The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
BRIEF SKETCHES OF MEN WHO
MADE CHAMPIONS OF THE GRAYS
Stanley pigbie {cnpto,n,.

The initial sacker Of the Grays has
peen playing professional ball for thir-
teen years and is the headiest man in
the amateur ranks this season His
knowledge of inside ball Is not exceed
ed by any one IN this city. and this
iact, which caused him to be elected
captain OF the Richrhond Champions
4 mas been deciding factor in the pen
nRnt race. a steady hitter. wonderful
helder. and his work on the paths. will
do much for the Grays when they meet
tho Bankers. He finished the season
IKE 'his: batting, 800: fielding, 1892
Frank Dunn.
frank was secured from the Col
iegians. and in his first two appear
ances on the mound did fine work
through Illness lie was forced to give
UP pitching and has been PLAYING util-
ity. He declares himself now in good
shape, and is expected to twirl at least
one OF the games I'm the Intercfty
Championship. Frank is dangerous
batter, and is liable to cause oppos-
ing pitchers considerable trouble.
Henry Nelson.
Ne" has been member OF tho
Grays for the past two seasons. ham
diinS the first bag last year and this
season having charge of the midway
station His ability to work the pitch
ers Tor free passes, his work on the
passes. and his ability to lay down
liable man.
Orcn Orebnush.
Aiidget Is one of the premier third
eackers In amateur ranks this season
and although he has formerly been
paying second. when shifted he took
, W. ms new 1ob like duck to water
WINE small III statute. he possesses the
necessary punch, and is one of the
Leauing sluggers OF the team He bats
rom either side OF the plate with equal
success. and had the honor of finishing
inc season with the following ave-
ages batting, $50; fielding, 947.
w. l.. Poh.
Jake is known all over Richmond
as the leading inficldcr, and is claimed
'y some az being the best Richmond
sandlot product ever turned out.
ne ~ one Of the most aggressive
Layers In this city. and his work on
the defensive has been wonderful.
a most reliable hitter. fast and heady
ne can be expected to do fine work in
the coming series
cr ae has the honor of leading the
hat; yS IN Dat,lng and fielding. thusly:
oa't'hE, .fis; fielding. 1926.
"Mickey" sIorgnf
Mickey's" work in the left garden
this season has been OF such consistency
as to stamp him as being one of the
pest defensive players in the city He
is death to fly ball, and has MOI been
guilty OF error in the outfield this
year. ms
He comes through with his hits at
most opportune times. and has scored
as many runs as any member OF his
team.
Carl snracino.
To see Starry" in action after a Nv
Dali is treat and there has long boon
question among followers OF the
amateur game AS TO whether II were
possible Tor him to drop. He certainly
mas never been guilty OF such an Of
tense 10 the writer's knowledge
His batting has also improved this
season. and is unqucstionably. with one
exception the leading outfielder in the
city. He had the pleasure to partici-
pate in every game this season with
good results
c. II. Douden.
Little Tanny's' work this year has
Teen the most timely. and has shown
more Improvement than any other sin
gle individual on the Grays team. He
has had the greatest liking for the
pitchers offerings when men were on
bases, and has driven in more runs
than any member of the team
He is good fielder and baserunner
and finished second In batting, with
the grand average OF 1874
Frank Blount.
Big Boy" Blount, as hc is pop,Ilarly
called has been catching for the Grays
since the early part OF the season, and
more consistent, hard working back
stop cannot be found amongst amateur
ranks.
Franks throwing and timely hitting
have been large factors in his teams
standing. he finishing the season with
the Following averages: batting, 1873
fielding, .s43.
A. r. Canepa.
The Grays' star twirler was secured
by them last season. when he quit the
professional game. Pat was formerly
with the Bluefield Stars. of the Noun
tain State League, and ranked as one of
their leading pitchers
Through accidents. Pat has been com
PEELED to perform double work