Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1914 — HOW CONNIE MACK DIFFERS [ARTICLE]

HOW CONNIE MACK DIFFERS

Scores every game his team plays, and his score card records virtually every ball pitched. Never uses profanity on or off the field. A total abstainer from liquor and tobacco. Holds daily conference with players and points out mistakes made in previous day’s game. . Never chides a young player in angry tones for misplays, but quietly corrects him whsni ilone. . Has not worn a baseball uniform for many years- His voice is never heard in protest on the field. Is a firm believer in developing young players by keeping them on the bench to watch the older men. Neve/ leaves the bench during a game. Conducts bis campaign entirely from the seclusion of the bench. Always on the alert to detect opposing batsmen’s weakness. Can solve them better than his pitcher or catcher. Has no hard and fast rule governing old players at the bat. Gives them the latitude of using their own discretion.