Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1909 — BOSTON’S STAR OUTFIELDER. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BOSTON’S STAR OUTFIELDER.

Tris Speaker, the Texas importation with the Boston Americans, is the hero of the hour, and what the club would do without him is indeed a question. He has been clouting the ball like a wild man so far this season. • Speaker is a natural batsman, and all pitchers seem to look alike to

him. He Is not only a fine batsman, but a wonderful fielder, covering a vast amount of territory and recovering himself quickly, and throwing strongly and accurately after the most difficult catches. He is very youngy and has a very fine career befpre him! He will give anyone a hustle for first honors in batting in the American league this season, according to critics.

Tris Speaker.