Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-08-07
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recently he has developed into a SEN
sation.
They say of Brooklyn's Vancouver
recruit pitcher, Schmutz, that he re
sembles Ray Fisher great deal,
though he has an easier delivery and
conceals his moist offerings very
cleverly. The young man has pro
nounced speed and q very fair curve
ball"
Heinie Groh, of the Reds, has po-
sition at the plate that differs from the
stand of any other player. He faces
the pitcher square. but as soon as the
ball Is pitched Heinie begins to shift
and he is in good position when he
makes his swing.
Many improvements have been
made at Exposition Park. the home of
the Pittsburgh Federals. The en-
trance has been rebuilt and a new
ticket office. new turnstiles and better
accommodations in general will now
be furnished.
1t Is getting to be habit with
Veach Of Detroit, to make a base hit
when Sam Crawford is passed pur-
posely to give the pitchers chance at
Veach. A way out of this for pitchers
J., Hnn
pass Veach.
Just because Jack Graney, the Maps
outflelder, dropped a fly and let three
runs score, Manager Birmingham fined
him twenty-five simoleons. Wonder
how big a fine Snodgrass drew when
he made that famous worlds series
muff?
Pete Falsey, Yale outfielder, has
been signed by the Pirates. At last
Manager Fred Clarke has come to the
conclusion that he can't make good
without a couple Of college chaps.
It's enough when pitcher like Mar.
guard, Mathewson or Cheney hands
the Pirates a defeat, but when they
get 1t from a Tincup-good night!
Ray Collins, the veteran southpaw
OF the Red Sox, who has been of little
use to the team this year, seems to be
just rounding into form.
George Chalmers, the pitcher who
has just been released by the Phil
lies, will no doubt be able to come
back another year.
We can't see how some players car
be so ungrateful After being giver
free transportation to first they imme
diately steal second.
The fans of Philadelphia are not
boasting much of the chances of the
Athletics to win another pennant just
at present
Benny Kauff, who is the leading
slugger In the Federal league, wal
with the New York Americans at one
time.
Bill Carrigan thinks that he has Sc
cured a conner in Pitcher Ruth, who
comes from the Baltimore Orioles.
Neer and Farr are playing on a Vir
ginia league team. AS good as tina
famous battery, Upp and Downs
Rube Marquard, the Giants left
handed pitching artist, is displaying
wonderful control these days.
Honus Wagner has made over 300
hits. 1t may be a year or two before
he makes another thousand.
Walter Johnson's loyalty to organ
lied baseball grows more and more
with every game he loses.
Manager Doom of the Philles hal
been trying to land a good shortstop
but without much success.
Big jeff Tesreau of the Giants ha!
recovered control OF the ball and Ii
going like real pitcher.
George Stovall says the automobile
craze has knocked the stuff1ng out o.
the baseball attendance.
Charlie Herzog kept his team up IL
the front ranks much longer than h
was expected to do.
The Maps have recalled Pitcher Nor
ton from the Waterbury team Of the
Eastern association.
Charlie Herzog of the Reds wants
to get Dode Paskert of the Phillies fol
the Cincinnati team.
Louis Steidel, sen1i-pro pitcher o.
Terre Haute, Ind, has joined the
Brooklyn Federals.
The Detroits are occupying the @s|k
OF ink for the Chancemen, assisted
by several others.
Jim Kelley OF the Pirates says his
right name is not Taggart, as reported
but Jim Kelley.
Ex-Manager Jerry Kane Of McAles
ter has signed with the Joplin team
as shortstop.
Bnck of the St. Louis Cardinals has
ona of the hest throwing arms in the
big leagues.