The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
FATE'S PROSPECT FOR BALL PLAYERS IS QUESTIONABLE
THROUGH INABILITY TO HIT
 TIGER HURLERS, BARONS LOSE
Chaput and Pitch Nicely for Barons But Are Hit op poxtunely-Cobb Scores From Second on Daring Play. Barons Secure But Two Hits, and Fail to Hit
 in Pnches-Game This Afternoon

Through inability to hit the Detroit pitchers, the Barons lost yesterday to the s Detroit Tigers by the score of to 0. The Bengal pitchers seemed to have everything and the Barons could do no more than to score two singles, one of which was an inield hit. Chaput and Green pitched nicely for Birmingham, but the Detroit batsmen hit opportuntely and. through good base running, scored four tallies. Cobb scored from second on fly 10 Messenger, who relayed it to Ellam. Ellam threw badly to Ryan, and Cobb ] slid under him, scoring.
 Chaput pitched splendidly and seemed to 2 be cool at all times. His control was superb, and he held the Tigers to four hits during the first five innings. chaput often gave the Tiger batters three bans, but afterwards threw three strikes. He possessed good speed and his curves seemed to dazzle the veteran majors. He struck out three men and gave but one base on balls. Bull" Green, who suc- ceeded him n the sixth inning, also pitched nicely, but was hit harder than 'Chub Chaput.
 AItOIEc Mullllit llt htdH Ol tli0 iNtA'4S twirling staff, seemed to be in splendid condition and held the Barons to one lone hit. Johnston made this when he hit slow grounder to second base ani beat the throw to first base. Mullin s curves broke nicely and he struck out three Baron batsmen, while he walked hone.
 Covington, a youngster who was carried by Hugh Jennings last season pitched the fourth fifth and sixth innings, and held the Barons without a hit or run He looked very good McCorry, from the New York State league finished the game, and allowed but one hit. None of the Tiger twirlers could be touched
 Ty Cobb played second base for De- troit. He got but one hit in four times at bat, and made two errors. However, both were excusable After he had hit between first and second base in the sixth inning he stole second base on Ryan. who caught. Then Sam Crawford hit a long fly to Messenger. who threw to Ellam. Then Cobb, who had taken third on the throw to Ellam, stopped at third base. However suddenly he darted towards home and he slid under Ryan, who received throw from Ellam. He should have been caught but a marvellous "fadeaway" slide saved the day.
 Hughey Jennings seemed to amuse and ueilSHl the CToWu NlIn Ills BTdss plch- ings and general noise making. His .'E-yah" and pepper caused much u1erri- ment and kept the crowd in a fine humor. Although he was injured this winter. he still hops around like a spring chicken and makes as much noise as a steam calope
 The Tigers got an early start. In tns second inning. with "Chub" Chaput on >the mound Crawford beat out an infield hit to second base. Delehanty was safe at first on Marcans boot of his grounder, while Crawford was safe at second. Gainer flew out to McBride. but Aall were held at their respective positions. Perry, recruit receiver From the International league, smashed the pellet on the rim to right field and scored Crawford. Delehanty was held at third. Stanage hit a long line drive 10 center field, which Johnston caught and threw to Ryan who nabbed Dele hanty at the plate. The throw to Ryan from the snappy center fielder eame like a cannon ball and was an nnerring return. His catch and throw caused the stands to aplaud warmly.
 The Bengals threatened to score again in the third. but Chaput held the