was not
one weak point to be found. We won many a game

by good stick work, as many a pitcher found to his
sorrow. Together with a strong batting team we had,
the past season, two great batteries in Friel and Kel-
lett, Bartkowski and Dowd. Friel and Bartkowski
outclassed all pitchers opposing them this past season.
For two hard-working, earnest, fielding and heady
box artists commend us to these two men. They
never faltered when the odds were against them, and
never lost control of their tempers, no matter how
poorly they were supported. They also proved on
many an occasion to be good utility men, Friel play-
ing second base as few players can. Kellett and Dowd
caught their curves, and nobly did they do it. Their
forte was in throwing to bases, and so accurately did
they do so that few men ever stole bases while they
were behind the bat.

Clark captained the team and played first base.
He was the star batter of the team, and to his good
stick work can be attributed in a great measure many
of our victories. He was very popular with the play-
ers, and proved a very efficient captain. On all occa-
sions he played his position well.

Brodrick had charge of all the territory around
short field. He was a shortstop, one who took all
chances difficult, sometimes almost impossible, who
hardly ever threw wild, and in whom everyone had the
greatest confidence. There is a great future in store
for him as a ball player. By his great and magnifi-
cent fielding he saved many a game, and as a batter
he is not far behind his fellows, as the averages prove.
McAndrews is an old Niagara man, for he has played
third base here for three or four seasons. In that time he
has developed from a mediocre into a first-class third
baseman, far ahead of any college third baseman and
equal to, if he does not surpass, many a professional.
McAndrews is an aggressive player, with heart and
soul in the game, ready to accept all the difficult and
sometimes terrible chances that fall to the lot of every
third baseman. He is also a fine sticker and was the
best run-getter on the team.

The out field, Cavanaugh in left, Watt in center,
and McCarthy in right did some very phenomenal
work, Watt especially distinguishing himself. All
three are reliable batsman.

Out of 12 games played, the Representatives won 10,
a grand percentage of .833. This is really a great
record, one that will stand unbroken for many years.
From the table of averages can easily be seen that we
had some very fine batsmen and great fielders. Per-
use the following:

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THE NIAGARA INDEX,

Niagara University P. O., N. Y.

JUNE 19. 1900.

OUR THANKS.

HE present staff hereby tenders its hearty thanks
and sincere appreciation to all those who have so
kindly and willingly contributed their work to the
INDEX during the past year. From Revs. L. A.
Grace, C. M., C. J. V. Eckles, C.M., J. E. F. John-
ston, J. E. Gilligan and Mr. E. J. McCue we have re-
ceived most of the beautiful, musical and expressive
poems that have graced these pages. Some very able
and thoughtful essays were received from Messrs. A.
F. Veit, A. E. Scully and Maurice F. Sammons.
The literary work of the rhetoric classes has been
very fair. Their best productions, to which the pref-
erence was very justly given, were printed.

To our Very Reverend President, P. McHale, C.M.,
we are deeply grateful for the many kindnesses ac-
corded us. Rev. J. O. Hayden, C. M., our reverend
Procurator, we also heartily thank for assisting us in
numberless ways and lightening many of our some-
times necessary, onerous duties. To Rev. L. A. Grace,
C.M., we are in an especial manner indebted. In our
maiden editorial and reportorial efforts he was our
only hope and his advice was always found good and
true. To him also we hereby express our thanks and
gratitude, for he helped both in word and work. Any
of the Faculty and students who have favored us in
any way we also thank.

ORDINATIONS.

HE laborers spreading the true faith through this
country were increased in numbers by two when
Revs. D. L. McDonald and D. J. McCormick left
Niagara Sunday, the 10th inst. Their respective or-
dinations took place in St. Joseph's Cathedral, Buffalo,
N. Y., Saturday, the 9th inst., Rt. Rev. James E.
Quigley, D.D., officiating. A large number of rela-
tives and friends of both was present upon the happy
occasion.

The INDEX also bade farewell to a former editor,
Father McDonald, who was formerly prominently

Father McCormick was connected with Niagara for
three years, and while here commanded the respect
and good will of all, and his leaving here was re-
gretted by his companions. In class he stood high as
one of its best theologians and the INDEX feels safe in
predicting for him a great success in the field he has
chosen. The INDEX also extends to him the hearty
wishes of the Faculty and students for a brilliant and
fruitful future.

