The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-16
PECKINPAUGH CHOSEN
NEW YORKS' CAPTAIN
Chance Calls Players Together
and Tells Them to VOte-All
in Favor Of ShOrtstop.
SELECTION PLEASES P. L.
think He'll Make an Ideal Man
for Honor" He Says-Team
to Practise This Morning.

Frank Chance was tricked by the
weather man yesterday and cheated out
Of an opportunity for practice. yet the
time was not wasted by the plucky young
club that walloped Philadelphia opening
day. Indeed the day II likely to prove
one of the very most important OF the
year. as It marked the election Of Roger
Peckinpaugh to the captaincy Of the New
Yorks.
Peckinpaugh's popularity among his
team associates. as we'll as his great skill
as a player, was testified to forcibly by
the fact that he was chosen unanimously
on the very first ballot. His-perhaps
through modesty--was the only dissenting
voice. The Peerless Leader In no way
tried TO influence the selection He called
the boys together. explained the purpose
OF the meeting and left them to make
their own choice. Chance. however. was
very well pleased with the quick action
OF his men.
II like my boys better every day.
said the big commander in discussing the
meeting. "They have shown me the spirit
and enthusiasm of which champions are
made. Utmost harmony prevails through
out the ranks. A few Of my men are
still inexperienced and will make lot
OF mistakes before the season Is over.
But II they continue to show the same
ambition that has marked their work
throughout the spring l am sure they
will develop into finished products before
this race Is over. All are willing to learn
and all remember what Is taught.
II am glad my boys selected Peckin-
paugh as captain. for to my mind he is
one OF the greatest shertstops in the
game to-day. | certainly would not trade
him for any one you could name. He Is
earnest, conscientious and aggressive
Besides ne Is admired and respected by
every one and possessed OF the quick in
tuition OF generalship. ! think Peckin'
paugh will make an ideal captain"
Chance was very disappointed that rain
prevented yesterdays game. He would
have preferred to push his advantage. for
he figures the champions will be much
tougher game in a double header next
trip The Peerless Leader believes, how
ever that with one victory already earned
he should do as we'll as break even In the
remaining two and thereby take the first
series of the year from Mack's celebrated
collection.
Chance said yesterday that either Keat-
ing or Caldwell will be asked to face the
Athletics II a game is played this after
noon 1t depends upon which of the pail
shows best in the warming up exercises
II the day is dark Caldwell may receive
the preference because of his speed and
the fact that he is the better hitter anC
the faster man. Caldwell. however alb
| solutely will not start against a soutrpaw
because he Is a left handed batter. Chanc,
believes that Heating should win one of th'
two remaining games because OF his skill
with the spitball. The New York manager
declares that Heating to-day has bette
damp delivery than had Ed Walsh al th'
height of his fame.
Manager thapce has inst rlicted hi.
PLAYERS to report at the Polo Grounds thi;
morning at 10 o'clock. In case th'
weather will not permit outdoor exercis
| ing journey will be made 10 the earth
fioored armory at Sixty-eighth street anc
| Columbus avenue.