Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-08

CATCHER TED EASTERLEY, the
former Angel, now wearer OF a
~ Cleveland American uniform
quietly returned to his own yesterday
Hailed by his comrades, Easterley
found a place on the Angel bench ana
found himself roofing for the old team Tea
again, after a years absence. Inc
Young backstop, who has made q ma
tional reputation under the tutelage
of Lajoie, has returned to California
for the winter. Easterley will play
winter baseball, but first VIII go 10
Imperial valley on a several weeks
hunting trip, and will take long ana
well-earned rest after the severe east.
ern season. Ted is popular ldol OF
the Cleveland fans. In the Ohio lake
side city he is acknowledged one OF
the most promising youngsters ever
acquired by the team, and has fairly
earned his spurs, taking the catcher
position in pinches and holding II
down for a long stretch. MY arm Is
better than ever" says Ted. 81 believe
that it is fully 50 per cent better than
last season, and l am feellng hne,
though, of course, the hard finish told
on us all. Cleveland treated me fine,
and I learned a lot under that old
master, Larry Lajoie but l was glad
to get back home, though, of course,
7 won't feel any regrets about joining
my team next year
of course, somebody asked him who
he thought would win the worlds pen
nant Every star ball player gets that
question nowadays, just as the weather
prophet is overwhelmed with inquiries
as to the probable state of the weather
six weeks from today. 81 think Pitts
burg will win," frankly replied the
Naps' catcher. "They are great fin
ishers and will fight like demons with
the game going against them, whereas
Detroit has shown a tendency to quit
when the other team scores on them.
But it will be a great battle"
II. Taxicab Berry thought his case
was dismissed. This was the advice
he received from the lawyer who rep
resents him in the famous taXicab
case in San Francisco, wherein Berry
IS being sued for a bill he refuses to
pay. claiming excess charge. But the
solon gave him a bum steer, for yes
terday a bench warrant was issued for
his arrest, as he did not appear ~hen
the case was called. More trouble for
Taxicab Now, you've got to take adj
vantage Of that reduced steamship
fare to San Francisco and do that
humbling of the naughty northerners
stunt all over again. Such is fame.
Clarence Henley, the lengthy twirler
of the San Francisco club, is the main
stav of the Seals pitching staff. Hen
lev was born in Sacramento twenty
five years ago. He still makes his
home in the capital city when not en-
gagged in playing ball. Henley's pro-
fessional baseball career began In
1904, when he Joined Midue Fishers
Sacramento team. When Fisher trans
ferred his team to Tacoma, Henley
severed his connection with the club
and remained in Sacramento for sew
eraI months. He played with Medford
of the Oregon State league the latter
mart of that season. At the opening
of the season of 1905 Henley was wear
ing a San Francisco uniform. He
played with the Seals throughout the
season of 1905 and in 1906 until the
San Francisco fire. Hes finished the
season of 1906 with Pueblo of the
Western league. In compliance with
the ruling of the National commission,
Henley returned to the San Francisco
club the following season He has
played steadily with the Seals ever
since Henley has worked in more than
his share of games this season, but
has exhibited excellent form in al
most every game. Not only in pitch
ing has he shown up WELL but also
in fielding and batting. He has ac-
cepted n out of SO fielding chances.
which gives him n fielding average of
1874. Out of 1873 times at bat he has
made 81 hits batting average of .280.
Among his assortments Of hits there
are four home runs.
While your own particular batting
net is hammering at home runs and
triples and doubles and singles with
his trusy stick, and he is receiving the
nIaudits of the public for his feats II
might also be of interest to know the