で

A PARTING WORD.

O-DAY the curtain falls and shuts out from our
view the vari-colored course of college life. And

as we turn to leave the college stage whereon we have
played our parts during the past scholastic year
the scenes of life mount high before us and beckon us
on to take our places as spectators in the great play of
the bustling world. Yes, we have done! The schol-
astic year of '99-'00 passed brightly, and, we hope,
fruitfully. Of all days this is to Niagara's sons the
most happy; it is the day for which they all longingly
sigh. Unmindful of the many labors, trials and vis-
cissitudes of the year just closed, they go forth from
their college home expectant of many joys and of a
greeting to their paternal mansion such as only a fond
parent can bestow. And yet, why all this joy? Is it
because the chains of college discipline are broken
and we are free-free to go wheresoever and to do
whatsoever we will? Ah! no; it is the thought of
new scenes and the meeting of loving friends that
cause every student's heart to bound with glee. There
is, too, on this day, a great tinge of sadness. We are
parting with kind companions; we are leaving behind
those whom we love, and whose labors and prayers in
our behalf were unceasing. For some it is their last
meeting, their last farewell. They have completed
their college course and are now to enter some walk
of life and do battle with the world. Every one, in
fact, goes his own way, unmindful of what the future
has in store for him. Many have left these walls, and
many have led, and are still leading, the professional
world with their eloquence and deep erudition. Some,
too, have gone forth only to fail. Are you, who are
leaving your alma mater for the last time, going to
mount high the ladder of success, or will you be sat-
isfied to stand at the foot and look up, wanting the

ambition to make an effort? You are about to face
stern realities. You have great and vital problems to
solve, and if you make use of the principles that were
here instilled into you success will crown your efforts.
But why ruminate on this only probable gloom?
No, we must be merry and, no matter what befall us,
the pleasant smile of good fellowship must ever illum-
ine our countenances. And now, at our parting, al-
though loth to say good-bye, the INDEX has nothing
but the best wishes of a happy and well-spent vaca-
tion for every student. We trust all will profit by it
and at its end each one will return firm in the resolve

to do his duty. Joyful as this day is, then, the
INDEX Congratulates all who have, during the past
year, acted well their part, and now bids farewell to
kind readers till September.

ATM

LOOKING BACKWARD.

T THIS time we think least of the past year.
When we entered upon our studies the end, to
look ahead was very far away, and sometimes the time
dragged ou very monotonously. We were at times in
despair of seeing this happy day and, now that
we have reached it, how does the road look over which
we have travelled? Some were so busy at work along
the way that they noticed not the flight of time. To
them come the rewards of their labors and they re-
ceive prizes to be taken home, to bring pleasure and
joy to the hearts of fond parents and friends.
played and idled by the wayside, enjoying themselves,
loitering over transient trifles, while their companions,
perhaps not more talented, but more sincere, passed
them on the way whom they jeered for their preser-
verance, but whom they now envy in secret. They
should mourn the precious moments so recklessly
wasted. To them the past year has borne bitter
fruit, which they now taste in bitter disappointment
and displeasure.

Others

In general, however, the past scholastic year has
been an eventful and even an important one. In all
departments satisfactory results have been attained
and great progress made. In athletics we have broken
all previous records. Our football eleven has played
some very good teams and gained new laurels. What
our baseball team has done is told on another page.
We have enjoyed more entertainement than ever be-
fore. In musical affairs the orchestra, directed by
Prof. G. A. Ostertag, has furnished delicious music
at all public and private theatricals and at every
guadeamus, in fact we have never had so excellent
musicians as are collected in this organization.

The INDEX upon "looking backward" has a few
remarks to make. For ten months it has worked with
might and main to maintain a high standard and ex-

cite literary ambition among the students, to whose
interests it has always been sincerely devoted. This
journal, actuated by a strict sense of justice, gave
praise and passed criticism. Facing an almost open
hostility, the more remarkable because undeserved,
the INDEX began the past year, and now it closes, we
think, with it greatly reduced.
think, with it greatly reduced. We thank our en-
emies for this opposition adding, as it did, variety and
earnestness of purpose to our work, which might
A per-

otherwise have become at times monotonous.
usal of our files easily proves that the INDEX has main-
tained its usual high excellence. Appreciation and
gratitude we looked not for because this paper has
never yet experienced these, at times so easily given.
That the representative organ of Niagara has not been
supported properly by the students is a well known.
fact, but it remains to-day as firm as ever and so will
remain while Niagara lasts. We know our enemies,
aye, even by sight.

