Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 238, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1920 — CUBS’ LEAD OFF MAN IS ONE OF THE BEST [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CUBS’ LEAD OFF MAN IS ONE OF THE BEST

Max Flack Has All the Needed Qualifications. Chicago Outfielder Is Steady Hitter, Fest Runner and Patience to Wait Out Pitcher—Reaches'First. Base Frequently. Lucky is the-club that has a good lead-off man. Heretofore this was considered one of the most Important positions in the batting order, but the managers of today do not seem to look at it In that light, for there are few first-class lead-off men in the major leagues. The player placed at the head of the list not only has to be a steady hitter, but must have the ability to wait out the pitcher and has to have speed. These qualifications are necessary, which makes it difficult for managers to find a man to fill the bill. One of the cleverest lead-off men In the National league Is Max Flack of the Cubs. He has all the qualifications mentioned and one more—he Is short and a puzzle to pitchers, says a writer In Chicago News. When Manager Mitchell was chosen to succeed Joe Tinker be quickly realized the possibilities in Flack as head of the batting order. Tinker had him hitting

second because of his skill .In bunting and speed in going to first. The new manager did not hesitate to advance him one position and has kept him there ever since with 'excellent results. The change did not strike Flack’s fancy at first He liked a position where he could pick out the ball he wanted and put all his'force behind it Because of his efficiency as a leadoff man, Flack scores a lot of runs tot the Cubs.

Max Flack.