Evening journal., 1913-04-28

But then there are right-handors-
for instance Seaton, who opened with
two shut-outs.
Detroit got 21 men TO first in a re-
cent game. twelve TO second six to
third and only three to home plate
Now they say Hal Chase is TO so
TO center field. IL is pretty generally
admitted now that he can't play sec
ond base.
Wilbert Robinson is working Jim
Thorpe with a sptball every morn
ing and believe me he may yet de-
velop the Redman into a fair slab
ster.
II may not be entirely due TO an
improvement in John McGraws eye
sight that he is able 10 announce he
can see the weaker teams of the Ma
tional League have improved
II Congress is going to investigate
baseball, why not begin with Tommy
Dougherty's Hillside club.
The Cubs have scheme for ban
iehing the batting iinx When they
can't hit they mix the bats all up and
pick a stick at random. II always
results in a batting rally.
"Heinie" Zimmerman recently made
an exceptionally successful steal OF
home, except that the umpire didn't
allow Il.
Think Of Rube waddell in the
Northern Leaguel
Davenport says the New Yorks are
running for Sweeney instead of for
Ghancie.
Baseball is becoming popular in
France-which should not be held
against the game in any way.
In speaking the name of Cleve-
lands new pitcher. Glavenich, accent
il on the last syllable.
There is one thing that should al
ways be kept uppermost In the minds
of the fans. Boosting while the club
Is playing counts Loyalty always
brings results in the shape Of better
playing by the club.
II would be a sad thing for Will
mington TO be without baseball, there
fore, it is up to the lovers of sport
and the city in general to get behind
the club this year and give it all of
the assistance possible Manager
Jackson has a good club, and il win
furnish fine ball for the fans. Just
support it-thats all
Many a city is benefited greatly by
the advertising Il gets out Of it's base
ball club. The fans really make the
club, for no club ever achieved great
ness playing before empty seats. Let's
make this the banner season by 10y
ally attending the games and roofing
for the cvlub. Baseball is the great
national game. and It should be the
desire Of every one to keep II alive
here.
Finally-forget to knock. Just
boost
Trainer Barrett. of the New York
Yankees has been taken up the Job
of bossing Frank Chance and the
Yankee manager will take TO the
bench today. Hal Chase will return
TO first base until Barrett says Chance
is in condition to play again.
Chance will remain on the bench
until he is entirely recovered from
] ffti 20. D. fn IaFH fnI Nta
wrenched IN the Brooklyn game
April z. He has been playing against
/ Barretts advice, but on being told
that he might be forced to retire for
good unless he took a rest, Chance
decided 10 direct the team from the
bench
Tri-state League opens on Wed
nesday.
The weather man cut the Chicks ou
Of their last exhibition game today.
Despite the lay of the Chicks viii
be in good condition for Allentown.
Rube Brazell is coming bacl
AA NAtNA NAdN NftAs
II Jackson. Myers. Marhefka ami
Kerr continue TO hit as they did o.
| Saturday there will be no kick coming
The Aii-Wilmington League Ger
p tainly l. the best amateur league tina
r has ever represented the city.
[ Holleveck's no-hit. no-run game Il
April is an indication Of the speed tn
r league can show.
4 II is likely that some new materia
r will be seen on the Bancroft tear
= next Saturday They made a sorr
blow.
/, vandever isnt in the going jus
5. now, but hold your laurels
r Highland and Parkside will b
head on next Saturday Then for
o break up Of the standing.
' Rain kept Ty Cobb from beginnin
e 70 earn his salary.
T The St Louis Browns and Chicag
White sox put on the only game !
r the American League and Hamilton ,
p the Browns came through with
y shut-out
D Something will have 10 drop 500
The Cubs are within eight points
the Giants and have the Pirates, minu
Wagner on their hands
J. In both big leagues there is alread