The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-04
By n. ID. BONNEvmLE.


1t looks now as IL Manager Steve
Griffin, of the Bugs, has succeeded in
checking the slump that threatened to
take them out Of first place, and II Is
only necessary for Danvilie to win a
fair proportion of their games now to
get away with the flag this year.
Griffin has been more fortunate
than any of the other clubs in his
new material. Every player whom
he picks up seems 10 be Just the man
wanted and fills in the weak position
at the right time. When Joe Laugh
ain was put out of the game with a
sprained ankle II was clear that the
Bugs would have slump and the
slump came. losing six out of seven
games for the club. Griffin was busy
nil the time looking for Q receiver
who could partially m Laughlin's
shoes, and he found the man in Muir.
ray. The new catcher has proven that
he is not only a good receiver, but Is
able to clout the ball and this helps
some.
Immediately upon the arrival OF
Murray in the game the Bugs began
TO win. and their slump is now a
thing OF the past. They found Pc
tersburg rather easy, and 1t In a fact
that the Coolers have the best pitch
ing stan in the league.
Now the Bugs are here for a series
with the Colts. for the locals much
depends upon the outcome of the
games. While Norfolk Ia leading the
locals by only a small margin, yet
they are ahead and going strong
With the Colts up against the strong
psf club In the league, they face a big
handicap in getting ahead of the Tars.
III the Bugs can get away with most
pf the games here during this series
they will indeed have a big lead for
the flag. and no other club liz likely to
catch them. In the first game 1t In
likely that salye win work against the
visitors. That 10. unless vsFbout is
be able to hold the heasy hitters safe.
Feeling very well. The southpaw may
while the Colts are getting a few runs
Bussey will probably be in the box
Tor the visitors, and he In the most
successful OF the Bugs pitchers
against the locals.
1t Is N mistake to pitch Deacon
Morrissey against the Bugs II II can
be avoided in the series. Morrissey
was purchased from Danvtile, and
Griffin knows every movement OF the
twirler 50 wen that he can tell his
batfers what to expect every time the
Deacon winds up to deliver a ball. 1t
VIII be a hard matter for MorriSsey to
defeat the Bugs, and * Will be well
II he can be given long rest during
ahe series.
1t Is fortunate for the Colts that
Eeveile Is going well AT this time. With
the veteran In his present form the
locals can generally count on at least
one game In each series. for II is sell
dom that the Dutchman loses when
he Is in form.
The other twirlers are not going So
we'll, with the exception of Saive. who
seems to be about next to Revelle
now. He has not received good sup
port of late. or he would have won
the large share of his games.
1t is hoped that the youngster Boyce
will prove of value 10 the club, and
II opportunity offers he will be used
present series, Each OF the games is
so important now. however. that Law
Tor hesitates about taking any chances
with a recruit
One encouraging fact IL that the
locals continue to hit the ball hard
end more often than at any other time
during the season. They have found
their batting eye OF late. and this viii
uEip tueUi materially IN EStIIuE
games. IL the pitchers are able TO
hold down opposing batsmen the Colts
will not have much trouble In com
Ing out ahead in many games.
Dobson has picked up wonderfully
in his hitting. and Is now leading
Bunting with the stick. The third
sacker was held on account of his
hitting and the first sacxer on ac-
count of his fielding Anu general work.
1t now seems that the latter is ahead
In every department.
Bunting. however. II one of the
most valuable players with the squad,
as he 10 dangerous at all times with
the stick and is sure fielder, He
was charged with only two times at
bat Wednesday and was left on the
bases several times.
Burke continues his heavy stick
work and found the Lynchburg pitcn-