Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 156, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1915 — ZWILLING IS LEADER OF WHALES AT BAT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ZWILLING IS LEADER OF WHALES AT BAT

Where does “Dutch” Zwilling get the force behind his bat that enables the Whale center fielder to bag so many home runs? is a question the North side fans frequently ask.* The only explanation is the powerful shoulders of the outfielder and his easy swing of the body which goes with the bat. Zwilling stands five feet six inches and a trifle over and weighs only 160 pounds. He is probably the most feared hitter in the Federal league, with the possible exception of Bennie Kauff of the Brooklyn Tiptops. Pitchers would rather give Zwilling a free ticket to first base than to see him lean on the ball in the last few innings with his home team one run behind, writes John O. Seys in’ Chicago News. Zwilling hits much like Frank Schulte, the home-run getter of the Cub team. Frank had the habit of slamming the ball against the score board in right field on the West side

grounds, and occasionally he would lift the sphere over the top of the big sign. Frank does not swing hard at a ball, at least he does not appear to have any unusual amount of speed, but he can hit ’em as far as anyone in the game. The same may he said of Zwilling. He moves forward with his swing and, has tremendous driving power in those broad shoulders. Zwilling led the Federal league last year with 16 home runs and Was awarded a silver bat and ball for leading the Chicago team in batting with an average of .308. One feature about Zwilllng’s hard hitting is the fact that he is just as effective against left-handed pitchers as against right and he bats left handed.

Zwilling is also a wonderful fielder, being able to cover a lot of ground. He is not a fast base runner, as he is a slow starter, but when he gets going he takes a big stride and covers ground fast.

"Dutch” Zwilling of Whales at Bat.