Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 184, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1918 — CONNIE IS SWEET ON IRISH [ARTICLE]

CONNIE IS SWEET ON IRISH

Manaher of Athletics Has Array of Talent Possessing Reminders of “Ould Sod.” Connie Mack has a soft spot in his heart for ball players with Irish names. He won the championship with Eddie Collins, Jack Barry, Stuff Mclnnes and other sons of Erin. These stars have gone, but Connie has another array of talent that possesses good old-fashioned reminders of the “ould sod.” There is Walker, Burns, Shannon, Dugan, McAvoy, Geary, Shea and Holmes, and others. When you remember Connie Mack’s real name is Cornelius McGillicuddy, you won’t he surprised at his fondness for the Irish.