The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-28

American association man. 1t was re-
ported that Lower, the ex-Omaha twirl-
er, had signed with Denver, but it now
appears that he was turned over to
birmingham in the Southern league.
Then there are one or two youngsters
drafted from the Texas league who may
show class but a great deal of depend
enee cannot be placed on Them"
What has become of that Colorado
state league project? For the past two
weeks the Colorado chaps haven't SO
much as chirped.
Des Moines Register-Leader: Clyde
pitcher, will not play for his alma
mater this spring. He has decided to
leave college early and will report TO
the Wichita team in time to do the
that GrinnelI loses the best college
pitcher seen in Iowa since the days of
Kent Jaringan will probably make
good with Wichita, as he has all of the
qualities necessary.
"Jarnigan was signed to a Lincoln
contract two years ago. but Guy Green
didn't consider it was worth the while
to have the Grinnen chap report-the-
dope was not attractive.
Sioux City News: Two more con-
tracts have been dropped into President
Tom Fairweather's strong box in the
past twenty-four hours.
Before Johnny Shea left at noon for
his home in Blencoe, Ia, he turned
over the agreement. under which he
will work for the next year. He had
no trouble in coming to an understand
ing with the local club owners. The lit
tie fellow spent the afternoon and even
ing Tuesday in a tanning bee at base
ball headquarters.
Johnnie johnson, the big Winnie
bago box artist. also was visitor in
the city Tuesday and signed his con-
tract without a murmur.
Who was the greatest player in the
major leagues last season?
OF course some of you will say Ty
Cobb, others will answer Hans Wag-
ner, while some will respond with the
names of Sam Crawford, Napoleon
LeJoie and Eddie Collins.
All wrong.
captain and third baseman of the
Boston Americans.
Now, don't laugh. You have all
overlooked this grand little ball play
er. Working at the most difficult po-
sition to play, he topped al 1.-The third |
sackers of the league. He played the |
hard corner in much the same man
ner as Bill Bradley and Jimmy Collins |
when in their prime.
He also hit BIZ. Of course Ty |
Cobb, Eddie Collins, and one or two !
others hit at a better clip, but did it |
ever occur to you. that this man Lord |
is the only batter in the select circle |
who is second in the batting order?
What difference does that make? |
The greatest in the world, WHY. |
Lord never had the same chance as |
Cobb, Collins, Lajoie. Crawford and |
others to swing on the ball. Time /
and again when he STEPPED to the plate |
It was to sacrifice the man who pre-
had no less than thirty sacrifice hits, !
but finished the season with the nice |
cloting total of .311.
Lord was burdened with the cap-
taincy of the Red Sox (something
which did not work. any of the 9TH
New England leagues season will
asst from April p until Sept. 10.
Manager Frank of New Orleans
plans to follow Jim McGuire's plan to
work his veteran twirler once a week.
Teddy Breftenstein is the fortunate
Individual who Will be sent to the
but once in seven days.
Bill Schwartz still refuses to sign
With Bill Bernhard's Nashville Vol
lnteers.
The st. Louis Browns are scheduled
o open the new park at Chicago on
July /.
Patsy Donovan thinks that ST Mich
lis will fill up the hole at shortfield
N the Cleveland club.
Jack O'Connor of the st. Louis /
Browns is reported as trying to trade
Bobby Wallace for Topsy Hartsel
nd Ed Plank. Take another Bill,
rother, that's bum dope!
Otis johnson, Portland. Ore. third
acker has signed to play with the
Jew York Yankees.
John Cova1eski. brother of the Gin
innati twirler. has signed up with !
he Lancaster club.
Kid Kelley, outfelder released by
he Cleveland club to the Columbus
Tub. has sent in his signed contract 7
0 the Senators.
The National Baseball commission
as announced the changes in rules !
rhich were adopted at the recent j
leeting in New York Included in I