Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 247, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1916 — GEORGE SISLER’S GREAT AIM [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GEORGE SISLER’S GREAT AIM

Took Up Baseball Because of Financial Returns—Will Devote Time in Winter to Engineering. “I took up professional baseball after receiving a diploma in mechanical

engineering at the T 7 niverßity of Michigan because the financial returns were there,” remarked George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns, the other da y. “A man starting in a profession finds it hard at first, as money comes in slowly and there is much work and worry. “I intend to use the winter months to advantage, however, by keeping in touch with engineering. Base-

ball is a grand game and I want to get to the top if possible. At the present rate, I think I can retire in 12 years with a fortune. “One thing: l will never play Iff” the minors. As soon as I start to slow down I will quit, and then see what I can do with mechanical engineering.”

George Sisler.