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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. o. !. Reid very pleas
aufly entertained the Wednesday
Night club. a. their residence on South
cEaplinc street Wednesday evening.
500 was the diversion OF the evening
there being four tables In play. After
the games. delicious refreshments
we're served Those present were Mr.
and Mrs Fred Bachman. Mr and Mr.
Harry Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Voitle.
Mr and Mrs George Bishop and Mr.
and Mrs o. r. Reid
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

ENJOYABLE vns the dance given by
the Cotiilion club Tuesday evening al
The White Palace. wheeling park
This was the first to be- given bv The
club ~ the park and Vas thoroughly
eniovcd 4 good crowd was ln nf.
tendance. The Elks' orchestra fur.
rished the dance program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Assembly Dance.

Plans are being formed by a mum
Der OF prominent local society men
for the semi-annual assembly dance
No details have as yet been com.
pleted. nor has the date been set. bu,
IL is likely that tho dance will be
held az the Stratford Springs hotel
and will be some time late in June or
early July.
The famous Counod orchestra OF
Braddock "a. Will provide the mu.
sic IN caseithe dance Is arranged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

The scholars Of Miss Nina divers
Sunday school class OF the Fourth
street N. p. church. enjoyed a de-
lightful day at the camp grounds OF
Moundsville, Saturday. Tennis and
various other outdoor sports were IN
dulEed IN and tempting dinner was
enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

Tus-dar evening fhe old members
o' fhe First English Lutheran church
entertained tho new members with a
reception. % tho church rooms.
THO afalr vas given that ON mem.
hofs would yet better acquainted and
become moro closely Associated
short program was rendered and
1 social fine wn8 enjoyed Dainty
rn'rr7nmrufs were served md every.
ono present eniorod on extremely
pleasant evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Comma Recital.

The plano recital 20 be given by
Prudence Simpson Dresser on Nav
5Oth at the Elks' Club is being looked
forward to with great interest by mu-
sicians The program Is extremely
Interesting and Will be published la.
ter u IS Just possible Mrs. Dresser
may give II IN the form OF a lecture
recital
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
The Old DIstrIct Schnoi

Wednesday evening. a delightful en-.
tertainment was given by class No. 4,
or the West Wheeling NJ. r. church,
and quite good sized audience ems
joyed The old District SchooIs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Entertalnsd AZ srlda..

The Misses Mary and Katherine
Franzhoim very pleasantly entertain.
90 few friends a. their home In
Echo Point Thursday evening. with n
bridge party. Refreshments were
served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
knights Of ST. oeorn..

Branch 40. 30. knights OF ST
George. Will hold their annual outing
July : at the state fair grounds. The
outing will be a big affair Various
amusements and athletic events ara
scheduled.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

Thursday az the Hotel Patterson OF
bridgeport occurred the wedding Of
Edward A. Howard 10 AIRS Josephine
Davenport. The ceremony was FER.
formed in the presence Of only imme-
date friends by Rcv T. A. Donahev.
pastor of the Kirkwood Presbyterian
church Of Bridgeport.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Glass Workers Picnic.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the annual picnic and outing
OF the American Flint Glass Workers.
which will be held on the state fair
grounds this year as usual.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
High School commencement.

The following invitations have
been received for the Wheeling High
school commencement exercises:
Wheeling High School
Class OF Nineteen Hundred and
Eleven
Commencement Exercises
Thursday evening. June the eighth
Virginia Theatre
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

The Y. p. p society of tho Island.
~il De entertained Wednesday even.
Ing by Mr George House az his home
on tho leland a musical and literary
program viii DO rendered and The con.
test ~ The society Will end AZ this
meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
7. NJ. A. Ball.

All Arrangements have been com
pleted for the T. NJ. A. ball 10 be given
at the Mozart hall on May "a The
proceeds OF the affair WIN be used 20
help out on the expenses during the
convention week in this city in July.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Y. Gentle. OF Bellaire.
o. announce the engagement OF their
daughter. Miss Pessie Gentle. TO SIR.
d. taldron. a we'll known business
man OF sharon. Pa. The wedding will
take place this month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Coming Lecture.

