Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 174, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1915 — BASEBALL STORIES [ARTICLE]

BASEBALL STORIES

Jackson is beginning to be one of Tinker’s best pinch hitters. * * * Manager Robinson of the Dodgers has taught his men to bunt well. * * * The Boston Braves are having a hard time making a decent showing this year. * * * The St. Louis Cardinals are moving up the percentage column rapidly these days. * * • Poll Perritt is beginning to get his old speed ball working with the desired results. * * * Denver has shipped Grover Goshom back to Columbus. He failed to make good in the Western league. • * * In St. Louis critics and fans feel sure that the Cardinals have an excellent chance to win the pennant. • * * Bobby Clemens is playing a wonderful game with Rochester and is sure to be recalled by the St. Louis Browns. • • • It has been a long while since Bill Clymer had such a loser as he has at present in Toronto and he is shaking up his team in hopes of getting something out of it. * * * John Nee, former Dayton manager, now a player in the ranks with Erie, says his new team is the best in the Central league, despite the fact that it is on the bottom. • • * The case of Larry Cheney, the Cubs’ best pitcher, is a puzzle. His arm is strong and he is in the finest condition. But he seems to have lost all confidence in himself. * • • “Uncle Robbie” says that Nap Rucker will be as effective as ever when hot weather sets in. Robbie also believes that Jack Coombs will continue his great work all season. • • • Derrill Pratt of the Browns Is In great demand these days. Manager Griffith of the Senators wanted to make a trade of some sort with him, and the Boston club also made Branch Rickey an offer. * * • Manager Stallings is still using his reversible outfield. Sherwood Magee is supposed to play every day in center, but the other two gardeners are switched whenever a left-handed pitcher goes to the mound to opposition.