Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1919 — LITTLE PICK-UPS OF SPORT [ARTICLE]

LITTLE PICK-UPS OF SPORT

Benny Kauff drew about enough army pay to buy a new necktie. Bill Rariden, Giant catcher, who was traded to the Reds, is glad of it * * • Pol Perritt says he is through with baseball. He is until he has his salary raised. Doc Roller has come out with an expose of the “wrestling trust.” Doc ought to know. * * • The College of the City of New York expects to have a winning track team this year. • • • An effort will be made to amend the Pennsylvania boxing bill so as to permit decision bouts. ♦ • ♦ Hans Wagner is being boomed as rs candidate for commissioner of Allegheny county, Pa. ; * * « Whatever position Ed Barrow uses Babe Ruth in this season, the sluggers main hold will be “at bat” , a .... r « • * Another hour of daylight shouldn’t worry some ball players. They get plenty of sleep right on the diamond.. Eddie Burns, of the Phillies, announces he is through with baseban. That wiH be a blow to Jack Coombs. Jack Quinn will work for the Yankees this year after all. The veteran’s work will be watched with a lot of interest . • • • George Mcßride reports that he is In fine condition. Plenty of youngsters could follow this veteran’s example and benefit greatly. * * * ' ' The RM Sox have given Walter Kinney, left-handed pitcher of promise, to the Athletics as final and complete payment for Stuffy Mclnnis.