Or Guy Carleton Lee. for many
wears prominent iu tho work OF the
Johns Hopkins and Columbia unit
versifies. now dev0tinE himself 70
writing history and lecturing. will De
heard IN Wheeling May 80 and June
:. az the Flks' auditorium. under the
auspices Of tho Ladies % fine g.. 4. r.
Eirod circle. OF Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
VIII Not Dan,.

Mrs Maud Spooncr will not dance
al The wheeling Park. as has been
stated Owing 10 the fact that Mrs.
Spooner has been unable 10 obtain the
White Palace for Friday evenings.
weekly. she viii NOT dance az tho
park
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Rehearsal AT Mnzart

The Joint rehearsal will be held or
the national sacnger!cst ~ the Mozart
hah, South Side, Friday evening. June
?. Following tho rehearsal n luncheon
will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Masonic Smoker

Friday evening. June 20. there will
be a smoker at the Masonic club
rooms. All Masons and their friends
are cordially Invited 10 attend. The
club room Is the coolest place in town
and insures both comfort and pleas
ARE for an evenings enjoyment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Btrthdsy Party.

Friday Evening Miss Hazel Cowan
was hostess 60 g number OF friends at
her home on the Island. The affair
was IN nature OF a birthday party.
The evening was spent in cards and
music, and a delicious luncheon was
served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Evening Concert.

Elaborate preparations are being
made Tor the program to be rendered
az the evening concert to be given by
the Wednesday Musical club at the
Elks' auditorium on the evening OF
June 5. and a large audience is an
ticipated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
White Palace pannn.

There WIN be another enjoyable
dance given at me White Palace ball
room, at Wheeling park. on next Wed
nesday and Thursday evening The
virginfa orchestra win render the
latest dance music.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Mrs. Riccl's Recital.

The artistic recital given by Mrs.
Riccis pupils was a very pleasing af-
fair 10 music lovers and a very en-
thusiastic house enjoyed every num-
Der. which was beautifully rendered
Following is the program:
From Flower 20 Flower. .KosttinR
MISS nellie Showacre and Miss Leah
Fulton.
May. .-.......-. ..-...-.....C. II. Eicci
Miss Gertrude carlisle. " '''' -
Lite.s Morning star. Fraser Simon
Miss Georgiana Troll.
Spring Song Observation-Disclosures. Wood
Brown BRO and Rose. .... Thomson
Miss Mildred Ito-uickle.
Honor and Arms from Samsonb . Handel
Mr. Robert Williams.
A ROW. OF Roses ,,o,,.,.sn.,;; az, Lenn
Miss Myrtle stevenson.
q My Garden Full OF Roses. Clarke
open Your Heart ...-...........Ph Phillips
Miss Nele Thompson.
Miss Ediihi Edmundso mac owen
The Garden OF Allah. Marshall
King Iuucaus Daughters .......AIl son
Mr.. David Crawford.
The Joy Of spring tM.Sl....C r. Rfcci
Miss Helen South.
Even hravest Heart May Fan Cfrom
Rev. W. p. Mccormack 'o'''''
IL l. Not Because Your Heart Is
MadrisaI .''-....'''''v ,,,cc,-' a., I or
Miss FuIton. ''' ''''' j.
Miss Thompson ana Mr.. Wiiiiarm,'ss' '''e
FROM The Land OF the Sky-Blue
rrl, wafer --'-----. .--'-.. q, adrnan
Mise Neile slowacro. " '''''
Musical Sketch observation-disclosures Sharpe
Miss Martha irwin. '' ~
TIE EN- Elliott
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

The Progressive Social club enter.
tanned with euchre az their hall on
North Main street. Euchre was the
diversion and prizes were awarded
the lucky contestants. Refreshments
were served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Auto Party.