Upon this happy occasion the INDEX has no bitter
feelings toward anyone, and to all, even to those who
so bitterly opposed us, we extend the hand of good
fellowship and good cheer. To our friends who so
valiantly remained by our side in all our troubles we
give our heartiest and sincerest thanks and best wishes
for their future happiness and success.

CHE

Other Matter.

HE novena in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost was
begun on the 25th ult., and as the feast approached the
zeal and earnestness with which the student body entered into
the exercises were daily remarked. The feast itself was cel-
ebrated with all the solemnities prescribed by Holy Church.
Our Reverend President, Father McHale, sang the solemn
mass and preached a most eloquent and instructive sermon.
He discoursed on the greatness of the feast and drew the les-
sons that should be learned and practiced by every Christian.
Rev. Mr. D. J. McCormick assisted as deacon, and Rev. Mr.
D. L. McDonald as sub-deacon. The office of master of cere-
monies was ably fulfilled by Mr. J. Murphy; Messrs. J. Ryan
and J. E. Kelly were acolytes; Mr. J. J. McKallen was thurifer.
In the afternoon Vespers was sung by the choirs on the sanc-
tuary, after which Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was
given and the closing prayers of the novena were said.

で

HE regular annual contest for the oratorical medal took
place in Alumni Hall the evening of the 29th ult. The
reputation Niagara has acquired in the past for its excellence
in this department augured well for a rare treat, and we ven-
ture to assert without any undue boosting for the Collegians
of '99-'00 that the victors of former years would grow pale
could they but listen to the over-powering eloquence of the
young men who participated in this competition. Beyond
doubt it was the best exhibition that has been witnessed here
for years. Every competitor was allowed to choose his sub-
ject and then to treat it in any manner he willed. This

gesture proved that love of country and veneration for the coun-
try's heroes were chief characteristics of the class. Mr. Duffy
delivered his oration in a very dignified and pleasing manner.
Mr. Donovan in his oration showed great improvement over
his previous efforts and made the hit of the evening. Messrs.
Baggs, McCann and O'Connor sang their different solos very
well. These gentlemen have very pleasing voices, well adapted
to songs they sang. The music was of a high order and
pleased the audience, especially the duets by Messrs. Maguire
and King. Father Egan may well be proud of the high ex-
cellence attained by his class, and to himself is due the
hearty thanks and sincere gratitude of his scholars. The pro-
gram:

PART I.

. Ch. M. Vet

John J. Flynn
Thomas E. Donohue

2.

A. Holzmann

3.

Development of Civil Institutions...
Our National Destiny..

7. "Bunch 'o Blackberries.".

Bates

Introductory Remarks ...

Rev. W. J. A. Egan, C.M.

Vocal Solo," Where the Sweet Magnolias Bloom," Tilzer
Richard S. Baggs.

Diocese of Chicago-Rev. David L. McDonald.
Diocese of Pittsburg-Rev. Denis J. McCormick.

10.

Diocese of Albany—Daniel J. McCarthy, Thomas M. Farrell,
Thomas F. Phibbs.

Diocese of Harrisburg—Joseph R. Murphy.

II.

Diocese of Mobile-Andrew L. Sweeney.

Diocese of Syracuse-Charles E. Tracey, William H. McCor-
mick.

12.

Essay

PORTERS AND READERS.

Diocese of Albany-John J. Dowd.

13.

Vocal Solo

Diocese of Alton-Dennis J. Ryan.

Diocese of Buffalo-Ladislaus J. Bartkowski.

14.

Vocal Solo

Diocese of Chicago-Edward F. Rice, Peter J. Gallagher.
Diocese of Harrisburg-Joseph R. Murphy, James P. McDer-
mott, James F. Clarke.

15. Oration....

Diocese of Sioux Falls-John J. Henchey.

"Our Departed Heroes."

