Evening star., 1915-06-14
SHAW ANDC|C
WILL PITCH TODAY
Second Game of White S0x
Series Promises to Be Hard
Fought Struggle.
BRUCE OF v. P. !. HERE;
ALMOST READY TO PLAY
Chicago Appears to Lack Strength
at First and Third Bases.
Gossip Of Game.
BY J. ED GRILLO.

The second game of the series Win
the White Sox is slated for today with
Jim Shaw and Eddie Cicotte as oppos-
ing pitchers Despite the fact that
Manager Griffith is charged with hav-
ing predicted four straight victories
over the White Sox. it does not follow
that this will happen. At any rate
ball games have to be won on the
playing field and results are not erect
ed by a lot of conversation and pre-
dictions.
Shaw has a shut-out over the chi
go aggregation gained during the Ma
tionals' first trip to Chicago. Inc
young star was decidedly effective
against the Sox on that occasion ana
if he can repeat that performance he
stands a mighty good chance of win
ming. But base ball is mighty un-
certain proposition and nothing can be
taken for granted in connection with
the game.
One thing. however. seems assured,
and that is that the two teams Will
fight all the way just as they did Sat
urday Both are on edge and anxious
to win-conditions which usually as
sure some fast base ball.
While the White Sox are a team
which must be considered IN the pres.
ent race, it has two very apparent
Weaknesses. Neither third nor first
base is as competently covered as by
most Of the other teams in the pen
nant struggle and this may in tune
prove handicap enough to beat the Sox
out of the flag. Rowland has an ar
ray of competent pitchers. good hit
ting outfeld and a star of the first
water at both short and second, but
Fournier and Blackburn do not class
very high in the positions they now
are filing, though Fournler is a most
competent batsman.
1t is not likely that a team which
lacks strength in two such important
positions will be able to land on top,
and while it is possible for Manager
Rowland to make various changes in
these positions. it is questionable If he
can improve them thereby. Brief, who
was slated to be the regular first base
man, has not come up to expectations
because of his failure to hit. Breton
has played third. but also is rather
weak with the stick. hitting only .212
last season.
Clyde Milan is far from being in good
health this spring, and this has greatly
interfered with his playing. Just as
soon as Tommy Connolly gets ready to
DTedh Ddth III tle game, II 10 poSsiDAc
that Milan will be given a couple of
weeks lay off. 1t might be q good
thing to allow him to go to the sea
shore and spend his time, in hope of his
regaining his stamina. Considering
that he is far from being himself. Mi
Ian has played fairly good ball. though
not up to his usual standard by any
means.
President Ban johnson and Capt
Huston of the New York club took an
auto trip to historic Gettysburg yes
terday morning, returning late last
night. Gus Axelson, Jim Cruisenberry
and Bill Veeck, visiting Chicago news
papermen, also went on the trip
Bruce, the outtelder from V. P. I. re-
ported to Manager Griffith this morn
ing Bruce has about recovered from
his injured leg. for he no longer limps.
but he says the injury kept him from
playing for quite a while and that he
needs, a lot of practice before he can
be expected to show to advantage.
Griffith proba bly, will put him into a
uniform this afternoon and let him
take part in batting practice.
Bruce is over six feet tall and we'll
built. He gives the impression of be-
ing an athlete, and if he shows any
thing like the form he displayed while
a college he is sure to strengthen the
Griffmen. Bruce has the reputation OF
being a cleanup hitter. most of his
drives at college being for extra bases