El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-02

Bush is undoubtedly one of the strong
est points IN the Detroit machine, which
is making for the American league
pennant with a spirit that keeps the
Athletics from becoming over con1l-
dent. The little shortstop Is adept In
each department Of play, being a Won
derfuI fielder. steady hitter and dash
ing base runner. Wallace. in his THANK
less job with the lowly St Louis
Browns, is putting up the same brand
of marvellous ball that has won MIN
the encomiums of the country ever
since he broke into fast company II
years ago. Hauser. the diminutive
shortstop, of the Cardinals. is also a
great little man. He and Miller Hug
gins in the two central points Of Bres-
nahan's infield, are bulwarks OF de-
defence. Higgins is the smallest man
In the majors today. Knabe of the
Phillies, Is another second baseman of
slight stature who has done good work
Only Two Small Pitchers.
The midgets are not extensively rep
resented in the battery points. the only
little ones of first caliber being War
hop the Yankees pitcher and Stevens,
the ST Louis Browns backstop.
But at first base. we find "Stuffy"
Jack McIinnes. not of considerable size,
playing the position with such merit
that Harry Davis. the veteran captain
Of the Athletics, has delegated himself
to the bench. McInnes has sprouted into
a slugger of the top class, and Is do
ing practically everything at first base
that could be expected of the proverbi-
ally tall guardian of the sack. Then
there is that worlds premier first
baseman, Hal Chase. who is not so very
big.
Cree Real Sensation.
But it is in the outfield where the
"tinies" are In their element Birdie
Cree. Of the New York Yankees, is the
sensation of the American league this
year He has proved himself Won
der at running down flies, has a whip
like a cannon and seems always to
know the right place to throw the ball
AS an aliround valuable outfielder,
there is none who excels him except
ing the great Cobb. and he only be-
cause of his demon hitting and base
running That does not mean Cree Is a
poor one on the offence. He has hit
for a mark better than .300.s and uses
his speed with rare Judgment on the
bases, although not so spectacularly as
Cobb.
Speedy Josh Devore.
AS to Josh Devore Here is little
man who can take Ty Tobb or anybody
else and give him the race of his life
in a sprint around the bases Devore
has not once during the season dropped
lower than third in the base stealing
column Of the National This fleetness
Of foot he also puts to good advantage
in getting after the hot ones ard high
ones that come his way in the field.
He stands up to the bat fearlessly and
makes the pitcher get 1t over to him.
Josh never whangs away at a wild
pitch. Unless the sslabman puts the pill
right over, it Is a base on balls for
Josh
Tommy Leach's work is too well
known to need mention. He has been
plodding away. delivering the goods
IN his own unobtrusive manner as long
as the present day fan can remember,
and he seems good for a couple Of
more seasons at least
Size Doesn't Count
That size does not count as much
now as the moguls of the diamond
used to think, is well illustrated by
glance at the Cincinnati Reds This
is a team of giants every one is
good ball playef Yet, where are they
in the race? The outfit Is a listless sort
Of a band No snap and ginger. no en-
couraging words passed about The lit
tie fellows seem invariably to possess
more pep" That is the great thing
that is wanting in the Cincinnati team
All Star Mfdgefs.
How's this for an all star team Of
little fellows: Outfield. Devore, Cree
and Leach: first base, Hal Chase: sec
ond base. Higgins; shortstop. Wallace;
third base. Bryne; pitcher. Warhop;
catcher. Stephens Bet they could give
any team in either league an argu-
ment