HE Reps. went to Lockport, on the 29th ult. and took the
city

ing to lack of space we can only append the summary. The
team is to be commended for playing baseball as it should be
played. (We are indebted to Mr. Houlihan for the score.
Friel pitched a fine game, and kept the hits well scattered.
McAndrews made a home run in the eleventh, with three men
on bases, and Brodrick followed his example. It took eleven

Earned runs, Niagara 3, Lockport 4; bases stolen, McAn-
drews, Brodrick, Watt 3, Kellett 2, Clark, Charles, Keib; two-
base hits, Brodrick, Clark, How; home runs, McAndrews,
Brodrick, Ruhlin; double plays, Brodrick to Clark, Charles to
Hazelton; bases on balls, off Friel 1, off Stark 2; hit by
pitched ball, Friel; struck out, by Friel 9, by Stark 6; wild
pitch, Stark; time of game, 2.55 umpire, Murphy.

FULLY

ULLY 2,000 spectators saw a fine exhibition of our national
game here on the 3d inst. On that date the Cuban X
Giants, the strongest and greatest colored team of the country,
was defeated by the Reps. Last season Bartkowski held them
down to four hits, and this year they could only secure four
clean ones, the others were scratches of the poorest quality.
Our opponents were determined to take this game, but were
sorely disappointed. The Cubans are all a jolly lot, and amuse
all by their antics on the coaching lines. "Clarence" Wil-
liams was the favorite, always happy and good-natured. They
also know, as a professional team should, quite a number of
points about the game. Their team work was delightful to
see. Bartkowski deserves great credit for this, one of our
greatest victories, for his heady playing and good, determined
pitching against these heavy batters were great factors in the
result. The Reps. fielded brilliantly, and supported his efforts
well. The Giants at times fielded sensationally. Carter was
a mystery for but a few innings. When the 'Varsity began to
hit they did hit, and the ball was batted safely nineteen times.
Cavanaugh, McAndrews, Brodrick and Friel led in the batting,
the two former securing home runs when they were badly
needed. Friel, Clark and Watt carried off the fielding honors,
The score:

double plays, Friel to Brodrick, Brodrick to Friel to Clark ;
bases on balls, off Bartkowski 6, off Carter 2; hit by pitched
ball, McAndrews; struck out, by Carter 9; passed balls, Wil-
liams 3, Dowd; wild pitches, Carter 2; left on bases, Niagara
10, Giants 6; time of game, 2.45; umpire, Patten.

TH

HE Cuban G'ants, an aggregation of negro ball players of
professional abilities, came to grief here the 10th inst.
The Cubans played a far better game than did their brethren
the X Cubans, and hit better. Up to the fifth Bartkowski had
them completely at his mercy, but then three clean drives and
a pass to first netted two runs. In the seventh they scored
another. The Reps played fast ball all through the game,
and it was only by the hardest kind of work that the other
tean was prevented from winning out. Wilson in the first half
of the ninth, drove the ball over the fence after two strikes
had been called and tied the score. But the ninth is always
our lucky inning. Dowd flied out to centre, Bartkowski hit
to left, went to third on a wild pitch and crossed the plate 'mid
cheers on McCarthy's out from Brown to Wilson. Thus was
another game won, a game replete with brilliant fielding and
scientific batting. O'Brien was tried at first and made a good
showing. Brodrick and McAndrews were in the game with a
vim and dash pleasing to see, and as usual fielded brilliantly.
Watt had five difficult chances and as usual accepted all.
Cavanaugh made a fine running catch of a long drive in left
center. Bartkowski was a trifle wild, but by fine pitching
managed to extricate himself from some very trying places.
Dowd's work behind the bat was a pleasing feature, accepting
twelve chances with not even a semblance of an error and
throwing out many daring base runners. The score:

P.O.

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O'Brien, 1 b.

4

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Dowd, c.

4

Bartkowski, p..

4

Totals...

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CUBAN GIANTS.

A.B. R. B.H. P.O.

Earned runs-Niagara 2, Giants 3; stolen bases, Dowd,
Wilson; sacrifice hit, Watt; two base hits, McCarthy, Clark,
Parker, Grant; three-base hits, McAndrews, Kelley; home
run, Wilson; double plays, Brodrick to O'Brien, Watt to
Dowd, Hill to Rogers; bases on balls, off Bartkowski 7, off
Rodgers 5; struck out, by Bartkowski 6, by Rodgers 5; passed
ball, Thompson; wild pitch, Rodgers; left on bases, Niagara
6, Giants 10; time of game, 2.10; umpire, Stine; attendance,

2,500.

Friel 2, Dowd; two-base hits, Dowd, Clark, Jackson, Stewart;
three base hit, Jackson; home runs, Cavanaugh, McAndrews;