New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12

The Giants have Just passed through 4
most profitable week Becker, II may De
said IS playing so we'll in the outdeld. 10
say nothing OF his hitting and speed on the
bases. that Red" Murray has not been
missed. In fact. McGraw may hesta"
about putting him back on the bench Whls
he continues to hold the present pace
shafer. too, is keeping Fletcher on pins
and needles by his continued good WORK.
The BROOKLYN Superbas were not so LUCK!
as the Giants last week, as three ot the''
games with the Pittsburgh Pirates "e''
nostnored on account Of rain. They ae-
feated Fred Clark's band in the only sans
played. but hit n snag in Cincinnati on FIT
day. after gaining what looked Ike a saw
lead.
Joe Tinker. captain OF the Chicago 'ur.'
IS quoted as saying of Marty OIooie' Wv
high priced pitcher Of the pittsburgh n
rates:
O'Toole is the best looking young pitGins,rr
7 have seen in years. Ito VIII ceIIaiS
make good. | believe that free s"iHs ,hai
like Schultz. Mitchell and others OF M
class. will have unlimited trouble IN m a.iv
inc base hits off his delivery The ons
man who looks to me TO have a Suauo0 Ma
hit him safely IS the one Who cA0Asss, 49,,
bat and chops nj the ball. Why beSsses
Narty's shoots have such a sharp oreSs
that the man who starts a Tree sNsnss NJ
likely 10 find his bat going incheS ul"''
over tho ball as IL crosses the plate onIy
OToole looks 10 mo 10 have hot IAN, y,
wonderful natural ability. but MAJ Ns nSg
thinking powers lie crossed me Inu .,nS
after he had wound up. was eNpt0. nisch
straight ball and was set FOR such pa i,,nr,
for he had already served me TWO S .,en ~
curves. | saw him change me pos' ss,,ertei
his fingers on the ball after he had sSa ay.r
10 wind up and when he had his hahu " "a
his head. II was then too late ioI LOTT IN.
change my own position, and | WhlllS,S5ii nols
ball curving right over the p ia,e, motion
he uses for his straight pitch ana NV, yo,i
no voy OF telling what he Is hanGns Xii
He makes the blum OF splitting on vac NE
every time. and this also fools the JAW
The board of directors OF the oni'e's.
OF PENNSYLVANIA Athletic Association ,,Iii
voted an appropriation OF SVCo 10 sc &C.
new stands on Franklin Field lot VIC ina the
commodation OF those who want too, sS sd
Armv-Navy football game on NoTshi,SSssy il
With the new stands Franklin fe,hst a
seat more than 10000 persons; 80 ~" Tor
part at least or the growing 'o@riiiron
tickets TO this most picturesque
struggle can DC hc@
Ralph Rose, the giant shot-put'ef %
Pacific Coast. has practically eaInarS IN
place on the Olympic team by his W. ak
nractice last week when he put tns ,g bls
teen pound shot 81 feet ! inch, oreah .n,,rse
own record by a full foot THIS OF So' not
will not stand as record becaes re
made in competition, but II shows Tue" well
Is in top form. He has been ooums s,ancs
with his left hand also, getting arusnSS,nd-
OF iS feet consistently. Clarence E I'M is
son, of the Seattle Athletic ,l"'tn
another who Is likely TO be chosen.as IL
recent trial he ran half nile IN i'0o'
The New York Giants, champions VI oh
National League, will meet the Long Di s.,u
team at the Hollywood Inn Horse on
grounds, in Long Brapch, on SUNDAY, s In
o. In the opening game of the Long pr -.
season. McGraw has promised TO son' .,d
strongest team against the Jerseymen'.cA
a fast game is expected. The Long n s,.h
management has arranged schedule VIII IN.
includes games with the PhiladelphiA
letics Chicago Cubs New York fshA' .,
Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senator" "A
Louis Cardinals. Pittsburgh Pirates -
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