Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-05
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ers understand. SO as to give the inield-
efs the right kind of workouts, and he
will do all this batting while the team
is in training.
Unless PLAYER has had experience as
an infield hitter. he can do much harm
during practice, and instead of the prac-
tice being fast and spirited, it is very
apt to drag and be useless. 1t is never
so with McAleer doing the hitting.
Il am making no claims for the Ma.
tionals, but do feel that we have a bet
ter chance than last season." These were
jim McAleer's parting remarks as he
boarded the train FOR Atlanta. I'VE
don't want the other fellows to pay any
attention to us with praise, for that
don't win ball games, but have a sneak
Ing idea that about the time the season
IS drawing to a close there will be several
clubs wondering how We happened to
beat them out l look for a good start
II we nave the weather to get ready in
and there IS no reason why We should
not have a favorable spring. for we have
had plenty of winter. When we return
here April l l think we will be ready 10
put up good article of base ball and bv
the time the season opens we will be right
on edge
If looks count for anything. both Con-
way and young Andy keefe are going to
make some one hustle to keep them out
H.
ietes and their faces indicate determine
ton. 1t may be that both lacl, eynari.
ehce, out they look like ball play ers, and
that cuts some figure.
Hushey Jennings is certainly tho on
fimistic chap. His Detrc' Tigers are
not being considered seriCu :, as Amer
lcan League pennant contenders. vet
Hughey is right on the job with a pre-
diction tina, the Tigers will be there at
him, despite the reverseS of last wear.
The fans may not take Hughey SO
seriously this year. after his poor done
on the American League pennant race
and the worlds series. Here is what the
sorrel-topped leader has to say about the
Tigers and the race:
I'VE are glad that the time has come
to get down to work. and every man i;
out to do his best to give the Tigers a
pcnnant-wnning team. The BOYS anpear
to be in excellent condition, and they are
trimming over with confidence.
Il regard this the most promising
squad I have ever taLen south. 1t isn't
wise to predict penGants so early in the
year. for the other teams may he ma
terially stronger. l Will say, however,
that with a fair amount OF luck the
Detroit team ought 10 go through the
season with flying colors. The fans may
rest assured will do our best to bring
another flag to Detroit"
For the next six weeks every manager
in every league can tell how he is going
to win the pennant, and get away with
it. Very shortly. however. all the leaders
will be forced to show their hand. and
there is sure TO be the usual crop of
dsappointmcnts and surprises.
In the American League Connie Mack
and his Athletics have the call IF Con
MES pitching stafe holds uD and Eddie
Collins has q good year the Athletics
are sure to be tough proposition. But
Connie proposition is far from a cinch,
with the little if playing the usual i'm
portant role. For New York 10 hava 4
chance Russell Ford must have Hnother
big year. and the rest of the pitching
staff show to Il bit letter advantage
than i'm 1910 Lots of things must nap
pen at Boston, while Hughey Jennings
and his bunch of veterans must come
back strong.
While Washington is not in the nen-
nant winning division. Jimmy McAleer
hopes TO make q good showing and his
hopes Of course, center largely around
Walter Johnson. Jim Mcclure IS looking
to his young blood for showing. Duffy
of Chicago is depending on his veteran
pitchng staff while Bobby Wallace OF
ST Louis is trusting in the good Lord.