Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 206, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1913 — MANY DISCARDS BACK IN MAJOR LEAGUES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MANY DISCARDS BACK IN MAJOR LEAGUES

The present year is one of the greatest in history for the genus comeback. Players regarded one year ago as has-beens of the deepest quality have been dragged back in numbers to the big show from either retirement or the bushes to bloom forth once again as capable major leaguers. Probably the top of the comeback list should be assigned to Fred Falkenberg, otherwise known as Long Cy, who has pitched Cleveland back onto the map, showing even more surprising form than his team-mate Vean Gregg. He has become the popular favorite of Nap fans. When Falky was sent away to Toledo a little over a year ago, he was figured a dismal failure. Jack Knight, who has been with the Yankees but a short time, going back to his former love in trade with Jersey City for Baker Borton, has proved * tremendous Improvement over the latter at first base. George McQuillen, who made his re-debut at the same time with the Pirates, appears like the same old George he was when •tarring with the Phillies three years ago. His time spent with the Columbus American association team seems to have made him a better behaved McQuillen, which accounts for the principal difference in bis effectiveness. Another-'pitcher who has proved a winner after time spent in the minors is Dick Rudolph, of the Boston Braves. Stallings made a wise move when he took the one-time Giant from the Toronto club of the International league. Mordecai Brown, that great old grizzled veteran, has begun to show some of the prowess of his Cub days. His knee bothers him somewhat, but the strong right arm with its three fingers is the same. Joe Tinker says that Brownie will be a success with the Reds for at least two more years. Only one of the pitching comebacks of the year has proved a disappointment He iB Orval Overall, and Johnny Evers attributes his poor work thus far to an attempt to get into

condition too rapidly after his long layoff from all phases of the game. Outside of the pitching staffs there have been other comeback failures. ■One is Claude Derrick, who had to be ; sent back to Baltimore by Frank Chance, of the Tanks. McKechnle, •another Tankee, also has failed to meet Chance’s requirements. Charlie O’Leary, who has been playing a good shortstop for the Cardinals, is another former big leaguer whose delivering of the goods in the minors compelled the majors to give him another chande. His work with providence was so conspicuous last

years that when Huggins found himself up against it with Arnold Hauser injured, O’Leary was the first man he thought of. The old-timer has been doing practically as well in fielding as he did when a member of the champion Tigers of five years ago. Harold Janvrln is one more infielder who has done well, playing in utility roles for the Red Sox. Catcher Johnny Kling, who is with the Reds now, has shown far better than most persons had expected. Including Jonothan, there are enough comebacks in the two major circuits to form a fair looking team. For pitchers there could be Rudolph, Overall, Brown, Falkenberg and McQuillen. Jack Knight could play base, McKecbnie second, O’Leary shortstop and Janvrln third. Kling could be catcher. And in the outfield there is plenty of material to pick from. Of course, such a team could not beat the Athletics, but it would be a complete team, nevertheless, which is the main point to be shown. Word from the minors indicates that at least two more former big leaguers are to be/ moved back up, Charley Street, the once great Gabby, has been catching for Chattanooga in the way he did when the stellar member of the Washington backstop brigade, and rumor has it that Clark Griffith will give him a trial again. Cy Morgan, erstwhile pitching star of the Athletics, is performing in t.op form for the Kansas City American association club and several hig league managers are said to be watching him.

Johnny Kling, Now With Cincinnati.

Cy Falkenberg of Cleveland.