Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1916 — MIDGETS SHINE ON BASEBALL DIAMOND [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MIDGETS SHINE ON BASEBALL DIAMOND

A man big in stature makes a fine appearance on the pitching mound for a major league club. Until a couple of years ago most big league pilots, no matter how long a record a minor recruit might possess, would pass him up if he did not measure up to the physical standard. But things are changing now and next year will see a bunch of small men getting tryouts. It was little Dick Rudolph that helped win the world’s title for the Boston Braves last year. No better heavers could be asked for than Kilroy. Griffith, Cunningham, Corcoran and a lot of the old school, who forced recognition against big handicaps. The big man does not always show the most speed. Al Mamaux is the lightest pitcher on the Pittsburgh Pirate staff, yet he can throw a ball with the greatest speed. Little fellows are showing well in other parts of the game, too, such as Bush, Mclnnis, Maranville, Liebold and a lot of real stars. Tommy Leach is a small man, although he was considered a sort of freak when first placed in the outfield. A little man can show just as much valuens. a big. fellow. Eddie Collins is small in stature, but he looks mighty large in figures. £ay Collins of the Boston Red Sox says that Eddie Collins is the hardest man in the American league to pitch to on account of his size. He stands up close to the plate, allowing no chance to work the corners, and then he will wait like a hawk. Little Fritz Maisel of the New York Yankees is one of the fastest men on bases in the country. , - -

Bunch of Small Men Making Good in Big Leagues.