Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1915 — JOHNSON PREDICTS HOT RACE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JOHNSON PREDICTS HOT RACE

President of American League Telia of Lots to Athletics and Bracing of Other Clubs.

President Ban Johnson looks for a great race in the American jeague next Beason. Says Ban: “The addition of Eddie Collins to the White Sox, the loss of veteran pitchers and the retiring of Baker, if he really quits; the strengthening of the Red Sox and the general bracing of the clubs will make the race a hummer. The Athletics have been virtually shot to pieces. This will make every club in the league hustle, for a good bit of the fear which the old-timers

caused in the younger players will be missing. Then the western dubs will be stronger this year. The race should keep the fans on their toes all of the time.”

President Ban Johnson.