Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-01

In Philadelphia this Afternoon the
Philadelphia Americans, champions of
the baseball world, open a series for
delphia Na5ionals. There are "a Be
nine games IN the series.
since there are number of lame
wings in the pitching corps Of the
Athletics. the possibilities are that one
OF the youngsters, either Allan Worces-
tefsh1re Co1lamore or j.. T.. ID. Russell,
Will begin the hostilities.
In case that ColIamore starts actfvi-
ties on the knoll of fans of Phfladel-
ph1a Will have an opportunity to watch
In action one of the niftiest of the sea-
sons rescues from the bush range.
This boy is destined for any number
of good things in the future, unless the
people who presumably know some
thing about twirling are troubled with
hookworms in their attics
In case that Lefty Twelve Thousand
Dollar Russell gets the heat of the
conflict at the beginning of the inter-
league muses., then the fans will have
an opportunity to witness the wonder
workings of the highest priced busher
in captivity
Russ arm has been a trifie trouble-:
some of late, and gets as stiff as a
granite colorado after usage in the
wintry winds. However, the stuff IL
there in the kidlet, and all he needs is
a wee bit of torridity to get out tie
stiffness and make the '.soupbone'' as
flexible and pliab1e as when he was
Eastern league in $12,0 900 style.
krause Due April 10.
The Stalwart Sever, who are relied
upon to carry the fight on the other
antagonistic members of the Johnson
industry, will not be seen in action
intact, as one of their brethren, Harry
Southpaw Krause,is transforming with
the yanigans and is not due to detrain
at North Philadelphia until the 10th OF
the coming month.
However, it is more than likely that
in the course of the nine coInbats
Bender, Coombs, Morgan and Plank
will all work for brief period. The
roster of the Mackmen on The ARRAYS
with their rivals from the other local
plaza will probably be the same as that
with which they will open the regular
and conspicuous occasion known as the
beginning of the league season
The only change is the possibility
that Blunderbuss Bill Hogan, who is
due to tenant left field, may be replac-
Flash Strunk.
Hogan Will Play.
However, for these interleague
scrambIes both B. B. H. and B. Lord
will have a fling at left fielding. Both
are right hand hitters, both throw in
superb shape, and both are felders of
ability.
The other tenants of the outer patch
will be r. N. Oldring and Daniel Do
emup Murphy. Both of these vets are
in sfiipshape condition. Reuben espe-
cially.is due for big season unless he
explodes, which is as likely as picking
cinders out of Mars.
Murphy in Splendid Condition
Dan Murphy is in splendid condi-
ton, and says that he could ship along
in regular conflict just at the present
writing. The infield, of course, will be
the same old stone-walleys that ex-
tracted all the hit out of the rollers,
Founders. grassers and filters that the
Cubs directed infieldward in the late
unpleasantness between the major as
SOciations.
Collins Heavier.
Collins has taken on a wee mite en-
bonpoint, but i has added to his speed
and f1eetness rather than detracted
from this splendid midsackers ability.
Barry is the Johnny ont spot chap
of yesteryeaT. He is as clever an arti-
san, as capable thrower and as great
a ground coyerer as in the previous
seasons, ant in addition (whisper) has
learned the art of hitting to other sec
lions that that of the left garden.
This means considerable hef1ness te
the coming season.
Baker has broken the heart Of every
bushrange twirler during the tank
towning campaign just closed by his
un1nercifu1 mauling of pet slants
Frank is one of the hardest hitters in
either league, and has a tremendous
flayfng power in his arms. He does moi
swing his body in an awkward hitting
motion, but puts all the strength of his
Maryland shoulders into fiogging the
bulb.
The Trappe parent should make
them all sit up and take notice when
he starts anything the coming season
He should be up among the topnotch-
ers and make Tyrus Raymond ano
some of his confreres look to their lau-
rels in automobile avenue.
Same Old Reliable Catchers.
The catching staff is the same ole
trio. Of reliables, and each man Of these
musketeers is in the best sort OF
shape.