Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1912 — TEN DON’TS FOR BASEBALL PLAYERS [ARTICLE]

TEN DON’TS FOR BASEBALL PLAYERS

I—Don’t put your cap on top of your bat, a la Ty Cobb, after striking out. Cobb still holds a receipt from Ban Johnson for this > stunt. ''*4." Z— Don’t tramp on the feet of the umpires. Hell hath no fury like umpires "corned.” »—Don’t get caught flat-footed off first base. This is the ago of mmrlnOf no* living, pictures. 4 Don’t strike out with the bases filled. The deadheads as well ae the payers feel It just as badly as you feel It 5 Don’t attempt to snub the bleachers. .Bee Jimmy Callahan's views on this subject - • 6 Don’t throw your glove on the ground after what you think is a poor decision by the umpire. Bill Dahlen was the only man who could do this and escape a fine. 7 Don’t guy the minor leaguer on your way North in..the spring. He may have your job when spring comes around again. 8— Don’t approach the plate swinging three bats In imitation of Ty Cobb, unless you can hit like him. 9 Don’t try to push Wagner off second. It le much easier and safer to go through hie legs. ~ . 10— Don’t become discouraged If you are not • Baker at ttrfM. Willie Keeler onoe led the left-handed third aackaffa