The Washington herald., 1913-07-09
BITS OF BASEBALL.

Harry Davis 10 credited by Philadel-
rhians with much of this years sue
cess Of the Athletics. When he was
away last year they slumped. Now he
Is back again. He is considered one of
the best men in the business on the
coaching lines, excelled only by Nc
Graw. Chance. and possibly Jennings.
Though he was virtually unheard Of
when the season started and was not
ME ntioned in connection with the appar-
entity brilliant pitching staff of the st.
Louis Browns. Leverenz. the young left
handler of that team. appears to be the
ing the last two weeks has been nothing
short of marvellous.
When Umpire Ferguson finally was as
signed elsewhere than to the games Of
the Browns. members Of Stovalrs clan
got together and gave three lusty
cheers and a tiger. ''Fergy' had ON
ciated in nearly half Of the Browns
games this year, both at home and on
the road.
Branch Bickey. former catcher in both
big leagues. who coached the University
Of Michigan team last year, has returned
to his old job as scout for the Browns
during the Summer. He began work by
taking to the team with him two of his
Michigan stars, Pitcher Powell and
Shortstop Lavans.
The New York Club has purchased
third baseman Charles Pick and out
fielder Teddy Kroy. from the Terre
Haute Club. Of the Central League. for
5000 each, for delivery next fall They
are the stars Of the Terre Haute Club
and predictions are rife that they will
make good.
Cleveland critics say that Pitcher Bill
Stems broken wrist was a bigger factor
In the Maps downfall than the injuries
to Chapman. Birmingham, and Lajoie
combined, because II disarranged the
pitching relation and imposed too much
work on Falkenberg.
Cy Falkenberg. who looks like Addie
Joss and pitches like him, 10 said to have
taken the place of the latter in the hearts
Of the Cleveland fans. Before Adde'S
death there were any number who used
to keep tab on the days when Joss was
due to pitch and would attend the game
only at those times
The career Of outfelder Eddie Murphy.
OF the Athletics. has been shaped en-
tirely by Connie Mack. Eddie lived near
Shibe Park and formerly was one Of the
youngsters who used to 90 to the grounds
in the morning and chase flies In batting
practice. Connie thought he looked like
real ball player, took him under his
wing and sent him to Villanova College.
When he was graduated he placed him
with the New York State League club at
Scranton, moving him up to Baltimore the
following year. Then the youngster was
ripe. and Connie put him on the Athletics
as q regular.
Johnny Lavans, the new Brown short.
stop. played in the Michigan State
League two seasons. one season and part
Of another with the University Of Micf-
gan baseball team after his league play.
He purchased his release from the Mus
kegon club last year.
President Farrell, Of the New Yorks.
enthuses nowadays when speaking OF his
teams progress under Chances manage
ment. Regarding the New Yorks' home
next season. Mr.. Farrell said the other
day: I'VE will be In our new plant at
the start Of the 1914 season. All Of the
nlling in IL now completed. We will have
. plant that will cost more than 100000.
and It will be only q matter Of a few
minuter ride further than the old park"
The environments Of Chicago are evil
IDENTIFY fitting much more snugiy to Hal
Chase's fragile disposition than did the
atmosphere Of New York. Since Hal has
donned the pallid hose he has swatted
the old cork center In great shape. while
his fading has been Of the giittering
and awe-inspiring order. similar to what
h6 daily pulled on for New York four
years ago. Apparently the sox got all
the best Of that deal. judging from prss-
ent results.