Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-27
SIZES UP THE TWO
CHAMPIONSHIP coNTENDERs.
What the Dope Book Says About the
Athletics.

A west arn dope artist has made
comparison, man for man. of the
Cubs and the Athletics, who are to
fight for the baseball championship of
the world. This is how he sizes up the
Philadelphia team:
Athletics
HARRY DAVIS, field captain and
first base-Bats .248, fields 1858. Is
largely responsible for the inside play
of the Athletics. Is timely hitter
slow on the bases and a seasoned per-
former at first base.
EDDIE COLLINS, second base-Bats
.31S, fields $40. Is a heady game
player, leading the American league in
base stealing; a dangerous batter and
covers as much ground as Evers
JOHN BARRY, shortstop-Bats .252.
fields .947 Has never been put to
the test in a worlds championship Sc
ries. Is fast fair hitter possessed
of a strong, accurate throwing arm
FRANK BAKER, third base-Bats
:2S4, fields 1898. Is younger and live
lier than Steinfeldt. plays bounds in
brilliant style. good pinch hitter and
likely to produce a long wallop at the
psychological moment.
BRISCOE LORD. left field-Bafs
.242, fields $50. Doesn't cover as much
ground as Sheckard, hasn't the arm of
| the Cub veteran, and is lacking in sci
ence, though a steady fielder and for
midable batter.
TOPSY HARTSEL. left fielder-Bats
.226, fields $40. Is one of the veterans
of Macks team and generally slowing
up in his days of usefulness in the
major leagues. A fair fielder, with
weakening arm.
RUBE OLDRING, center field-Bats
.225, fields 1858. Is fast in every branch
of the game, a slashing and timely hit
ter, but not equal of Holman, playing
with little regard for the scientific an
giles.
DAN MURPHY, right field-Bats
1902, fields .975. Is one Of the survivors
of Philadelphia's last championship
club. A hard hitter and sensational
fielder, though not quite the equal of
Schultz
CHARLES A. (CHIEF) BENDER
pitcher-Bats .279, fields $50. Is one
of the most consistent winners on the
slab corps and easily the sensation of
the American league Is counted upon
to win his games.
JOHN COOMBS, pitcher-Bats .21S.
fields .975. Has pitched brilliant ball
all season and, with Bender and Plank.
has kept the Athletics on top. Is
strong and effective against all clubs
and is in perfect form.
CY MORGAN, pitcher-Bats Isl,
fields 1854. Is reliable spitball twirl-
er and was instrumental early in the
season in scoring many victories for
the Mackmen.
NbL(lE I%-A-NA. pILClIeI-lodlS- 100,
fields $3.50 For many seasons Plank
has been recognized as one of the
greatest left handlers in baseball. Is
steady, crafty and possessed of a va
riety Of fast breaking curves.
HARRY KRAUSE, pitcher-Bats
.240. fields 1913. Is a young southpaw
who has never been put to the test in
championship games. Is effective
against hard hitting clubs like Detroit
JAMES DYGERT pitcher-Bats
1855, fields .945. Is steady performer
with the spitball. a valuable twirler in
the pinches. and just at present round
ing into form for the championship.
TOMMY ATKINS, pitcher-Bats
1874, fields $40. Is the third southpaw
of the Athletics who has displayed
promising form in the games in which
he hes appeared this season.
IRA T. THOMAS, catcher-Bats .293
fairly accurate thrower. and a close
student of batters. He has been out
of the game a good portion of the sea-
son.
PATRICK LIVINGSTON. catcher
Bats .21S, fields .962. Is a fair thrower
and hitter but has been on the hospital
list the major part of the year. At
present he is catching q steady, con-
sistent game.
JACK M'INNES. utility-Bats .211.
fields .942. Is a clever man to jump
into any infield breach and is fast on
the bases. His forte is at second base.