Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1918 — "Steamer” Demaree’s Return To Form Has Proved a Life-Saver for New York Giants [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

"Steamer” Demaree’s Return To Form Has Proved a LifeSaver for New York Giants

The sud'den return to form of Al “Steamer” Demaree has been a life saver for the New York Giants. When John McGraw’s pitching staff was on the verge of collapse Demaree came to life and with his effective twirling averted a rout by the opposing clubs. One of his best exhibitions, a surpris-

Ing one, was given against the Cubs in New York. In that game he blanked the league leaders with four hits. He was unusually fast' in that game and won it easily. He recently defeated the Boston Braves with four hits and caused Dick Rudolph to lose his initial battle of the year. Demaree has made it possible for the Giants to keep up their confidence and also to stay within reaching distance of first place.

Al Demaree.