Saturday afternoon Misses Agnes
Freter OF Kirkwood. and Winirel Tai
bot. OF Elkins. charningly enter
tanned members OF the Mt DE Chantal
graduating class. with an auto party
and chicken supper at tho Wayside
Inn. Colerain. The chaperones were
Miss Bell OF London. teacher at the
Mount and Miss Ellen Freter. a
former graduate.
Those I'm the party were Misses
Agnes Frater. Winirel Talbot. Mary.
Louise and Virginia Chrisman. Nor
gant6wn, Anna Kemp. New Castle.
Beatrice Cameron. Washington. ID. C.,
Caralisa Nichols. 81. Louis. Mo. Marie
Mcintyre. Pittsburg. Claudia McNeely,
Warrington. Catherine O'Neil. Varesa
Farrell. Littleton, w. Va. Miss Freter
and Miss Bell.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

The many friends. OF Miss Elizabeth
Schestel pleasantly surprised her. sat
urday evening al her home on the
South Side. Social diversions were
enjoyed and dainty refreshments
served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Orqan Recital.

sunday. at 4 p. m, Or. Louis A..
Brookes will give an organ recital in.
st. Matthew's church. A special pro.
gram will be rendered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Wednesday Afternoon Club

Mrs. Anton Jefferson will be host.
ess 20 the Wednesday Afternoon club.
az her home in Pleasant Valley. Wed.
nesdny. June ].
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
cottIIlIon Club Dance.

Prof. Becker's popular Cottillion
club viii give their first dance at the
White Palace. Wheeling park. Tues
day evening. Elk's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
a Day In the Woods.

The scholars OF Miss Bessie Uth-
mans school class OF tho Thompson
". +. church. enjoyed an outing IN
the woods al Glenn's Run Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Cake and Candy ssaln.

The'Gleaners circle OF the Zion In.
iheran church will hold a cake and
candy sale at the George r. Taylor
company's store. Saturday. All home
made dainties will be for sale.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27

The popular Elite club OF BeIlaire.
gave a delightful dance at the White
Palace. Wheeling park. Thursday
evening. which was largely attended
The Elks' orchestra furnished the
music.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Wheeling Tennie Club.

The Wheeling Tennis club will give
a select dance at the White Palace.
Wheeling park the evening OF June
?. The affair promiseA TO be delight
full. A full orchestra will render the
dance program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Society Review


Jolly time was had by all. games
were played and dinner enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
Piano Recital.

The following splendid program will
be given by Prudence Simpson Dress
or. the pianist. who delighted a largo
audience last fall as accompanies to
Landro Camparari. on May 81. al the
Elks' auditorium az $50 y. m
lmprompfu Op. Ife 80 Schubert
Prelude in u fiat Major
IfEre. op. TO- ~.
EtIde pp % 40 o.
Hcreeuse
BailHde in O. Minor Cr,orf,
Nocturue left hand alorol $500. Sefiahinc
: nerzo. cp. 81. 40. 2-.--..--.. Martinez
tarc"r'lie. op. 10. 40 .Ciosa-d
=. f. 20 Hl"e -h % Major. .... luhuSy
'l~' ~ Major ...... Novzkpw SKI
IaTantiila from "Nerc7i1 . Napoli" ..
- ....--.--. List
dancing r.a1'
II 'ata been bitten hv the Tarantuia.r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-27
c. w. q. NJ snclntv

tuesday evening. at the First
christian church. the G. W. p. NJ
society had a fine program. which was
rendered at the Easter box opening
which took place. The following pro-
gram was rendered after which re-
treshmonts Mcrn serNed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
pug" Cavet Still Sees
Starry Finger Of Hope

Although Pug" Cavet was one OF
the pitchers whom Hughie left at
home when the Tigers left for Chicago,
Pug is continuing his feft-handed
labors at Bennett park, pending the
return OF the club, and in excellent
spirits.
Pug" knows that the Tigers will
keep at least one left-hander and feels
abundantly confident that he will be
here when the season ends. He bases
his prediction on definite precedent.
Every year that I've been out in
professional ball-this Is my fourth
season-I've roomed with a left-hand-
ed pitcher" says Pug" Every year
I've been kept and my bunkie has been
let go. I'm still rooming with Mitchell.
He's a nice fellow too and I'll be
sorry II anything happens TO him. III
be sorrier II anything happens TO me
though"
The two left-handers are the best
Of friends and have struck up warm
intimacy since the original assignment
down south put them together. Con-
trary to the impression that most left
handed throwers are prone TO fits OF
non compos mentis on and of the field
both Cavet and Mitchell are singular
ly wellbalanced young men.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
RIP" EGAN FREE.
Wyandotte Pitcher Would Make Good
Manager for Some Club.

