New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-18
Giants Still Hold Safe Margin
in Race with PhiIlieS.
MAPS GAIN ON ATHLETICS
McGraw Expects to Make a
Star Out of Young Schauer,
Who Reported on Saturday,

The Giants are rounding into the home
stretch of the pennant race with lead
~ eight and one-hah games over their
nearest rivals Although the Phillies have
recovered from the slump that struck
mem early in July and show no DISPOSE
ton 70 let up in their work. still they
have been unable 10 make any appreciate
gain on the leaders. Every day that
masses with no progress recorded only
makes the position OF the New York team
more secure The Giants are in that COM
Portable state where no loss of ground can
b. set down as a gain. 1t is still posi-
lie for DOOins men TO run of with the
Gag but only a CataClysm can bring this
about The leaders have been holding
their own for several weeks without the
services of the two stars, Meyers and
Dovle. but the reserve strength has been
Sufficiently powerful to maintain the hard
earned advantage. With the two hitters
back in line McGraw will be ready TO
make d spirited dash TO the finish.
Last Friday marked the end Of the
period when the major league teams are
required to keep within the twenty-five
men limit and recruits are beginning TO
rock 70 the scene. SchaLer, the new ST.
600 pitcher of the Giants, reported on
saturday. and others will soon be fol-
loving along Options have been eXer-
dsed on smith. Goulait and Perryman'
three pitchers who were picked up last
YEAR and sent 10 the minors for more
seasoning Dave Robertson. who has been
hitting the ball hard for the Mobile team
I'm the southern League Will come back
10 the big show again as an outnelder
instead Of d pitcher. McGraw was much
impressed by Schauer the big fellow VINO
has made such d brilliant record in Wis
ccnsin this summer. The Little Napoleon
has a decided leaning toward the big
framed boys for pitchers, and believes
that he can make a star out Of the hign
priced newcomer. Although the day IS
far distant when Matty will give up the
rens still McGraw is beginning 10 pull
the wires for a promising youngster 10
take his place. 1t may take several sea-
sons 10 find him, but al the rate that the
New York leader is corralling pitchers
the fans" may wake up some day to hnd
another Big Six on the roster. Schauer
N4+eA-AN~
worth before the season is over, while the
young southpaw, Schupp. who has been
considered good enough to sit on the
bench all year. is booked for some Septem-
Der workouts. The left handler has Iot
OF stuff. and his debut in fast company
will be watched with interest by those
who consider Grandpa" Wilbert ROBIN
son one Of the best developers Of young
talent in the business.
The Philadelphia Athletics are not hdV-
ing the easy time in capturing the flag IN
the American League race that was
nrst predicted for them. There IS little
doubt that Connie Macks pitching stan
has caved in on him. and only the heroic
batting Of Baker. Collins and McInnls Is
holding the team in front The Cleveland
Maps have crept 10 within five ana one
half games Of the leaders, having taken
three out Of four games in the series
which ended Yesterday. With his tWlileIs
In good form. this margin would be ample
for Mack TO work under but both the
stars. Bender and Plank, were badly beat
en- in the recent engagements with the
Maps. With the exception Of Brown. the
y
Wyckoff Bush. Shawkey. Houck and Pen
mock is practically useless without the
steadying influence Of the veterans in win
ming form. Plank has won about one VIC
terry out Of his last five starts If the
Naps can get good twirling, such as
Gregg. Falkenberg. Banding and Mitchell
are capable Of giving. they stand a good
chance Of overtaking the leaders
I'm the death Of William II. Locke, own
or Of the Phillies, last week baseball SUI
f,rej a severe loss. Locke. who started
his career as a sporting writer on Pitts
bgrgh paper, worked up through the sec
1ttaryship Of the Pirates TO hold a con-
trolling interest in the Philadelphia nine
He was just at the threshold Of becoming
power in the game when he was stricK-
en last winter with the lingering illness
which eventually resulted in MS death
Locke brought calm out Of storm N the
chaotic affairs Of the Philles. who were IN
a turmoil during the regime Of Horace
Fogel The change wrought by Locke
was a source Of keen qualification TO those
who were interested In the success OF
baseball. and the regret is keen that ne