The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-06
wonderful u of 1912 has instilled
all sorts Of confidence.

WOndefIQl u OF 1917 mas inStilIed
all sorts Of confidence.
Now there may Just possibly be a
dark horse OF two to crop out in either
going to be a dull campaign by any
means for the clubs destined in the
lower floor. 1t should be a great base-
ball season from every standpoint.
for there are no lets than seven new
managers-or at least new so far as
their present situations are concerned.
And OF the seven no less than five are
connected with second division out
fits.
OF these five two in particular will
command the closest scrutiny Of the
fans Of New York in particular and
doubtless h country at large in gen
eral. These. are Frank Chance, who
comes to the H~ighlanders. and George
Stallings, who goes to Boston. Both
have shown wonderful ability in the
past. and their careers are linked in
a way because of the former ~associa-
tons Of the big Chief" Both take
hold of tatl.end clubs. hut clubs pos
sessed of possibilities. They will fur
nish an interesting study for compare
sons.
In putting the Yankees among the
first ranks of the American league
Frank Chance is being called upon to
do that which he has never before at
tempted-the complete reorganization
OF a hopelessly disrupted outfit. Frank
Chance did wonders with his wonder
full Cubs from 1906 to 1912, 1t must
be admitted. His career is as brill
liant as n Of history. But he found
that cam ready made for him. One
must give him all the credit in the
world as q Peerless Leader" But as
q reconstructionist so far he is I'M
tried: What Chance is asked to do
Stallings has already done, not once,
but several times. He did it in De-
troit years ago. and he did it in New
within the past five years.
No one will try to argue that Stall
ings is as great a baseball leader as
Frank Chance. The records would
not substantiate 1t. But II Stalling's
ability az a builder IL possessed by
Chance then the Hill-toppers are due
for much better things in the near
future. 1t is n thing to lead men;
be led.
Chance is going about his work in a
very sensible way. He knows abso.
lutely nothing about the situation he
will be called upon to face except
what he has learned second hand. But
he Is not worrying. He intends to
find out matters for himself. Conse-
quently he has delayed coming to New.
YORK until it is almost time to leave
for Bermuda with his charges.
And Just q word In closing on the
Yankees training, trip. It is likely TO
make a whole lot Of, other big league
teams sorry that they did not secure
The island grounds after tho benefits
shown by jersey City a year ago.
FarrelI's team will condition IN an
ideal climate. a temperature that ID
never excessively hot and "a never
chilly. Tho Thermometer dirts from
So to IS; never varies from these ex-
tremes except on very rare occasions.
March Is free from rains, and there "a
comparatively no wind. While Sc
questered. there is enough Of the nov.
81 to be seen about the island TO keen
interested for far longer than a
month. New York will be at Hamil-
ton during the rush season for tour.
lists. n there Is little danger Of the
stay becoming lonesome or monotone
Gus. Besides the team Will be better
sheltered and better fed than is pos
sible anywhere in Dixie land. M.
Farrell has rented a hotel for the ex-
elusive use Of his bail players. He is
sending down his own corps Of Chefs
and helpers. and will also ship I'M
provisions three times weekly from
this port.