Wyandotte Pitcher Would Make Good
Manager for Some Club.
Aloysius RIP" Egan, the former st.
Louis and Kansas City pitcher. has
received his unconditional release
from the Newark club OF the Eastern
league and Is at his home In Wyan-
dotte, winding up the affairs OF an
estate In which he Is interested. Incl
dentally, Egan is taking light prac-
tice. He says that his arm Is in bet
ter shape than for several seasons.
Egan would make an excellent man
ager for some minor league club
which finds itself under the necessity
Of making an early-season change.
In addition 10 his ability to pitch and
play the outfield, he has wide &C
ouaintance among the managers OF
the various league teams OF the
east and middle west. This would
make II easy for him to bolster up a
club which needs 1t, by securing play
ers.
Egan has always been known as a
pitcher who used his head and arm
together. He had had thorough ex-
perience under good managers In the
National league and the Association,
and should be able to make first
class man for some club needing a
pilot who can also help In his work
on the field OF play.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22

Foster J. Selected as President Of the
Manufacturers League.


The Manufacturers Baseball league
was reorganized for the season at q
meeting held Friday evening at tho
Spalding Sport Shop.
The directors chose the following
officers:
President-Foster ]. Walker.
-President-Richard Jackson,
Jr.
Secretary-Walter Schultz.
The membership of the league Will
consist OF the Roberts Brass, Hudson
Motor Car, Burroughs, Detroit Wire
& Spring, McRae & Roberts, and one
more club TO be selected from three
applications now on file with the
league.
A unique feature OF the league this
year is the interest taken In It's forms-
ton by the managers of the various
establishments. Several OF them will
take an active part in the play, among
them Manager Young of the Detroit
, Wire Spring Co. Mr. Young former
ly pitched for Michigan. He Will
pitch and manage his team In the
/ league.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
Windsor At Euclid Park.

No better attraction when real base
ball is considered, could be secured
for Euclid Park, than Harry Meals
Windsor bunch, which meets the
Euclid's at the new Euclid Park. Sun
day. While the most cordial feeling
exists between the two teams, there
is still rivalry that always makes
their contests doubly interesting, and
as both teams claim to be strengthen
ed snice their last meeting, this clash
should prove a hummer.
The Argonauts meet the Nationals
at lis, while the main event starts
at 3:15.
st. Georges band will again be pres
ent with one Of their delightful musi-
cal programmes. Admission to park Is
15c, with 500 seats at above price,
Grandstand, 10c extra. Fourteenth
Through" cars to Lynn-ave. Satur-
day the Oakwoods will play the
Euclids at $500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22

In the old days a man who reached
first was practically sure to attempt
to steal second. Nowadays managers
do not often let their men try the play,
but rely on the sacrifice and hit-and-
run to advance basemen. Now for fig
ures:
In an average season in both big
leagues S9,156 players face the pitcher
ers, but only 27.05S reach flrst-19, 154
on safe hits, 5,956 on bases on balls,
1908 on errors and 645 by being hit by
pitched balls. or the 27,05S on first,
17,13S reach second, 1882 third and
S,272 score. There are thus 55,9SS
chances to steal, but only 2,744 players
steal-one out OF 20 chances. Nine
teen runners steal home, TIA from sec
ond to third base, and 1851 steal sec
ond.
Fullerton put the stopwatch on pitch
ers and catchers and the throw TO
second to catch men stealing. The
pitchers timed were White, Walsh,
Three-Fingered Brown, Cole, Johnson
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
Sdvf Lengths

