Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 132, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1917 — BASEBALL STORIES [ARTICLE]

BASEBALL STORIES

Ed Pfeiffer doesn’t seem to be able to get into his stride. • * » Pinch hitters never hit in a pinch—except when they are on the opposing side. •• • t Tom Seaton has won a stay with the Chicago Cubs because of his good work. Peckinpaugh, once a light hitter, is leading the major-league shortstops at the bat. * * * American Association umpires are wearing the « national colors around their left arms. ♦ * • Ray Bates, the Athletics’ new third baseman, is a six-footer, but is very fast on his feet. Jim Vaughn is to get a bonus of SI,OOO from the Chicago club if he wins 20 games this year. • • • The Red Sox don’t look as if they have been weakened much by the retirement of Bill Carrigan. « • Manager Tinker of Columbus is enthusiastic over the fine showing of his new tt wirier, Pitcher Earhardt. * ♦ ♦ The fans can’t help admiring Whitey Witt of the Athletics, because of his cocksure ways and breeiy style. SJi » ♦ Manager Mitchell is apparently Ohe of those of great faith in the sacrifice bunt. He seldom failsth use it. • * • '—_ ■ It would not be surprising if Manager Callahan of the Pirates developed Walter Mails into a great pitcher. Right now it appears that the Cardinals grabbed a promising recruit when they signed their new president. ♦ ♦ * * Bob Bescher, left fielder of the Cardinals, owns a block of stock in the club and will refuse to be released. Harry Lord, third sacker, will be given a chance to play third for the Portland (Mel) team. Big Jim Vaughn is the hero of the National league. He has certainly set a pace for the other hurlers to follow. • • • Connie Mack says that Walter Johnson’s effectiveness decreases when he faces a bunch of left-handed batsmen. • • • •- Walter Plpp can hit the ball harder than any other slugger In fast company, He is pounding southpaws, ton