The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-17
IN THE FIELD
OF SPORTS

Jack Vail, the Middlebury colleg
pitcher, is twirling good ball for Lynn
in the New England league. Saturday
he pitched six innings and held his oppo
nents TO two hits.
Since notice was served on Reulbaet
he has been pitching winning ball The
last two games he has won handily and
| it looks as though Manager Robinson
will recall the waivers
Otto Knabe of the Baltimore Feds Is
thinking of taking Federal league team
on tour through Cuba at the close OF
the season this fall.
Martin, the star pitcher of the New
London Eastern association team, has
been purchased by the New York Amer
leans. This announcement was made BY
President Farrell of the Highlanders yes,
ter9ay.
Ray Caldwell, the star twirler Of the
Highlanders, is a hayward lad. On the
recent western trip he was subjected to
several fines for attractions OF the train.
ing rules. At Boston last week he en-
tered more trouble. Manager Chance
slapped a fine OF 5000 on his star pitch.
err. There is some talk that Caldwell
has jumped to the Feds.
Harry Carroll, who has been catching
for Keene in the Twin State league, is
taking few weeks vacation before re.
suming his studies at Holy Cross. "Red"
Murray, who was one of the college
pitching sensations in the spring, and
who failed TO make good with Keene,
will resume his studies next month at
Holy Cross.
The lineup of the indianapolis Fed.
erals looks like the remnants of Bos-
ton team. Campbell, McKetchnie, Kaiser
and Bill Rariden were formerly Braves,
while Frank Laporte and Earl Moseley
were formerly members OF the Red Sox.
Bert Daniels is finding pitching more
to his liking in the National league since
his return to major league ball.
TIE Boston Braves clearly demonstrat-
I'd their superiority over the New York
Giants in the series last week by win.
ming three straight games. On Saturday
$4,000 people crowded the polo grounds
10 see the game, Boston winning in 10
innings by the score of to 0. Before
he series started, Stallings asserted
hat IL the Braves captured the three
,amea they would win the pennant. On
he start of the western invasion but |
hree and half games separate the Bos-
on team from the leaders. Boston has |
he three best pitching bets in the Ma
ionsl league in Rudolph, James and Ty-
err. During the western invasion Hess, |
strand and Cottrell should be given |
'lenty of use to make them dependable |
n case the strain proves too strenuous /
or the big trio of moundsmen.
Joe Jackson, the star Cleveland out
ielder. still leads the American league
n batting At the close of last week
lis average was .35s, while Cobb of the |
tigers was in second place with $50.
eddie Collins and Baker of the Msckmen
ollow next with averages Of .345 and
,35 respectively. Cree of New York
nth 1871, and Speaker of the Red Sox
nth 1924 are next in order.
When BTookes defeated Williams in
he singles of the international tennis
matches on Saturday, the Australian
layers won the Davis cup. The worlds
hampton, Mclaughlin, succeeded IN de-
Eating Wilding on Saturday.
The New York Sun claims that Burns
the best outfelder in the National
ague. /,
Honus Wagner. the big Dutchman,
aims that he is just as good to-day as
: ever was and intends 10 round out % {
ears in fast company. He is now in his :
It'll season.
The Brooklyn Federals, who are fight
& for first place in the Federal lesgue !
e outdrawing the Brooklyn Nationals :
attendances The Dodgers continue {
draw small crowds despite their re- l
Mt winning squirt. =
The Mackmen have won 25 out Of the I
81 2S games played. This is a strong Il
ason why they lead the league and n
ould win the pennant. a
A fielding average Of $50 and a bat !,
ng average Of .2a5 are plain figures Il
at Johnny Evers il playing the best n
me Of his career s
Pitcher Grover Iauderu1ilk 81 Louis .
lie, the best twirler in the American &
citation, and Catcher Severoid Of the o
me team. have been signed BY the St y
'uis Americans. They became the n
operty Of st. Louis in 9 trade for /,
ticker TAYLOR and Catcher Crossin and a.
70 q cash consideration. IN
Sam Richards. the great Boston long d
stance swimmer. has announced TIE Il
Of the English channel "
i'm. which was to have taken place {.
s sl. lei
Gregg. the big southpsw pitcher. Won q
] first game for TIE Boston Red Sox q
Saturday, defeating TIE Hizhlsnders r.
20 9. Hs Vas rather lucky 70 guEl n
-ouzh. beIng hIt safely nins tines n