New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-28
CONVENTION SPORTS
CALL or B1SEB.iLL.
Hoe Giants and Yankees Nay
I'Qke FiGld.


Fans" ~ tho umpire bellows PLAY bail,'
go near At last is the opening Of the base
ban season and tho start of the pennant
race. Within TWO weeks the Giants and
the Yankees win have worked their way
North, 10 put on the finishing touches for
The lonE campaign in threc OF four cNhih-
lion games on home diamonds. and then
the fun win begin. John J. McGraw. the
capable bat silent manager OF the New
York Giants. has never been known TO take
anybody into ais confidence concerning the
makeup OF his team. but, Judging by The
reports OF those who have watched closely
tho players and practice AT Marlin Springs.
ono can anticipate the final selection. or 30
Il seems, without much difficulty. George
Stullngs. manager ~ the Yankees, has
been quoted as saying that every position
is open. even AT this late day. except thar
~ first base. where Captain Hal chase will
hold forth. but again il does not take
great stretch az the imagination 10 antic-
pate the probable lineup FOR The team as
Il will take the field on the opening day OF
the season al American League Park.
on tho face Of II the Giants do not APP
pear TO be much stronger than last season
unless, perchance. some Of the new pitch
FRS develop ia way 10 lend much needed
Raymond and Red" Amcs in the box
Every man who is roofing for the Giants
10 bring The pennant 10 this city is hoping
that one or more OF the recruits win shine
as a pitcher, or that Vanguard. TIE Sll0oo
beauty, will live up to the promise hc gave
81 Indianapolis IN 1898. after his wears cN-
perlence iu major league company. Schlei
and Movers viii, OF course, do the bulk az
he catching. and outside Of trst base The
lnfeld can be named offhand, with Arthur
Devlin az third. Al Bridweu short stop
and Larry Doyle AZ second. Fred Tcnncy,
Who is growing gray IN the service, has
few equals a. a first bascIuan, but much
depends, 81 course, upon tho condition or
his feet, which troubled him SO much last
season lie is still limping slightly. after
an operation this winter, but expects TO he
IN his old place and is sure TO hold IT, I'M
Jess incapacitated. In his absence Merkle
Is almost sure 10 be on the bag, although
Lush may make a good fight for the posi-
ton. II reports from the South can be &c
heved, Josh" Devore Il likely 10 earn
Harry McCormick's old place in left field.
Tie is a natural fielder and a strong bats
man lie will not lack for competition,
snd strong competition, even after tho race
sets under way, hut IL begins TO look as II
nothing short OF the signing ~ Willie
keelcr will keep him out OF the sun parlor
~ the Polo Grounds when the season opens.
The other two positions IN the Quilted look
practically sure with ICY" Seymour and
Red" Murray AZ their best.
As said before tie tcam does not look
much if any, stronger than last season, but
~ must be remembered that the Giants were
IN no wav outClassed year ago. but sut-
fcred from the handicap Of a poor start,
when game after game was lost 10y mar
row margin because of the inability Of
-he men 10 nit .Cousecutvey or even IN
rIuches. II took "A long time 10 overcome
au unlocked FOR aud unexpected batting
slump which IN the natural course ~
events may bc avoided this year. This
vroald make all the difference iu the world,
Tor II the men get their eye on the ban
and bat as they are capable Of doing, they
are quite strouE enough ma the hcld 20 be-
n leading factor iu the race
Frank T. Farrell, ON his return from r'
training camp of the Yankees did NOT
hesitate 20 express tho opinion that 81 ~ hat
Dee had seen I'm tho South amounted 10 any
thing his team would be one of thc fastest
in the American League. One does not
have 10 ice much of a prophet 10 predict
that tho iuhold for the carly games al lras-
Gardner 81 second, Jack knight an short
and Jimmy Austin an third. clyde EuSle
and Charley HcmpliN also appear To- be
fixtures in The outd,ld. with Harry VOL
tiers ~ an probability as their running
mate. Lou Criger. The new catcher, and
Jack El,iuov can he counted on TO do the
bulk OF the catching. while The team VIII
nor lack FOR strength IN the box II WARRIOR
Jim Vaughan, Hughes, Quinn, Manning
and Doyle. 90 say nothing Of Ford, CpEam
and a couple OF Others, live uD Co taeir
promise.
Harry Woters, a natural batsman,
speedy man on the bases a clever field
and a strong thrower, has made de-
cdcd hit with Stalhngs in the South. lie
was secured from the Boston Red SoN,
where lie posed largely as q pitcher.
Stallings believes, however. that hc is
CIT out Tor a right fielder. and that Boston
win regret parting with him. Madden,
Daniels and Birdie" Cree viii keep him
working hard 10 hold the position. hut
81 certainly looks at Tins writing as IL
Wolters had the call While knight ana
Jimmy Austin are likely 10 begin the sea-
son az short and tliird base they are sure
90 hc ON teuterhooks for some time, as
Foster. the Jersey City star last year; OTIS
johnson who comes from the Pacific Coast
With a great record, Roach and laporte,
laye unQuestioued ability, and are working
hard 10 earn place on the team Foster
HAS been handicapped AZ Athens 10y a
heavy cold, but mas shown enough 20 indl-
cate that he is likely 20 be thorn in
Jack knights side throughout the sea-
son. n he does not drive him 10 tho bench
Otis Johnson too. has made decidedly
good impression ON the critics. and is sure
so keep Jimmy Austin playing under hi2h
pressure 10 hold his place al third base
There Is nttle 10 choose between them as
relders. but Austin IS none too strong with
fhe bat whereas Home Run" Johnson. as
lis name implies was a great ''sluegcr"
or the Coast tie is credited with The
longest hi al tho training camp. and II
ho lives up 20 has reputation Austin has
much 20 fear
second base was the weak point IN the
.greld last wear ami Gardner stepped into
she breach when tfe race was almost over
and quickiv prov ID that hc was ths right
man co. The T.sht place ] viii 0o sur
prlsel b. ne does not develop iHfo on, OF
he sroat"ei second basem,n iu a., League
before ihe coming season is owes Alto
-"tGeg D.e Yankees look reasonably sir, n.
and those who are picking Dctgof Go uin
i.o peEnaut Tor fic iourfh tfr1c and are