The University Of Detroit has adopt
"a schedule of eight games and ex-
poets to have q good season with Ken
nedy on the mound.
TIE Saginaw boxing has been cut
% SIX rounds.
Tommy Hudson and Pat Druillard
won bouts In Toronto last night, Hud-
SON putting out j. q. Moore, or Mont
real, the former Canadian amateur
champion
The II. n. RayI cup will reward the
winner OF the Michigan Agricultural
college fnterscholastic.
TIE ReadvfIle derby eostains more
1rst-class horses than have ever be-
fore competed in the event
Eastern won a dual meet from Ann
Xrbor high at Ann Arbor yesterday by
q score OF So TO S. Capt. Armstrong
won three frsts, q second and q third
"a total Of 10 points.
tThe Detroit Tennis club has author
t1ed the expenditure of $4,000 for a
site and club house. Courts will be
built Immediately.
The attempt to revive Illinois boxing
failed I'm the senate at Springfield yes
tcrday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
PITCHER CRAIG
IS NEAR DEATH
Manager Burke Believes Craig Was
Homesick, But Who Shot Him
and Why q Mystery.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April "a
But little hope is held out for the 70
covery OF George C. lefty Craig.
pitcher for the indianapolis baseball
team, who was mysteriously shot at
an early hour this morning at the
Mount jackson sanitarium.
Before becoming unconscious Craig
told the police officials he had been
shot by burglar. Several guests OF
the sanitorium were awakened by the
shot but no trace OF the robber could
be found. The bullet struck Craig in
the abdomen and passed entirely
through his body.
Craig came here from Trenton. N.
J.. last season. He was known as an
eccentric player. at first Directing to
come this far west because he was
afraid OF the Indians" Manager
Burke Of the Indianapolis team, said
he believed Craig was homesick.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
WHY Don't the Ball Players Steal
More Bases? Hugh Fullerton Asks

and Gray: the catchers, King, Archer,
Sullivan and Street. The average time
from the start of the pitch TO the mo-
ment the second baseman held the ball
10 touch the stealer was, on straight
balls 2 2-3 seconds, on curve ball 81
seconds, on slow balls and spitters
31-3 seconds.
Then Cobb and Zeider were timed
sprinting TO second. Their average
time was 3 rs seconds.
But the above figures are averages.
Cobb and Zeider both beat their aver
ages many times. The throws to sec
ond are often slower than the average.
While a perfect fast throw to second
will catch the fastest runner nearly
every time, the actual performances
show the best base runners beat the
throw seven out of ten times.
Fullerton believes that drawing the
catcher's throw to the base behind the
runner Is the best variation OF the de-
layed steal. II the runner has good
lead when the throw Is made, he can
beat the relay to the next base almost
every time.
When the throw is drawn from catch
er to first, IL the runner has lead
OF "a feet, he need only sprint and
slide SO feet while the ball is travelling
81 feet TO first and 81 feet TO second.
Drawing the throw to second has even
better chances. The runner there has
q 32-foot lead. while the ball must be
thrown 1872 feet to second and relayed
IS feet to third. The runner only has
to sprint So feet. The runner with a
2S-foot lead OF third has good chance
20 steal home n the catcher throws to
third behind him. The ball must travel
90 feet to third and be relayed back
again, while the runner has TO cover
60 feet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22
Experiments in
Base Running

Fielders' time-120 trials; curves,
fast, spit and slow balls:
Pitchers wind up 3-s seconds.
Balls time, pitcher to catcher, b-s
seconds.
Time Of catch, recover and throw.
/ 1-S seconds.
Time Of throw of catcher to base
man 7-S seconds.
Time Of catch and touch 3-S sec
onds.
Total average time 8 3-S seconds.
Runners time-60 trials made by
Cobb, Zeider, Evers and Camp
bell, average 3 5-S seconds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22

tered their cars in contests. particu-
larly hill climbs, and have been so
successful that several other enthusi-
astic Krit users have announced their
intention to show the way up the
steep inclines this summer
Aside from the entries OF Krit cars
by owners. the factory probably will
be represented In the big hill climb
ing contests.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-22

back to the pitcher, spits into his
glove. Another runner has persisted
In the effort to steal second"
What are the chances for base run
ner on first TO steal second? Probably
you'd say about one chance In three.
But Hugh Fullerton, who likes to go
into the figures. says In the May Am
erican Magazine that with crack
pitcher on the mound and a star catch
er behind the plate, an average run
ner has just about an even chance TO
steal second safely II the ball is per
fectly handled. Great base runners
like Cobb. Collins, Speaker, Evers and
Fred Clark steal safely about 20 per
cent of the bases they start for.
The reason more bases are not stol-
en-, says Fullerton, is because the play
ers no longer run wild on the paths.