Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1917 — RAY CHAPMAN HELPS INDIANS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RAY CHAPMAN HELPS INDIANS

Best Shortstop in American League In 1915 Again Back in Stride— Is Speedy on Bases. One factor in the Indians’ getting Into the first division is the return of Ray Chapman to the form he displayed ln»1915, when he was known as the best shortstop in the league when every department of the game was considered. ’ , He is fielding brilliantly again, is hitting over .300, has made many ex-tra-base hits, is getting on bases consistently, leads in stolen bases and is tied for second honors as a run-getter. His speed on the bases has been marvelous, especially when one recalls

that three years ago he broke his ankle and a year ago was out a month with water on the knee, an accident that many thought would result in his slowing up.

Ray Chapman.